Quadman42

Hi All, I have found the number that goes in the red on blue RA square (78) but I am finding it hard to come up with the plate for G troop in 172 battery gun 4

any help

would be much appreciated 

thanks

Hi, have you tried Rob Nixon, that man can source anything artillery related lol

Thanks John , will be in touch tomorrow 

steve

Hi all, would anyone have 4 of the above . I can get repro heads for them but need the brass for my Bristol Bofors for showing next year. 
 

have a great Christmas all

Hi, I have a selection of manuals from when I had a Saracen if they are of any use

steve

Hi all, does anyone have the wiring diagram for the Bristol Bofors as the majority of my wires are missing. Any booklets relating to the BB ( even if photocopied or scanned ) would be greatly appreciated 

many thanks

Hi Richard , I have now acquired a working unit. Thanks for your assistance 

Hi Richard , yes that’s the exact one with a rectangular frame and handles

14 hours ago, REME 245 said:

One was sold in this country about 5 years so in theory still around to view.   The Royal Artillery Historical Collection may also have one in their collection in Wiltshire.

Thanks , I have now located a JAP engine, just need to find a generator and a Bristol Bofors manual

1 hour ago, Richard Farrant said:

Just found some info on the Charger, Battery, it is given as being part no. AN.386.MA

There is also a note showing that the charger is an Air Ministry item No. 42U/500 modified by increasing  the petrol tank capacity from 2 to 3 pints and reversing the instrument panel.

Thanks Richard, if you find the the CD I would love a copy. All costs of copying would be covered

3 hours ago, MatchFuzee said:

The Bristol Bofors relied on battery power, with a small single-cylinder J.A.P engine driving a recharging dynamo fitted at the back of the loading platform.

http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/showthread.php?t=13480

Does the engine give a clue to the generator? Sorry, no information on the generator. 

Superb , thanks . I will look into the generator

Hi all after 16 years sat in a barn I am getting round to sourcing bits for the 1941 Mk 1 Bofors which was then “ upgraded “ Bristol. Would anyone know which generator was fitted and anyone likely to have one.

all info gratefully received

On 9/21/2023 at 2:03 PM, Scammelleka said:

Just bought a Humber 1 Ton truck. The only identification plate is a small rectangular plate on the engine side of the bulkhead. There is a ‘C’ etched into the plate at the top and stamped underneath is 3619 and the what appears to be WT. There is no sign of the larger brass plate on the vehicle. 

I believe the 1 Ton Humbers were in the ‘BK’ series of ERM’s and having looked at other Humbers, the digits appear to relate to the last 4 digits of the chassis number… so in my case 36BK19?

Does anyone have any ideas? There’s nothing for 36BK19 when searching on the RLC’s website.

Cheers

Steve

 

Hi Steve, do you have a photo of the vehicle?  And where are you based? I sold one like it earlier this year and May have some info

Greetings all, I have discovered today that the air compressor on my 1943 Matador has corroded bores and won’t generate the correct level of pressure. Does anyone know of a company that can refurb and supply new piston rings.

Hi all, I am searching for any of the above, to go with my Bofors. Please let me know if you have any

thanks

Hi Adrian , I would like both !!!!! If possible

07927310934 text me a price please

Hi , please see the attached photos . Thanks for checking it’s appreciated 

Hi, if anyone has a spare rim like the one in the photos I would be very interested in purchasing. Happy to consider items from outside UK and happy to pay for delivery. 

Hi All, now sourced one 

thanks

Well that will result in the church been struck by lightening !!!! 

Now Big John !!!. You know you have had all my money !!!!

On 5/23/2023 at 9:28 AM, Zero-Five-Two said:

Hi all, anybody know the correct hydraulic oil to use in an Atlas crane on a Militant?  If my memory is still good we used to use OM33 for most plant hydraulics, back in the day, but what is a civilian equivalent?

Hi, I use a group two based iso 15 such as HLP 15

Hi all, i am looking for a pair of butler cone backs ( military marked) headlamps . I believe they are the same as on my Hippo but not the same as the butler lamps on early tractors( they have very shallow backs). Please respond with a couple of photos if you have any for sale

many thanks

Hi John, I have a couple

Those seats are magnificent. I will have to get the passengers ( benches) done like that in my Arty tractor. Then I can take 12 to the seaside lol