sprocket316
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Many thanks fv1609.
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sprocket316 started following Ex M.O.D. FMW tug.
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I'm not a military vehicle expert, but I would like to know what would have been the official colour code (if possible) on an ex M.O.D. 1980 tug vehicle wheel, in order to restore as such. Taken a while to remove the filth in order to see the paint, so shade of green may have been tarnished slightly. Many thanks.
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Soldering the conductor strip made it work slightly better, but still erratic, replaced plate with spring loaded b.c. holders and single pole bulbs (replacing the twin pole bulbs)....works perfect.
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I'm slowly plodding through the wiring on an ex M.O.D. tug, most is now working, but there's nearly always something that doesn't quite make sense. Can anyone advise as to whether the lamp(s) holder (with conductor strips) on a Rubbolite Model 63 indicator/side light unit, deteriorates with age ? I've done a continuity test, got 12V going to it, 5W bulb is good, can't see a break in the conductor strip, even tried the old silver paper trick between bulb contacts and conductor strip. Indicator works fine....side light doesn't ? I'm just wondering if I could build up the conductor strip with solder ? Thanks.
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Is this a relay.... of sorts ?
sprocket316 replied to sprocket316's topic in Lubrication, Batteries & Electrics
Sorry chaps, went back to my wiring fun and games on the tug, they might have started life nicely colour coded, but there's always a few wires that have had attention over the years that end up in extensions of yellow/green or some other colour....thank god I've got a cheapo multimeter ! Engine hours clock has never worked since I've had it, its worked on the bench tonight though....bet Princess Anne never had that problem ! Three wires come off the hours clock, one to the Alt Charge dash panel bulb, the other two have yet to be traced....probably need to make some extensions to my multimeter cables ! -
Is this a relay.... of sorts ?
sprocket316 replied to sprocket316's topic in Lubrication, Batteries & Electrics
Always liked Scimitars....but never been in one ! -
Is this a relay.... of sorts ?
sprocket316 replied to sprocket316's topic in Lubrication, Batteries & Electrics
Princess Anne -
Is this a relay.... of sorts ?
sprocket316 replied to sprocket316's topic in Lubrication, Batteries & Electrics
Many thanks for that, I'll have a read of it later. -
Is this a relay.... of sorts ?
sprocket316 replied to sprocket316's topic in Lubrication, Batteries & Electrics
FMW produced around 160/170 (so I'm informed) towing tugs for airfield, dockyard, stores use etc. From my limited knowledge, many were eventually disposed of and sold on to shipping and aviation companies, the dozen or so I have come across were all Ford 2.5L diesel engined and used Transit components with a Borg-Warner torque converter, weight approx 2.8 ton. I must stress that I am refering to the towing tug and not the Matey truck, out of interest I did see a Matey truck on a well known auction site around a month ago. -
Is this a relay.... of sorts ?
sprocket316 replied to sprocket316's topic in Lubrication, Batteries & Electrics
Many thanks folks. I'll check out the relay on eBay out of interest, haven't tested it yet as haven't had any issues starting it, probably helps that it is the 2.5 DI engine....and not the 2.4l York ! -
Is this a relay.... of sorts ?
sprocket316 replied to sprocket316's topic in Lubrication, Batteries & Electrics
Many thanks for the reply radiomike7, I'm pretty sure you're correct, it does link up with the glow plug/thermostat wiring to the inlet manifold, although I'm not yet convinced that the system is in working order....too busy clearing endless wasp nest residue after years of outdoor countryside storage. Engine is as you say. -
Hi, forgive my ignorance on this as I've not come across this type of electrical component before, it's on an ex M.O.D. 1980's FMW diesel tug. I realise this may be a little to young for this site, but any help in advising what it is would be greatly appreciated. It's a Ford stamped component with prominent number of 12DA B4 7PG shown on the casing. Many thanks.
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restoration Mk1 Militant Tanker
sprocket316 replied to Zero-Five-Two's topic in Blogs of MV restorations
My wife likes how you've built yourself a little roof to keep the hubs and yourself out of any bad weather ! Nice one, enjoying the progress reports. -
AVON BUFFALO 700 - 15 12 PLY TYRE
sprocket316 replied to sprocket316's question in I may be stupid, but......
That's a great help and much appreciated, I've looked on the net and noticed a large variations in prices, good to know there's an alternative out there in this country though....as opposed to the other side of the world ! The machine will never go on the road, and if it goes over 25 km/h I'd be in a state of shock.