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Good pointers cosreg, I am about 3 months into restoring it and have come across a few of the issues. The block sure enough is cracked, also one head and radiator housing. Got the radiator welded but haven't planned what to do with with the head and block, I think I may plate them or was thinking of a good resin, don't want to chance welding. lucky no water leaking into sump so hopefully ok internally. Good pointer on the winch, I had already cut the chain link as the winch looked seized but with your advice I think it will remain as a display. I mentioned i was restoring it as a commercial but it won't be a working commercial just for fun. At 3.5 mpg and no power steering I won't be going far in it I was wondering how to engage the PTO and from your description I'd say it has slipped out of the selector, good to know Any idea where I'd get a distributor cap? I cracked the original and for reliability would like to replace it, I have a Delco Remy part number but can't source on the internet. Many Thanks

Hi All I am restoring a 1950's Thornycroft Big Ben, 6 cyl 11.3 liter petrol engine. Its been lying up for the past 25 years, it was a commercial recovery truck before that and started life as a military vehicle. In good shape considering its age. The plan is to restore it as a commercial vehicle. A few pictures before I started

Good place for it as according to the drivers manual the 11.3 petrol engine does 3.5 mpg

Hi All I purchased this Thornycroft about 4 months ago and have been enjoying the restoration so far. A big thanks to Cosrec for the warning about the asbestos, I would never have thought of it. If anyone has any information on the vehicle I would love to learn the history of it. I also have acquired parts lists, drivers handbook and wiring manuals which I will gladly pass on if any use to anyone. Thanks Aidan

Hi everyone, I purchased a Thornycroft 6x4 10 ton Big Ben and I am currently restoring it. I seen the same truck mentioned in a previous post. Its an ex military truck converted to civilian use and dates around the mid 1950's although I have a letter from leyland saying it was early 40's. It has a few minor issues, cracked block and cracked radiator. It would be great to get lots of information on this model or the Big Ben in general. I also have acquired some manuals and would be happy to share them. Thanks