Canuk 109

Thanks all, will pass your messages on to his Son.

*Update* Deryck;s passing was due to Natural causes.

If anyone would like to come to pay their respects,  his funeral will be held at Colwyn Bay crematorium on Thursday 19th December at 12:30pm followed by reception  at Colwyn Bay's Cricket Club.

Regards,

Mal

Sorry to have to inform everyone on HMVF, "Degsy" sadly passed away in his sleep on 2nd December, it is thought he had picked up a bug of some sort but we are not 100% sure and will know more next week.

I have been asked by "Degsy's" son Richard to inform those who know him of his passing.

Details of the funeral will be posted shortly.

Regards,
Mal

A55 east bound 9.15 am, jeep windscreen down all dun up in British para gear

and the driver and passenger, very smart.

I know most of the jeep's in this part of North Wales but not seen this one before.

Thanks Sam, that has answered my question as there is something on the end of the rod (like i thought) i must of knocked it off the first time i tried to put the pump back on (numpty).

That means the sump has to come off ( bugger).

Thank you for your help Sam.

Good luck with your 980 restoration, that is one big project you have taken on i look

forward to watching your progress.

Regards

Mal

Hi Sam, sorry for the late reply just come back from Scotland (no internet).

We have tried 6 times and are 99.9% sure it is in line with the rod.

Can you remember if there is anything on the end of the rod like a shoe, my

manual doesn't show anything.

Regards

Mal

Hi there.

Does any body know how the lift pump operates on a RXC engine, i know there's a rod that

comes across the block from the camshaft and pushes the operating lever on the fuel pump but

is there anything on the end of the rod on the pump side.

Mine doesn't seem to be long enough to push the rocker arm.

Any help would be most appreciated.

Thank's

Mal

Hi Mal,

there are a couple of photos with my add for the matador where you can see the bar. They don't really give an idea of the bend, but give a good idea of the size and construction. I'll try to post a photo showing the bend tomorrow evening.

Mark

Hi Mark,

Just had a look at the Matador add, its not the DT wrecker tow bar that i am looking for.

Thanks any way.

Regards

Mal

Swan neck rigid towing bar for sale, heavy duty, will cope with most trucks/buses , but maybe not a tank! £150.

Situated near west Swindon.

Call Mark 07835920422

Hi Mark, is the tow bar the same one that is on the side of a Diamond T wrecker.

Any chance of a photo please Mark.

Regards

Mal

Happy New year to you and your tribe.

Big fan of your restorations threads, your a real inspiration to many of us guys and i am sure most of us

can relate to the ups and downs triumphs and tribulations you have gone through and the one's you haven't, yet :red:.

Keep up the good work and don't forget, your not alone all us guys are right there with you cheering you on from

this side of our screens.

Look forward to the rest of the 110's rejuvenation story and of course yours, and don't forget if it aint broke just fiddle

with it for a bit and see what drops off.

I have just ordered your book, looking forward to reading that.

Mal.

Hi Adrian

I will bring my 969 if that's ok, I will start saving now for gas.

I am based in North Wales so it will pro bely be the furthest trip i will

make in the 969.

look forward to meting other DT owners.

Regards

Mal

Hi Sam

The water pump is straight forward to take off, just be gentle undoing the bolts that

attach the pump to the block, they can shear off if your not careful.

Before you take the pump off have you tried adjusting the big nut on the main shaft.

If you tighten the nut up it will squash the rubber gland and the packing up on the shaft.

All so did you use proper water pump grease.

If this doesn't work you can get a pump repair kit from the contact i gave in Denmark.

Hop this helps.

Welcome to the madness :nut:.

Its always fantastic to see another DT being brought back to life.

Looking forward to seeing the restoration.

Hi Sam

Its not a proper manual, there a series of paper back books on military vehicles.

They take references from the manuals.

I just looked at Amazon and there's one there, but no photo of the book.

Also if you google TM Tankograd No 6011 there' plenty there.

Hi Sam

I was looking through one of my DT books ( TM Tankograd Technical Manual Series Diamond T 4 Ton ).

I think the photo of the 969 on the first page bottom left is yours, i might be wrong but the reg looks like yours.

Just thought you might be interested.

Hi Sam

Steve Greenberg still has his exhaust manifold for sale.

Its posted on G503.

Cheers Sam

I know the siren's were not fitted on the DT969's, i like to be different and

it was a good price.

How's your 969 coming along, you haven't posted for some time.

Done and shared also.

Hi Sam,

You're in the same mind as me, if you think it might break look for the parts in advance, and if you see parts

you don't need buy them anyway.

The breaks, scary :shocked: definitely the right description, you really do need a light foot.

Your lucky to find a nice 969 that's had work done to, she looks really tidy.

If i can be of any help don't hesitate in asking any time, just enjoy her while petrol is down in price.

Here's a couple of photos of mine ( after hours of work ) no more big trucks .

PS If any one down your neck of the woods has a spar swan neck tow bar i am looking for one.

Thanks.

(Sorry for the same picture twice, not used to doing this type of thing)

Hi LarryH57

Your not alone believe me, it's not to bad if your MV is small enough to be towed home by your mates

car or landy or your a member of the AA or RAC.

It's a different matter if it's a Diamond T or a Leyland Hippo etc.

I ( most of the time ) try and have some kind of continuance plane if possible, or just go for it :nut:'

What MV is giving you this problem.

Regards

Mal.

Hi Sam,

Welcome to the DT owners club.

These are fantastic trucks when they are running right, I've owned my 969 for 5 years now and not

without it's problems.

Parts can be a problem to find but they're out there, knowing DT 969 owners is a good source for parts

as you will find out, Neil the owner of the Pig and Whistle pub might know i think he has DT's.

Jaap Rietveld, he probably has one, trying to contacted him is another thing.

Steve Greenberg in the US had one for sale early on this year.

There's a guy in Denmak i know he ownes a 969 he has a small stock of 969 parts mainly engine part's, his name is Per Larsen email (hauchrog@live.dk) if you contact him tell him Mal from Wales gave you the contact address.

Hope this is of some help.

I forgot to ask is the manifold beond repair?

Regards

Mal

I was told by the gentlemen selling sirenlights at stoneliegh this year

that the red light stays on, you can get them to flash by using a flasher unit

so i am told.

Mal.

From the son of a Canadian, happy Canada Day also.

Break out the Molson's.

Just had to say a big thanks to Paul and the rest of the Ashdown team.

What a fantastic weekend, this show is one of the best by far.

Well organized every one really friendly.

If you haven't been to this show make a point of going next year, you

wont be disappointed.

Thanks again from the North Wales group.

Well worth the five hour drive.

Mal

Signed.

Hi Michael

Try Jim Clark(Allied Forces) he did have some NOS mufflers.

My 969 sounds like a bag of spanners when she is cold, i think

that is normal.

Regards

Mal