Mk3iain

I made a spur of the moment decision and bought a Snatch from Withams. What the hell its a Landrover easy or what! (Joke!) Its just arrived home and I have had a day to look around. The starters goosed and the chassis needs cleaning up and a new out rigger and the rear prop is bent, no surprises so far. For the time being I just want to get it running so I can move it around and get it cleaned and protected from further rust. My Milly is first for attention mainly an engine change from my donor to get rid of the turbo and return all to standard. Does the snatch use the same parts as the standard 110 V8, ie rear prop etc? Any info on parts would be appreciated. My future project! Donor Milly! Sadly one Milly is going to provide parts and spares to keep the other going, but it is well gone and would be scrapped otherwise. Iain

Hi "Pinkie" I have had one in the past and still look after it on occasion. It was a 1026, light armour with winch, although the winch had been removed. The numbering is quite complex as the models changed over the years and the separate designation for winch equipped models was discontinued, a bit of browsing should get you up to speed. Personally I would get the model you want initially if you can as the parts to convert can get expensive. I converted from a light armoured (slant back) with a straight swap for all the parts required for a four door soft top with the rear cover extension. It included a windscreen assembly and tailgate and a lot of other parts, its not as simple as it may seem but at least it is simple to do once you have all the parts. I much prefer the truck without the weight of the tin box as it is by far a better drive. If you are used to old landies then the weather protection is a bit like an old series landie with water and wind coming from all around you. The later radial tyres are better for road use but the old bias ply (as long as there is plenty of tread) are better off road. Other things to improve it are later (A2) seats and mirrors and soundproofing! The early versions have much the same engine and gearbox as the M1008 series of pickups but with permanent 4x4 and excellent suspension. Easy to drive and brilliant off road but beware the width on narrow roads! Iain

Cheers Dave I wonder what the intention is with them? if they come up for sale, just how much would they be? No doubt too much for most folk. Iain

Yet another Snatch for sale, but on the truck behind something of interest! http://www.mod-sales.com/auction/vehicle/related/41559/Landrover_110_V8_Snatch.htm Iain

Thanks Clive, that's it OK. I just need to get some and repaint the cab once I've replaced the engine etc, etc Iain Just realized! what colour do I then paint the engine, green or blue?

Could this be the same green as used for the cab interior on my Militant as the original colour? Iain

These were issued for arctic/cold weather use, still got one from times in Norway. Iain

Thanks Clive, I'll have a go at the weekend. I suppose it is about time I got an AVO (its as good an excuse as any), its been a while but I feel I could still handle one:whistle: Iain

Hi Iain I must admit I had to double check but I do remember the problem starting after moving cables, so it was OK before. I have just slaved in a Mk4 panel and the charge lamp works as it should (goes out between 4-500rpm) and is of normal brightness, sadly the voltage at the batteries is a steady 25v showing no charge at any revs! Hmm.... but it at least shows original the problem is with the panel. Iain

I can measure 28v at the batteries at around 700rpm so it seems OK. I will give the Mk4 panel a go and see about getting the Mk3 repaired (if it is that, or the generator if that's the problem) as I would rather fix them than chuck them out. Iain

Many thanks Clive! I changed diode D4 as the charge light was not working at all and when I removed the diode and tested it, it was (if I remember correctly) OC both ways. Now the light is dim but goes out when it should!...... Iain

Thanks for the tip. I have just found the mention in part one of the interchangeability of the Mk4 in the Mk3 installation, saying that it will "for the time being work normally" . The article goes on to mention the differences in the auxiliary diodes and it seems there may be a possibility of overloading the aux diodes in the generator,....... I think!:??? HELP!....Clive?

Hi All I have a very dim generator light, the system uses a No10 Mk2 generator and a No9 Mk3 panel. I have a spare No9 Mk4 panel, are these interchangeable? The original problem happened when moving the cable that connects the generator and panel, afterwards the generator light would not work. I changed an internal diode but now the light is very dim. It would help if I could fit the No9 Mk4 if only to test! Cheers Iain

I have followed the advice on the earlier link and so far its been OK (fingers crossed). The only thing that pops into mind that happened to give the maggots this opportunity is when using a vessels shared welfare computer to access my e-mail account. It had the anti-virus software disabled to enable the foreign nationals to use Skype etc and load dodgy software. Never again! Iain

Hi Steve I am up for it of course, it would be great for others to see the Milly winching a Scammel :-D I should know my roster in the next couple of weeks so hopefully I will make at least some of the shows this year! I know there are plenty of green (and sand) vehicles out there hiding, this would be a good opportunity to get some dust blown off, get together with like minded nuts and let other enjoy your efforts! Also an opportunity to have a swap/sale of all that extra stuff? Iain

The guy was probably a bit nervous and most likely had never done anything like it before. His instructor may have been more used to screw ups, he reacted like he had done that maneuver a few times, saved the students ass!:shocked:

Bloody hell! unless you are an expert you are just prey to these maggots! Some good advice here, many thanks guys!:tup::

Hi Mike Many thanks for that. I use BT Internet/BT Yahoo and its web based. I am following the guide in you link just now! Iain

A few times over the past few months I have had my e-mail contacts list hacked and used for spam! I have anti virus protection and a fire wall active (Norton 360) but it keeps on happening. I have contacted my provider (BT Internet) and run deep scans etc but nothing found. I have been advised that it could be when visiting a website that it happens. It happened again today and other than my-mail account, E-Bay, Milweb and HMVF, I have not visited any other site! Has this been happening to anyone else and does anyone know what I can do, it's really pigging me (and some others) off. Those pesky spammers really need a jolly good ticking off (or something that really is not PC.....):banghead:

The Odyssey part no is PC2250. I have checked on E-Bay and :shocked: at £340 plus carriage not cheap but they are the best. I am now more than pleased with the bargain I got!

Odyssey make the latest spec batteries. I got a couple of new ones of E-bay for a good price but they can be expensive as all good batteries are. I'll look up the Odyssey number for the Military 6TN in the morning. Iain

I am sure most of us will do the same thing time and again to get those parts that crop up now and again. I have aquired some real gems by buying as soon as I have spotted them but it does not always work out. Totaly agree about the part numbers, so often parts turn up that look similar to what I am after but could be slightly different, how do you know?

This is a common switch used on the Militant and still widely available, most I have paid is £15.

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Very much appreciated Roger, thank you ! :tup::