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Hi Robin,

Looks like fun - and remember it's not a proper event unless something has mechanical issues!

I hope Al gets the M8 sorted.

Chris

You could try speaking to Fernando Martins:

http://www.milweb.net/dealers/trader/fernando_martins/

Better buy a few for the shelf then!

Does your gearbox filter look like this?

http://www.thexmod.com/item_detail.asp?id=364&t=Filter_Fluid_Gear_Box_Filter_FV970476

On this very same subject is it worth converting from the old filter (same as the engine filter) to the newer version with pressure switch? which uses a different filter container and filter.

 

Diana

Diana,

It was done as an upgrade, so I am sure there is a good reason for it. The later type filters are easier to get as they are standard parts. Be aware that the diesel filter unit looks the same, but has a different part number.

Chris

There are different gearbox filters. Is yours the same as the engine oil filer, or different?

It's all here:

http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?22271-reme-conqueror

Perhaps a photo of your jeep might help?

There is a thread on here about putting that J60 in there to power the winch.

Just for info those photos are of a ferret which was parked next to mine when I bought it, mine was missing the mounting plates but they turned up over the years.

I have both Bren and GPMG mounts which fit the plates.

Mine has these fitted:

Chris

It depends how easily it comes apart! I did one before which was no trouble, the one I have to do at the moment is rock solid.

I replaced mine with a Durite one, take it down to an automotive electrical supplier and they'll match it up.

Could be a loose hose to/from the heat exchanger on the fan bulkhead, maybe to/from the gearbox oil filter. Regarding colour and cleanliness, oil sloshing around on the floor will pick up dust and CVRTs are always full of water.

It's the inhibitor switch, stops you starting the engine while the gearbox has a gear selected. It's tricky to put the wires back in but they go to the switch on the gear selector.

I'm trying to help you out here, as someone who has registered several CVRTs in the past. I didn't realise you were going to be so ungrateful.

Don't worry, I'll leave you to it from now on. I wish I hadn't said anything in the first place.

You don't have a Stormer, you have a Shielder. They are different! Yours has a Cummins engine for starters! The dimensions are also incorrect for a Stormer, based on what is shown in the user handbook.

You need the dimensions for your vehicle as it may be different! Do you have the user handbook? It will have a sketch like that one which nobody can argue with.

http://www.greenmachinesurplus.com/shielder-carrier-full-tracked-vlsms-operating-information-3159-p.asp

This is from the Stormer manual:

As can be seen, you can remove parts to make it within the 2.55m width.

Back to the question I asked and you avoided, how wide is your vehicle?

I'd love to be able to help you, but I can not condone entering false information on an official document. Also be aware that the DVLA have been known to read what is written on this forum!

So when you have an accident on the road, and Mr Policeman measures it as 2.76m wide, what are you going to say? It swelled up when it rained?

Have you physically measured the width?

Hi Tim,

The fan is the same but the belt pulley is different as the belt teeth are circular rather than square. You can swap the pulley over if required, but my spare fan came off the Sturgeon I bought for spares.

http://www.thexmod.com/item_detail.asp?id=1582

We didn't disconnect the drive shafts as we were only going a short distance at low speed, plus we were blocking a roundabout and it was getting late. No issues with the gearbox since.

I guess there must be a shortage of fans in Germany, I've got new bearings to fix the broken one in stock now so I'll do that before next year.

Chris

Hi Scott,

Nice photos, thanks for sharing!

Chris