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john1950

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  1. There have been some problems with dive boats off Egypt lately I wonder if any were near the SS Thistlegorm? It may be easier to look for wheel and tyre measurements then you can estimate for deflated tyres, or chassis height as I would imagine cabs will be deteriorating.
  2. It is many since I have seen a dovetail key. This kind of work in saving the countries heritage.
  3. Wow, a man in his shed. Such attention to detail.
  4. Still no Shervic's have surfaced. Vickers vigor suspension was based on the Christie suspension of the Vickers Tetrach tank apparently that mostly ended up in Russia.
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    East Kirkby

    East Kirkby today
  6. I found essential's when on tankers or crane truck, a 2/3 gallon bucket with a lid. One she who must be obeyed makes you go out and buy with paint in, when its empty is good. Also a spill kit and an adjustable.
  7. Oh dear. These things are sent to try us.
  8. An old man once told me you go to church 3 times in your life, once at each end that you do not remember and once part way along that if you have had enough liquid grapes or grain you only have a hazy recollection of.
  9. Is that a violin I hear. poor old soul. I will have a whip round for you next time I go to church.
  10. That is the trials of owning green stuff, get the wallet out. Newark may yield something this weekend.
  11. Penny has just dropped who was asking the question. Must be getting Milly Tonka ready for Newark.
  12. Am I paranoid or is it best to send private phone numbers via the private message. Its not the members or genuine ones that look in, its the others that have a different agenda.
  13. There was quite an extensive discussion on the subject in answer to a similar question from simon stolly about oil for a Foden FH70, A few years ago. I think it came down to mainly what oil is easily available in the area. A spec will be available from Terex formerly Atlas. I have found the item under Atlas Crane Hydraulic Fluid from 2009. There is a contribution from Richard Farrant, civy spec ISO32.
  14. Fount these while looking for something else.
  15. Thanks I have tried to make it easier to read.
  16. I would take a serious look at waterless coolant these days. That is a long road though as the block wants to be pretty scale free inside then de watered before refilling. One of the advantages is it does not get the system pressure build up of water based coolants. Houdini fluid because it will escape. other than that just use a universal anti freeze. I would also recommend with the age of these old Bedford engines in the spares box a core plug kit and just hope it is not the one at the back of the block that gives way on your travels. I think the main types of anti freeze are _ HOAT, Hybrid Organic Acid Technology. Includes silicates to inhibit corrosion of Alloy parts. Yellow or Orange in colour. IAT Inorganic Acid Technology. Contains Ethylene Glycol, Silicates and Phosphates. could cause corrosion over a longer term of use. Yellow or Green in colour. OAT. Organic Acid Technology. Phosphate and Silicate free. Includes corrosion Inhibitors. Dark Green, Orange, Pink, Blue or Red in colour. Then your Universal Antifreeze, usually contains 50% Demineralized water, Low Silica content for radiator and delicate parts protection usually medium blue. Partly from my memory and the remainder my notes on the subject
  17. They may have just used QL running gear. Is that a Mat lurking in the background?
  18. Was Bluebell not looking for 431 pictures?
  19. Gosh this is technical, Kinematic Redundancy. When I have learnt how to say it properly I will then have to work it into a conversation. This thread is the tops.
  20. Hello Tamber, It has been some time since we have heard from you. I hope you are O.K.
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    Eden Camp

    My friend and myself spent an interesting day out at Eden camp yesterday. I forgot to take a camera. One thing that pricked my interest was the Leyland Hippo that appears to have some damage to the rocker covers I was told. I wonder how this happened. I did not realise they had as many vehicles. It is a well laid out and friendly place well worth a return visit.
  22. Looking for a couple of Hippo Mk2 wheel dishes for a friend.
  23. Are you turning sinical by any chance.
  24. That shows my shallow knowledge of the vehicle. Which model of Perkins was fitted? Back then would it be the T6354.
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