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Good luck Tim..Let us now how you progress....
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Khakicorpsimports.com Pat Eagan
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2 pistons out then I got hungry. Sprayed a load of oil into the other bores so ill get them after breakfast. Been meaning to pick up a air hammer they look very handy. I usually just start with trusty hammer then, blue handled hammer then ye old Faithfull hammer (that's in size order) I suspect a couple will not come out so easily so ill take a sandwich.
Why not use the latest and best penetrating lubricant instead of oil or diesel fuel...
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Hi,
A big thank you to all those who replied. Some good ideas and thoughts .
Patience not being my strong point, a little while after posting the question I returned to the workshop and now I'm back in and can report we have two pins on the floor...cooling down! Not too bad a job, heated one hinge and knocked the pin towards the periscope until it cleared the 'welded to turret part', then the same with the other. Then lifted the lid clear and heated the hinges again and, whilst resting on an anvil knocked the hinges completely out. Yippee :-):-):-). While the lid is off, will free the equally seized latch and sliding bolt....great fun:shocked:.
Does anyone know if the hinges for the engine covers are held in with roll pins? They too are seized, infact one has snapped off and I expect the others are not far behind!
Thanks again
Jim
When I got my Ferret all my hinges were frozen too....The front hatch I could barely move with a 6 ft long pry bar...What I did was everyday I soaked them in WD40 penetrating lubricant and tried to move them...After about 25 days or so doing this I switched to PB Blaster (much better) penetrating lubricant and was finally able to move them then sprayed again for days always moving them back and forth with the pry bar working the lubricant in...Go to your auto/truck parts store and talk with them about the latest and best penetrant to use...There are always new products coming out on the market and I try them..Good luck to you.
Joe in USA
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Check these photos out of the modified Australian M113's now called the M113AS4. Stretched and added another road wheel. But the rear end looks very much like your canadian one.
OZITIM
Hey Tim how is the work coming on the 2nd Ferret ?
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Well today I managed to get my ferret turning over through the starter switch. Wizzes over like a goodin, so nice to hear it turning over as it was sized when I got the ferret. The 'Main Indicator' light comes on while cranking so I have power to the dash switch board. No light on the speedo, RPM dash board I think this could be to do with the wiring connections. Now I need a full set of interior bulbs, both dash board sets and the 2 'Left and Right' interior lights. Anybody know where I can source all of these from or is it Bannisters. Are the external bulbs the same as a set for a 24v landy. Plugs are on order with loads of other stuff, next problem I think will be the fuel lift pump. Have managed to clean the hull plate up, any help as to the year. According to the 'contracts detail sheets' that came with the ferret, it has mine as;
CONTRACT. 6/FV4267
TYPE. FV701C
Mk. 1
YEAR. 1951
QTY. 592
HULL. 7-599
REGISTRATION. 32BA81 - 38BA73
My reg. is 33BA93 so looks to be right although someone has my hull No. down as 118. Can anyone tell me what the hull plate refers to please.
Many thanks
Steve.
Nice going Steve...
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Thanks Richard, does look like they will fit now I have managed to free off the adjuster a bit more. The old belts that must have been on it before I got the ferret must have been stretched quite a bit as the adjuster was at about half way. As you say, this will have to be taken right back to its full stop and even then looks as if its going to be tight. The manual says the slack is at 1" on the vertical between crank shaft pully & water pump pully. Going to have to take off the ign. coil to get to the adjuster a bit better as the thread is quite rusty. Oh yes, and shall watch my knuckles.
Cheers Steve.:thanx:
Remember to really concentrate on hanging on to your tools or they could be lost under the engine....
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I always love to see videos like this.Great job...
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Thanks for the reply's chaps. I knew you would come good. This is one hell of a forum for information on MV's. Once again thanks.
Steve.
Yes it is Steve....We have a lot of old very experienced members willing to share their vast knowledge with everyone....We have members from all over the world and what a great hobby we have and it's getting bigger by the day..
All the best,
Joe in USA
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I bought a pair of ferrets on Tuesday (Australia Day!) and got the running one registered today, without any dramas, in South Australia.
Cheers,
Terry
Congrats.....
Joe in USA
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WOW....What a project...
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Wow Tim that is just great.....I am very happy for you.....Never give up is your motto.
Looking forward to a great video from you...
Joe in USA
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Does anyone know of an off the shelf bulb for the instrument panel light? Mine is missing the bulb and the 24 volt bulbs I have from other MV's don't fit. I checked the manuals but I cant find a specific model for the bulb. Any help would be much appreciated!
If all goes to plan, the Ferret could be moving under its own power this weekend!
TJ
Great that another gets going in the USA..
Joe in South Dakota
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Great work Tim..Your one of those that can do and make anything.....Wish I had you for a neighbor as there is so much to learn from you...Take a video coming home from the testing !
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The smile on your face says it all. I know what it feels like when that B60 fires for the first time. Its a great feeling. Good work, now put it in the hull and get driving.
Tim
Hi Tim,
How is the project going on your second Ferret ?
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That is great...Congrats on your Ferret...All you Ferret owners are welcome to come out here to the Black Hills of South Dakota...We have ALOT of room out here...:-)
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So awesome...What a great hobby we have...
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Hi
Having over the years replaced points and getting condensers that fail and at times self heal I am now considering going against basic ignition and fitting electronic ignition to my both of my Ferrets and to both of my champs.
I know there is companies out there that will do electronic ignition .has anyone got a good recommendation for the B60 and b40 engine and how much did it cost .
Another question is with the modern fuel and improved ignition now what has people found is the best ignition timing
Both the ferrets and Champs are running great having fitted new leads distributors plugs and modifying the exhaust manifold but I know they can be improved and save fuel and increase performance hense the reason for electronic ignition
Do a Google search for JOLLY IGNITION I hope this helps a bit.
Also on this forum upper right SEARCH for Electronic Ignition System It will give you some great posts about it..
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Aussie Cowboy welcome to Ferret ownership...Good luck with your Ferret..
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WOW !!!!!! At 6 foot 7 inches tall that has to be a record for a person in a Ferret !!!!!!!!!!!!!:wow:
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Awesome job !
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Lots of great stories with such history here....Also interesting check on YouTube for ARMY TANKS STUCK IN MUD....
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Hello, i live in Russia, in Kubinka tank museum we have Shir-1 in bad condition, i want make little gift to museum, where can i get hull headlights and armored housing for IR searchlight or at least all dimension of it to weld mockup for tank ?
I am not an employee of the museum
tank in 1988, now it even doesn't have headlight, museum installed soviet
I apologize for poor English
What a nice thing that you are doing.........Try the "for sale" section on this site also http://www.milweb.net for parts suppliers...Good luck on your project......Please post more pictures of it when done...
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I need help with the gear change pedal. There is no spring tension at all. I removed the 4 bolt cover plate and the shaft is rotating the arm under the cover. It also seems to be moving a rod up and down but I cant see down into the oil far enough to see whats happening below. I got the trans for this ferret already out of the vehicle so i have never seen this work before.
Can someone help me figure out the safest way to troubleshoot this? That spring in there looks quite dangerous. Any tips?.
TJ
That spring is the BUSBAR SPRING and yes it can kill you if you open the cover up without knowing how to properly release the pressure...Your BUSBAR spring came off the rod most likely caused by improper operation of the GCP...The BUSBAR spring and it's rod needs to be properly set up now and hopefully nothing is broken inside......You need to get the manuals for your Ferret...Get all the manuals..One main manual is
SCOUT CAR,FERRET,ALL MARKS USER HANDBOOK.....In that manual page 119 under Servicing-Gear Change Pedal you can find out more.......What country are you in ?
Joe in Black Hills USA
Ferret distributor cap source in the USA?
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Pat might be on vacation...Also he has a full time job...Keep trying...