ferretfixer

It would 'appear' that one of the reasons they have fielded. Is the 'Accommodation' side of things. I can understand that. They Might think this section would be abused, & that it would be a get around. For housing people fulltime.

You could drop that 'Facility' & have some containers converted inside for accommodation. The Army have done this. Then the Powers that be, dont need to know about this......

I think I can see the route you are taking? Opening in limited times & getting boots through the door (Documented with a visitors book! ) The you can PROVE the need for a fulltime Museum at a later Date perhaps?....If they dont like the Café idea also. You could have a replica NAAFI Van there. operating with drinks & snacks. NOT a permanent structure & a vehicle.....;) Just some ideas perhaps?

They didnt mention who, or how much would be required in the standard 'Unofficial Bribe' Scale either...….

1 hour ago, daleheywoodtanks said:

RR B81 SV

I had not heard of the SV before. 

In which case, you shouldn't have any trouble sourcing a dizzy & Carb? I'm sure there will be members on here who have spare ones?

17 hours ago, daleheywoodtanks said:

Hi lance. 
the history of the vehicle is not something I have looked into as yet, but I will. 
engine needs new diz and carb. 
some wiring needs sorting as well. 
l’ll try for some pics tomorrow. 

Is it a RR B80/81 Engine in these?

Well done. We all look forward to seeing your progress!

You have a PM.

3 hours ago, daleheywoodtanks said:

The large nut on this ram is the the only form of mechanical pressure I can see. 

Appears to have a locknut & an adjuster at each end of that assembly? The cylindrical unit bolted to the Hull. LOOKS like a shock absorber, similar to the CVR(T) versions? Dosent appear to give much adjustment? But, the thread is coarse so when wound fully in. & the track held with claw retention tool. Fitting the end figure of 8 pin retainers should be easy enough? When done, only a small amount of adjustment would be needed? I guess only when the track is split & the  adjuster allowed to move fully to rest. Will you be able to see exactly how it operates?

Looking at the photo for a bit. you could try fitting a chain to the roadwheel axle in front. & through a pair of the holes in the idler wheel. Winch the two together & it will compress the adjuster assembly. perhaps enough to enable the track to be spilt & removed. Then slowly release the tension until all pressure is off. That might enable you to see exactly how the mech operates?.

Just another way of looking at it?

1 hour ago, daleheywoodtanks said:

Thank you for your reply.

it is nothing like the 432 or CVRT setup, which I have done plenty of, it is a self tensioning setup, but I can’t figure it out yet. I will be working on it today so I will take some more detailed pics.

the second time I do it will be easy !

Dale, Right. In that case. You could try supporting the idler wheel assembly & jack it up to relive track tension. To see how it operates perhaps?

Right. There are only two possible methods employed for track tensioning. 

Mechanical, or Hydraulic ( Grease) Now, of the rear idler wheel. There must be a Ram of some sort? Either connected by a cylinder, that has a grease nipple on it. Or a Hand operated tensioning screwed device. I have never worked on an HS30. But I suspect it is hydraulic?  If you trace the ram that is attached to the idler back. It must lead to a cylinder with this nipple on it?

Either unscrewing the nipple, or a nearby mounted pressure release screw. Would allow the grease to flow out under pressure from the track weight on the Idler wheel.  That is the Principle of how they work in a nutshell!  Mechanical is simple also, udo the locknut, & back off the adjuster.  Some close up photo's of the mech would be helpful?

Also in these Plans. The barrel Latch, or in Reality. The Mag Housing Positioning Plunger. Is nothing like an original.....

& missing the barrel nut retainer plate. Which would prevent the barrel nut from unscrewing when being fired on a Live fire Sten.

22 hours ago, Alex2909 said:

yeah good call... how long and wide are the flash hider fins?

 

It's been over 20 years since I worked on these! But as I recall APPROX 4" Long X a Loose slip fit in the mantlet hole diameter!

Fins I would estimate to be APPROX 7-8mm Thick. You would HAVE to gauge it To LOOK right when Placed up against Your Turret Mantlet.

If I were you, I would get up close & personal with the above Picture printed off. & do a Drawing with your own measurement's to LOOK similar to the F/E in the Photo.

In my opinion, this would not be a difficult job.  

YOU would have to do that there. I am unable to help further on this.

On 3/27/2020 at 10:45 AM, Alex2909 said:

Hey @diesel1 would you be able to share any hints and tips on how you made it, especially for the fins on the end of the barrel? Would appreciate it hugely!

You could use a 1/4" slitting saw. Or an angle grinder mounted on a chop saw type of stand. to cut the flutes of the Flash Hider. Edges could be rounded with a Dremel of small hand file. & finished off smoothly.

9 hours ago, Chris Hall said:

Try ringing or emailing. They have lots of stuff they don’t list. They have a 7.92mm Bren which isn’t listed and I’ve been waiting for it to come up and for the price to drop as it’s massively over priced at the shows.

I first saw one of those 7.92mm Bren's at Southsea in the eighties for sale. At a vehicle show on the seafront green. It was £200. No one wanted it or even picked it up. Because it wasnt an 'English' .303" Bren!.....I knew exactly what it was. Knew there were less of them about. But didnt recognise the significance at the time!.....:( 

As an aside, but co related to the topic here.  Last night at 8pm there was thunderous applause on my Estate outside.  As everyone Nationwide, stepped outside to Clap with Support. & to show our Wonderful NHS & Carers. How much they are appreciated.

To Me personally, this shows the backbone of Decency that STILL prevails in this Country. Dispite the selfish & inconsiderate idiots that abound sadly.

They are staying positive on thier site. With encouraging words. But the reality is, for all of Us I feel.

Is the show season this year, realistically will be totally written off.....😟

9 minutes ago, 11th Armoured said:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enfield_No._2

That Wiki content is not quite correct!

It states that the No.2.MKI* was the FIRST to be produced. This is INCORRECT!

The No.2.MK.I was the First. It was Double action & HAD a spur hammer. The No.2.MK.I*  was a modification to the afore mentioned. & had the Hammer spur removed. Later production was manufactured Spur less then onwards. It was double action only.

The later No.2.MK.I** had the internal Hammer rebound stop removed from assembly. & as they then correctly quoted. This did indeed produce safety 'concerns'!... A blow against the Hammer accidently, WOULD allow the revolver to fire itself! Imagine if you knocked the Hammer inadvertently against a hard object in an Armoured vehicle! Or came off a Motorcycle in a Tumble & hit the Hammer on a hard object / surface!.....

31 minutes ago, Surveyor said:

How would he carry that, slung across his back?

He wouldnt. He would carry it in a holster. The same as a 'Webley, or Smith & Wesson'!.....( Enfield No:2 & 2,MK.I * is a REVOLVER. NOT A Rifle!...)

Carried in a webbing waist belt, with canvas holster.

IF He carried a Stengun. It would be a MK.III. This had a modification done on the top rib. To enable it to be carried slung Across his CHEST.....

Or an Enfield No:2.MK.I. Or MK.I* in .380". 

The spare engine & any parts left over that you do not use. If you sell them on afterwards, it will  help defray your outlay costs overall! 

Even today on NCO Carder's, it is taught on how to do Field Briefings / Plans of attack Etc . By using your Entrenching tool. & using twigs, Coloured wool If available to mark routes. Or your imagination to utilise just about anything that was available. To illustrate terrain & positions, land marks Etc.

The usual procedure was to cut out a small pit approx. 4" deep, x 6Ft x 5Ft. & use this for your ground plan layout. I have seen some that looked amazing, You usually had 15 mins to complete one of these!...The only limit was your imagination!

There are commercial JNCO kits available to purchase privately today. That contain clear laminated coloured cards, Wool, Chalk Etc. All fitting in a Tabaco Tin to fit in your pocket Etc.

When the briefing was completed, the whole thing was destroyed / broken up, turfs replaced etc. Leaving no sign of human intervention!

Extremely reliable engines in my expirience. It's not the engine that is the main problem in this range.

it is the VEHICLE they are installed in that causes 'Difficulties on some! The designers of the vehicles are only concerned in shoe horning the engine in it! MAINTAINANCE procedure's are secondary it would seem?

Ferrets were the easiest in my working on them. Lift the complete engine deck cover off. & you had access to work easily on most items on the engine.

I have to concede, on MK.I Petrol engined 432's. Valve adjustment was a 'Squeeze' through the side 'kidney plate. A BIG headache on them, was when used in BATUS in Canada. A Hard unforgiving training area used to shake loose. The valve adjusters on a regular basis! You HAD to wait ages for the engine & it's compartment to cool down. Before you could do anything through that kidney plate! Otherwise you would get badly burnt!...

Stalwarts: If you had a load in the back & the engine died. you HAD to empty the load compartment & lift the floor panels. To get at ANYTHING on those Engines!  Saracen & Saladin was limited access on both types. Yes, engines were not the problem. The design of the vehicle allowing what access you could have. was the problem!....Just my 2 Penneth worth!  

1 minute ago, ruxy said:

Yes,   refer to  Company No.  6457216  -  however as always it needs bang up to date research prior to taking effective action..   Mr. Nelz Nelson has put himself on a long-rope , however this type of Mr. R. Sole  has no hiding place , unless he takes up sleeping in a shop doorway overnight.   His home address ,  if he owns it (most important - is he worth bankrupting)  - such details are so readily obtained , along with  £ tied up in any business..

 And as He is High Profile involved in YWE He cannot exactly, 'Hide'!...…. The despicable way he has behaved towards Myself & others. This NEEDS stopping!!!....

Can We ALL see a Pattern here?...…………….🥺

2 hours ago, Surveyor said:

Is there a date for this article out of curiosity

March 2020, Page 15 Apparantly. 

2 minutes ago, johann morris said:

I had stopped my subscription to CMV but the last two issues have been excellent so I am going to restart subscribing to it.

Yes, the content at the end of the Article By the CMV Crew. Describes EXACTLY how this 'Person' (Too polite a word for him! ) 'Operates'!...…..