sirhc

It shouldn't be an issue. I just went out and had a look at mine. The new cable I bought to go from the switch back to the battery had a smaller ring than the terminal, so I just made up a block of aluminium with 2 holes in it to go between the cable and the switch.

Chris

Get a key type disconnect, stick it through one of the holes in the battery box. You will need to drill 2 holes for the bolts and buy a couple of short leads to connect it up. I've had one on mine for 10 years and never had a problem.

Chris

1 and 5 are some of the boxes you would use to set up an intercom. The IB3 (no 5) is the main box in an intercom system and is where the power, radios etc connect. The drivers box (no 1) is designed to be used in a tank, but is rarely used and a Crew Box 2 set is usually used instead. No 2 looks like a power distribution box. No 3 is used in a VRC353 installation and goes between the TUAMM and the radio. No 4 is an initiate box and is used ina 351/2 installation. It does look like someones bought some random boxes and bolted them to the dexion as not many seem to be connected!

Chris

No Snatches were used in Op Granby!

You need BS381C shade 361 'Light Stone'

Chris

00EB72 was a Chieftain mk 2.

The trouble with those scanners is they usually let the scams through and block the legitimate emails. There is nothing wrong with a www3. url.

What makes you think it's a scam?

I agree, we had the 434 step on one of our 432s.

So what is the alternative?

Any 900 x 16 tyre will do. Try LW Vass, they should have a selection in stock.

Simex ST24, made in Malaysia. Good luck trying to get some in the country, I tried back in 2003 and others have tried since. To begin with they would only sell a container load at £200 a tyre, then they lost interest all together.

Chris

G90s or XZLs. I've got a fairly good 7.50x16 XCL you can have for £20 if you need one.

Chris

I am surprised, I have the 1965 user manual with suppliments 1 to 12, 12 being the winch installation... I thought this would be the easiest one to get hold of?

http://www.ekmpowershop5.com/ekmps/shops/greenmachines/fv432-fv-432-mk2-and-mk21-user-handbook-171-p.asp

Chris

I'd say it's more likely these are the well known black and white images?

I've seen 2, but neither of them had the winches fitted. Note the ground anchors either side of the rear door in these photos. The shiny green one used to belong to a friend, it's a Mk1 and was equipped as a standard APC. The other one with the cut down rear door was at Withams in 2005. 24A is a REME LAD call sign.

Chris

Looking good, but I have to point out that the air intake on the passengers side is on backwards!

Maybe I imagined it, but it sounds like a better idea than paying for it myself

 

:nut: :nut: :nut:

 

So, do we have a decision then, boys and girls? Early evening or AM before the arena events start?

Evening, but remember a lot of stuff goes on in the evening... practice for the mock battles, starting point for the various convoys etc, might be best to check with Rex which evening is best before arranging it!

Andrew,

The idea of the lines on the hubs is that they are aligned to show you have no issues with the hubs or bevel boxes. You might want to repaint them so they are lined up!

Chris

Okay just supposing one had £50,000 to spend on toys, what should one do...

 

this is my list...

Spartan, Sabre or Scimitar...10-12k

Samson.

 

Where did you get your 10-12k estimate from? I think you could easily spend your £50k and not get 3 CVRTs... not nice ones anyway!

Some photos and info... there is way too much in the manuals etc to post here.

Chris

Tim,

I have the manuals and training video. Will post something later when at home. They are also fitted to Warrior and Challenger 2. Possibly some helicopters too.

Chris

The FV432 is a Mk 2/1, probably from the mid-late 60s so could have been in Aden since it ended in '67.

well what a great start to my Military Vehicle ownership, I guess this means Bella is confined to the Museum until further notice Oh well you live and learn

There's a big difference between your tyres and some on a Defender! If you're worried about them, get someone to check them over and give you a verdict. I'm sure they are fine for the limited miles you're going to do.

Surely it would be easier to source a replacement alternator than go to all that trouble? Try someone breaking Military Series 3s, or look on eBay.