LeeEnfield

Hi Guys,

Sorry for delay in replying, hadn't hit the 'notify'tab, after posting help, :oops2:

Degsy, Distributor cap shows no obvious signs of tracking, and carbon brush ot top is free to move, also all other contacts in cap are clean.

Tim (2) something to check, I guess,..............am going to look at timing today...........

Clive, Fuel is now about 4 weeks old, in main tank, which is the one I'm, trying to run with.

Condenser is a new one, fresh out of the box, from Bygone Bedford Bits, so should be the right one,.............certainly was the same as the one I took off.

Just re-read your answer, it is a modern day one, not mil old stock.

Appreciate the info re sparks and poss loss of same under compression, am going to try dribbling petrol down spark plug holes, replacing plugs and giving that a go,.............as well as double checking the timing.

If I have no luck, will be in touch re the testing of my condensers.

Again, Cheers for your replies, Guys. :thankyou:

Andy

Hi Nick.

All the best, from another MW owner......... :-D

All the best,

Andy

I'm hoping someone here can help me,........I'm tearing what hair I've got out, over this........

The story,.thus far,...........

MW delivered to storeage, I drove it off lorry, into said cover, it started and ran no probs. Switched it off, and left it.

Next day, started fine, into reverse,...........BANG,SPLUTTER,SPLUTTER, .PHUTT........found to be out of fuel, on the drivers tank,...................(yes, I know, I should have checked,..........) no matter, thought I, always tank on passenger side,..which DID have fuel in it, opened that ones tap, and tried to start again,..................nothing.........!!

removed fuel line and put airline back into tank,.thinking debris might be blocking line,.....did this on both lines,......................clear.

removed line from pump, to check amount being pumped through, got helped to turn motor over,...............a dribble, ..........Hmmm,.............removed pump, found diaphram was not all that good, ..........so replaced pump with genuine NOS. tried again,.this time a good splurge of fuel.

While the pipe was off, I disconected touther end at carb, and blew through that,................clear; replaced pipe, checked jets were all clear, and re-tried starting,.........to no avail. (also meant to say, put about 7 gallons in main tank, and switched back to it)

So,.........fuel supply, good, ..........plenty getting through............

Sparks ??................Hmmm,.............not that good, although it did try starting on about 3-4 on odd occasions,....but wouldn't either pick up,..or rev out, making me think condenser.

So have just replaced coil, condenser and rotor arm,............................points are spot on, plugs and leads look new; .........here goes..........................

Nothing..................... :? No spark,...................plugs getting wet, so fuel is present, but it refuses to fire.

HELP................................................... :banghead:

Cheers in advance for any help, recieved....................

Andy

CMV is having a change of editor,.Pat Ware is still with the publishers, but not editing CMV,..........according to Imps mag.

Just taken sub out to MMI, first issue, (feb) arrived very quickly,..........wassupprised they didn't have system in place to do direct debit, though.

My sub to CMV, has been 99% ok,...did have to request 1 copy that had 'gone astray',..

so I'm not complaining, and it does arrive before the shops get theirs.

Andy

anyone doing chatham, wear kit, (don't need to be wwii gear) get in for free........

Andy

might find that F.C do have a thing about lighting fires, though, Jack;..............yes, I know it was pi**ing down,.......... ;-) that old road, a byway ?? sure I've used one that goes blandford towards dorchester. Mind you, that area, is criss crossed with them...

yup,..........I'll be there.

Royal Artilleryman, in greatcoat and field boots.

Should be a good un.

Andy

:wink: Done;.............Cheers Jack

British Vehicle, MW Bedford, British/Canadian Webbing, Canadian B/dress, British Rifle(Lee Enfield),.............Me, English..................Umm,............... 34

Now, hows about a breakdown of pre, wwii, and post dated nation vehicles ??.............something to keep you busy with, over Xmas, Jack............. :evil:

!943 Bedford MW

Andy

wartime or postwar ??

Berni, did you get my PM to you, ??

Andy

vehicles mentioned above, SOLD,..............I know, I phoned up about them. :cry:

how long is a piece of string, Mark..............................

from the (admittidly very )little paint preperation, I've done, I have found time spent in the preperation, rubbing down, etc, pays hansomly in the long run..............

also, if you've the luxury of a dry wind free enclosed space to paint,.............Jack will probably come round and wee through your letterbox :naughty:, it does make the whole buisness a lot easier;...........(who said that it should be easy)

How many did you put on last time ?? - how did it last ??

are you going to the next contender for the 'hmvf what colour green competition'....... :-D

where's that being held, Paul. ?????

I'm just outside Eastbourne, - about 10 miles away.

Enjoy yourself..........

Andy

(now where's me birch bark tea ?????????)

:oops2: thats a very good point,........although, I'm (fairly)sure that a pig HAS been inside,.........and I'm fairly sure it was the guy (can't remember his name, at the mo,-sorry,) that you were parked up next to at laughton.

Andy

PS. will find those web addy's out, and PM you.

Bumping this up ........................

Newhaven fort, 17th Sept, battle of Britain Event;

Anyone from the forum comming along...................??

Give me a shout if more details required.

Andy

:thankyou: :-D

Andy

OOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooh Kinky......... :evil: :evil: :naughty:

Enigma,............

THANK YOU,...for sharing this history, with us;

and please pass on MY THANKS to Mr Surrey for allowing us to have a glimpse into his life.

Is the book 'Able Four has Casualties', available; ? (would be interesting to read,)

Again, Cheers.

Andy

Paul,

this do is w/e of 22-24 sept.

An MV get together...........road run to somewhere interesting on the sat, then hogroast, bonfire and fireworks.......................

this event IS NOT advertised, as its nicer to pass by word of mouth, (friendlier,.too)

if you want any more info,.or indeed anyone reading this,.please get in touch.

*please note, away from keyboard from sat 2/sept for a week *

Oh yes,.event based approx 7 miles north of eastbourne in east sussex.

andy

Glad to hear it, Berni.

Reason for asking, (soon) be looking for one myself,..(waiting for insurance payout).so don't hold your breath,...only been 3 1/2 years, to date.

Ok to pick your brains,......when the happy day arrives, (and yes, I know, I've to find one first. :-))

Andy

Many Thanks Jack.

A Shame,...........but, I would imagine, a nice price raised. My Guess,in the region of £30,000......................... :shocking:

All the best

Andy

Just hope its gone to a good home................(shame its not mine :cry:)

Hi Jack,.............

This is where that forum that keeps 'going down',.would be of help, because this subject was covered in detail.

Somewhere, I've basic info;....will try and dig it out.

:naughty: :beer:

Paul,

Somewhere, I think, I've something on this topic; typically, when trying to find, it runs off and hides in a corner,.................somewhere; Will keep looking.

You comming to the do, in Sept, nr Eastbourne ??

Andy

Does this mean were going back to the 'old'forum chestnut,...............which shade of green..........Jack ?? :bow: :beer: :-)