robin craig

I do have to say it is a real pleasure to read this thread and see people who really know the kit being discussed because it is their daily ride. Hats off to you guys and please dont stop posting or taking pictures. Thanks Robin

Im going to start posting some pictures and progress in the blog section as Im starting work on this now the other detritus of regular work is getting slimmer and I have some space in the shop. Thanks R

It totally baffles me and annoys me more than you can imagine. When peope have something for sale, they put POA or Price On Application. For pitys sake why oh why do people do this? Do they want to do a wallet check to see how much of a mug punter you are or what? Makes me so angry R:banghead:

Maverick, Your post interests me as for one the lack of a location as to where you live in the top of the post is a common irk to me. It denies people the opportunity of knowing an important detail. So, now that I have figured out you are in the UK does your regulatory body not prescribe as to what is required? Here in Canada, specifically Ontario, anything towed is looked at by GVW. Once you reach a threshold then either air or electric brakes are required or over run types. No matter if you are operating commercially or for your own use you get into a commercial category here and both the trailer and the towing truck has to have a yearly safety inspection in our province. I agree with Antar Mike about air and the fact that no chain is required as the breaking of the line will appl the brakes, quickly. With electric brakes one of the pre trip tests we have to perform (and record in a log book) is to remove the break away lanyard and prove that the battery is charged and will apply the brakes, so again no chains, but its a stupid system as many do not perform that check and the result is obvious. The subject of "historic" vehicles and the law here is in a big bitch fight these days as many items such as artillery when made were never fitted with brakes and technically violate the law. There is a local museum that has that problem. People commonly violate the law but do not realise it or choose to ignore it. The police and the safety body that has powers often stop and take such people off the road. Not knowing is never a defence. Anyway, as others have said I think tose chains are good enough but in my mind I would be concerned that they bear no stamped rating on the links neither do they have a rating on an attached tag. That would be the rub if you were stopped by your regulatory authority as you can not prove what they will hold. My 2 cents worth R

Chris, how come you took down the youtube video? is it available somewhere else, i love your video jobs. R

oh come, come chaps, cant anyone find more pictures of these dinosaurs? R

Some where in my pea brain a light went on something akin to "FFR = tool boxes and GS = None" My lightweight book is out on loan so I cant reference it. R

Clive, As always, your response is technical and excellent. I had a look at the link and found the information highly interesting but also highly technical and for the most part beyond my electrically challenged skill level. Im afraid im a mental midget in this department, it either works or it doesnt. The substitute is a CVR(T) take off unit purchased from the UK as such and given the blessing of "tested and working" by the seller and he is a good guy in my books so I have a level of confidence that it is a good one. I have done a side by side comparison and apart from the lack of a grease fitting to the bearing they are for all intents and purposes the same. I think seeing as how restoring the knackered thread is a pain I will likely chance it and swap them over. I have enough work to fabricate properly the mounts for it without adding to that by having to deal with the thread issue and leave it for another time. Many thanks, I will advise as work progresess. many thanks, your electrical mental midget, Robin

ok chaps, can I substitute the following? We have a generator No 12 Mk 8 marked as FV 546174 it has a greasable bearing at the snout. This unit has a problem with the threads. I would like to substitute it with a No 12 Mk 1 marked as FV 546183 no greaseable bearing both are rated at 28.5 volts amps 140 1000rpm rotation reversible. the application is a CVR(W) Fox Robin

Ahah!! From the reading pile in the household library aka the can comes my copy of "The Chieftain Tank" by Simon Dunstan published by Arms and Armour Press in 1989 ISBN 0-85368-89-X in the series Military Vehicles Fotofax. Plate 93 "One unusual variant of Chieftain is this NCK Rapier crane mounted on an early production chassis.The vehicle is employed on the gunnery ranges at Kirkcudbright in Scotland to move heavy targets and gun mountings. Beside it is an earlier Centurion example." The picture you show actually has the two of them in different positions, the Centurion is on the right and the Chieftain on the left. You have made my day as my domestic Niner has been shown why I need to litter the can with such books! Robin

What happened to all the British M110 self propelled guns? Which country acquired them after UK service? Anyone got a handle on any pictures they could post? R

Phillip welcome to the Forum from Canada, perhaps you might remember me exporting a 110 a number of years ago with your help. Glad you are here as resident Land Rover expert! Bet thats taken the shine off joining now! Wonderful to see the series one ploughing, did you have much heat to keep you warm? Robin Craig

Chas, yes your well oiled pm s came through baout 10 times last night. As far as the number of links in the track I am well interested when I see a comment about that come up. I am somewhat dubious about the number of links making the slightest difference as what effect would that have on the drive sprocket? After all when vehicles are short tracked to get them back for repair they dont go around in circles! I think there is something slowing the drive down be it a brake issue or other. my 2 cents worth or tuppence if your in the UK R

Hmm me thinks you will be a bit bouncy on the front end at times especially when you hit a pot hole or the like! Thankfully here we could get away with "as fitted at time of manufacture" and as long as weight it was licenced for didnt get too high it wouldnt matter, then I would put a shelter unit on it and turn it into a "pikeys palace"! For here I plan to tow a Sankey and camp out of that at the Coe Hill event this September if I get mine up and running by then, it will be five hours each way on B roads. R

Is the trailer equipped with brakes and lights to enable road use? If so are the brakes over run type or electric? Robin

Someone has fitted a turret after the fact IMHO. I have put feelers out for a fuel tank for you. We have a Ro Ro shipment this year so could get one in that load from uk for you is an option. R

We have had happy dealings with whway@tiscali.co.uk who is Andrew Way also can be reached on 01443 486171. He cold have screwed us over, as other Uk sellers do, as we are abroad but he has always sent what he described. Prices are ho hum but he has always been reliable. Dont know where in the UK he is think somewhere like Wales. I have no relationship with him and havent bought for about a year. Robin

The Scorpions and Ferrets from the New Zealand Army? Are any in private ownership or just in the Army Museum? R

Welcome Dave from the other end of Canada Rgds Robin Craig Union Jack Collection

In a monumental Homer Simpson moment, DOH! One of the hidden problems with the Bedfords is the brass screen in the lift pump assembly on the right hand side of the engine. Bear in mind just about all the MVs we folks buy have been sitting around for long enough with little fuel in the tanks that condensation occurs in the fuel tank. Water = Rust. Rust flakes will plug that screen and eventually under load on the engine the engine will falter and die. I apologise for not responding earlier on this thread as that problem is one that has sidelined one of our Bedfords and I have kind of forgotten about it as I already knew about it. Hope it helps someone Robin

Some assembly required, batteries not included! These are pictures of the parts being assembled by the seller as we get near to shipping them home. R

Here are pictures of two of ours in the snow. The ice underneath if that is what you have making any operation very interesting. If you play in the snow the result is very clean track as any dry mud falls off and is replaced by snow which melts when you bring the vehicle back inside. What else do you want to know? R

Here are some more pictures. We are getting real close to a date to load them back home now the holidays are over. Ignore the turret. Robin

I read the clipping thoroughly, no, contrary to popular opinion, I'm not a woman and im not from Herford! Sorry to dissapoint you! R:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Looking at various early in service pictures there were not covers fitted. Were they developed later on and then issued? Does anyone have a couple of used ones for sale? Robin