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HI - Thank you for your reply. We removed the front cover to reveal the timing chain - we checked the to cogs and they align as expected - so unless the who chain allow a jump of a full rotation of the smaller cog - coincidentally? We have done a compression test on all cylinders and nothing - save for pot 1 What I'm struggling with is the fact that the engine ran normally until I switched it off - now nothing! Peter

Hi - thank you for your reply - Yes it was slack - but it is still in the correct position. Plus there is no compression on any cylinder - unless it had jumped a full half cycle?

Thank you for replying. We've had the side covers off the engine and all valves appear to be stuck open! We also did a compression test on all cylinders and there is nominal compression on one cylinder only! The timing shaft does not appear to be broken so I'm not sure why the valves would stick open! I'm assuming they cant be bent as its a side valve?

I have a Dodge WC 6cyl petrol engine which was running well but on a return back from a short drive it has seemingly lost all compression. I've had the front timing chain cover off and everything is in order, the engine turns over but at a constant speed and will not start again - there is no compression when tested. Having driven the vehicle into the garage and turned it off in the usual way I'm at a loss as to why this might occur but it seems like the valves have stopped functioning or are open all the time. Any guidance or advice would be appreciated. Peter THANKS to all those of you who have responded so far. We've had the side covers off the engine and all valves appear to be stuck open! there is nominal compression on one cylinder only! Very strange how this has occurred! The timing shaft does not appear to be broken so I'm not sure why the valves would stick open! I'm assuming they cant be bent as its a side valve?

Thank you for the replies

Morning! I am trying to establish the military registration of an Abbott SPG, the plate is not present and nor is the original registration number. Any ideas on whether there is an identifying mark on these vehicles that allow it to be traced? Thanks Peter

Hi Robin - I don't know who the owner of that particular VT55 was but we have one if you need information for reference Peter

Hi - I'm looking for a set of radios for a 1950's m47 Patton tank - any assistance in putting a set together would be appreciated. A nice to have would be inter driver / turret communication. Thanks Peter

Looking to kit out 6 adults with US army gear for a vehicle outing in the North West - any suggestions - hire or buy? Thanks Peter

...just to add - I'll have a closer look and see if there is any evidence of it being there and removed as you suggest. Peter

Hi Mark - I've just been renovating our m47 - there is no idler on ours....

Thanks Doug. I've since sold the Fox but I know the lad who is restoring it well and will mention this to him. Thanks you for the reply. Peter

I require one of the two banks of oil coolers for the M47 General Patton Tank. The oil coolers are in banks of three - each are 63cm x 40cm x 6cm - or 24 inch x 14 inch x 2 1/2 inch The photo is one of the coolers - split up into the three. Hope that makes sense!

Thanks Nick - I managed to locate one in the end. Thank you for you contacting me. Peter

Thanks Terry I will. Regards Peter

thank you for the replies guys. Appreciate that these are probably going to be rare if in existence at all. There were a number of foxes released with no engine / transmission - some time ago - but I'm guessing now that these were removed to replace parts on others perhaps. Also the turrets on foxes were often swapped for the scorpion turret - so just curious whether this was done as part of the Sabre programme ie a converted scorpion - unlike the Scimiter which I think was a production model. Peter

Wanted Fox / CVR(W) gearbox - I'm looking for a fox gearbox or fox gearbox engine complete - Please let me know if you have one OR know of the possible whereabouts too. Thanks

Looking to locate a fox gearbox or fox gearbox engine complete - Please let me know if you know of the possible whereabouts too. Cheers!

CVRW Fox - for sale Take out jag J60 engine with the vehicle but the ancillary bits are no with it - Dummy Rarden Canon with the Fox. Viewing recommended. Decent road wheels and rolls freely. Use for either a static display, gate guard or potential to restore. £4700 ovno Located in Rossendale Lancashire.

Looking for Meteor engine parts to restore a take out engine.. Qty Description Pt. number illustration item number 2........................stud block end D18584/2 A4 33 12......................bolt D2067/1 A5 3 3........................piston EM10455 A7 1 36......................piston ring D17226/1 A7 4 24......................scraper ring EM3411 A7 5 24......................circlip D16356/1 A7 3 1.......................oil filter VK/C44874 A19 13 24.....................O ring cyl liner D15905 A8 60 12...........upper O ring cyl liner D15146 A8 -- 12......................cyl liner FV89190 A8 59 or a full set with pistons and rings 12......................ring joint FV89985 A8 67 48........................O ring seal FV88064 A8 -- head to block transfer tube O rings 8........................O ring seal FV89800 A8 -- 20.......................O ring seal FV89899 A8 75 cylinder stud tube O rings 20.......................O ring seal FV89801 A8 76 " " " " a set of main bearings, Thanks

hi Terry - we have a turreted Saurer - as per the picture Let me know if of interest. We're in Rossendale. Regards Peter.

I've got one - but am located in North Manchester.