GreenEagleKing

If I understand you correctly, yes. By loosening the 2x clamp bolts and then wedge open the split the top control tube should release, requires a bit of a wiggle from memory.

Yes definitely a two man job to get onto a workbench

Sadly not, its a bit of a pain to work with upside down. I recommend either removing the whole power unit from the mount, that's everything including the large plate (motor, diffs etc..) - I fabricated some steel sheets and welded on some lifting eyes which then used the same screw holes of the diffs. Using a engine hoist I then slowly dropped it down onto skates. Alternatively as you say, you just need to remove everything (diffs/gears etc..) to get to the motor. The advantage of removing the whole unit is you can get it all tested and setup on the bench before dropping it back into the mount. You can attempt to turn it over, I have done this, but is not the easiest job with a engine crane. If I had a forklift or similar then I can see it being an option. Ben

Saw this on FB marketplace the other day.. might be otter armour section apparently? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/4532610913493602/?ref=search&referral_code=marketplace_search&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3Adbb860a6-2dd2-4b11-b593-d5c3d4bdf12c

Great find! That appears to be the markings on my mount. That confirms it was with the Italians at some point. Just need to translate it now. Thanks

Hi Alistair, Short answer is no. I've taken it back to the motor repair shop and they are going to replace the last part of the motor which they haven't touched (I can't remember off the top of my head what part is is). Hopefully this will make a difference otherwise I'll be a bit stuck. Mines very similar. Have you checked for any binding on the differential? With the elevation drive disconnected from the motor, you should be able to hand turn the large bearings/differential output shafts.

Sorry totally forgot to take the measurement. If it's not too late the legs measure 29cm from where it mounts onto the base to the feet. Let me know if you need anything else.

That's good to hear the belts are better. I'd definitely recommend dropping the mount out of the trailer, it will make it easier to adjust everything underthere. Im not at the garage until the weekend. I can send the measurements then if you'd like?

Is it this one? WW2 Quadmount / Maxson m45 m55 Parts Trader And Discussion Group I've just been sent for approval. Didn't realise there was one! Thanks

Hi Alistair, I'm not 100% sure these are the correct belts, but they were the closest match to the manual spec I could find. I did speak to Gavin at Jeeparts and he had a guy come over to match up the belts. Might be worth a phone call. Link: https://simplybearings.co.uk/shop/p516003/A18-Major-Brand-A-Section-V-Belt/product_info.html Have you found any good parts supplies for the Quad? I'm looking for a few bits and pieces to finish it off. Thanks, Ben

That looks great, definitely the correct generator for a quad. Have you got it working yet? I'd be interested to know the operational current output. I have just lifted the quad onto the trailer and now its mounted correctly the current draw has shot up from around 130amp during testing to 150-200amp which is not sustainable to run on really.

I'm hoping to use a WW2 PE-77 (Briggs and Stratton)which is 115v. I'm currently trying to convert it down to 12v with a buck converter and a few other bits. I got some spare parts from Antique Briggs in the USA. I believe the correct genny is Power Charger 7386579 (briggs and stratton)which is 12.5v 15-20amps according to the manual. Quite hard to find I think. Haven't heard of the Tiny Tim, does look different to the ones I've seen on a Quad. If it fits and runs a solid 12v might be worth trying.

Nice, did you notice any high current draw or overheating on the motor? For the past 5months the motors been in and out trying to work out why it's pulling 150amps. Currently being rewound which hopefully will get to the bottom of it.

I would definitely go with the largest that will fit, no harm in it really. 12v would work as well, you could even put them in parallel I imagine and have even more capacity. Just not manual spec. When I enquired about a 12v deepcycle battery I think I was looking at around 200+ah that fitted in the tray. Is yours running yet?

I'm using 2x 6v 130ah lead acid batteries in series as per the original spec. I haven't got it fully operational yet, but have tested and does begin to show signs of loosing power. So in hindsight I would go for the largest ah 12v/6v combination that fits on the tray. I did enquire with Lincoln Batteries and they suggested a deep cycle battery would be suitable. Just means you can run the quad longer. Hope that helps.