Simon D

I have seals, repair kits and replacement pistons on order. When I am happy with them, fitted etc I will post chapter and verse. In the meantime thank you to everyone who has offered advice.

Thank you both ! 
Simon

Thank you both ! 
Simon

Thank you H, that is very kind of you and good advice. Sadly, Richard died in March. His wife and daughter are keeping the business going.

Now I have got a little further into the exercise I am learning more ! A great surprise to me this weekend, when I un-seized and dismantled the two master cylinders, was to find that the bore is 1” (25.4mm) not the 3/4 or 19mm I had been assuming from following the text of a previous thread which I found suggesting that they were commonly used on Landrover Series 2 and 3.

I have photographed the best one and discerned the numbers on it so I will use this information in my quest.

I will update in due course.

Simon 

Thank you. Is that MINI9 orMIN19 (19) ?  I don’t seem to be able to find anything relevant on Google 

Chris, you are a star !!  That is exactly the sort of help I need. The power of HMVF !!

I will contact that supplier and hopefully get the correct seals. The next problem is being able to give meaningful information with respect to identifying the master cylinders as it would seem sensible to replace those as well. Does anyone have info on the master cylinders ?

Thank you

Simon

Thank you Chris

I  bought a Sabre a few years ago in a very dilapidated condition and have at last started restoration. We have taken the turret off and the cage out and removed a lot of gear to enable digging out all the dirt. We have removed the engine and gearbox for the same reason and to attend to a known fault with the gearbox input. I am attending to all the separate units before replacing them and on examination of the calipers on the steering brake discs it was apparent that one was seized. I have sourced replacement pistons and seals but as noted I am told that Dot4 is the fluid spec for these. 

I am ignorant as to the suitability of ISO10 hydraulic  - is this comparable to Dot4 ?

Thank you

Simon

I have been trawling through previous posts to find anything about replacing seals in the calipers and possibly in the master cylinders if necessary because of  different fluid spec requirements.

I am replacing the seals in the steering brake calipers with modern readily available seals. I am advised that the fluid required for theses seals is Dot 4. No problem but I am uncertain whether this fluid will be compatible with the original seals in the master cylinders which probably still have the OM oil in them . Will Dot4 attack these seals ?

If I need to replace master cylinders seals, please can anyone tell me what they are equivalent to in readily available items ? Someone somewhere mentioned Landrover ?

Thank you

Simon Duff in Devon

I have two very large tyres surplus to requirements. Goodyear 14 x 20 and a Firestone 14 x 20. They were fitted temporarily to a Scammell Pioneer front axle. Obviously old but no serious defects. Very heavy ! Located East Devon. £ 30 each. simondduff@gmail.com 

I am hoping someone may have some of these rear brake shoe pull off spring tensioning cams. I need one but could use 3 if anyone had any spare. Thanks

Lovely work ! I envy you for the overhead crane !

I have two part worn tyres which  have a dot code  of 2013 so they have a couple of years use for someone who needs a couple of tyres for the front axle of their truck to get it through MOT.  They are Michelin ZXL. 395/80R20 which is correct for Bedford TM 4-4. They have 9mm plus of tread and will certainly do a good few miles. They would go on a pallet and could be sent by Palletforce or similar. I would be happy with £50 each no VAT . Collect from East Devon or pay for carriage.

Front towbar bracket assembly and windscreen frame surplus to requirements . Free to “proper home” . Located East Devon.. email me at simondduff@gmail.com.  I haven’t a clue as to how to show a photo of the items - someone help me !

Items fitted and looking right !

My thanks to Neil Hampton for giving me a roller and also providing a proper 4 bladed fan assembly for my Pioneer . 

Thank you Neil, that is good news. Well, I would like to purchase the items from you so I need to know the cost ! And especially would you be prepared to send by Parcelforce or carrier ?. I can send funds direct to you bank account if that is best for you.

My email address is simondduff@gmail.com which you should use for any sensitive information.

Thank you

Simon

Thanks Neil

Looks fair enough to restore.  Do you have the assembly which attaches to the front of the Gardner to which the fan mounts ?

Simon

That looks fine thanks Neil. The important parts are the axle, the roller bearings and the brass end caps. I can clean up the rollers easily enough even if I loose abit of diameter.

I am looking forward to seeing a photo of the fan and mounting bracket if that is possible.

I have got the winch onboard and bolted in place. Next job will be the serving gear . I do enjoy working on this equipment as it is all so substantial and well made !

Thank you

Simon

Thank you for responding Richard, I may be “sorted” but will note that you could have a roller assembly. I have straightened and trued up my bent arms so should be ok there.

I was interested to read your response to the thread about difficulties which might be put in the way of our enjoyment of our hobby/interests. You must have a hell of a big shed to house 70 plus units ! Hence the name “ Ashcollection “ !

Best Wishes

Simon D

10 hours ago, Nrhampton said:

Evening Simon 

I will have a look tomorrow, I’m sure I have a spare fan but will check.

I do have the rollers for the winch I will take some photos tomorrow so you can see the condition.

Good morning Neil, blowing a Hoolie here and I suspect it is worse near Southampton !

Fully understand if you don’t venture out to take photos today unless your scrapper is lucky enough to be inside a shed !

Wonderful if you do have a fan available, my little 6  blader looks silly off centre in the big cowling. The proper fan will need different mounting assembly so if you have that complete I will be very pleased !

Many thanks

Simon

Good evening Neil

I have remounted the winch on the chassis leaving the arm missing its roller assembly easily accessible so I can add it in due course. I hope you are able to supply me with one. 

On another matter, my Gardner is fitted with a small diameter 6 bladed fan mounted towards the RH side of the radiator. Perfectly serviceable I am sure but not correct according to pictures in my parts listing. Might you have available the correct 4 bladed, larger fan assembly ? 

Thanks

Simon

Thank you Mr Hampton ? Nrhampton. I get confused by names which are not names ! 

Anyway, thank you for your response. I am waiting to see if RICHARD in Norfolk has found what he thinks he may have. In the meantime, what would be the cost of one of your roller assemblies ?  I have straightened  and trued up the arm so only need the rollers.

Where are you , and do you have various other spares ?

Thanks

Simon Duff

Thank you Richard

21 hours ago, Ashcollection said:

I've got one off a Leyland Martian on my "spares" vehicle row/pile/field.

Blimey Ash I should like to see your field !  

Thank you Ashcollection, I will try to attach a photo of the roller assembly. If I fail, my email is simondduff@gmail.com so perhaps we could comms that way - it is just that I haven’t got the hang of this forum, or any forum !

I am in East Devon, where are you ?

Simon

Thank you Mike, that is most enlightening. Now I can widen the search.

Simon D