AndyB

The First Aid film, shown during my Basic Training was based on one of these exploding. Don't mind the No2 but have kept my distance from these.

Part Numbers were

 Tail Light    WD-T1 or WD T2 (Lucas AT201L)

Flood Light  B-WD-AF1

Tail and Flood.docx

I believe that you cannot park a SORN vehicle on a public road, so would assume that  you could not tow a vehicle on SORN  on a public road? 

From the information I have gathered the nearest to yours is shown below on Key Cards from the RLC Museum.

06YR79 Chassis 56442 - Z1612777

06YR81 Chassis 56356 - Z1612652

During their time in service a vehicle may have been allocated at least 4 different registration numbers; Original Z Number, Rebuild Z Number; Post War Number and finally a Reclassification number. Added to this is that some Chassis would be "pulled" from the production line for other "customers", so the Z numbers need not necessarily be in sequence.

Depending on the reference source used; either Sep 41 (Warpaint Vol 3 - Dick Taylor) or Apr 42 (British Military Markings - P Hodges & M Taylor) although it would appear that RASC troop carrying vehicles did not loose their PASS Plates until the publication of Amendment 4 to Vehicle Markings 1942 dated 2 Dec 1942.

When I took mine for it's first run, coolant pumped out of radiator. Discovered that the top seal ring was not set to the correct height, so was not closing the system.

Andy

Have a friend looking for a Hillman Tilly, prefer an Ex RAF but anything considered.

Another view, showing the ramps.

These are the only two photo's I have of Armour in Libiya

on the back is written "Camp DERNA"

The registration on the nearest Saracen appears to be 98BA?8 and I assume they are towing the 1 ton trailers?

A couple of photos showing sand coloured overalls, it would appear that brown was another colour worn.

The view from a Scammel at 25 mph ?????

Scammel 94BD27 looking rather pristine.

On the back of the photo is written (The last vehicle "AJAX" 2 RTR) note the Divisional sign is not a sailing ship?

Here are a few more photo's showing the trailer.

This could be the same group of vehicles? photo taken by my late father (REME) about 61-62.

Dave,

Was able to get an exchange item from Chris Mortor, hope that resolves the problem.

Trevor,

Will add looking at the pedal adjustment when I come to fit the cylinder.

Many thanks

Andy

Dave,

Mine is U/S. Had it re-sleeved but it still has the same problem, even changed the seals again !

To work the brakes I need to apply foot pressure twice, the first is to pump up the pedal then it will work (remains solid as long as pressed). It would appear that the first pump acts as a shuffle to get the rear piston (front brakes) to work ? Once released it loses pressure, all pipe work has been checked over and there is no loss of fluid. So thought the best solution is to replace, even one requiring a referb would be acceptable ?

Andy

Looking for a BEDFORD MW master cylinder?

Andy

Had something similar, took over a week of frustration :nut: Engine would occasionally attempt a splutter, but not run. Went through the usual suspects, ensuring on a number of occasions that it was set to No1 cylinder. Finally with the rocker cover removed I noticed that the sequence of actions on one of the cylinders was wrong, exhaust opening when it should have been the inlet. On checking them all, it became apparent the cam was out of sequence, even though the manual states how the dots on the cam and crank should be aligned. I resolved this by turning the cam 180 degrees.

Does anyone know what this item is, or what it is used for?

Andy

During my time in the Army we were never allowed to move an "A" vehicle without either a Commander or guide, and at one barracks they stop all tracked vehicles entering at the Main Gate and the Commander has to get out and walk in front of the vehicle and they wear Hi-Viz.

The Autosparks loom terminates at the rear Junction Box, you will then have to make either two or three mini looms, depending on where your number plate is located.

Main loom - 4 Cables - Black - Stop Lights , Pink - Tail Lights, Green/Red - LH Indicator, Green/White - RH Indicator

LH mini loom - 4 Cables -Black, Pink, Green/Red & Red/Green for Earth

RH mini loom - 4 Cables - Black, Pink, Green/White, Red/Green

Number Plate - 2 Cables - Pink, Red/Green.

I have left the Axle Lamp off as this has no functional purpose.

Andy

The Switch and Junction Box are common Lucas items, but the floodlamp and bracket may need a bit more digging to find

Try Jeeparts, for either a 6v or 12v starter motor

These may be of help?

Part number 1017784 - ball spherical seat, door hinge

https://www.completeautomobilist.com/search?query=Door+Hinge+Steel

In their catalogue was listed Brass spherical ball - 16mm & 19mm

Part number 1027310 - rollers 1/8" x 1 1/4", brake pedal

http://www.boneham.co.uk/resources/Dowel%20Pins%20and%20Clevis%20Pins.pdf

Looking for information on the markings carried by the vehicles of the Glider Pilot Regiment (GPR) during the period 43 - 44. It is my understanding, that they did not come under command of the Airborne Divisions until on Operations?

Cheers

Andy

Looking forward to seeing the resurrection of this Tilly;

Could I ask a favour? Would it be possible to take a photograph and measurements of the rear shock absorber brackets, the lengths of the arms and links.

Regards

Andy