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This is the type that most people DON'T need.
Some of them look to be of recent manufacture.
That's the one that I refer to as the diaper/blanket filter...I had that in when I bought my Ferret then went to Crossland #432...Now I went back to this one in your picture...It is 1 inch longer than the Crossland....Different old REME mechanics I spoke with say just use the diaper one.....Besides being messy why do you dislike it Clive ? I am just trying for a discussion to get the opinion of people and not to argue so I appreciate what anyone can add....Thank you...
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A great collection of photos Tim...Thank you for sharing....
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Have you started the paperwork process yet? I think you have to fill out Form 6 with ATF to import one. I am trying to figure that out...
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Are you talking about different types of filter element within the existing filter bowl, or a screw-on cartridge to replace it?
Andy
Good point Andy I am talking about the drop in cartridge into the existing filter bowl vs the old diaper/blanket type...
Thank you
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For you Ferret owners do you use the old style diaper oil filter or the new style drop in element ?
My 1954 Ferret MK1 came with the old diaper type and I replaced it with a cartridge type..I am now going back to the old diaper type filters...The diaper type are about 1 inch longer than the element type...I would like to hear your technical information on them why you use one and not the other..
Thank you
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Probably date the tank was made, or repaired
As always your answers are very much appreciated...Thank you for sharing your vast experience and wisdom with the Historic Military Vehicle world...Have a great week sir..
Joe in USA
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Steve
Very nice photos thank you for sharing.......On www.armyjeeps.net they have a NOS flame thrower for sale for a few months now...I love the Stuart...
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Gallay Ltd, Scrubs Lane, Willesden, London NW10 radiator and tank manufacturers
Thanks Richard...It was hard to read with the paint on it..............Any idea what the 63 would be ?
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So is it on the petrol tank or the hull? It sounds like a rather unremarkable part number (FV59468) identifier, possibly with a serial number and some other information on it.
Cheers,
Terry
I don't know if your aware of the Ferret website on Face Book but last week a guy from Australia was trying to find other people in the country with Ferrets....
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So is it on the petrol tank or the hull? It sounds like a rather unremarkable part number (FV59468) identifier, possibly with a serial number and some other information on it.
Cheers,
Terry
On the gas tank...What intrigues me is the 63....I am wondering if the Canadian Army put a new gas tank in in 1963 ?
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After 2 years of ownership I noticed another ID tag on my 1954 Ferret MK1....When I removed the hood to the engine compartment I noticed it....It is just above the engine area in the middle facing upwards...Between the 2 rear hatch windows...I will try to print out the information as it appears on the tag:
Cailayl ltd 6 63
403 409 FV 59468
310718
Scrubs
?????? Eden N.W.10
Hard to read some of it....
Can anyone tell me anything about this please ?
Thank you.
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Not I, I'm afraid. I had to go out of town at the last moment and the auction slipped my radar. I guess I'll have to ship one from the UK.
I'm sure we will see the new owner here or over on steelsoldiers.
Hope to hear from him soon on one of the web sites....It's always exciting and nice to welcome a new Ferret owner...
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I ended up getting them sent over from Banisters. They fit nicely. Now going around and repairing the hub leaks after finally putting oil in them.
Thank you for the update Tim....
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Thanks for your kind words Joe. Yes, everything is done in my back shed. A basic Mig welder. You will see in one of the photos, that I have a car jack on the ground. That was used to re-expand the crushed flat bin. It doesnt come more basic than that. All sheet metal was bent in a bench vice, a ball pein hammer and a grinder. No need for huge expense, just a bit of inginuity. You just have to have the confidence to give it a go. The worse thing you can do it damage, what is already damaged.
The photo was taken on my front kerb. I jog through the rainforest in the hills around home every week. We get all sorts of wild life come down from the hills, snakes, goannas, echidnas. Its beautiful country. Although a little hot at the moment.
My Ferret never left Australia. It is a Mk1/2. Ive got a Mark 2 that I will do next. The Mk1/2 looks similar to the Malay variants, but I think those ones were permanantly welded turet extentions, whereas, this is a bolt on.
If you havnt seen this video already, it was one the local news did on a project that I did with my Saracen. It shows a little of the country side. The third video shows a nice bit of the country, although very quickly. In this video, Im driving into Cairns City. I welcome you here anytime Joe. I will pick you up from the airport in the Ferret!
Regards, Tim
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLtl69xzaZY
Tim,
Thank you for the invite...I don't travel anymore but that is so wonderful of you to offer....I have a hard time just driving about 20 miles anymore...It sure would be the trip of a life time to see....
Looking forward to seeing your great video..
Those 3 videos were nice...thanks for sharing...
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OZITIM
Again what an incredible job.....You do it with basic back yard tools !!! Your countryside is beautiful....You need to do about a 5-10 minute video of the Ferret driving around....Just beautiful scenery....
Joe in USA
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Here is a video of the ferret engine starting up. Much to my relief, it didnt backfire, run rough, or do anything silly. I am so relieved.
An incredible job to here so far......What's next to tear apart Tim ? Thank you for posting the video..
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Being that it is in South Dakota my biggest concern would be a cracked or damaged engine due to severe cold....The bins are of a simple flat design it isn't too hard to take a hammer and backing plate to pound them straight....As others stated items are available from all over the world......Keep in mind getting parts for a Historic Military Vehicle takes time and a lot of patience to work on them...It is extremely rewarding as I have a Canadian Army 1954 Ferret MK1 I purchased 2 years ago....Mine is missing radios,inside bins ect but I don't care...Mine will stay basic...
Also on this forum look in the SEARCH area and type in Ferret and also the part your interested in and someone has probably posted about how to work on it...Good luck to you and if you get it have your camera ready and take plenty of pictures you won't regret it...
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Thanks for sharing the pictures Tim........I hope you find out more history of your Ferret....It would really be nice to find a living crew member and some pictures.....Please keep us posted.....The very best to you Tim...
Joe in USA
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WOW..This is all so interesting.....Thank you all for posting.
Joe in USA
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Mr Friend 'Sid Beck' with the Ferret parts, passed away 12 months ago. As his health became more critical he encouraged me more and more to get my Ferret going. He called me one day and said that I could help myself to his parts. That I could take enough to get my vehicle going. I promised him that I would do it myself. I started the project two years ago from a 6 foot by 6 foot shed. During the course of the build, the shed grew into a 20 foot by 20 foot shed and my knowledge of B60 Rolls Royce engines became fairly extensive. I guess it proves that you dont need to be a mechanical engineer to own a derelict armoured vehicle and breathe life back into it. I will drive my Ferret on ANZAC day in April and I can now say I built the vehicle, every nut and bolt. Australia isnt the easiest place to own an old Brit piece of armour, but its amasing what a bench vice, file and drill can achieve. A ball pein hammer is also fairly useful. While I was lucky to get a bunch of parts off Sids, dont be fooled to think that building a Ferret is as simple as bolting parts together like a jig saw puzzle. Many of the parts I had to manufacture myself. Long nights spent with a file, oxy and hammer. But each step eventually adds up and you eventually get to the day where you apply pressure to the start switch and you are rewarded with the pounding sound of 6 pistons firing to life. The smell of burnt fuel in your nostrils cants be sweeter with the first ignition of the engine. Its the best feeling.
Many Regards, Tim
Hi Tim,
I have followed your inspiring posts about your Ferret adventure...I am sorry to hear about your friend passing....Sid is surely looking down at you smiling and is very proud of what you have accomplished....It is thru generous people like him that share with others that makes this world a better place...
Now here you are sharing with others for many years to come on the internet about the will to never give up...You have certainly inspired me with my 1954 Ferret MK1...
Owning a piece of Military history is a fascinating adventure...When people like you and Sid share to others the best payment would be to pass it forward...I have only owned my Ferret 2 years now and haven't taken it for a ride (except up on the jack stands) yet but it will ready to go in about 2 months....Thank you and the many others that share their ideas and life about their armoured vehicles....
Have you found any history of your Ferret ?
I am really excited to see your video someday Tim the very best to you and please keep posting..
Joe in USA
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Outstanding work - you are a lucky man to have a friend with all those parts in his shed!!
Timbo you sent this message to me the wrong person indeed...I don't have a friend with Ferret parts in his shed.Wish I did...LOL...I don't deserve any credit for anything...I am learning from all the guys here..I am in the USA.....
OZITIM is doing all the work on his Ferret..He is in some rural area in Australia putting his Ferret together...
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Outstanding Tim..Congrats......Make the video long..I am really looking forward to it..
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Joe,
I did some digging around tonight, didn't come up with a definitive answer but have some leads.
Have sent an email to an EME knowledgeable person.
Standby
R
Thank you very much Robin....We need more old Canadian Army Soldiers to get involved.....Would sure like to have them share their Ferret pictures and stories....
Thanks again .
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Joe,
The fact that your engine rebuild plate is all zeros means it probably had a new crank fitted and block was linered back to standard.
That's what I was guessing and I was hoping that you would comment on it thank you Richard..
Now I need an old Canadian Soldier mechanic to tell me where Workshop 27 was on December 15th 1965 ?
Thanks to all.
A pole for Ferret oil filters Diaper vs element
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Clive,
I see what you mean about the closed end..I had read about that a few months ago..That would be bad restricting oil flow....Mine has an opening hole on the bottom and a large hole on top surrounded by about 6 smaller holes...Being that it is 1 inch longer than the Crossland #432 I was wondering if it does a better job of filtering the oil ????