The Bedford Boys

Nothing like a bit of Guy on Guy...... :cool2:

finally got a couple of snaps for all you with Guy FBAX fetishes

By pressure relief port what do you mean? Where abouts in the master cylinder?

We put new hoses on the front when we reconned the brakes, but used the old one on the rear. I will buy a new rear hose and try that first.

I wouldn't even consider any other engine for a carrier. It has to be the Flathead V8. There is nothing like the sound of a flathead V8 under load. They're not THAT bad on gas either, if you really want something economical buy a toyota prius and paint it green. :cool2:

Yes it is fitted with the tandem cylinder and yes the brake switch is on the rear port. I will check this as I think your onto something there. The rear hose was not replaced when we did the brakes, as it's external condition seemed to be fine. The pedal has about an inch free travel, so this is not the issue. Thanks for your ideas though guys. Much appreciated.

Hi Guys, got a problem I need help with. When driving the Bedford in the weekend, the rear brakes locked on whilst travelling through the sand dunes. The brake lights were also on and I wasn't touching the pedal, thus meaning the problem is hydraulic. When I touched the brake pedal, it was firm right at the top of the stroke (apart from the free play the pedal should have). This problem has occured before and we remedied it by relieving pressure from the rear cylinders. Now, have I over filled the master cylinder? Is their foreign matertial clogging the holes in the master cylinder? What else could it be? Any ideas??? Cheers for your help, Alex

That track looks stiff as a board!!

Hi guys, I am looking for any photos or literature relating to the use of Universal carriers as ambulances, in particular the ones that had the rear plate removed. Cheers.

Nope it was on a flat road. She prefers sitting at 35mph though.

Sorted now. Cleaned out carb and made new gaskets for it. Twisted the dizzy round a bit and now it runs quite nicely. Got up to 40mph on a short bit of curved road so I'm pleased.

Hi again guys. I've got another problem with the Bedford MW. She is hitting a flat spot in top speed when changing from 3rd into 4th. The truck will not gain any speed when changed into 4th. What's the story??

I believe I have perfected "the worm" manoeuvre. That's where you use you body to wriggle under and out from under trucks. Takes practice.

WE HAVE BRAKES BOYS!!!!!! After making a new hard line to the front (broke the old one getting it off), cleaning the bleed nipples and adjusting up the front shoes we succeeded. Thanks for your help guys. The old girl stops pretty damn well now!!!

I don't personally own one, but my uncle has the remnants of three. It would be a big-ish project to do but manageable. It is on the list of to-do's!!!! I will get some photos this weekend.

Right guys, I want to know everything that you know about Guy FBAX's!! Also, if anyone knows where I can get a manual or handbook, please let me know. Feel free to post up pictures etc in this thread. I have taken a great interest in these vehicles, but there seems to be such a limited amount of information available.

Hahaha well yes you're right, but the MW has front brakes fitted and they need to work for it to get a Warrant of Fitness (or simply WOF, same as your MOT)

Hi guys, we are trying to get the brakes sorted on a friends Bedford MW. We have rebuilt all the wheel cylinders aswell as the master cylinder. All the brakes hoses and lines have had air blasted through them to clean them out. Now, our problem lies with the front brakes. We get very limited movement in them when the brake pedal is depressed. We have jacked up the fronts to test if they work and the wheel is hardly even slowed down. The brake shoes have been relined. If it may help with solving the problem, we are bleeding in the order of left rear, right rear, right front, left front. What would cause this non-effectiveness of front brakes? What are we doing wrong? Cheers for your help.

You don't need an exhaust pipe on to run it :cool2:.....Engines always sound good straight out the manifold. Ran a mates mini without a pipe on, sounded awesome :shocked: :nut: You guys are doing such excellent work on this machine. People say they can't wait to see the finished product, but I'm enjoying seeing how you guys tackle each problem. Keep up the astounding work!

We have a saying that we tell to all the new guys to MV's: "If your offered a ride or a drive, take it. If you want a ride or a drive, ask for it". This saying has served me well, I've driven alot of vehicles that other people my age don't even know exist. As for how to get onto a tank, the answer is "carefully" and look for the route that makes sense. Don't jump off either, it freakin' hurts if you land wrong. Also, talk to the owner/driver before you even think about clambering all over it, they know the tricks.

Or is it schpeedo's? :rotfl::whistle:

Shouldnt that be "schwimmy"? :cool2:

Universal carriers use quite and interesting system whereby a steering wheel and "two stage" system is employed to steer the vehicle. Small steering adjustments are made by "warping" the tracks, but when more "lock" is applied to the steering wheel, the brakes on that side are pulled on, slewing the vehicle around. Great fun.

Welcome to our world alister. There's no escape now. :trustme:

Those Mk4's sure do share quite a likeness to the Mk2's. they look as if they have sliced the top off and added a box on the front. Were these mk4's fitted with turrets?