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Mananged to pick some good ones up limited to what the dog could sit on as he was given preference in the boot though.

Paul Last 2 years have attended with family and jeep, camping Fri through to Sun. This year the jeep was sick so we could only attend today, peed off that it wasn't a full weekend but we were not disappointed at all. As ever excellent organisation and layout with some great vehicles and the Champs (don't tell them) were a sight to behold as they took to the ring. Heres to 2013!!!

Pete I think you are spot on. I don't think there is anything wrong with a bit of lively debate; from this thread and resulting research etc I have learnt a bit more, quite important as I am a newcomer not only to this site but MV's in general. Hopefully got the oil sorted just need to go and get gaskets etc and wait for the engine to return. Many thanks

Many thanks

Richard Looking through threads for some clues which oil will be best to use for the axles on a Hotchkiss jeep, is this something like? http://www.holden.co.uk/displayproduct.asp?pCode=090.961

Paul Just a quick line or two to let you know I have booked in for this coming weekend (Green 127 Hotchkiss jeep) but as we speak there is no engine in and no likely hood of it being fixed in time so will not be coming down with a vehicle .... the boss said we will still come though as day visitors. We have attended the last two years and would not want to miss what is a fantastic show! Paul

Tony Will have a look at that one, thanks for the info. Whilst the jeep is layed up I have taken time to give everthing a good look over, greasing etc. I need to top up both axles and gearbox/transmission. Rather than starting a new thread off what oils would you suggest for these two components? Cheers

Ray Going off at a tangent; how was the Normandy trip? Hope you had a great time over there wish could have gone myself but with work etc .................. I did get to the last meeting; bored some people with the pictures of the loose valve (lots of sucking of teeth) had a cup of tea and a guided tour of the yard with all the stored goodies!!! Back to thread though, as you may have guessed I have cracked on with the issues surrounding the jeep engine; engine removed and off to the engineers (Contact Engine Services Brierley Hill) just waiting for their assessment what needs to be done. Taking it out was the easy bit, I want to make sure everything is as it should be when re assembled:undecided:

Would like to ask for some help please. How easy is it, or what do I need to look for when identifying a cut down M1 bayonet for a Garand? Many thanks.

Pete The remains are of a fibre washer, chance would have it an ebay search has thrown up some copper NOS gaskets in America (set of 10)

Paul Will be using JEEPARTS for any replacement bits (25 mins up road from me), I have a new head gasket already. Having a look will need a manifold to block and down pipe to manifold gaskets and I presume there is a gasket on the oil drain nut that needs replacing as there seems to be the remains of one wrapped around the threads of the plug. Cheers

Guys Thanks for the info, going into Shrewsbury tomorrow so will pop into Morris's

Having looked through the site and not being able to find an answer I would like to ask anyone's thoughts on which oil to run in a Hotchkiss engine. Currently the engine to my jeep has been removed for some work to be done; on refit I would probably be using Morris Golden Film SAE 20W/50 classic motor oil, if there any thoughts on that. Cheers

Pete Many thanks

Hi all Just a quick line to ask advice or opinions in relation to the refitting of an engine into a Hotchkiss jeep. The engine has been taken out for valve work and everything bar the distributor was stripped off. I would especially like to know if any gaskets need replacing as a matter of course regardless of condition and what if any selants need to be used as the TM9-803 I have refers a couple of times to replacing gaskets and 'cemeting' into place. Many thanks.

Hi Anyone out there that could recommend a radiator refurbishment/repair company located in the Shropshire or Staffordshire area that could look at a cracked Jeep radiator. Many thanks Paul

John Many thanks

Ray Will dig out the last copy of WINDSCREEN, get your number and give you a ring if that's OK.

Ray Will do, I have seen the new accomodation and it looks fantastic. Any hints or tips on the easiest way or anything to watch out for when I remove the valve and sleeves? Does the valve need to be open or closed. Many thanks

Ray Must admit I did come to a meeting about 18 months ago, what with one thing and another just kept missing them so thought it would be a bit cheeky coming back and asking for help, I will try to attend ASAP ...... honest, when I came everyone was fantastic; very welcoming and freindly. With the jeep have finally managed to get a compression test done today (after 2 hours sleep coming off a night shift) shows front 3 cylinders all 100 rear one 0. Cylinder head taken off and the rear valve and guide need work on them. Have stripped down the block down as far as removing the valve from here on in need some help hopefully in the form of the bosses uncle ................

Nope not as of yet still waiting to source pressure test kit from my brother, not a lot of time this week to look at it either, should have some time over the weekend to have a look...............I hope.

Ray Thanks a lot, put 'Go Devil' in Google and got a vast amount of information, just need to sort that damm engine out.......!

Olaf Throught the site can I thank you for all your knowledge and help.

Hi all Replacing cylinder head gasket on Hotchkiss jeep, everything going OK but would like to find out correct torque setting for tightening up the nuts? Many thanks.

Nick Had a good look at the cap, all contact points rotor arm etc and can not find any burning or any other evidence of arcing, there are slight scratch marks to the contact points but nothing excessive. Have not checked the gap; with that I will have to admit I am not the best skilled mechanic, how etc would you do that?