Toolman

I tend not to use choke/cold start with mine too. Although I have noticed that after a 2 or 3 weeks it starts much better if I prime it again with fuel. It must wick back down the pipes to the tank, then the fuel pump has to pull it all back through. So I lightly pressurise the tank through the overflow to prime it if it hasn't run for a while.

Thanks for posting. My ratchet is a little worn too. Cheers Matt

Good job Jim :-) I'll tell Tim. MT

Welcome in Tim I agree, try to hang on to your ferret if you can :-) Would you mind me asking the identity of your ferret for my register? Also, do you know the military registration number of the ferret you stripped for spares? Thanks Matt

Welcome back from the hudd :-) Pig's a great idea. I also feel the need, have done for a while :-)

Welcome Dan from another Huddersfield member :-) Good luck with the resto. Cheers Matt

Hi Diana and Jackie Are you running Michelin XZL's on your ferret? Unfortunately I need to start thinking about replacing my ageing runflats :-( Cheers Matt

Welcome to the forum :-) May I enquire about the ferret registration and hull number? Cheers Matt

oooh. If you do see it, can you look out for the hull number (stamped on small plate above the drivers right shoulder). I'd be surprised if the data plate is still there. Could you get photos? :-) Cheers

That means welcome to the hudd from the hudd :-) I think :-)

Welcome to the forum from Huddersfield :-)

I agree with Griff. I rarely actually charge my batteries up separately (except when I give them a boost to desulphate them). I have fitted a battery cut-off on the negative on the first battery and "touch wood" haven't had an issue. I run the ferret every 3 to 4 weeks during the winter, probably more frequently in summer. I have recently fitted a NOS 2 speed generator and find that 10 mins on fast idle is more than enough, the voltage is up to 16v with ease. The only thing I have found is that after a few weeks it can take some starting, it's a fuel issue. After a few weeks I find that the fuel needs priming. As you will find out it's nigh on impossible to get to the priming handle on the fuel pump, so I "gently" pressurise the fuel tank to prime it. After that - it starts on the button, and much reduces the wear and tear and drain on the batteries. Fitting a battery cut of is an essential to prevent drain.

Hello Dave It is great to hear the service stories. I love taking mine to shows and hearing from people who actually lived, and worked with them. Any service photos will be greatly appreciated on here. I will volunteer my services to scan the photos in and post them up on the forum if you agree. Regards Matt

What you will get is a lot of conflicting information, and you have to be careful. I would recommend Andys site for reference: http://www.ferret-fv701.co.uk/ Look at "it might help" All I can tell you is what I have put in mine: Engine: A classic Mono-grade Oil - Low detergent - SAE30W (morris lubricants golden film) Gearbox: As above Air cleaner: As above Transfer box + all bevel boxes + Steering boxes: EP90 GL4 grade gear oil Braking system: DOT 4 brake fluid Fluid Fluwheel ISO 10 Hydraulic fluid (Morris Liquimatic No.1) http://www.morrislubricantsonline.co.uk/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=125&product=Liquimatic+No+1+ISO+10+Hydraulic+Oil

LOL. I think we should let each other know on a weekly basis who is bidding on what :-)

This is an interesting one: Security Measures stepped-up in Sarawak A convoy of three ferret armoured cars of the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders at a Shell Oil derrick recently, as security measures at the Shell Oil installations area in Miri Town, Sarawak, were stepped-up in the face of increasing threats from Indonesia. 1961 Can see 07CC29 07CC30 06CC88? Again, none of these ferrets are currently known to exist. They must have almost been brand new in this photo!

Bought these off fleabay, two cracking pics of 00DD29 in Berlin. Alas the ferret current whereabouts not known? Anyone recognise the crew?

Great. yes, I've already got those 2. Is the third one in Denmark 00CC48?

Thats a new one on my register :-)

Welcome to the Forum :-) Society member here. Plenty of the ferrets in the US :-) Be worthwhile joining ferret heaven, the yahoo group. Cheers Matt

Yes, count me in :-) Less mud this time please :-)

I've done about 300 miles in about 3 years. Now thats cheap motoring :-)

Hopefully you should have my 2 application forms by now :-) Looking forward to it.

LOL Bob, I remember what you said to me about that one in your yard a couple of years ago, wheel station repair :-)

Hey, I've got a 1970 David brown tractor and I love it! Your offending a huddersfield man! (could be a touch biased)