Charlie

It was a fly killer spray i believe ! C.

Thanks Peter and that would be great. Best, Charlie

I look forward to the progress. C.

Thanks for all your replys and help chaps, it's really appreciated. at last got her ticking over smoothly. It was only the mixture in the end. Qusetion, should it sound like a blacksmith hammering away in the gearbox on tickover in neutral? Cheers, Charlie

Agree with Nick. Can you not get behind and trace the lines? C.

Hi all, Been playing with a 430 series register. Please let me know if it's a good idea and if so submit your vehicle or let me know if its a pile of toot and i'll press the delete button. Either way all feedback good or bad would be appreciated. http://www.militaryvehicleregister.co.uk Best, C.

Haven't really started yet buddy. Just need to get this engine ticking over. She runs sweet with a few revs but anything under about 1000 just cuts out?

Some pics of bits and bobs so far. Rear offside Driving position Radio Bay. Anyone know what goes on or in the top right rack NBC system Radio distribution box CO2 system Looking down top of GPMG mount in turret Turret traverse limiter stop (not sure how this works yet?) Turret ID plate Good view through the fromt hatch Turret Yey, new turret gearbox arrived today. C.

Welcome Leah, What Alvis vehicle have you aquired? Best, C.

Hi David, Very nice purchase. Best, Charlie

Very good point Andy, i'm more embarresed. I ment the rev counter cable. :red:

Next question. Speedo is not working. Checked cable speedo end and no movement with engine running. Gone to check end coming off power pack and i cant figure out how it comes out. It must do to remove the power pack but i don't want to force it. You can see below the brass nut undoes easily and there is a black sheethed cable inside. Does this just pull out? Cheers, C.

Does anyone know the FV number of the exhaust clamp in the attached photo or even better have one for sale? C.

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Nice job Chris. C.

Lots have recomended Thixofix for the Trakmark vinyl but it quite clearly states; Limitations Not suitable for use on polystyrene, vinyl, cellulose paint or mirror tiles. http://www.thegluepeople.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=17 have I got the right stuff? C.

Thanks Bob, pm sent. Bit hot here to be mucking around with nuts and bolts that don’t want to move but had to remove the turret seat as i keep cracking my head on it due to it being stuck in the extended position and therefore not able to clip in place in the up position. Anyway i think i am always thoughtful when working on afv like putting the cover back on a steering box and having spanners on string when in the engine bay. I couldn't plan for taking a socket off whilst sitting on top and it jumping out my hand, bouncing off the Peake turret, then the GPMG mount, going through the drivers hatch, bouncing off the instrument panel straight into the black hole of the open engine bay...... Goodbye 9/16ths socket lol C.

Cheers Bill, never seen so many ladybirds in one place! Thanks for the tip Andy. C.

Another pallet of bits turned up yesterday Battery boxes, battery bars, aerial bases, aerials, commander and drivers scopes, Front and rear track guards, headsets and a few other bits. Is there a way to tell or does anyone know if it should have a 2 or 3 radio setup?

On the same sort of topic, there is a slight white mould on the 101 canvas appearing on the inside. Is there an antifungal treatment available that anyone recommends?

Don't know the SLR inside out but if you are gentle why not give it a try and see? Has to be half the fun of it?

Bits for the restoration are coming together Full new roll of Trakmark New set of pads Spare set of track with almost new pads and spare back door ( for the BV shelf ) Some new track, Bar mine layer tow bar & rotating beacon post Found a few other bits like GPMG mount but would really like another power pack so one can be done up and the vehicle is still mobile. If anyone knows of one please let me know. A message for anyone out there that is about to loose interest in their military vehicle CLOSE THE F#@$!~G HATCHES.

Arriving on the longest 40" artic I've ever seen! Old alternator being a a@#e to get out. In the end I had to cut the securing ring on the cable having tried everything. New one in and all running and charging although there is a leakage somewhere as i don't recommend connecting the battery in shorts with your leg touching any metal like the seat your sitting in !!!! lol Throttle is all free now but she does not like ticking over. I'm guessing the petrol has gone off so that will be a job for next week along with a clean of the fuel filters.

Thought i'd better document the restoration of the 432 on here for everyone. I bought it about 8 weeks ago from Bill on here as a vehicle to get the lads to the church for my wedding. At the moment it has what is left of its white UN guise so fits in with the wedding and the misses thinks it's a great idea WTF !!!! It is in very poor condition but well deserves to be saved from the scrap man. The foot throttle i knew was stuck and had to be controlled from the engine which made unloading by myself er interesting. I really need to get some more arms! As soon as it was unloaded a horrendous screech followed by a lovely plume of smoke coming out the engine bay and that heavenly smell of burning rubber...... Alternator jammed and belts smoking away. Well thats the first job that needs doing then. Basically the aim is to get it running for the wedding and then beginning August a full bare metal nut & bolt rebuild. I've sorted the alternator now and started sourcing all the bits for the rebuild. Will post picks next week as they are all on the office computer. A big thanks to Bill for putting up with me and do you want the 3865 ladybirds and rat back? Pic of her in Bills yard. C.

Hi Degsy, Never met you but wish you a speedy recovery. I distribute dry mouth products in the UK and if you ever need any, pm me your address and i'll send a load your way. C.