john1950

Politicians and Bankers. Worst of all people in charge with no long term interest or vision. Clutch problems if there is not a mechanical reason or breakage usualy start with one driver who cannot or will not use the lower gear ratios to pull away or manoeuvre. Albion are still the go to company for Jonny foreigner to get the best diffs and important transmision parts in the world.

That is where a good quality long drain oil comes into its own.

Diligence and patience the answers are out there. I think the Vandyck was being used as a mother ship before it went to Norway.

Fodens were sold as ultra reliable. I have a friend who had a 6by4 tipper that could catch pigeons, If he was going in the opposite direction it was always lean to passengers side and get shot blasted as he went by. That had a Cat engine. Another had an 8 legger with a Cat and always use less fuel and mostly did an extra load daily, than the Swedish compitition. These trucks were built in an age of finding out the most suitable bhp per ton was very often left to the senior driver and his preference.

Spend your time fixing air leaks instead. Foden used to be the must have truck Hauliers Pride.

We are here willing you on

Heat and lubrication a little at a time, and a large slice of luck.

Well done

Looks like blue paint behind the emblem.

Welcome you must like a challenge

Good find, the new alternator must be higher speed than the old.

There was a T.V. program on the sinking of the Britanic a few years ago. I think the conclusion was a mine was the cause. I seem to remember as with the Titanic the bulkhead water tight doors were open. Sorry to digress from the original important thread. Merchant marine Sailors in the North Atlantic had an especially hard time with little or no recognition at the time.

Do not worry about the image size they look great.

Threads like this make the site what it is. all inclusive and facinating. During both the first and second world wars Large passenger ships were taken up for war service, some designated armed merchant cruisers and equipped with various calibers of weapons. Govenment subsidies were availlable for new build liners to cover for this situation. Some of these vessels fought with distinction probably the most famous being the Rawlpindi. I would think the least auspicious being the Titanics sister 5 Captains on the bridge and it still ran into a lumpy bit off Scotland.

Thanks for persevereing with posting and getting one over on the computer. Truck is looking smart.

Just have a brew and chill out. Most of the time I cannot get it to do what I want.

A difficult time for you and your family please accept my condolance for your loss. Just before you posted I wondered how your restoration was going. I am restricted at the moment as I was in hospital having two stents put in on Monday so I cannot drive until next week. How can we sponser your endevour? Regards John.

I used to do a Cat 631 with 5 Lts. of u/coat and 7 of top coat and about 1 1/2 of thinners and Two days in a haze.

It depends, Brush or Spray or Airless. Then the individual painter how thick he has each coat or the temperature. Or how much thinners is used. Nothing is simple. Thinners is to help the paint through the gun and to start the hardening process of the paint.

Welcome in. You do not need a vehicle to be involved just an interest.

Welcome. You have quite an eclectic mix, You should feel right at home.

Hello. One mans rubbish is anothers diamond in the rough

You are easily pleased.

Austin Champ. If you give it some time you will be getting a blizard of information. I can hear the pages turning.

Taking cover first. Is that much like Combat Dealers.