ferrettkitt

After years of swearing at the original carb on my Dingo, I took it off and wrapped it up so as to pass it on if I sell the vehicle. I replaced it with the SU from my scrapped Austin Montego: no flat spots, starts in about a quarter of a turn of the crankshaft, better fuel consumption than a petrol landrover driven hard. Did not even have to reset the mixture or tickover. Magic!!

 

S*d the purists. next owner can refit the original: I want to be able to drive it.

I've seen a B40 engine running with an SU carb bit of a bodge but it worked just fine I'll see if I can find the pic's

email found:-D, and pics successfully sent, hope to hear back from you soon....

 

regards

 

Matt

Hi Matt,

Fired one back to you

Andy

1920 to far away?

a shore station has a known position which won't move relative to the ship which will. An early Direction finder

ww1?

asdic (sonar)

....never know, you might start anew craze -Ferret Racing!:yay::-D

I've heard of Ferrets being raced backwards! Not for me I like living

Send me some pics I'll pm you

Andy

Or if you want something different Andy.........the B61 engines fitted in Dennis fire engines had twin SU carbs !

Must admit I've always liked SU carbs be it for a Mini or an MGB nice and simple... finding the right manifold, jets and needles would be interesting.

Nice thought wouldn't go down to well with the purists though

Andy

Hi Matt

The idea sounds good improved MPG... I might be able to pass a petrol station without stopping!

I'll give you a bell on Saturday

Andy

Andy, -if it is a B61, I'd still have a crack at putting it in a Ferret, you should get a little increase in performance, and slightly better mpg....also,....if you are interested, I have a rather nice, New, old stock double twin-choke carb and manifold, that will fit this engine that you are looking at (or any B60/B61 engine, for that matter).

The manifold and carbs were originally intended for a fire engine, built by HCB Angus, in Totton, near Southampton,.... but as I said, they'll fit..... and they'd give even better perfomance and mpg....If you are interested, either pm, me or give me a call 07733309685,

 

regards

 

Matt

Hi Richard & Clive

Many thanks for the info much appreciated

Andy

Andy,

 

The "RE" number is Rolls Royces own part number, the FV number ground off on the block is only a casting number, not relevant. As it is painted grey, has a civilian part number and FV casting number is ground off, I would say it was intended for a civilian application, such as a fire engine. It might just be a B61, which has bigger bores, but if it is a normal bore size B60, then I see no reason why it would not be suitable for a Humber or Ferret.

Andy, I would measure the diameter of the bore. If its 3.50in its a B60 & if its 3.75in its a B61.

I have been sent a few pictures of a B60 engine block the owner is asking is it a Ferret engine block or does it belong with something else? K9, stationary engine?

The engine is block is grey

It has the following stamped on a plate and I've had a quick look and I can not find it in the Spares Manual for the Ferret.

RE23304

Ground off on the side of the block

FV14499?

With the leters FF in caps underneath

The last picture shows a Ferret engine block it has the letters DD cast into the side of the block.

Any ideas what its off?

Andy

I think this was covered by either MMI or CMV magazine a couple of years ago, the vehicle was laid up at soemwhere like Withams and was rumoured to be going to a new owner in the States.

 

I'll try to dig the mag and details out later.

I think Bob Grundy had it I've seen the article in MMI just recentley whilst re reading old mags.

Andy

It would seem to be more Fox than Ferret with its Aluminuim alloy armour (from the text). Why build a new vehicle when the Fox was available as a base platform?

I might have answered my own question two different competing companies?

Andy

A French / European section or a Sub to the German section? Purely selfish on my part as I'm looking to buy a Sumb

Andy

Maplins do not seem to sell the smallist fuses as found in the clansman Ib3 / ib2 boxes. I've taken one down with me before now to Maplins and still no joy.

RS components might be a better bet Maplins is a touch to commercial.

Andy

Can't see anyone being that bothered its a bit of fun.

Like the Mini perfect to go with the Ferret!

Andy

Try http://www.tm-ww2.com/index.php?cPath=82

 

HTH,

Hanno

Hi Hanno,

Much appreciated bought one

Andy

Anyone know where I can get hold of a manual for a Sumb?

Andy

I've got a no gas welder its great for thicker metal and working outside but I now wish that paid a bit more for a normal mig welder.

Buying the cheapest one doesn't always pay in the long run

Andy

I bought the frame in the pictures below last week the bottom part is a Ferret Clansman mounting frame but the extra bit on the top in between the 353 mounts and the frame is? What could it mount in addition to the two 353's?

Any ideas?

Andy

Nice bit of building work as seen in Salford last week

Liked the improv wether its doing any goodor damaging the window I question that one

Has he tried adjusting the brake bands in the gearbox?

http://www.ferret-fv701.co.uk/mnuls/ferret_gearbox_adjustments.pdf

If you want the exact hole spacing I'll try and do it this weekend while my engines out no promoses though it all depends on the weather.

I've have Petlas tyres on my Ferret seem fine

Andy

It looks like bus conductors ticket punch but why so many holes they all look to be the same size

Andy

I've had my MK2 Ferret on a weigh bridge without kit inside and out and it weighed over 4 tons. The DVLA wouldn't let me MOT exempt the Ferret till I had the weight of the vehicle on the V5.

Depending on the age of the vehicle and I'm thinking pre 1960 would the Cat C part of the licence actually apply to a driver that passed his or her test after the rules changed 1997ish.

It would be a good idea for a prospective new Ferret owner to buy a pre 1960 Ferret

Andy