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    Several questions in a single post... I am new...

    in British Vehicles

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    I had already made the point to the new owner about how the dynamo is driven, on another thread, but good reminder. If heed is not taken, then it will cause a problem as the timing chain could drop off the sprockets.

     

    As for changing from a straight monograde oil to a detergent multigrade, I would not trust flushing, anyhow, as multigrade oil are designed for full flow filtration systems it is not suitable for older engines, hence why these oils are still produced. Stick with the original spec. i oil is leaking it is not due to the type of oil being used, it is because there is a leak !!

     

    regards Richard

     

    This isn't strictly ture anymore, the advantages with the original spec straight 30 oil is it is free from the nasty detergents that do more harm than good in older engines and also you can tell all your friends that you are using the 'original spec oil'. However when it gets hot after you have done some serious miles, you will find your oil presure drops and it starts to drip and leak out of even the best of engines. You might not mind this, originaly this would have been fine and the norm, however the nice people from VOSA might take a differnet view at 'excessive oil leaks' on a road side check, anyway who wants to spend there time cleaning the engine all the time?

     

    So why not try a multigrade, yes most modern ones have detergents in them but why not try this:

     

    Golden Film 20W/50 is a specialist oil recommended for use in veteran, classic and vintage cars, motorcycles and tractors including those which do not have the full flow type of oil filter. It is a low dispersant oil which allows the combustion chamber contamination to drop harmlessly into the sump.

     

    Its multigrade properties provide improved cold start circulation whilst maintaining good working oil pressure.

     

    We often recommend this oil for customers who remember fondly the old Duckhams green multigrade, as it offers similar characteristics and good value.

    Performance Levels API SF/CC and MIL-L-2104B

     

     

     

    its also cheaper!

    Matador Gallery

    in Transporters & Wreckers (All Nations)

    Posted

    Hi,

     

    I have joined the group today. I was on Google searching for pictures of AEC Matadors, as I am building a model of one, my grandfather owned two for years I was going to give him the model for Christmas. He ran them as timber tractors at his sawmill (Station Road Sawmills, Standford-in-the-Vale, Oxfordshire) I managed to find one of them today, RYS 893.

     

    I am just looking for any other pictures of the vehicle before the current owner re-livered it to D.Fleet & Sons. I was wondering if anyone had any. I have very hazy memories of the Matador as I was only about 8 when it was sold. I think it was blue, with red bumpers and had a very basic a frame on the back. Most of all I just remember it being the coolest vehicle I had ever seen when I was little. I have got my mother routing out pictures at his house (obviously I can't ask him). It was used by Station Road Sawmills and I think it was displayed at Newbury Show/Royal Berkshire Show in the late 80's/early 90's.

     

    Anyway I stumbled across this forum, and there seems to be an entire world of ridiculously knowledgeable people who have more pictures that I can ever imagine of Matadors.

     

    It is lovely to find such a dedicated bunch of people that are keeping such interesting vehicles alive!

     

    Many Thanks in advance!

     

    Duncan

     

     

    Hi there,

     

    Doug Fleet is a good friend of mine and I am pleased to say the matador is in good hands and does many miles on the road each year, we do a fair few shows together. If you are interested I can put you in touch.

     

    Kind regards

     

     

    Matt

    Civilian Mk1 Militant

    in Blogs of MV restorations

    Posted

    Hi there, saw the old girl at Newark but never got a chance to meet up with you, my story is very similar (thou only 140 miles) but it was my first long trip and on the motorway. I was worrid every minute that it was going to brake down and every squeak, rattle and bang left me feeling that it was all going to end in doom! I don't have a temp gauge, just an oil pressure gauge that got lower and lower....... I even stopped in the same services and to be fair it didn't miss a beat, all it needed was a pint or two of oil.

    This weekend was a different story.... the rally was in my vilage so close that I could see my house, didn't stop the Matador getting stuck, the batteries went flat, the caravan leaked, ran out of gas and the batery in that went flat and the fridge broke.....

    Which engine oil for a AEC?

    in Lubrication, Batteries & Electrics

    Posted

    that's cheered be up, I did a very long drive yesterday and my oil pressure dropped to about 15psi hot tick over and the thought did cross my mind. you can increase the oil pressure by adjusting the pump with the screw on the sump (this is something I have not tried) my question to you and other matador owners is, when yours is hot and you stick your head under the front of the sump can you hear your oil pump rattling away? or am I worrying again? I am still think about changing to a multi-grade, straight 30 just gets to thin when it is hot.

     

    If it makes you feel happier I have a spare engine in my yard that runs at zero oil pressure at tick over and it was run in a matador for years and years!

    pre 1960 Vehicle's exempt from MOT/ HGV

    in Legislation, Licenses & Registration

    Posted

    Maybe a silly question but, many of us drive our pre 1960 vehicles with no MOT or HGV because they were built before 1960, my MV was built in 1942 and was de-mobbed in 68 when it was road registered hence the 'E' prefix number plate, the log book states first registration as 1968. So if I were to be pulled by VOSA/Police and questions are asked, how do I prove otherwise or is it on record at DVLA that it was built in 1942 and the Police/VOSA would know this after a PNC check?

    Which engine oil for a AEC?

    in Lubrication, Batteries & Electrics

    Posted

    Need some help please, I have an AEC Matador with a 7.7 diesel engine, it's not a bad engine oil pressure when hot is ok and it doesn't leak out of every joint on the engine.

    When I changed the oil last time I was told to use an old fashioned straight 30 non detergent oil for various reasons. But when the engine gets hot it gets far to thin, the upside of this oil is when I removed the rocker covers it has removed all the sludge from the top of the engine. The oil has only done about 500 miles (2 years) and I think I'd like to change it, but what do I use? I phoned Witham's the oil 'expert's and when their computer couldn't find 'AEC' they couldn't help!

     

    cheers chaps

    Mk1 Militant Front Wheel Hub Removal

    in MV Chatter

    Posted

    If anyone is stripping down front hubs Militant or Matador do the big nut up tight I think its 80mm socket, leave the covers off, drive round for a few miles take the nut off again clean it up and locktite it on, two centre punch marks so you can see if it comes loose later on.

     

    You may think this is all common sence......... but I've seen enough loose hubs to raise the point!

     

    I have plenty of spare axle parts if anyone needs them and my other top tip for lighter stearing is don't fill the hubs with oil, pump it with grease, makes so much difference

     

    regards

     

    Matt

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