Billruston Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Can any one tell me what they do to the gallon?. And mot'ing them, I thought lorrys had to be pre 60's to not Mot, I've spoke to a few people with millies that was 1970s and they say they don't have to mot them? Is that because there classed as recovery? What are spares like to find?. Regards bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southall wizard Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Can any one tell me what they do to the gallon?.And mot'ing them, I thought lorrys had to be pre 60's to not Mot, I've spoke to a few people with millies that was 1970s and they say they don't have to mot them? Is that because there classed as recovery? What are spares like to find?. Regards bill. Hi bill, I have a 71 Millie mk3 recovery I get about 8mpg solo down to about 6mpg when towing,I have never motd the old girl but I keep it roadworthy and it is well lit up with side markers and beacons.So joe public are aware you are on the road. Regards, Andy Butler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billruston Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share Posted April 3, 2013 Thanks Andy ! What's there top speed? Wouldn't mind one for the next toy. Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 (edited) The officials figures are 6.25 mpg with trailed load on the road & 3 mpg cross country. PS Official top speed 32 mph Edited April 3, 2013 by fv1609 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billruston Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share Posted April 3, 2013 Thanks Clive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk3iain Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Bill For the Mk3 recovery, the manual says top speed = 48 1/2 mph and fuel consuption = 7.8 mpg. I don't expect my speedo to be hugely accurate but just under 50mph is do-able but under 40 mph reduces the blood pressure on narrow roads (fat tyres and short wheelbase). I would guess on average just over 6mpg, hard to say unless you do a lot of miles. Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Crosbie Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 The officials figures are 6.25 mpg with trailed load on the road & 3 mpg cross country. PS Official top speed 32 mph From Militant Mk3 Recovery Handbook: Fuel consumption 7.8mpg Road speeds (mph) at 2200 engine rpm 1st low: 2.5; high: 4.5 2nd low: 4; high: 7.5 3rd low: 7; high: 13.5 4th low: 12; high: 22 5th low: 18; high: 33.5 6th low: 24; high: 45 40mph is plenty fast enough given the large tyres and 21 ton weight! As far as availability of parts is concerned I have recently been able to get a new air brake valve and an unloader valve. Some other bits I cannot find, but so far have not been required anyway as the existing stuff can be dismantled and serviced. I am told that the rear brakes are shared with a Routemaster bus, but have not yet been able to confirm this. The fronts seem to be unique to this model and are more difficult to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billruston Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share Posted April 3, 2013 Thanks Ian! There 2 old millys 3 yards across from ours, ones a civvy one with a big Coles crane (I think) looking abit sad, and the others very very clean wrecker. Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southall wizard Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Hi bill,speaking to a few ex reme reccy mechs when they were in Germany they seem to think they could get up to 70 on the autobahns.all I can say is fair play if they did I got up to 55 in mine and then it drove me not the other way round.they do tend to wallow in there tyres and if not fully inflated are a real bitch to steer at low speed,we always run our tyres at 100 psi and the steering is ok at low or high speed.again if you do acquire one they are a marvellous bit of kit.as for spares the rear end is as near to a route master brake as any,engine parts are still available.as for the front axle I have found the matador front axle is a good place for spares.as we have quite a few mats spares are quite easy to come by.i hope this helps mate Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billruston Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share Posted April 3, 2013 Thanks andy, defonatly want one now might start seriously looking at the end of the month. Aim is to get one (hopefully) that docent need major atention. Great looking truck. Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Crosbie Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Andy, What size are Matador front brake shoes/drums? Milly Mk3 drum diameter 17"; shoe width 4"; thickness,? (book says 3/4", but I have got 2 new ones which are only 5/8") Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southall wizard Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Hi Iain, I will have a measure up tomorrow and post,from memory the matador shoe is approx 4" wide,I have used a mat brake drum on my other militant and it fitted ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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