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    Bit of a challenge?

    in Russian-Eastern block-Warsaw Pact Vehicles

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    I just remembered a website where I know you can get the schematics for the box. One slight problem however.............you gotta read Czech (or at least have a friend that can). Great site for BRDM2's (and other comm block vehicles) lots of photos of interiors, exteriors, engines, etc...http://www.brdm2.estranky.cz/fotoalbum/brdm-2-obrneny-transporter/

    Bit of a challenge?

    in Russian-Eastern block-Warsaw Pact Vehicles

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    WOW!! Seems like ya learn something new every day. I thought all BRDM's were like mine (manually operated). Does that box sit down close to the bilge or mounted up high near the motor? If it was mounted near the bilge and had a loose cover that would explain the corrosion, otherwise I'd have no idea. Most of the Russian boxes are sealed really well. Anyway I'll check my manuals. I have schematics for a BRDM-2, 9P133, 9P122. If the 9P133 has the same system I can send you a copy of the schematic for the box. I think a new box or rebuild is in your future, that one looks absolutely shot.

    Richard

    im looking at buying a brdm2

    in Russian-Eastern block-Warsaw Pact Vehicles

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    There's a couple of things I would of some differently if I were to buy a BRDM again.

    First I would want to see the vehicle through in person and not rely upon an in between.

    Secondly I would want to confirm the equipment and parts included in the sale.

     

    Otherwise it is important to confirm everyting you want out of the deal in a contract. Consider if you want to have the vehicle serviced and registered on the roads or want to have the vehicle repainted.

     

    As it is I love my BRDM and think its simply an awesome vehicle

     

    +1 on the contract issue. I would be happy with a lesser vehicle that came with a bunch of parts then one that looked better but came with nothing.

    im looking at buying a brdm2

    in Russian-Eastern block-Warsaw Pact Vehicles

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    Hi Richard,

     

    I got a small stub shaft made with a taper hole and a taper shaft on it. Took the steering wheel off, put the shaft on, put the steering wheel back on the new shaft. Three axial lock screws on each end keep everything in tight.

     

    I'm 6 foot 3.

     

    You can't go much more than 4 inches extension otherwise your hand gets caught between the steering wheel and the windscreen!

     

     

     

    Ever had any issues with your BRDM?

     

    Only issues with mine is PARTS!!!! I still need Both hydraulic pumps (engine driven and hand pump). So far no luck; I see lots in the Czech rep. but trying to find someone that'll pull the parts and send them to me has (so far) been difficult. Maintenance is relatively easy, definately nothing too complicated.

    I may have to try your steering wheel trick (when I find some pumps) as it is very cramped.

    M10 Achilles 6-71 twin pack rebuild

    in Blogs of MV restorations

    Posted

    Love the pix of the rebuild!!! Super fun project. Not to get your hopes up but I've got a bunch of parts for early series 6-71's. NOS valves, a supercharger impeller, starter, governor, injectors, etc.... If you can't find what you are looking for closer to home let me know what you need and maybe could swap some parts or whatever. I'm always looking for parts for my BRDM2 (if you know of a supply).

    Hope this helps,

    Richard

    Boeing Tearing Down Historic Plant 2 In Seattle WA

    in Aviation

    Posted

    Just saw this story on Yahoo news. I work for Boeing as a flight test maintenance analyst and it was a surprise to me (figures, the people that work closest to the info are the last to know). Anyhow, I've been through the plant many times this summer. Kind of creepy walking through several hundred thousand square feet with no one else there except some volunteers working on the B-29, and B-17.

    As the article says the plant has underground tunnels for workers to access different parts of the plant without having to traverse the maze of aircraft on the assembly floor. They also access a walkway outside right above the river, pretty cool. I'll ask and see if I can bring a camera and get some photos of the interior before demolition begins and this historic building is gone forever.:cry:

    http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100914/ap_on_hi_te/us_boeing_plant2_1

    Cheers,

    Rich

    ALVIS LEONIDES areo engine

    in Aviation

    Posted

    I worked on a couple of Leonides 127's several years ago, good reliable engines about 550hp if I remember correctly. They were attached to a Hunting Percival Pembroke C mk. III. Unfortunately the aircraft has been abandon for a few years now and looks to be little more than a fancy condo for the local airport birds.

    Unknown Revolver Mag. Grenade Launcher

    in Weapons/Accessories

    Posted

    Looks like a Hawk MM-1. Found this ref. on the web, "The Hawk MM-1 is an American revolver-type 40 mm grenade launcher first produced in the 1970s. The Hawk MM-1 takes a 40 mm calibre grenade from a 12-round cylinder magazine and fires at a theoretical rate of up to 144 rounds per minute, but in practice a practical rate of fire of 30 rounds per minute can be achieved, with a maximum range of 350 meters.

    Funny it says first produced in the 1970's when the pic looks like a pre war uniform.

    Aaron from Washington State

    in Introductions & Welcomes

    Posted

    Hey Aaron,

    Thought you already were a member of the forum. How's the Abbot comming along, been in any parades lately? I've been so busy with work I haven't had the Fox or Ferret out on almost four years now:cry: (I should be shot). Hopefully this year will be different and will see ya at some events.

    Rich

    9P122....Anybody?

    in Russian-Eastern block-Warsaw Pact Vehicles

    Posted

    Everything's in the way when you drive! You need a co-pilot and or a set of cameras to be sure on the road. It is an easy vehicle to drive though.

     

    I'm after a new exhaust manifold as mine has a crack in it, also a motor to operate the engine louvers.

     

    Yours has a motor for the louvers, or do you just want to add one? Mine has the old (knuckle busting) hand crank just to the left of the driver.

    I do agree on the drivability. Easy to operate, hard to see out of. One thing I do know is I wouldn't want to hit anything while driving it. With so many pointy bits hanging about the interior I'd think one would get beat up pretty bad (especially with what the communist block countries used for CVC headgear).

    9P122....Anybody?

    in Russian-Eastern block-Warsaw Pact Vehicles

    Posted

    Malyuttka,

     

    nice vehicle. I'm jonesing to get one myself. How many kilometers on yours?

     

    Unknown. When I got it there was no speedo. (I've since found one). All I can say is there are probably alot of miles on it since it was built in Russia, sold to Syria, and captured by Israel in the 73 Yom Kippur War. Mechanically it is in good condition but some pieces are still missing and things like rubber seals and hoses were deteriorated. The cool part is it's one of the few vehicles I own that has acual combat history/damage to it. You can see where rounds penetrated the hull and into one of the fuel tanks and also where a large calibre machine gun round bounced off the left side. Just makes me glad that I wasn't in it at the time:-D

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