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Hi

Trust you know about this

http://www.beverley-association.org.uk/html/history/history.htm

Some interesting photos etc.

Cheers

Richard

Hi goanna

Thanks for posting the video, I haven't seen that one before. Interesting to see an early MWC with the rear covered. I think that this rear cover was made in the field.

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Richard

Looking good

By the way what is this tool used for?, hand made?, help putting the brake shoes on ?

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Richard

40 minutes ago, Surveyor said:

Clive

Now I have this title I have one as a free down load from here

https://www.radionerds.com/images/4/40/UK-PRC320_Infantry_Signal_Training.pdf

Richard

Good find

Hi

I think that this is what you want....

You can get a copy here

https://www.greenmachinesurplus.com/infantry-trainingvol-viiiinfantry-signal-training-4200-p.asp

also one on eBay and original but more expensive

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/INFANTRY-TRAINING-CLANSMAN-EQUIPMENT-AND-OPERATION-71147/302645472252?hash=item4677136bfc:g:BAkAAOSw1zhajDUH

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Richard

Thanks for posting that info Clive

As for price I have no idea, but make sure you put Ravan Ex Military Radio in your description as there are a few people who collect that kit in the UK.

here is the radio it would have been attached to (courtesy of VMARS member M1CFW)

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Richard

Hi

Just asked the question on another "radio related" forum.

So... " Possibly part of the Plessey / Siemans "Raven" HF equipment built for the Australian services. As far as I know never issued to UK forces but extensive trials were probably done in UK."

See top shelf in attached photo (the radios below are raven hf radios)

10 minutes ago, ruxy said:

  I am quite certain it is Clansman era  (introduction starting approx.  1978).

Totally agree, also MoD also has a series of Landrovers for special projects (including Series 2, 2A and 3), not sure if these were all "military"  standard that were used by contractors and RARDE Chertsey and others (there was one of these for sale on Milweb sometime ago, reg 00SP53).

Hopefully someone will come up with a definitive answer to what the antenna base actually is.

3 hours ago, ruxy said:

Hi.     It is a  'pineapple'  - in fact I would say defo. a alternative to a 'base antenna mount'   , however not like any I have known. 

 

The antenna base is not a clansman pineapple, however it is similar in design, the clansman one has 4 short fins an two long fins on each side. The base looks like an experimental one and the PV may stand for Private Venture, like “ruxy” I have never seen one like the one you have. It is also attached to a pair of civillian series wings (indicators on series military land rovers are vertically alligned), which suggest that the previous owner bolted it on for show of for experimentation.

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Richard

Jerry can holder ?

I think that B398 was an AAW, Army Auxilliary Workshop. in other words, a civilian contractor to the Ministry of Supply.  Wally Duggan may be able to help you with where that AAW was located

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Richard

On 12/29/2019 at 8:36 PM, simon king said:

Richard, I was thinking of putting a thin spacer under the central post so that it would be possible to remove the binnacle without undoing the central post. It is still retained by the 4 c/s screws across the top, even if it is not trapped by the L-bracket at the bottom of the post.

Simon

On the only photos I have there is a space under the central bar like this

I have spaced the gap with a small block that is screwed into via the lip on the bulkhead. 

The bolt is proud and locates in a hole drilled in the central pillar. This way, the window position is always set and fully supported, the "L" bracket then clamps the upright in place.  Hope this helps

Trial fitting windows....

Slowly getting there....

8 hours ago, Ian L said:

Hi Richard that looks like the correct Internal part of the strainer body that I was trying to make & Alan has posted a picture of, you lucky sod ha ha 

Sadly not mine, have a look at this film

https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/F05257/

(time stamp 1:33:49:00 onwards), the internal strainer is also used on its own.

The film also shows how all the pumps and filters are used. I am trying to work out exactly what goes in the "Horrocks Box"

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Richard

And one of a slightly different design

All the posts in this thread are very useful and Ian is doing a great job on his restoration.

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Richard

Hi IanL/Alan

Couple of more photos that may help with your restoration

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Richard

One from this manual

Hi Ian/Matchfuzee

Thanks for the update and info
 

1 hour ago, MatchFuzee said:

Ian, have you seen this? 

https://www.google.com/amp/s/talesfromthesupplydepot.blog/2019/03/09/200-gallon-water-bowser-float-straps/amp/

I haven't come across that website before, will have a closer look late this week

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Richard

Hi Ian

I thought that the suction strainers were larger...

About 7-8" in diameter and fitted into the holder next to the filter

I have seen different types of WW2 strainer, some spherical ones and some that have hinges on them so that they can be cleaned out. Also I haven't seen any mention of "wicker baskets" that go around the strainer (like fire engines use) on water bowsers ot tankers. - hope this helps

Richard

More 'fettling' with th cab...

Still loads to do .....

They look really good, is he making any more and any idea of the price ?

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Richard

Fyi

Hi

It is the front panel for a Larkspur Power Supply, probably one for a C42 (they all have similar fronts)

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Richard

Hi

My intention is make a couple for myself and I will post a full set of engineering drawings so that they can be made by others. I also hope to produce the data plates, probably cast in brass. That is why any input from people who have the filters would be most welcome.

Cheers

Richard

I have decide to make the filters for my MWC, but I am struggling to find the actual size of them

From a dimensioned drawing of a Metafilter Type 2 , the top flange diameter is 8” and the main body of the filter is 6” diameter.

But from a measurement a friend of mine made some time ago, the top flange appears to be 7” and using similar scaling, the main body of the filter is 5” diameter.

As far as I am aware, the Meta and Stellar filters are identical in size, with some minor variation on how the filter powder is poured in (either by a right angled or straight angled entrance).

Were there actually two sizes made ?

Any dimensions that anyone has would be much appreciated

Cheers Richard