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Would the converted drop tank count as military? Hot rod 288 in the top picture sure looks like a drop tank from a Vought Corsair
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Stupid question is it worth putting a blob of oil on the threads before tightening? Would doing that have the potential to over tighten the plug? Haven't ever done it myself, the thought was to make easier to undo at the next service
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No sweat its all part of the fun
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This link works http://ponderosa-war-weekend.co.uk/
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I had an email from Garry Anstee on the 26.10.11 membership secretary (I think) spelling of surname and his title may be incorrect but it is from the MVT.
Garry's email
You may have a problem accessing the MVT website at present, it is under cyber attack and it has been reported as containing malicious software, which is untrue of course, but the site has been blocked by some ISPs.
I have just tried to get on the site and it seems to want to send you to a western union account not good. Pain in the proverbial for the MVT
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It is or was on Milweb last week.
No price.
Peter
It was on ebay as a classified listing and was fitted with a crane
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Best thing you could have done moving it from the fort (shame really but thats life) have fun bide you're time the kama thing always happens to those who do that kind of thing.
Trailer on front lawn done that... better half not pleased... managed to pacify her by saying that its was only going to be for a few days (two weeks). Now at the farm awaiting painting
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nothing to report i'm afraid, we're still waiting to get the hull blasted and painted then things can start to move on again.
rick
Looking good when I saw it on Monday a young man with an @ngle grinder was at work
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They look very similar the the ones on the front of a Scammell explorer. Mine are in perfect nick at 60 years old with no gaiters on....why can't land rover make then to the same standard....
£££££ you can buy kits to protect these joints on a L R ?? Scammel Explorer superior spec to LR's?
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A couple of months ago I placed a wanted ad for Sankey Narrow Track Trailer which was fit for spares. My intention was to make one good Narrow tracked trailer if I could obtain another one. Matt Rimmer responded that he had a trailer that was fit for that purpose so we arranged a rough date some time after Stoneleigh that I would pick the trailer up. The trailer was bought on the understanding that it was spares and repairs.
The fact that it looked better than the one that I wanted to restore was an added bonus so I switched it around and decided Matts trailer would be the one that I stripped down.
Hi,
Your restoration is looking good.
Have you got to the brake drums yet? I've got one myself (23 FL 98) but the brake shoes are U/S and I cann't find any info on any replacements. Any help appreciated.
Doug
Hi Doug,
I found quite a bit of info on the Ex Military Land*rover forum (emlra) have you joined? http://forum.emlra.org/index.php
Relining the shoes might be you're best bet, have a look here http://forum.emlra.org/viewtopic.php?t=9371
Plus the section for trailers and tents http://forum.emlra.org/viewforum.php?f=14
A bit ott for info (my part but everything helps) but good info all the same and no I haven't touched the brakes yet its one for the winter.
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No wonder the Tracta boot was full of oil when we took the boot off.
Damage caused by someone using a hacksaw to remove a tracta boot.
The housing is only fit for scrap.
Notice the damage caused at two other places. Some idiot has tried to minimise the damage with a file.
Diana and Jackie
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That was very good of someone to do that wasn't it. Keep it as a spare rather than binning it write a note on the box or tie a note to it reminding you why its a spare.
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Quick up date I picked up the trailer from the sand blasters today I'm hoping to paint it on Sunday, will post a few pictures at the weekend.
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Thats an accident waiting to happen. The chains holding the back of that Challenger should be crossed. The way they are does nothing to stop the tank moving sideways across the trailer (it can and does happen).
Click on the picture (enlarge) and have a look at the chains
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i been told ferret use only straight 30w non-detergent oil, no mutigrade is this true?
i have the reusable oil filter type i was told to rinse out with gas and let dry rollup and reuse is this the correct ?
Yes to both, straight 30 engine oil and its fine to wash out the filter in petrol (gas). A friend of mine steam washed his filter but I would stick with petrol
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I have no particular interest in watching re enactments / story telling its not my cup of tea, the only thing that I like at the shows is the MV's. I am uneasy seeing overweight and over age people wearing uniforms that in real life wouldn't still be in service in a front line unit. To me being overweight, over age and wearing a uniform is offensive and lacking in respect to those who have served in the military.
And yes I am over age and completely unfit and I don't wear a British Army uniform never have never will (green t shirt from Matalan and camo pants from Morrisons is enough for me). When I can find my tank girls T shirt I wear that.
My two pennies worth it really is a mountain out off a molehill this story
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Thanks, not learnt yet how to search site for previous threads :red:. Nice pics. though!
I searched tinternet and it came up with the old thread. I had a feeling that I had seen that plug before on here (very sad).
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Listed here' it says that they have an 18mm thread
http://www.gsparkplug.com/shop/catalogsearch/result/?q=lodge+sr2
See this old archive
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Bad taste maybe, common sense lacking maybe, full facts known from the owner of the vehicle unlikely. Were the owners re enacting something they had seen somewhere only they know... If I was the owner would I come on here and explain myself highly unlikely.
A potential member to this forum has been lost not good
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Suspect that it is No1 well done with you're purchase pleased for you
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And Andy, If you would be kind enough to forward me your Bank account details.
I will clear your account out for you & 'tidy it up'!.....
I will also send you a packet of cookies!....................:-D
(PS: Also have a spare file in the Workshop if you want that as well!)
No worries will post up in just a sec just as soon as you send me some chocolate covered cookies, choc digestives or bourbons will do :angel:
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happened again paypal over £1600 in credit and £1500 due to go out of my bank beware ! i think they are getting through by hotmail ? ? :computerrage:
Change the email address that you log into paypal with and then change the password. It might be worth downloading a program that looks for spyware. Clear you're temp file and clear you're cookies, get into the habit of clearing both every week. I clear cookies and temp files in both internet explorer and chrome.
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Another waste of tax payers money if it does happen.
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After going to the viewing day at Withams last month we stopped off for a pint. We were some what perplexed at the offer for a large pie or half a pie. This was in Tintwistle now I'm not saying the height of the pub affected the Landlord....
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Does it come with Batteries?...............
No you have to push start it!
Ferret fuel pump removal
in I may be stupid, but......
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The manual omits the fact that you need a 'special spanner' to hold part of the pump. Fugly Jim rebuilt his pump you could do with asking him how he went about it http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/member.php?5007-Fugly
I did say that it was a swine of a job, don't forget to make sure that the gauze is clear from obstructions at the carburettor elbow. Have a look inside you're tank as well for rust.