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Alastair. you can never have enough spares. you never know what you will need. it's finding the storage to keep them. Clive

Hi Andy. Have you checked the center pin and bushes on the drum. i can't remember if there are greasing points on the bush housings. if you have checked the arms and drive box are ok, this could be the problem. hope this helps. Clive

Hi Robert. Check fuse F8 - (30amp) in the fuse box ( i think this is the correct fuse. grey matter is not getting any younger :banghead:). make sure the blades on the fuse are not corroded or black. if they are. clean them up with some fine sand paper and try it again. i have found this problem on some fords with faults on the centrol locking. Hope this helps & works. rdgs Clive

My condolences to his family and friends.:-( May he rest in peace. Clive

Hi Nick. There is one on fle bay. Item number 230570915229 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230570915229&ru=http://shop.ebay.co.uk:80/%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp3984.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3D230570915229%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1#ht_500wt_1156 Not sure what slit hole is. Hope this helps Clive

Hi Nick. This is the same tool that is used on the Leyland T45 290bhp and scammell S24 350 big Cam,and 400 NTE cummins engines. If you need any info give me a shout as i have some info on it from one of my Big Cam engine manuals. just PM me your home email and i'll fire it over to you. the only thing that looks like is missing in that kit is the angled adaptor for the dial gauge but i'm sure i have a spare in my kit in the van. The cummins Number for the kit on ebay is 3375842 if you are going to buy it check with Cummins at wellingbourgh that this is the correct kit for the engine as there are 5 or 6 different ones with different attachments in the kit. Hope this helps Clive

Hi Kevin. Will look a nice truck when she's finished, it's a shame that it appears to have lost some of it's ground clearence between 2nd and 3rd axles due to the lower body work. maybe also on the rear axle articculation on the rear body. it all depends on how much, if ever off road work she will do. It will look impressive when she's completed. Thanks for posting the pics. Clive

Hi Paul. Welcome to the forum. do you have any crash tenders in your stable. if so would love to see some pics when you get the time. Cheers Clive

Here's a couple of the TBT on it's MOD test trials. http://www.protruckservices.com/TBT/scan00158.jpg http://www.protruckservices.com/TBT/scan00173.jpg http://www.protruckservices.com/TBT/scan00185.jpg I'll post some more later when i have a bit more time. Enjoy Clive

Hi agripper. PM sent. I hope it helps. Clive

Andy. If it is just the outer bearing in a front housing you may be lucky and not have to bleed the system. if you can remove it without dis conecting the hoses and replace the bearing while hose are still conected. Its so much easyer working on trucks than cars. I have got to change two drive shaft gaters and a gearbox oil cooler hose on my jeep tomorrow. more snow on its way. Clive

No problem mate. glade it is of some help. Clive

Hi Andy. If it is the outer bearing closest to the pulley you maybe ok. ( not directly lubed by pump ) sitting in a seperate front housing from main pump body. If it is an internal bearing then maybe the following may help. First of all i would replace the bearing in the pump. on doing so, check to make sure all of the old bearing is complete when you remove it, and that it has not broken up. if it has broken up there is a possibility that some debris might have made it's way into the steering rack.( lets hope not ). There is sometimes a mesh filter on the outlet of the pump that stops any larger parts going round the system. if this is the case then it would be a good idea to change the oil. When you have changed the pump and refilled the system with oil. jack the front of the vehicle of the ground, start vehicle and turn the steering from lock to lock slowly. once you have done this a couple of times. ( check oil level ) then turn and hold the steering hard on left and the right hand lock for 10 secounds each side and this should remove any air in the system by getting the presure relef valve in the pump to work. Recheck steering fluid level. hope this is of some help. rdgs Clive

Hi Robin. If they are being stored in a seperate room or a cabinet make sure you have plenty of ventilation. for the acid fumes not to build up. i can remember when i was working a scammells them having an explosion in the battery room because or the build up of gases with the batteries being charge and not being correctly ventilated. hope this helps. Clive

Happy Birthday Jack. Have a good one. I'll have a couple of beers for you. Clive

All the best for 2011. Happy New Year. Clive

Try Maidstone kia. 01732878950 sales@maidstonekia.co.uk Worth a try Clive

Hi Carl. Welcome to the forum. There are plenty of 432 owners on here, so enjoy. rdgs Clive

Hi Kevin. PM's sent to your email, enjoy. give me a shout if you get any problems and i will send them again. Best regards Happy new year Clive

Hi Jesse. Welcome to the forum. there's plenty of info on here. look forward to seeing some pics. Enjoy. rdgs Clive

Hi pete41. welcome to the friendly forum. enjoy. Clive

Hi Kevin. If you send me your home email via pm i will send you the scans of the article. rdgs Clive

Hi John. Is this the start pilot that is in the small airasol tins with the small plastic bottle resovoir on the front of the vehicle. iF so, a leyland part no would be good, and i can look at my suppliers list. i'm the same i've not bought this for years. rdgs clive

Merry Christmas to all on HMVF. ALL THE BEST FOR 2011. Clive

Hi Noel. PM's sent. should be three . Merry Christmas, have a good one. Clive.