MIKES

Can anyone please advise what grade of oil goes into the air hydraulic clutch unit. The user manual states that periodically the plug should be removed and 1 fluid ounce of oil injected in but doesn't say what grade.

Thanks.

I'm looking for all of the manuals for the MK3 Militant recovery:

User handbook

Parts list

Technical handbook

Please let me know if you have all or any of these that you would sell.

Thanks

Mike.

What saved the then owner was the spare wheel davit which fortunately was fitted and took a lot of the force when it rolled. A lucky escape and a good reminder of why you meed to keep your air brake system in good condition. 

Thanks to all who have replied - most enlightening. I thought that this was a simple subject - wrong as usual. I've seen the many ends for the Holebones but had an inclination from something previously read that there was a standardisation of those in more recent years on wheeled vehicles. Interesting if DEF STAN 25-6 was cancelled after being referred to in other documents.

Does anyone have an official drawing of the dimensions and spacing of the defence service lifting eyes fitted to the front of British Army vehicles. I would also be interested in the history of this, when it was a requirement and were they retrospectively fitted to any vehicles.

Many Thanks

The killer for air tanks on vehicles (and workshop compressors) is the moisture in the air which frequently condenses in the vessel. This isn't a problem if they are regularly drained but if not the water sits in the tank and corrodes from the inside-out.

I recently removed a  air tank from a Matador as it had a pin hole in the underside. As a stop gap, I managed to cut out the worst and weld in a plug. The steel was very thin and the nest step will be to replace the cylindrical part of the tank with a new piece. Generally the ends can be carefully cut off and welded to the new tube. 

No amount of air testing would have shown the condition of the inside as even a relatively thin section would hold 100 psi. The best way to check is to get hold of a boroscope and use this to inspect the tank by removing an air connection or the drain plug. If it looks badly corroded then it's time to replace. We were lucking in that the matador tank failed in the yard and not on the road. Lesson learn't for all at the time.

This is the Army illustrated parts catalogue for:

Semitrailer, Tank transporter 50 Ton, 8 twin wheels, FV3011A

LV2330-99-893-4168

Army Code No. 13327 2nd edition Jan 1980 (superseding 1st edition June 1961)

In excellent clean condition.

Might be useful if you have one of these!

Does anyone know if Frank Burberry paint is still going? I've done a 'search' and can't find any recent trace of them. Alternatively, can anyone advise what sort of thinners was used with their M.V. paint as I have several large cans  of DBG that I bought a few years ago and now am ready to start using . (nothing of any help on the labels).

Thanks.

Mike.

Clive,

Thanks for the information. Hopefully will assist in finding a home for the alternator.

Mike.

The last bit from the shed clearance. This is a reconditioned 24 Volt alternator. It has a label which states it is by Prestolite Electric and is type AC5RS. 24 Volt, 40 Amp, Clockwise rotation.

The label on the bag states 6MT4, NSN 2920-99-769-8923, generator engine accessory.

This isn't the large 24 volt alternator as per the FFR Land Rovers so don't know what it fits. In excellent condition.

If interested and have a use for it, drop me a note. Hopefully of use to someone.

Thanks.

Still clearing the shed so hopefully another item that may be of use to a fellow MV enthusiast.

A reconditioned starter motor in as unfitted condition. Details from label are:

DMC: 6MT4

NSN: 2920998176601

P/No: 1364108

Believed to be for the Leyland Daf with Cummins engine but please check that this is right.

Open to offers.

Unopened, genuine head gasket set for 2.5 D Land Rovers. Part number STC 1562. Has all of the valve guide seals etc. £12 plus postage or collect. Same price as a non-genuine part!

Not certain if this is the right term but it is the sprung loaded component that is bolted to the front cross member and you put the starting handle into it and push onto the engine pulley. It is in good use-able condition, just needs a wire brush and paint. Definitely fits the Mk2 version with solid drawbar . £10

Two tools that may be of use to someone.

Firstly, An FV584561 adjuster which consists of a 7/8" A.F. hexagon on the end of a tee handle. Handle is 7" long and top part 5" wide. Looks like it is for adjusting something.

Secondly a 7/16" Britool socket which has a 7/16" A.F. hexagon drive rather than the normal 1/2". Marked with W.D. arrow and 1953 date. Chrome in good order. Also with it a matched 11" long extension bar which would be used with a tommy bar.

Both free to anyone who can put them to good use.

Suspect that from now on it might be called the 'Damn and Blast it skirt'.

Clearing-out the shed and have three unused Bedford cables. They are new but have just been sat around. From memory, they are all for the MJ or MK range but please correct me if you recognise the numbers.

No. 1. Nato number 2520 99 820 5488. 34" overall length. 1/4" rod at each end - transfer box cable?

No.2. Nato number 2530 99 874 0566 (numbers at end aren't very clear so could be something other than a 5.

56" outer, 98" inner cable. Male thread one end, female the other. - front handbrake cable?

No.3. No number. 42" outer, 62" inner cable. Fork one end, female the other - rear handbrake?

£15 each. Will post at cost or collection welcome.

Neil,

Might be worth taking it off and letting one of the canvas specialists have a look at it as they might be able to repair / let a section in before it gets any worse. There are a few good ones advertising on the net. Can't imagine there are many new or good second hand canvases about but it would be nice to be proved otherwise.

Good Luck.

Mike.

Has anyone any experience of these ex-army drawbar trailers that are being sold by Withams? I'm interested in one primarily to put a Matador. They look quite suitable . They show one coupled to the back of a DROPS and I was just wondering if the drawbar height would be fairly similar on all British Army vehicles of a similar age. Alternatively, any advice on similar size trailers would be appreciated.

Evening Rob,

Yes, not too far away - just outside of Brentwood, Essex. we've met a few times at the AEC rally but unfortunately I couldn't get there this year.

Hello Rob,

Those seats look excellent. Would it be possible to have the details of the trim shop that did them ? Need to get my Explorer seats done and rather like the green vinyl as much easier to wipe oil and grease off than rexine.

Two FV2123926 tools. These consist of an aluminium handle just over 14" long x 1 1/8" diameter with a steel inserted end which has a 3/4" square hole. made by Tangye so perhaps to do with jacking?

£5 each

I need the following if anyone can help:

Bedford RL parts book.

Austin K9 parts book (not fussed about what variant as only need it for the running gear etc.

Scammell Explorer driver and crew seats. 

Scammell Explorer clutch assembly including aluminium housing ('bell' housing with clutch brake mechanism)

Thanks

Mike.

A few tools here that might be of some use.

1 1/8" socket on 42" long, 3/4" diameter bar - possibly something for tensioning given the length - maybe 432 or the like. £ 6.00 (2 available)

Folding wheel brace with captive cranked handle. 1 5/16" forged arm 14" long, 22" long handle - possibly Bedford £6.00

Hopefully will find new homes where they will be used. Can e-mail photographs if my descriptions aren't enough.

Mike - msmith988@btinternet.com

Free to anyone who can collect and make use of, a 1976 Jerry can which is in good condition although I can't vouch for what has been in it if you are going to put it to use. Collection only from near to Brentwood, Essex. Would be a shame to scrap it but need to tidy-up.

Mike.

msmith988@btinternet.com

I've just started on the forum so thought it best to introduce myself. I'm interested in most things mechanical and probably have far too many projects for my own good. I currently own two Land-Rovers, a Scammell Explorer and a Foden Eka and also a 1935 Lanchester car. I'm also involved with model steam engines and the like. My main interests are the restoration and re-building and enjoy the blogs that are posted here. It never ceases to amaze me how owners tackle some quite daunting projects and this is always a good source of inspiration when the spirit is flagging.

I'm an engineer by trade so enjoy the hands-on bit most. Also take pleasure in assisting others where possible as like minded soles seem thin on the ground around here!

Mike.