Kyle_b

Does anyone happen to know what this might be from? 

11 hours ago, Rootes75 said:

If you did want to try I still think its a good idea to talk to Ian at Classic Spares, he can supply parts and refurb or give advice.

I think I’ll give him a call! Do they have a website? 

Cheers for the info guys! Sadly internal bits are missing from this one so I think a re-ferb is off the cards! 

Hello! Is anyone familiar with these servos? Im ideally looking to replace, is there anything similar that might fit on? 
 

cheers 

kyle

On 6/1/2020 at 4:29 PM, Zero-Five-Two said:

Is he walking behind to pick up any bits that fall off, then?

Seriously though, good to see it moving. 👍 Bet you're well pleased. Take it you've got the carburetter issue sorted

Haha yeah he was! Cheers! Yeah I did in the end, managed to get the parts I need brand new of a guy on eBay! Very lucky! Just need to wire up the lights and swap two tires and she’s ready for the open road! 

I didn’t see anyone with a red flag? Haha

She lives! First drive in over 35 years! Loved it! 

18 hours ago, Tom Bailey said:

Good evening 

If you need any help let me know as I have 2 dennis F12 fire engines fitted with b80s.

I may have a couple of spare gauges in my box.

Tom

Amazing cheers! A water temp gauge and sender would be great if you’ve got one? 
 

I found where the sender should go and it’s been removed and a plate has been braised over the top haha. 

This is currently what I’m working with. 
 

and this is what it should look like, I assume the top left gauge is water temp? 

Im trying to fit a water temp gauge on the thornycroft and I’m struggling to find how it would have been fitted from factory as it seams everything on mine is missing! 
 

any info would be great! 
 

Thanks 

kyle. 

I’ve managed to get both parts thanks guys! The info given really helped 😀

1 hour ago, sirhc said:

It’s much easier to find what you need when you a) know what it’s called and b) can quote the part number.

https://www.greenmachinesurplus.com/vehicle-manuals-1-c.asp

Some dealers only work with part numbers.

I couldn’t agree more! Cheers.

14 hours ago, wally dugan said:

those are the pump jets or accelerator pump discharge nozzles same thing

Any idea where I might find some? 

14 hours ago, sirhc said:

If you look up the item numbers on the parts list associated with the drawing you posted it will tell you what they are?

I don’t actually have the manual, that’s just a pic I found on google. I also can’t find the other bit haha. 

I appear to be missing these two parts from my carb! 
 
anyone know what they are? A jet of some kind? 

Anyone know where I might get these two bits for a solex 40nnip?  Running on a Rolls-Royce b80.

5 minutes ago, David Herbert said:

I would say that those brushes have plenty of life in them.

David

That’s what I thought! The dynamo puts out prefect voltage to it’s the reg that’s gone down! Not sure how to move forward now, maybe some more investigation and see if it can be repaired.  

36 minutes ago, fv1609 said:

Was that any help?

Hello! Sorry I didn’t see your reply, yes it was! I managed to trace the problem down to the regulator box! One of the coils inside are fried, probably from the way it was wired previously 😫

3 hours ago, Zero-Five-Two said:

Filler cap looks good, blends in guite nicely

Thanks! I wasn’t sure When I first put it on but now it’s grown on me haha. Does the job though so I’m happy 😀

Today I’ve been making some bits. Some original and some not. 
 

here’s a side light bracket I was missing. 
 

and then with the replica for the near side. 
 

i was also missing a fuel filler which was looking hard to get hold of at the moment and with the test drive up the yard I thought was needed, so I knocked this up! It’s nothing like the original but will do the job all the same! 
 

Before.

After.

On 4/2/2020 at 9:54 AM, FV1604A said:

Hi Kyle,

I think that you may find that we are talking about the same vehicle as it was listed in their manifest a couple of years ago and I see from the new video that they have a possible replacement as they still have two. ( I am guessing, but this may be 37 RNM retrieved from Mains Yard ten years or so ago, but this is a guess!) Thanks for posting their new RAFFFM video, Richard, I haven't seen the new place yet, only having visited their old base at RAF Scampton on two occasions.

Again, good luck with the restoration.

Mike.

  

12 hours ago, MIKES said:

Beautiful looking vehicle. Built when manufacturers used style and functionality in equal amounts unlike modern sole-less vehicles.  

Thanks! I agree! The workmanship and build quality is amazing! I real piece of history.

7 hours ago, FV1604A said:

Hi

 

Great vehicle. You say it is the oldest, do you have chassis or service number, please?
I would expect you know that your first port of call is the very helpful team at the RAF Fire-fighting Museum, now in Normanby Enterprise Park, Scunthorpe. They have two of these Mark 5s there, 43 AF 31 and 38 AF 36 which they are restoring. The Geddington Volunteer Fire Brigade also run “Lady Eleanor”, a fully working example of the Mk5.

 

Probably a very bad time to mention it, but the Museum is in desperate need of funds to keep their 36 fire appliances together, currently they have a great location, but only with the very kind help of North Lincolnshire Council who see the value in the project.

 

Have to agree with MIKES on the style and functionality comment, trucks in those days were just so much more interesting.

 

Watch out for a feature on British Airport Fire Appliances coming up in Heritage Commercial Vehicles Magazine sometime after the June issue.   

 

Good luck,

 

Mike.

 

Hello mike! I’ll go grab the chassis number tomorrow! I’d like to ask how current your information is? As mine is 38 AF 36? 
 

ahh brilliant info thanks 😊 

2 hours ago, rog8811 said:

Looks very complete, is she a runner?

 It is indeed! Yes runs very well! I was very surprised, don’t think it’s run in over 30 years.

Thought I’d post up a picture of my Nubian fire tender. 
 

I believe now the oldest in existence! With only 3 or 4 surviving now. 
 

im sure I’ll be trying to pick your brains regarding the restoration and getting her back on the road.