Rover8FFR

Yes the UJ on the prop is very dry by comparison. I would surmise that an incorrect lubrication point has been fitted and the wrong point has had grease injected.

It is also probable that the abundant grease is incorrect and that local grease on assembly was required or not at all as it is a splined connection on a prop to allow articulation and extension????

Well Clive it looks very Gloppy I must admit, which will attract dirt and grime and induce wear, so an issue with seals in the CV on the prop / grease point?

However my eye is drawn in the image to the coil of thin gauge tube in the backdrop that looks like something out of place.

I am of course still learning and haven't got the Pig infront on me being in the heart of Glasgow this evening working.

I wonder if such a feeble response has just embarrassed myself on a grand scale....DOH!

I would suspect that they won't be De-Acts for long especially if they have gone for AK's as they are heavily interchangable with other parts off other weapons etc.

Mumbai attack suspected for a long time and things like this add fuel to the chances in my opinion!

I have visited Cobbaton and it is a great display. All that the thefts will do is close such establishments down or restrict what can be displayed to public whilst not guarded! Crying shame when someone has put so much time, devotion and cash together to produce it for joe public and like enthusiasts to look at!

Well the old chassis has been chopped up sufficient to clear out and the replacement chassis set on stands / blocks for some initial repainting and then the rebuild up.

I noticed the original shocks were painted blue and I found the remnance of a manufacturers label as the photo. Are these still available. Does anyone know???? FT any ideas m8???

Also added a picture of the rear of the generator for Clive, but must post under another thread elsewhere also for him.

Question....What are the differences between a S2a chassis and a S3 for a lightweight????

machine mart do 5 litres sae30 for 15 quid

Yes mate, but Clive confirmed 13.6 litre capacity, hence 3x5 litre containers needed. That would be £45..........

Quite surprised to no replies. Not to worry I have a cunning plan in execution!!!

Living about 7 miles away I was able to field the Shorland & Pig together for the first time at a show.

 

 

Really Like this Photo

Can't see the attraction here Clive.

I need some help quite quickly if anyone knows of any storage near Wokingham.

I am regrettably swamped with work and unable to arrange a permanent solution close to home, as was planned , so now need to find a place to keep two vehicles as close to where they are kept as possible.

My friend needs to carry out some works and they are in the way!

Does anyone know of anywhere please.

Thanks in advance.

Andy Looking Good matey

Well it was sold to Canada & Australia as well as UK.

 

I suspect it is part of Alarm Set Anti-Intrusion No.3 W/Relay System (CLASSIC) It entered service with the British Army in 1982 & that fits in with the 1983 date on the bag.

 

CLASSIC = Covert Local Area Sensor System for Intrusion Classification

 

It is covered in the AESP sequence 6350-B-103-101 etc

 

The basic system comprises two units that look like rather older style large hand-held radios. The detector can be fitted with seismic, transducer/pressure, magnetic or IR sensors. The VHF signal transmitted to the receiver has a range of up to 7 km. Up to 8 sensor transmitters can be used with one receiver & the compartmentalised bag looks just the job for carrying a set of these around. These would be a rather heavy load so it is understandable there is such sturdy strapping.

Is there a Laymans version Clive ?????

Thanks Andy I did notice yours were not galv.

The under rails on my 2a Rover 8FFR are galv, so I believed they all would be given the environment they would be in underneath etc.

I guess a good epoxy primer and 2pack top coat would protect them quite well and an application of waxoil would mimic the bitumin coating as standard without the pitfalls rust wise.

Regards

Well after uploading some images of my early type winterised mudflaps that were cut around the rear lifting eyes I measured them up tonight and then drew them up using AutoCAD. Converted to PDF for upload.

The rubber material is approximately 6mm (1/4 inch) thick and the dimensions suit my Lightweight, but you made need to adjust locally to suit your own vehicles / builds tolerances.

Hope the attached is of value to other Lightweight owners / restorers.

All dimensions are in Metric (mm).

Cheers

S3 Winterised Lightweight Rear Mudflaps 1976.pdf

OK Wayne I believe you................because you're worth it

Brilliant I love it........Amazing Answer!.......But if only I was.

Ps What Make is yours by the way as we should get back on track with rounded off Nuts and their removal.

Of course not! In military circles the phrase 'Gucci' relates like the 'Fashion brand' it is taken from describing the Very Best and expensive / 'trick' kit.

It was most definately a compliment.

If it was a cheap and mass produced copy I would have said 'Primark'!!!!!

Comprende!......

Not cheap but nice to have when you need them.

 

Trust you to have a GUCCI solution Mr Elliott

Yes mate have the dumb iron with number.....

I noticed that the support rails under the rear tub are painted DBG. I thought they were always Galv???

Image attached to show DBG under the bituminous coating.

Cheers Andy it is progressing but not as fast as I woulld like but progress none the less.

Started carving up the chassis tonight with a little more umph and almost got a manhandle lump of rotten tin to play with.

Managed to remove the rear bumptettes from the wrotten chassis, lifting eyes and the winterised mudflaps as per the attached image.

The only other mudflap details I have seen are on Disco Dave's site and they differ to mine. Looking at the perfectly cut and curved edges I believe these to be a genuine part albeit different to other images / drawings. Does anyone recall how these looked when being fitted by you old Reme boys.

Yes you would find it interesting Wayne, covers your Rover 8

 

It's been interesting to see what particular items people get turned on by. Most purchases people have posted up don't do a great deal for me, but each to his own. No doubt my books don't do a lot for others.

 

But I find it fascinating to know that in 1909 for every 1,000 diets of medical comforts in active service it included:

 

Brandy - 10 bottles

Champagne - 10 pints (yes pints not bottles)

Port wine - 15 bottles

Stout (1/2 pint) - 96 bottles

Pea soup - 3lb

 

Perhaps more relevant is the 1915 Handbook of Specifications for Supplies quoting 40/War Office/1837 gives all the constructional & painting details for 2-gallon petrol cans & they ain't meant to be green :wow:

I wasn't sure if I could read Rover 8 as the image is not 100%.......Now that is a book to take a peak at next time I visit that I hope to make soon.....ish!

Funny how times have changed on supplies and ORP's.......A good example is the Sharp series where some of your facts were common place.....Regards from a sticky warm Glasgow....

Larn may your Lum Reek!!!! Or something like that......

Yes that was after the prize giving. We made our way to the French cafe display just to have sit down. After a few minutes a French lady presented us with glasses of red wine, whilst she sat at another table having tea with her friends. Rather nice surprise.

Oooo La La! How quirky given my French connection recently to be served red wine by a French Lady.........

In the sunshine I would imagine a nice treat! I am bombing to Shoreham on Thursday so must ring to arrange an RV at Casa Prior.

Some nice finds for me. Although my vehicular interests are British & postwar, I have a special interest in British Army matters that are pre-war, by that I mean pre-WW1, more or less anything other than guns & uniforms. So quite pleased to get these.

 

 

20873????? Cant quite read but looks interesting Clive

Nice to see the Priors watching on in this clip......Thanks for sharing

Tankograd, publishers of the Militar Fahrzeuge series, do a book on BAOR in Germany 1945 to 1979 that covers the Pig in Germany (amongst almost every other armoured thing sent out for BAOR mind you). These are photobooks so are heavy n good pictures and light on text

 

Might be worth looking up a copy?

 

Chris

Chris thanks for that info and another item to look out for!

Andy that is a nice looking brake pipe set. Let us know how well the pipes form into positions. You have my vote on a more genuine material as people use copper to save costs on the rebuild or repair.

I remember as DLR rebuild advice article and the thing that stuck in my mind is the saying......."Land Rover didn't do them that way........"

Keep on sharing the knowledge and feedback on spares / costs. You did well to get a brake pressure drop valve assembly as they are getting either rare or 'Expensive'.

Cheers