owl

head gasket failure the rad cap acts as relief valve head gasket failure often produces noticeable symptoms

before the actual failure

the reason is important for to keep an eye on engine . making note of any unusual engine oil or coolant consumption

engine running erratically misfires frequent overheating a noticeable sweet small etc

there has some very good answers given and all sound the distant covered is not a lot

ive had a look through the thread of your engine rebuild and good reading especially in the room you have

i question the use of gasket sealant on a cylinder head dry fit only .the use of sealant is more of a temp fix .

My mw uses Lucas 407050 points are there any alternatives?

old stock number replaces lucas no (420197 ) is what we have and find them ok also theirs a modern condenser you can us

hi the best hydro is dot 3 or 4

but do not use dot 5 or silica base as it effects the old type of rubber seals

tracy

,hi ripo can you look up a chassis number for me it is a Bedford mwd 31891 do you know the available exhaust pipe or what may adapt for the front on Bedford mw

hi from owl iam at the back end of wolviston

? x(abro)-catterick do you know big mike lav---

t racy

hi to all a brief intro about me

I have spent most my life about all sorts of vehicles including plenty of army ones.

For my sins I spent a while making wiring harnesses

Service ,prep and MOT work

On the dark side (VOSA)

TRACY

hi john i will post photos when i can .But at presently i am unable ?

May need to take some more as i am being told when trying to attach

that my file is too large.

R.E. bump stop is just a rubber block bolted to chassis also bump stop on axle as well.

tracy

on my mwd . the holes are used for bump stops

i rember the vehical from events around north yorks

and was still grafting .

the owner was living in a caravan

i think the ward lafrance must have gold hiden on it at the price he was asking

this is my bedford a long way to go

but geting ther as per poto

tracy

hi what excellent reading this is

i am already working on my restoration which is a mwd does anyone know where the chassis number is on the chassis so i don't loose it whilst blast cleaning

hi can anyone help me with my dilemma and tell me how high the hoops should be in the rear of the truck as my truck does not have any fitted and i will have to make them to suit a standard canvas.

thanks tracy