ferrettkitt

Ferret 1/2

This is more from the pile of bits that came off ebay

Without embarrassing myself to much I'm hazarding a guess that it might be barrel cover

Next one it was a big pile described as a spacing strip made by Alvis

FV2138307

Really did you have the cowboys in? I assume this is a rather short sighted piece of C.I. legislation. For those who live in U.K. all circuits that supply sockets supplying currents up to 20Amp (13Amp Bs1363, 16amp to Bs En 60309-2) in installations inside properties and up to 32Amp outdoors must be protected by a 30mA RCD as additional protection where the circuits are used by ordinary persons (those none electrically competant), ref. Bs 7671 2008 (17th ) section 411.3.3 Additional any circuits where cables are buried in the structure less than 50mm from the surface for example buried in the walls, floors & ceilings must be earth/armoured or be protected by an RCD, ref. section 522.6.7 & 8.

 

The "good" news for those who had installations fitted before 1-7-2008 only the supply of current for outdoor use requires a 30mA RCD -irrespective of where the supply socket is located. Of course the installation is less safe:-(.

 

The type of Installation you describe dates back to 1981 (Bs7671 IEE Regs. 15th Edition) ideally an installation should have more than one RCD so a earth fault on one circuit will not disconnect the whole property, this covered by section 314 of the Regs and section 314 is a requirement for installations fitted after 1-7-2008.

 

Steve

Each circuit has an RCD type fuse in it Lights, cooker, smoke alarms, plugs and I think the shower as well. Using a separate / stand alone RCD on the plug circuit trips the switch/fuse when its tested. My Mother had the old fuse wire type fuses replaced with the RCD type ten plus years ago.

Well worth having it done in my opinion and this comes from someone who has had shock off someone else's shoddy work. My Dad used to regularly come across shoddy electrical work whilst he was a heating engineer and I know hes had a few shocks from unsecured wires!

The other old saw: Never put your fingers where you wouldnt put your ....

 

Don't put down any power tool until the tool has stopped rotating. UNPLUG before changing any tool or disc. Use RCDs on powered equipment.

Newer fuse boxes have RCDs incorporated into the switch so if you test them as you should do it knocks the whole plug circuit off in the house.

Buy a good quality jack better to use one thats rated for a higher weight than struggle with a barely suitable jack.

Same goes for Axel stands buy good quality items, the cheap Chinese versions may look the same as those nice expensive ones in Machine Mart but they ain't. I made the mistake of buying a cheap set off ebay ended up welding them.

Thought of another one

Sandblasting cabinets I have one of those type that sits on top of the workbench its the most useless piece of rubbish that I have ever bought, I should have paid a bit more for the bigger type with a hopper beneath.

Engine lifters

Buy one with the legs that fold up vertically for ease of storage when not in use. I bought the 2 ton lifter at the very end of its extension it lifts 1/2 a ton, one of my best buys!

The obvious one read the beeping manual or words to that affect

As it say in the title Woodvale Rally 6 & 7th August 2011 (near Southport)

Link to the Woodvale Rally application form cracking show

http://www.westlancsmvt.com/woodvaleappform.htm

all the biscuits have gone outa date :rolleyes:

Even the ones from the 24hr ration packs! Its all over stop the world no biscuits

We - that is Jackie and I are amazed a garage with all their technical know how cannot get the tyres off ferret rims!

 

We can do it in 20 minutes with two 39 inch tyre levers, gallons of washing up liquid and a lot of prodding.

 

The trick is, working on the outer rim to to work the washing up liquid under the rim bit by bit then once the outer rim pops off (assuming of course that the rim nuts have been removed), work the washing up liquid between the inner rim and run flat insert, or if there is no run flat insert under the remaining rim.

 

Make sure they put a rim band(tyre flap) around the rim if the runflat insert isnt being used.

 

Wash all the washing up liquid off with clean water as it is highly corrosive (contains a lot of salt)

 

D & J

Ah I know who to send my Runflats to then volunteering:cheesy:

The original 'Black, Crackle Finish' was first used on the BLMC Mini's. As it is Heat resistant, it was sparyed on the Rocker box covers! If you are able to source this type of 'Orange Peel Effect' Paint. Then thats what you need to replicate the original finish.

It might have been painted on Minis mine hasn't got the crackle type on the rocker box covers but that could be because its a 1974 Mini, but its definitely on an MGB's dashboard. When I had my 1978 MGB GT it had the crackle paint finish on the dash. Worst decision of my life selling that car

You can still buy black 'crackle' paint part No MRD1048A Crackle Black Aerosol

http://www.moss-europe.co.uk/

Hope that helps

Ok, maybe jumping to conclusions here.....

 

What do we think......

 

Damn, image is a bmp file and won`t upload. Google images has a red shield, blue infill, white eye showing under a search for "guards eye insignia"

If you're using windows open it up as a picture then edit it in paint and save it as a jpeg with a different file name.

Good advice Andy! In the Army, we just handed them into the Qm's stores & they were backloaded for Dry cleaning! HOWEVER, when you have to pay for it to be done yourself, it's a VERY different matter!...:undecided:

I'd pass em to her who must be obeyed but I'm frightened that I might get the bag straight back in my face

I have a couple of down filled sleeping bags (58 pattern) that need cleaning. Bought of ebay and Anchor Supplies, I meant to clean them in the summer but forgot. Whilst flicking through the forum on EMLRA I came across a link for cleaning sleeping bags and thought that I'd share the info.

Its the wrong time to be cleaning them roll on summer

http://www.alpkit.com/support/stickies/cleaning-down-sleeping-bags

Keep the tank as full as possible stops corrosion in the tank. £££££ thats the only problem at the moment.

Andy, DONT even joke about things in THAT area!......:shocked:

I just can't see anything happening in that area no £££££ available. It always takes just one idiot....

Going back to Machete's

 

A couple of Golocks and a Martindale.

 

One Golock is fantastic quality and the other is quite crude! They really have some weight to them.

 

And for your amusement! (ignore the ad at the start)

 

http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi1520109081/

 

I have one of those silver ones they don't bare any comparison to the originals I suspect that they might be of type that you used to be seen at gift shops in Blackpool.

Although, if you look into it, there are indeed restrictions in Aus, Similar to our Laws over here.

As Troy has pointed out, you actually need a Militaria Collectors Licence over in Aus. WE do NOT need a Licence here in the UK. I know a Chap who used to live in Aus & manufacture Replica weapons there. This was Mainly for the Government for training purposes. He pointed out to me the 'Difficulties' with replicas & Legislation there. So much so, he now resides here in the uk!..

Complying with the Law & obtaining a Legal Licence to my mind, is Hardly 'Irrelevant'!....

Imagine the fun that could be had here in the UK if we had to be all licensed. Straying off topic I know so I'll leave it at that.

Anyone interested in SG covers for the Ferret / Saracen? I have had an email of someone who has suggested that he might be able to have the flat cap type remade (picture attached).

At the moment its just an expression of interest and it all depends on how much a set of six would cost.

He also has boots for the tractor joints as well I'm about to say yes please to a set of four of those.

I'll ask him to join HMVF as well or I'll put a link on my site

Anyone got a penknife I can borrow? I think there's something stuck in the tyre tread

The "Autoglass" technician was determined to force in the rear window somehow or other....

And it won't affect you're no claims bonus

Might as well ask another daft question in relation to 58 pattern kit what binoculars were in use to fit the 58 pattern binocular pouch on the webbing kit and who used that pouch on the webbing? Ruperts by any chance?

Tar for all the the replies

I couldn't see myself getting in and out of a Ferrets wearing full or even partial 58 pattern webbing I'm to big and the holes for getting in and out of the Ferret too small.

Any recommendations regarding paint suppliers or shades, so far I have some samples from Frank Burbery Paints and quite fancy the Olive Drab in satin as the old girl lives outside, this would reduce the effects of the weather and the birds.

 

I seem to remember from the past that the early shade was lighter than the later post 42 ???

Birds r expensive ask em to keep there high heels off the paint and you will be fine:angel:

Hi

I think you may have answered your own question..lol

I need to look at my mates one to see what fittings he has.

Ta

Jon

I'm good at that just wish that the answers were right every time:nut::-D

Many thanks

How does the 58 pattern machete fix onto the webbing? I have one of these canvas machete 'holders' and the only way that I can see to fix it is to slide the loop on the back through the belt. May have answered the question...

Ask Bob Grundy if he still has any left

http://www.britishmilitaryvehicles.co.uk/spares.htm