sharky

harry , got it, technologys great aint it reply sent Iain

cheers degsy must get that book back well worth a readas i said before

Norman a great question and i hope leads to some interesting answers. i cant see the level of care us amatuars give being applied to every part of the vehicle but i reckon the things that meant life and death recieved more care than any enthusiast would ever lavish Iain

ken Tout's books maybe to give an idea of ww2 tank combat, or, the auther escapes me at present but a book called mailed fist its about churchill tanks but a compelling book worth a read (must get it back of my mate yet another book overdue from the sharky libary). Maybe if your feeling brave write kevin wheatcroft a letter and you never know might let you have a look at least round his shermans ?????? if in doubt Blag good luck Iain

she's only 3 month old not sure she could push that clutch down, but she'd probly do a better stick shift than me

Heres some photos . the cent is a mk13 . it was used by the royal engineers it is a gun tank but apparently they had a few . it was known as Hackett V.C when in service with the R.E( anyone know it) We just aquired it at work latest addition to the collection. Cheers and beers Iain

great idea.. maybe for us cold war kids "opposing forces"

send me an idea of the dimension s i got a bag full of fuses and also a shed load of comms gear in the back of the workshop if i got some i'll post em to you Iain

cheers guys for the pics and advise will try the mag switch see what happens .can you p.m some details for your transport man be much appreciated ?

i'll post some pics over the weekend hopefully . Harry cheers for the info i'll start with the plugs then sounds like fun but arent all these jobs . as for the scrows foot spanner a drwing would be most helpful many thanks. Yep she's been idle for a while .let you know the answers to the rest when i get back to her hopefully over the weekend . paul if your passing maybe we'll beg a lift when you get your transporter.also gotta p.m you some details for the breakdown help thing cheers and beers Iain

what pictures do you need ?

Evening all I need some help, got a Centurion with a meteor engine firing on 10 instead of twelve both on right hand side ,rings ? maybe? First time with a meteor engine so lots to learn . Also lookin for the rubber gun mantlet shroud(mk13) and periscopes for driver and commanders cupola. Also lookin for anyone with transporter to move her for me(shows etc next year) Cheers Iain

spotted yesterday a real nice bedford RL tipper on the back of a blue scammell/leyland roll off body 8 wheeler travelling thru north kilworth in leicestershire bout 6.30 .

Firstly remove lock bar and try tightening nut i,ve had a few that i've cured with a tweak if this only cures it tempory then Its not that difficult a job to remove hub, as i think gasket seal wont really do much good behind nut cos the seal is on back part of hub. Not sure as to where to pick up new seals etc but no doubt someone on here will know. Any help needed just gimme a shout and i'll see what i can do Iain

welcome to the forum. any pics of M8's in hellenic service as i'm building a model of one now and have very little reference for paint scheme . preferably the later ones with the stretched back end and steyr engine Iain

cheers mike answer is what i thought pack out, done a few lifts myself so no real problem but i was hoping might be something stupid . Does tend to be the way with 432's pack out for everything,keeps me busy so must nt grumble iain

This is a niggly one after running my fv432(mk 2/2 k60 multifuel) for 2 to 3 hrs it will not re start? It does not turn over just clicks so i check and reset trip on dlb box it then trips again as i push starter switch. ok at this point i get annoyed walk away for an hour or two come back she starts no problem. Obviously this is a temperature related thing and was just wondering if anybody maybe ex R.E.M.E might be able to help me . Any clues or solutions greatly appreciated cheers and beers Iain

just realised that baby brain at moment i have. I 'll have to ask first as it aint my vehicle so probly have left it to late .

i would be up for this but as with others have the resevation about giving details out but the leaflet sent via post is not a bad idea . I'd always help if i could even if its just a cup of tea and some friendly mick taking ... I used to ride a lambretta so i understand the feeling of sitting miles from home on the side of the road all to well . I'm in let me know the verdict Iain

P.M me sirHc and i might be able to help Iain

cheers guys , Tony, i'll probably asked as many questions as i am asked so alls fair

went to witham yesterday the saxon is empty and been fire damaged inside but will prob not go for the right money to make it worth while, the saracen is'nt to bad nice easy restoration project if the price is right !!!!!!! some interesting bits and pieces but as with the last 2 to 3 yrs more scrap than anything. On the lighter side in the shed was a crate of Mg34's (not in the tender) nearly wet myself wi laughter when i enquired the price £1500 a piece , oh well nice to see dream land is alive and well

Hello every one ,my name is Iain i usually go by the name of sharky but either will do. I'm 33 father of a little girl Evelyn she's 3 month old so been quite busy lately. I've worked as a military vehicle mechanic for the last 4 yrs before that i was a marine mechanic,welder fabricator and before that hgv and agricultural mechanic . Originally i'm from Macclesfield and thats where i first got involved with military vehicles namely an Abbot a friend owned . I now life in the east midlands . I have had a lot of involvment with Fv432's so any problems anyone has with one give me a shout if i cant help i probly know someone who does. I have always wanted a scammell explorer but think might be a few yrs yet when the bab is older might convince the missus. Any more questions just ask , cheers Iain AKA sharky