Rover8FFR Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 as far as the grease gun thing is concerned I've heard them called "Oddypots" although I don't know why. I've got one and you need to screw up the valve on the pot (the one where grease is coming out on yours) and then it should come out the lance. To get the lance off the nipple afterwards undo the valve on the pot. TBH they seem like a good idea, but I'm not sure as I just seem to end up covered in grease as it either squirts out of the pot or the lance. As it's double action, even picking it up can give you a greasy leg! Aha I think they are more geared up for oil dispensing and maybe that flows better under pressure. When I next see Clive he will give me a tutorial :cheesy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover8FFR Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 Look what i found today [ATTACH=CONFIG]59496[/ATTACH] I hav'nt a clue either :nut: but i am sure it will come in handy :shocked: was a good sale at malvern got most of the bits for the champ thing and more !!! After our Rampant thread on this the 2 locals get one each in the same week......That has to be good......Great purchase there RR. We can share specs and observ plungers etc.......I did have the wrong number in my phone.......LoL. Corrected now though :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover8FFR Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share Posted March 28, 2012 (edited) Saw Piggy today and noticed a few things, but did take two batteries and connected up. Got an ignition panel light and she turned over................ Isolated the fuel as what was in one tank smelt like old gloss paint in a tin???? The fuel filter was fuel of old fuel, but no filter? I had identified something in the rear storage locker under floor that transpired to be these items. Lots of other images taken to follow; Edited April 1, 2012 by Rover8FFR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover8FFR Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share Posted March 28, 2012 (edited) Removing an awful lot of Gunge and it was evident that a historic custodian (Not PO) had painted some parts in the engine bay in DBG as I guess he didn't want to buy some SKy Blue? The internal relay and switches cover identified a couple of non standard alterations? Internal controls and wiring Edited April 1, 2012 by Rover8FFR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover8FFR Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share Posted March 28, 2012 (edited) Removed the jerry can holder as they were losing condition. One of them showed the word Maddson?? Only spotted on one carrier though Original WD stamped rear numberplate Convoy Light fitting lamp. What the Andy 5000X is needed for Noticed the tyres said 10 Ply followed by an 'L'. Other than Dunlop Track Grips made in England no other obvious markings? Edited April 1, 2012 by Rover8FFR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Removed the jerry can holder as they were losing condition. One of them showed the word Maddson?? Madness?? Noticed the tyres said 10 Ply followed by an 'L'. Other than Dunlop Track Grips made in England no other obvious markings? That's a Mk 1 tyre that was permissible on a Mk 2 as long as it was not mixed with another type on the same axle. It is stronger than the original Mk 1 tyre marked RF HS. Some nice little extras there! You've got an airline for the compressor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover8FFR Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share Posted March 28, 2012 It was a nice surprise....I was v excited to see the switch turn signal item until I opened it up and realised that it wont take the pointer I was expecting?????????? I assumed all the turn switches were for the Smiths switches that have the captive grub bolt, like the ignition panel??? I dont know if this was souced via DP and stored in locker or whether the part number is correct, but item changed??? One for the snug tomorrow. All the tyres are marked exactly the same, which supports your reply? Well Happy she cranked over and nicely also so didn't sound like too old and stiff. after a few revolutions whe got faster....... A result......I recon if I had fuel gravity fed and cleaned plugs she could have fired up. That would have been special. maybe next time after lessons tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Wayne I expect I can find a pointy knob for the switch. I know you want to fit the proper metal one, may even have a sawn off knob from a Mk 2 that accommodates the hexy shaft. At least it will be a step up from the toggle switch thing. Did the turn lights work or any other illuminations? Good that it turns over. Have to a carb refurb practice tomorrow in anticipation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Actually that is the correct item according to the ISPL. The EMER describes it as having a hexagonal spindle. Although I have seen chunky bakelite knobs the EMER shows a metal pointy one. The more I think about it there should be a chrome plated small metal knob like the black one but spring loaded in the shaft. What is misleading is that mine has the metal knob but centrally secured. But it clearly is not waterproof & is of a bulkier construction. This of course figures as mine is from 1956 not a modern 1959 model :-D. This would explain why I have several hexagonally shafted switches like yours as spares for no obvious purpose other than fitting the other Pig that I no longer have.:nut: Of course it can't be confused with the GS as that had no turnlights at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover8FFR Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 Its the right switch! That explains the spare I got off you previously with the Hex Shaft!!!!!! I had bought a nice new central secured pointed switch lever, but that can be used on the ignition panel to overhaul. Challenge is to find the correct lever.....What have other PIG owners got on their Mk I/ II's???? Please reply. I definately want a Carb lesson as was looking at removing and was unsure on which bolts to undo and not the same as a Weber or Solex on a Landy so waited till after today's tutorial................. I didn't try the other lights and things as they are grotted as part of the decomposing of the lockers etc. I know the horn didnt work!.......... I also scrapped/ rubbed away at the 4 guards icon on the rear door and found more of those black letters, so now suspect they are not real or original. That means lots of wet and dry to rub back and look for original Regt markings......All part of the fun....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover8FFR Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 (edited) I did have something military to kneel on. The roof showing where the timber battens were to prop up the canvas cover. Need to fix/ repair this item as hinge gone. Some more detail photos; Is this the fuel change over item as was weeping with a smell of old linseed oil/ dead fuel smell? Edited April 1, 2012 by Rover8FFR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover8FFR Posted March 30, 2012 Author Share Posted March 30, 2012 (edited) Clive I did recall the grommet missing in end plate of air compressor. Are these obtainable or is a simple bung reqd. I think you can see the conrod for piston? Also I attach the images of the elongated sump drain I remembered that differs from FV1609???? Advice please :cool2: Edited April 1, 2012 by Rover8FFR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover8FFR Posted March 30, 2012 Author Share Posted March 30, 2012 In the base of the light unit under the half moon cowl there are the letters of the alphabet A-Z visible. The clear end of the cowl has a pointer in-situ, allowing adjustment or rotation to an alphabetical position. Is this something that was required in the PIG or a more tactical arrangement in other FV's that used the same fitting. I am interested to know the theory if anyone knows. Also I have two of the open caged fittings and wonder what they would suit. The base and lettering is constant, but the cage or cowl differences are there for some purpose. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Clive I did recall the grommet missing in end plate of air compressor. Are these obtainable or is a simple bung reqd. I think its just a thin metal disc that is peened over. I have several scrap cases one can be reclaimed from. Also I attach the images of the elongated sump drain I remembered that differs from FV1609???? Hmm not the normal arrangement, should just be a brass plug. Looks a rather peculiar projection. Think it needs your degreasing skills to reveal its origins or purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Wayne your Pig interior light is FV157965, what is the FV No. of the two open types? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 I see your transfer box was originally intend for winch use. But the PTO output will be no doubt be clamped off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover8FFR Posted March 30, 2012 Author Share Posted March 30, 2012 I think its just a thin metal disc that is peened over. I have several scrap cases one can be reclaimed from. Hmm not the normal arrangement, should just be a brass plug. Looks a rather peculiar projection. Think it needs your degreasing skills to reveal its origins or purpose. Ahh you have noticed that I am good at GLEEMING up items....... Goes back to years of polishing football boots as an apprentice professional and also Bulling Ammo Boots :cry::cry::cry::cry: I did take 'Andy' around to Rampant Rivet this afternoon for him to use on his champ and he made same ' Sparkley' comment.....LoL. Nice to be good at polishing............No.....No.......Please no GUTTER Comments from anyone.... Yes I know it's Friday night and I have just put my chin above the parapet...........:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh: I will check FV on lights now in garage.........They state FV157966????????? The cowls have no markings. Indeed the item you gave me with half moon cowl and base with A-Z has no indent numbers to support the following image from parts book?? Humber Parts_Roof Light Parts Diagram.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover8FFR Posted March 30, 2012 Author Share Posted March 30, 2012 I see your transfer box was originally intend for winch use. But the PTO output will be no doubt be clamped off. That just proves early vintage I guess???? So that the adaption to the transfer box was straight forward if required on the production line??????????? Big guess on my part? :nut: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover8FFR Posted March 30, 2012 Author Share Posted March 30, 2012 (edited) NOW DESPERATELY SEEKING LV6/MT4/LU/316622 for a marriage of switch unit and lever..................Where is the Bride :cry: The Parts Book Definately Confirms this is the correct switch and waterproofed too..........Just need that lever. My parts book has no image but the number??????????? An image would be SOOOOOO Nice Edited March 30, 2012 by Rover8FFR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 (edited) i will check fv on lights now in garage.........they state fv157966????????? fv157965 = tl6 fv157966 = tl7 Yes last edited & edited again! I'm try to type "FV" upper case & "TL" upper case & it keeps converting them to lower case. Grrh! Edited March 30, 2012 by fv1609 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover8FFR Posted March 30, 2012 Author Share Posted March 30, 2012 fv157965 = tl6fv157966 = tl7 Sorry Clive but what does the tl6 and tl7 mean other than an evolution of a part number or for a different MV I guess?? rightly or wrongly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 An image would be SOOOOOO Nice This will be enough excitement for one night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover8FFR Posted March 30, 2012 Author Share Posted March 30, 2012 OMG :nut::nut::nut::nut::nut: Where is that image from????????????? Thats the correct Holy Grail.......You said it was Shiny Chrome............ That idea on the fuel lever now makes perfect sense.............. You are a Legend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Sorry Clive but what does the tl6 and tl7 mean other than an evolution of a part number or for a different MV I guess?? rightly or wrongly! TL6 & TL7 I think are part of the Lucas designation for a particular WD fitting FV157965 = L-WD-TL6 FV157966 = L-WD-TL7 TL6 seems not have been NATO codified & has VAOS as LV6/MT3/LU/56007A TL7 was codified as 6210-99-803-2084 but also appears as LV6/MT3/WDTL7 the Lucas no. is 540313. This I would have thought would retro construct in VAOS as LV6/MT3/LU/540313. Incidentally the only other country to use TL7 was Denmark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover8FFR Posted March 30, 2012 Author Share Posted March 30, 2012 TL6 & TL7 I think are part of the Lucas designation for a particular WD fitting FV157965 = L-WD-TL6 FV157966 = L-WD-TL7 TL6 seems not have been NATO codified & has VAOS as LV6/MT3/LU/56007A TL7 was codified as 6210-99-803-2084 but also appears as LV6/MT3/WDTL7 the Lucas no. is 540313. This I would have thought would retro construct in VAOS as LV6/MT3/LU/540313. Incidentally the only other country to use TL7 was Denmark. Oh so that would make them rare items then?????????????? I have trawled a few classic car sites and nothing close to that image.......As discussed inventing one may be the solution and then see if an original ever surfaces etc.......... Thanks for the research........................... Looking at some images I am confident that whilst not close up my TRB is similar to the one viewed whilst under Fv1609.......Just need to check it's tight! I will of course clean up that sump detail and come back with a more defined image. However it could be a stud and nut and not an extended bolt?? (TBC) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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