jim fl4

Hi,  Just a quick shout to ask if anyone could help with transport of a 6 tonne commercial vehicle.  Rolls easily and can to pushed onto a lowloader or similar.  Please ring me on 07971 103035, please leave a text if the signals poor and I will ring you back.

Many thanks

Jim

Hi All,  I'm on the lookout for a Badnams silent generator.  If you think you could help please PM me or ring 07971 103035, Thanks, Jim.

I have a pair of Daimler Ferrets, one mk 2/3 and a rare mk2/7.  Looking to swap either one or both for anything wartime, be that a vehicle, artillery, deact etc.  Cash either way no problem.  I will not sell separately.   Both in first class condition inside and out, running and driving.pm me or ring 07971 103035. Location, North Yorkshire, UK.

Hi Paul,  pm sent.

Hi, Where abouts in North Yorks are you pls?

jim

Hi Clive,

Sorry, I should have said.  Had a fiddle with the bank of bullet connectors and then a worked fine with a new fuse in.  Not totally clear just what/where it was but will run it and see if it goes again.

Thanks

Jim

Thanks all, sorted now.

Hi Clive,

Thanks for your message.  I remember you mentioning it in an earlier post about the loose screws.  Not my issue unfortunately.  I think I must hace a dead short somewhere, at least it lasted until it ran out of fuel before melting so I'm assuming the genny is fine. 

Hi All,

I have a ferret which has a 2-speed generator, coupled with a Generator Box No. 2 mk2/1.

After a while of being stored I got it fired up and found the generator light stayed on.  On further examination I found the main 50amp fuse in the top cover of the Gen Box had blown, so I replaced it.  Started up fine, light went out and stayed out while the engine was running.  However, on stopping the engine, I could audibly hear a 'fizzing sound', I quickly cut the power from a battery.  I then tentatively reconnected the batteries and, no sound.  I then turned the ignition on again, got the 2 warning lights correctly lit and on starting found the red light was again staying on.  On investigation found the 50A fuse burned away!!

I must have a serious fault, I wondered if anyone here might have any similar experience?

Any advice greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Jim

HI, After getting the servo to work the difference was amazing.  It stopped on a sixpence and still does to this day.  I can state that if these brakes are correctly setup then only light brake pressure is required to stop her.  Have you overhauled the servo?

Hi,  Not the easiest part to find but try Norman at Bygonebedfordbits or Chris Morter, both great guys and one or't other should get you going!

Regards,Jim.

I do have a pair of NOS hub assemblies but not the sun gear.  I do have a pair of ferret sun gears but I would need to check to see if they fitted. pics hopefully attached.

I think I have a pair of NOS hub planet assemblies for fox and big  wheeled ferret.

Will try to get a photo.

Jim

Sorry to hijack this thread  but  I have a Wisconsin engine with a magneto and I get a tiny spark from the end of the plug lead, (not enough to create a spark at the end of the spark plug).

Unfortunately its a big job to remove the cover to clean the points, or anything else for that matter.

Since I'm not up on magneto's I wondered if any experts might be kind enough to give me any pointers?

TIA

Jim

pm sent.

WOW!   Relaxation  of the towing regs.  To say I'm surprised is.... Thanks Hair Bear for the heads up.

Jim

Hi John,  Thanks for your reply and taking the time to have a look.  I know what its like trying to find specific things :).

I've not started on it yet but I'm thinking that if the break is immediately where the shaft leaves the diff then I may have to remove the diff to get it out.  If I were to push it out from the other side could it drop into the trumpet/sump of the axle casing before finding the tubes, if that makes any sense!!

Hi All,

Today, whilst driving the OY to the YWE I  had the misfortune to break a half shaft.  At least that's what I think has happened since the prop turns but no drive.  It went whilst changing up a gear on a steep hill!  I would prefer a pair (to carry a spare), I'm assuming they are identical shafts for either side?

Happy to buy a complete axle too.

Any leads gratefully appreciated.

Thanks

Jim

Hi,  Its years ago now but I remember someone one here had a quantity of NOS Daimler Ferret choke or more correctly 'cold start device cables'.

Mine is beyond repair so I'm on the lookout for a new or serviceable one please.

Just message me if you think you may be able to help.

Many thanks

Jim

1 hour ago, 64EK26 said:

Hi Jim

The engine may be the same for both an MW and OY. The engine performance characteristics required for them are different primarily due to the difference in weight. The performance will also alter depending on the air intake system and exhaust system.

I have it on good authority that the correct MW carb will improve the performance of my MWC (which currently has an OY carb fitted)

The main way of adjusting the performance for a given engine is the carburettor. Carburettor design is complex, there is a Solex publication that goes into the basics of how to size a carburettor (see link to pdf file)

Having done some more research, there is a subtle difference between the OY and MW carbs. The jet sizes are all the same, but the emulsion tube is different (I don’t know what the difference is, but it is different, and hence Solex gave them different part number). Tuning/adjusting the emulsion tube will remove engine "flat spots".

Cheers

Richard

Link to Solex publication http://oacdp.org/pdfs/solex.pdf

Thanks Richard for your explanation.  You've got me thinking now.

Cheers

Jim

Hi Richard,

Sorry I cannot offer any more info but I'm watching with interest. I had always thought the MW and OY had the same carb, given they had identical engines.  May I ask the reason for your question?

Cheers

Jim

Hi Adam,  I could be wrong but my understanding is that HGV's built before 1960 do not require the driver to have  an HGV ticket/operators licence, as long as driven for pleasure and unladen. p.s always fancied one myself :).

Jim

5 years and over  50% price increase, I will be sticking with my points.

Thanks for the update though.

Hi,  What price are you thinking pls?

jim

Hi, Whilst I am far from an expert, by the looks of your adjusters you appear to have bands with plenty of life left.  First gear adjuster nut may be stiff, adjust it and see if you cure the slip!

Regards

Jim