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Ruxy Thanks it ties up with the history of the vehicle, i am in 2 minds, put back as i found it and most have been there for 20 years or put a spreader plate in. I am heading for the first option as I dont think any heavy loads are going to be pulled by the beast.
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Putting the parts back together, i find i have no backing plate as part No5, but an additional plate in front for the hook in case of break away, I am beginning to think part 5 was not replaced when the vehicle was upgraded so as to not bother getting longer bolts
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I understand there is a company called either barnsley nut and bolt company they are supposed to have a good range
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Thanks to my friends at SCREWFIX, its an M 6X 20, unfortunately they did not have any, EBay has so they should come this week, another successful job for this learning mechanic
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Many thanks, I have the MoD manuals and lucky 2 doors up the rad ex i think REME but now a civie who works at the base
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Ruxy Many thanks, I have good friends down at Kwik Fit who help out when needed, same with screwfix, and was going to check the rear bumper today to see if the spreader plate was retained, yet is raining again
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Been a nice morning and following Ruxy's comment about crash damage a sleepless night, however striped down and rebuilt it was lack of grease that caused it to seize, also found out why, the grease gun donated to me and i was using turns out doesn't work or I am using it wrong. The circlips need to be replaced as damaged when being removed. And Yippeeee something new learned today
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A follow on question related to the above. In the manual from Dixon bates it says the bolts to the Land Rover need to be tightened to a certain torque, yes can understand this, however looking at the exploded diagram on line the 2hook" is held to the plate fitted to the Land Rover by these 4 screws, I would have thought this was the weakest spot, yet all the weight seems to be on these screws, Any comments would be appreciated. Ignore this just realised something from following post
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Many thanks, yes thinking about it now, the crash was about 6 years ago the hook was hit, the 3 remaining screws came out with a little pressure no problem. Trying to think i am pretty sure i have rotated the beast since return from the repairers, unfortunately its chucking down with rain today so cant do any more on it as no garage. Peebles can be on my travels as live in Fife work in Yorkshire. I have seen a few videos on you tube and the can be dismantled. Will follow up your suggestions as well. As always thanks for the advice
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Went to use the hitch the other day, my fault found it seized, having looked can get it working again hopefully. As always have a good look and refer to as much reference I have before commencing, I noticed that one bolt head was "funny" tried to unsecrew it and the head twisted, I have now after a lot of gentle persuasion got it out, the remainder come out with no issues. I have hunted but cant find the size of the bolts nor any reference for part numbers for the unit, its from a 110 Land Rover, as always any help would be appreciated.
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Many thanks, sourced and ordered,
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Having slowly got the Beast back to working order after a crash hunting for a 12v plate as below, any pointers would help, daft thing was till i found this picture i thought it was 24v Thanks in advance Richard
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Many thanks, there was a 24v plate next to the socket for attaching the trailer electrics hence the question
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Many thanks, the tub is shot in one area and may have to make a new one
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Not sure if the title is correct, I am looking for a number plat board to use in may Land Rover, the supply I think is 24v, I need to help out friends but towing bits of kit, can any one advise where i van get an MoD board for attaching to the trailer and plug in to my Landrover, As always thanks in adance. Richard, mechanical idiot
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Ladies and Gents I am looking at this trailer to go behind my 1983 Land rover the description is from the seller, my questions are, 1. Would it be suitable for an 1983 Land Rover, FFR. 2. What trailer is it so I can try and and get sizes etc. for the tub As always seek professional advice/ comments I have contacted the seller for a picture of the registration plate.
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A quick update, still looking for information but found a document with some information, think Clive but I cant find the reference, I have now got a No 7 stove and rumour has it that this was developed for the Royal Marines in the artic. My hope is to get a description which kids at school and adults can read a description of them, I have No 1, 2, 2 modified, 3, 5 gas and petrol, and a No 7. Also a AFV boiling vessel. As an extra have a swiss army 2 burner.
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Many thanks, I also found one in the attic today when looking for christmas decs, forgot i had it, its 5.56 marking
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Many thanks, just got to clean the box up and spray, not sure yet on markings, think it was either 0.22 or for a GPMG link. Does any one have a picture of the marking for GPMG link? Thanks in advance
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Okay I am going to show my ignorance here again, I think the paint will be satin not gloss? Any comments please
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Quick update, base and burner went to sand blaster and now back and painted, still to get the lid. Been trying to track down a copy of the instructions inside the lid, RLC museum didn't have any but found a listing on EBay, contacted the seller who asked that I emailed him latter as he was recovering form an operation, emailed when he asked, no response found out he sold it. Friend in a print shop couldn't enhance them so here goes my effort from the bad picture, if any one can help with the 3 sections missing would be appreciated. No 1 Instructions.docx
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Many thanks, will have a hunt for that one as well
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Many thanks, will start looking for some
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I have found in my store some old British Army ammunition tins, I have had a hunt but cant find the British standard number for these cases, 1980's early 1990's As always look to my learned friends. Richard
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The only Blackburn Beverley for auction, ex Fort Paul
Surveyor replied to Nick Johns's topic in Aviation
Unless its a glamping one where the toilet block could be elsewhere
