robin craig

Richard, 

I was aware of the fact that only one portion of the hull was drained, but I appreciate you clarifying that, sometimes we expect everyone to know everything, I think that is what i did.

I know that some of the CVR(T)s that I have worked with over here have had holes drilled in them, allegedly by Withams as a simple method of draining them.

I think it is a fairly common misconception by newcomers into the hobby that like a family car when you shut the hatches it is watertight.

I constantly see or hear of CVR(T) and FV432 and Ferrets that have filled up with large quantities of water very quickly and stunned owners wondering why.

While on the subject, running without inspection covers underneath is also so common, with obvious results.

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Malcolm, glad to hear you now have it fixed, it was quite the noise wasn't it?

There is a floor drain and it is operated from the drivers position. Do not forget that originally these vehicles were designed to float, keeping water out was a design concern.

I should perhaps speak to you privately about a couple of other issues I noticed which I reported on a couple of other vehicles that weekend.

Robin

That has to be one of the simplest, no tools needed, least number of moving parts design for an adjustable seat that I have ever seen, remarkably simple. 

I have been reliably informed over on another medium that this was used in Chieftains for the commander

Anyone shed any light on what vehicles this was used on or in and any more details? Please and thank you

Thank you to you both. It isn't my vehicle and honestly it was an instant decision of "it isn't going on the road" and that was as far as we went, dropped the deck and moved on to the next wagon. I will report to Al the comments and see what he wants done.

Cheers

Recently we were getting ready for a parade and doing checks on a diesel Scimitar.

When started the vehicle sounded as if it had a handful of bolts rolling around inside a concrete mixer so it was shut down and the hunt was on for a cause. A bearing failure was suspected.

Upon opening gearbox deck and pulling up the radiator the belt was found to have walked on the generator or alternator pulley.

We suspected that the bearings were gone in it but as we went no further and VOR'D the wagon for the parade I am wonder a few things.

First off has anyone replaced the bearings in one of these generators themselves and if so is there a thread here for that?

Is it possible that the fan bearing has gone and caused the belt to walk over?

It is a job for winter maintenance to get at, just trying to get prepared.

I would just like to say a very big Thank You to Joris and anyone else involved in running the forum for us all.

I know I like the old style but I am also not as tech savvy and am fairly sure that with constructive comments it will become a better tool for us all as it develops and it will just take time .

As far as day month year goes, I hope none of you grow up in the UK and move to north america because there is no standard over here and it drives me potty to the point I now use 08 NOV 17 as my standard to ensure I am understood. 

These forums take a massive amount of time to run and once again Thank You Joris

Richard they will cost you good money. I understand why you want it though, maybe Santa is listening?

The one from Swords and Ploughshares has been sold and is going to a new holding yard  for a while as per this thread

http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/showthread.php?t=28071

Sent an email to the seller yesterday to confirm this week was ok to go pay for and collect the wagon.

Reply back was he has changed his mind. Ho Hum, what to do now? Had scrounged up the cash and done the self justification process done.

Maybe I will just sit on my hands and wait this one out.

Malcolm,

Understand the direction you are going and why you want a good diagram.

I suspected you would remove power until the problem went away to prove the glow plug problem.

Sounds like the designers took care to safeguard the vehicle from various faults, nice touch, but aggravating in getting it going for you. Now you folks have ties with Bovington do they have manuals for theirs that they might share? What about the life cycle manager at DND, have you reached out that way at all?

Malcolm,

I know it sounds stupid, but have you tried having Alan or someone talk to KMW and see what they will give up from source? Sometimes the simplest answers stare us in the face.

Malcolm,

I have asked an insider if he can provide anything. He is not a tankie but good with finding stuff. Nov 11th looms, you must be under pressure. see you then.

Jeff,

I am going to ask all the stupid questions to you so we can eliminate some causes.

Have you first paraded your vehicle? Was the coolant level up?

Was the Oil level up?

Was the fan belt to the blower volute bevel box in place?

Do you have a manual

Where in the world are you located?

What is your ambient air temperature?

What altitude are you operating at?

What mix of coolant to water are you using?

What gear are you driving in at what speed?

How long have you owned the vehicle?

Has it ever run at the normal operating temperature, ever?

Quick question, was trying to send you (Joris) a private message but a pop up said I had to clear my message inbox first. Like a good drone I went and binned a bunch of messages but with no result as when I went back it still wouldn't let me message you. Glitch or is it me again?

I forgot to insert that my lady Jan said the Land Rover 1 Tonne I drove at a parade she organised for a local event was "cute". I guess I should have figured she was trying to charm me, but I didn't spot that coming!

My wife hated everything to do with Land Rovers and military vehicles and had no sense of humour for impromptu stops while on journeys to look at things military, nor did she have a sense of humour when I bought my first Ferret as a done deal move. Funny when I told her that she had spent the money left to her by her Gran on what she wanted and I was reciprocating with my Dad's estate funds in the same manner she didn't smile.

I now live very peacefully with my new lady, in the country, on an island, in a new house surrounded by green lumpy bits and a garage that is still a work in process. I have promised myself to divorce the ex soon, maybe 2018 is the year for that.

We won't mention about the ex in the UK from the time before I moved to Canada.

Here, if you sit through it all, are some Centurions which may be these same ones.

did you see this thread?

http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?42790-Anyone-on-here-own-a-Faun-Kraftkarren

Kind of a bit off topic, but why would the council own the vehicle?

Welcome along Stephen,

just being interested in military equipment is the only pre requisite to be here, you don't have to be barking mad or wanting to rebuild a Centurion in a Halls garden shed but it helps.

How about you start a thread on your quad with pictures?

Bazz,

parts for the Fox are going to be best sourced through some of the folks who don't come on here much.

Somehow I suspect that Andrew Baker likely has or knows where you might get them from. He is a challenge to contact at times.

Have you joined the dreaded FB group for the Fox? Andrew is often on the CVRT FB group.

Hope you have success

Dear Codeblue,

Could you add a location in the world in your profile, it will help others hive you pointers based on that detail, it also aids in understanding challenges faced.

Can I be the first to put my hand up for all the parts you are taking off please? Perhaps we can take that to an email discussion not on the forum please?

You are doing me a favour by taking another Ferret out f circulation and making mine more valuable as a result.

Years ago I would have lambasted you as a heretic for defacing a Ferret. Now I am more mellow and realise that freedom is just that, you are free to do with things as you wish when they are yours.

Lastly, as I am old fashioned, what is your name?

Dear All,

A completely random sighting on a documentary last night sent me on a hunt again.

Dave Dunn In California USA always claimed seeing a Supacat in the aftermath of the Pentagon plane crash on 9/11.

I never for one minute ever doubted him, I just don't have the access to the same footage.

Tonight it looks as if I found it.

On the vehicle is what looks like a UK licence plate, can anyone decipher it, i don't have great imagery skilss but some of you do, so can anyone help please?

I found it at minute 7.07 on this clip