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Hi all

I have a friend who is looking towards restoring a jeep ground up and I would like to ask is there any recommended reading or dedicated books etc that any member would advise needs to be obtained.

Many thanks

My first thought was as suggested "transfer box in neutral". Easily done by catching the lever when getting out. If the main lever appears to select all gears normally this would be my first check, then if the transfer box is not the culprit try engaging 4wd IF the vehicle then moves it could be a rear half shaft broken. Hopefully it's just the transfer box in neutral though :-D

Check, check and check again; transfer box was in neutral!!!!!

Can not think of anything in my defence apart from the abject horror of thinking how am I going to fix this

Transfer box in Neutral ?

Had a look at that one, don't think so but only had a quick nose this evening before posting though.

Bit of a strange one, no doubt will have to get the spanners out but last weekend went out to an event, Sunday afternoon drove home not a hint of a problem jeep drove well and parked up in the garage at home.

Yesterday pulled the jeep out started fine and went to pull off and didn't move an inch! Clutch pedal felt the same, no oil leaks/patches just nothing happening at all, any ideas?

And one last one which I couldn't fit on

Whilst classed as a steam rally, Malpas was well attended by a good selection of military vehicles, good weather and excellent company for the event! Few pictures attached.....

Hmmm... Obviously either too difficult or not interesting enough!

 

How about this. I'm sure I should know what this is. It's marked Butlers 1091 and both fittings are 2 pole bayonet. It's about 3" - 4" long.

 

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...and while I'm here, can anyone shed light on the use of these cans? The larger one of the two - centre in the photo - is the same height and width as the typical oil can but not as deep, while the other is considerably smaller. The larger of the two is stamped HA14185 H&L 10/1952 and one of the ones I have is marked O.C. 110, while the smaller is stamped 22810 HB&S 1955. Both have a broad arrow and W.D. on top and an injunction on the cap to re-use the can. I've shown them next to what I know as the standard '50s vehicle oil can (on the left) for comparison.

 

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The middle can is of a similar appearance to oil cans issued to us as part of CES for Abbot and FH70, just a miscellaneous oil can which I suspect would have been general issue to both A and B vehicles.

I think 2nd one is a 2S1 Russian SP artillery and 3rd is a BTR 60 APC as for the first one?

I'll try again, I think the first one is a 2S1, second 2S3 and 3rd is a BTR 60.

These three armoured vehicles were parked near the entrance to Witham Specialist Vehicles today.... not part of the Auction / Tender.... can anyone identify them ? and where have they come from ?

 

 

 

I think 2nd one is a 2S1 Russian SP artillery and 3rd is a BTR 60 APC as for the first one?

I may have missed a post somewhere but I wished to share this sad news.

http://wildbillguarnere.com/

Drinks on you tonight then!

Tony

No worries psotcode is SW1A 1AA knock on the front door may be met by a coule of lads dressed in red but just tell them you've popped in to see Hoppy.:laugh::laugh:

No offence, but you can straight away see it's a Hotchkiss.....

 

Nice sketch though!!

 

Cheers,

 

Alex

It's my Hotchkiss, so I do apologise.

Can vouch for the work, David does a great job and he worked from several photos sent via email so doesn't have to see the Willy's jeep; Hotchiss jeep or what ever you may have stashed away.

Happy days all

Storage or similar related to EWS (Emergency Water Supply)?

Phil

Sadly not able to get to this one this year, great show last time so hope all goes well.

Paul

On my first posting in Germany straight from JLLRA I was once sent to the Battery office to collect train tickets for a rail movement of all our vehicles on exercise; seemed a reasonable request..................

Looking for a bit of advice or recomendations but looking at commissioning a pencil portrait of a couple of vehicles; just wondering if anyone on here has undertaking anything similar.

Thanks:-D

They did come with the 432/Abbot tools in the 1990's, part of the CES, I have a virtually new one.

Even had these as general tool boxes on FH 70

Deep sigh settle down loud rip and multiple curses! Been there, ripped that! :-D Quick search on the company, appears to be American ! http://www.leagle.com/decision/194781770FSupp747_1693

Yes did the Google search and found the legal bits, does it instill confidence in using the bed.............................?

Just wondered with the date, wether the QM contract was from August 43.

Found today might have been a bargain, anyone confirm it is WWII issue?

Some piccys; favourite is the Antar how would I get that the trailer with Abott in my 15' garage.

What a great day out, had planned to go Friday and make a weekend of it, broken boiler had other thoughts!

Fantatsic turnout of green vehicles (photos later) traction engines tractors classic cars etc etc and meeting up with some great people I have met over this last year.

Weather held as well, just a scud yhis afternoon and the ground was fine.

a few more

Just a few pictures from this gathering of 300 odd classic vehicles, not a military event but thought I would share today's escape in the jeep with you all. We arrived at Hankelow Green with a procession of vehicles to Audlem village playing field.

Thank goodness I didn't take my Hotchkiss Jeep with 101st Airborne markings.......................................

Hi, my first 'proper' post!

 

My Jeep has been running rough as rats and was down on compression on No. 3 cylinder.

 

Finally got the head off today after several months intending to (over due DIY commitments :rolleyes:) to reveal a valve seat insert (No. 3 exhaust) that has worked out and has been rattling loose - see photo.

 

In the last hour I have come to terms with the fact that it's a full strip to a bare block for new seat pockets to be machined and new inserts pressed in :shocked:. I was wondering whether I should just go the whole hog and get new valves and guides while its apart - I haven't had the valves out yet to check them - any views?

 

Whilst I can strip the block myself, can anyone recommend anywhere local to the Bristol area for this reseating job?

 

I have spoken to Hurley in Bath, and whilst they could do it they were reluctant to give any idea on cost before seeing the block and weren't familiar with Jeeps.

 

Engine Services Ltd in the Midlands were clued up regarding Jeeps and this job in particular, and quoted £275+VAT for all 8 new seats, new guides and a block skim which sounds good to me but it's a bit of a trek.

 

Any advice would be gratefully received.

 

Cheers.

I think that whilst the joy of owning a jeep, MV or any classic car is the ability to work on with basic tools and knowledge without some facilities some jobs can be a bit daughting.

I can thoroughly recommend Engine Services, they did a rebuild for me last year; with a couple of other jeep engines in a queue behind mine. They also deal with a well known parts supplier so there was no hassle there either. Like you though I had a bit of a trek but money well spent.

Also my issue was a valve seat (no 4) working loose!!