markbg

Yep beautiful July sunny day now lol

I live 8 miles away from Beltring and it's currently thunder/ lightning and torrential rain here - waters running into the pub!!! Im starting to wonder if this is going to be worth it - restricted movement etc is no fun tbh

Doesn't this mean that there will be even less arena runs for vehicles? It was bad enough last year ....

thats great thanks Richard - I will stop my search now! cheers Mark B

Hi Just been sorting out the fox for the bunker bash and im still trying to find a second dipstick on the transfer box - the one on top just next to the turret swivel is easy to find but on the diagram on my manual there is a second one marked on the side of the transmission? Despite getting all the floor plates off I still cant locate and second dipstick on any part of the machinery under the turret floor plates.. Does anyone know where or if there should be a second filler under the floor plates somewhere? cheers Mark b

It certainly looked good Jon but I think your price expectations may be a tad high for my budget! looks great tho - i do like those trucks as well - bees knees as they say

Hi Good selection of replies with different views - thanks for this - it doesnt sound too daunting but as ever a good condition one is going to be alot eadier to run I guess max miles a year for me is 250 if that Perhaps a final point is that at least there are spares for the CVRT - Fox parts are becoming very difficult to get hold of cheers Mark b

ok but the same could be said of a fox? theres no new gearboxes at all , Ive had to replace a complete hub assembley due to the knocking sound etc so the fox aint great either - I agree with road wheels and track expenditure but if they are in a good condition when bought then there shouldnt be too many problems? I dont have a spare engine fif the fox so do rhey wear out so quickly on a CVRT? Would not the samd be true if a 432?

Hi As you may know I currently have a Fox CVRW but have always aimed at getting a CVRT - there are a number available and Im assuming there will be more in the winter - engine wise I think Im ok to check but what else should I look for in terms of problems with the CVRT? - final drive is something Ive heard of sorry bit of a large topic but I havent found much on any checks to do for the cvrt any thoughts let me know cheers Mark B

Hi, Its not the expense thats the problem - its more the timing - I was supposed to bring the Fox down this weekend and I dont think the filter will arrive in time so was hoping instant gasket would work for now - I have dowty washers which I think will work as well as a copper one or is this not the case? cheers Mark

Hi, Lee and I both noticed a leak on the Fox - I've had the back armour off and eventually after much messing around the leak is from the oil filter - both from the bolt at the top and the sides of the flange - it wasnt obvious until we tightened up the bolt on the oil filter and watched it dripping away (could only see this with the back armour off as it wasnt obviuos looking on top) I want to go and fix it tomorrow soooo... - Can I use instant gasket to fix the leak? i.e. gasket around the flange and the bolt.. - any ideas on what to look for to fix the problem? any help appreciated cheers Mark

I didnt take many was far too drunk most of the time and when sober was busy driving - there were official photographers and a film crew so should be something posted up soon

Hi - just thought I'd post now before collapsing - show was great - kids thought so too - lots of runs on the Fox ch ran well and to top it all two firepower displays with the barrel realistically firing which I'd never seen or done before - loads of friendly people and very good atmosphere thanks all for the weekend and the organisers which made such an enjoyable time for us cheers Mark "VERY sunburnt" B

Cool will do - that paint scheme might take a while though - but looks great

Hi, Not at the moment - apparently the scheme was used but I've no real evidence of this - however I think the scheme looks good...the idea came from complaints last year that theres too many "green" machines so I was looking into other camo schemes that were used on ferrets and could be applied to the Fox thanks for the info cheers Mark B

Hi, I'd like to try this paint scheme on the Fox - Ive used Marcus Glenn paints before particuarly spray which is really good but he doesnt have the type of colour for the light tan coulur on the pic below (the light stone he has is more of a BATUS yellow colour) - does anyone know what colour this is and who might supply it or shall I just go for a commercial paint? http://www.mod-sales.com/auction/vehicle/related/35643/AFV_432_TRACKED_ARMOURED_PERSONNEL_CARRIER_DIRECT_GOVERNMENT_SALES.htm# any thoughts? cheers Mark B

Thanks Lee got your PM - and yes I think its a bit much - they wear uniforms and dont run around acting stupid either - they were actually quite a hit during the schools day as the kids felt they could ask them questions more than the adults

Jon wasnt kidding - a veritable treasure trove - I'm going back next week - and the Fox is now completely fixed thanks for all the help - lets hope I have a better year this time round cheers Mark B

Yep thats it - the noise associated with the problem is a loud banging sound when the steering is near full lock - what causes it is a mystery I assume it was lack of oep220?

Hi If you still have the right hand side station as you're facing the fox then I'd like to buy it if possible? cheers Mark B

Hi Unfortunately I dont have the parts book - banisters does but he hasnt replied probably due to the holidays thanks for info on parts - its the from front hub i do have the manual with blowup diagram of everything but no part numbers thanks for help ill call around cheers Mark B

Hi, I've posted the pics on the gallery page below http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/album.php?albumid=416 I dont have part numbers as yet - working on them cheers Mark B

Hi Ive been trying everywhere for a new left wheel CV joint assembley but no joy does anyine know anyone that may have fox parts? have pics of the parts im trying to get cheers Mark B

Hi I was with a group last year at w&p so camped with them with the Fox in the living history area - now im booked in this year as well but they are now changing to a ww2 group only and no kids allowed so now im a bit stuck - i did remember that there was a HMVF area in the show but not sure if that area is pre booked fir certain people or whether we can tag along? we are generally there all week but i would prefer to camp next to the vehicle in an area clise to the main field any ideas/suggestions welcome cheers Mark B