SirLanceUK

And £400 to put my vehicle on the back of a low loader.

Firstly thank you chaps for the your information, none of it is wasted and is making its way into information sheets for when my spartan "Oddball" ( I am sure that really is my nickname) goes to the various local shows. She looks so good amongst the rovers. But I was told their is a sappers facebook page which if you are not members of you might wish to join.

Tony, thanks for the information. I did find the driver and his instructor. The instructor happened t be down with an old officer of mine so we meet for a beer. It was him that connected me to the driver, who has s coming over for a reunion.. somewhat delayed as he can’t drive at the minute I have had great fun and frustration working on this beast, but everywhere we go it is well received

I hope the gremlins have gone and it goes well and you have a great day Look forward to hearing how it goes

Thanks for the tip, the idle is too slow at the moment, and needs adjusting up to 600-650. I just noticed that at 800 in changed without effort. however the tip about one smooth action and once in neutral to stop the engine is very useful Has me wondering what other tips could be passed on

Very interested in this. My Spartan can be a cow to change over. I did find that it was the engine revs at around 800 made it easier to change. But then on Saturday I had to turn the engine off to swap over. I have just done an oil change and put 15w40 in and 11.3 litres. I have been told by a Scorp owner he cant swap over with the engine running at all so I thought this was a "general" problem

Thank you it is a great help and clearly shows the screw I need to play with

Thank you for instructions, I will try anew before getting the drill out.

I did say hatches, any whole would have a metal door with heat shield material on it to maintain the integrity of the fire wall. I am not highly dexterous and have limited knowledge where the adjustments are located... but I will have another go with a mirror and screwdriver again before I resort to cutting

That is why I thought of putting in a couple of "hatches" (holes) in the bulkhead to give me access to the carb and the oil filter. Which is why I asked what the existing heat shield was made of Or are you saying that if I take the seat out I can get the bulkhead out without removing the deck

Hi, I had a look with the aid of some pictures and could not even begin to see the screw indicated on the pictures, It appears to be under the air intake and next to the fire wall. Is it worth another go The picture was taken while the decks were off, before I took delivery

As you have done this before I hope you don't mind if I get stuck I ask you for help

I have an issue with the idle speed on my Spartan petrol engine. Talking to people who know I find I have to adjust the idle screw which of course is the wrong side of life. There are a couple of options 1 lift the deck that should give me access, but of course I have to adjust the screw, put back the deck back, run the engine till hot and see if I got it right, it not lift the deck again and make another adjustment and so on 2 cut a hole on the heat shield between the driver and the engine large enough to see and get tools in. Issue I would have to make a plug to replace the heat shielding I remove (not really an issue) but what is the existing heat shield made of, could it be asbestos (not something I really want to be cutting and creating dust). So can anyone confirm what the heat shield is made of or suggest another way to get at the idle adjustment screw? Cheers

That's good news, I was slightly concerned when you said it was a replacement part

Can you please send/ confirm to me the part number if you have it. and shame as it shows the ball bearings as different items, so raised my hopes that I might be able to do something

Sorry I reposted your picture and not the picture from my copy of the ISPL cupola.pdf

Thanks for that, believe it or not I have a document claiming to be that document but from Jul 05 but it does not display items 3 or 4 as the ball bearings its 3 and 4 are bearing rings but funny enough the diagram is on the same page....

"ATF"?

Hi, As many of you will know I am in the process of rebuilding a CVRT Spartan. One of the features about the Spartan is the commanders Cupola. Like many that have sat around for years in all weathers my Cupola does not move. I have stripped down the winding mechanism and that is working correctly, took a great deal of blood sweat and tears but was little and easily fitted on my workbench. So the Cupola does not move, all the brakes have been removed so I am guessing water has got in and rust has seized the bearings. I have been through all the drawings I can find and nothing tells me how it works or is detailed enough to show my were the bearings are. So how can the forum help... Does anyone know where I can get "detailed" drawings from or if there is a video somewhere showing how it should work, or even show me one working in anticipation of your help Lance

Hi Kevin, I only got into Armour in December last year. I went around and around about what I should get. This however changed in December when a Spartan found me. I have had so much frustration and joy since then that I can thoroughly recommend it. My wife would thoroughly recommend it to as I spend quite a bit of time playing with my baby and not getting under her feet. I look forward to hearing what happens and which way you jump

Thanks chaps I will get some today

I know this has been asked many times and there is a post of a very simalar name that lists 3 pdf files that have been written on this subject, however when I selected the links it did not give me the PDF files but gave me the same screen redisplayed. I checked the download section and they were not there either. Does anyone have a copy or have links to the documents? "This has been covered many times before. Clive has prepared some excellent documentation on the subject: http://hmvf.co.uk/pdf/PAINTINGpart1.pdf http://hmvf.co.uk/pdf/PAINTINGpart2.pdf http://hmvf.co.uk/pdf/PAINTINGpart3.pdf " From the previous post I have attached a picture of my Spartan in case anyone just wants to name that shade. Cheers SirLance

I was not really aware of these shows and no one did a comparison. I would be interested in people’s opinions about the different shows as yet I have only been to war and peace, as it’s not “that” far from me. But if there is something ‘better’ out there efforts could be made to attend

Going back to the subject reflections on war and peace, several people talked about other shows, I noticed tanks, ,trucks and firepower running this weekend. As I am out of the country I am unable to attend but it s this the ‘other’ show people in the thread have been talking about?

no, I have not seen a replacement, the plan is still to make it red hot