Pete Ashby

Interesting link Sean,

feeding some of the 1949 prices in and using the average wage algorithm produces some interesting results. Food for thought regarding some of the market prices that we currently see in the historic MV world.

Thanks

Pete

These extracts always make interesting reading Wally,

I found a site here http://inflation.stephenmorley.org/ that converts £ sterling from any period to current 2016 market value it makes for some interesting comparisons with modern day sales.

Pete

It always is amusing to see a similar rebuilt Jeep at a show with a description board of spiel about how it landed in Normandy in '44...

dah de dah,... then ask the owner which part of the Jeep actually landed there!

Well evidently Nick this particular one hasn't or else it would have a reserve of 29K euros

Pete

When you read the description it really doesn't sound as though there's much of the "genuine wartime vehicle, manufactured in 1942" left.

 

At what point does it become a replica with some original parts, I wonder?

:-D Lost count of the number of times this has been debated at shows/bars/club meetings/workshop best not go there unless you've got a life time to listen to all the points of view, some get a bit :angry over it.

At the end of the day virtually all of them have some reproduction parts so I suppose it boils down to all similar situations...... buyer be ware...... and make your own mind up regarding what you are prepared to accept.

Pete

Nice work :thumbsup:

Pete

I shall look forward to seeing the results of John's editorial leadership when he takes up post at CMV, he did good work when in that position with Windscreen.

His appointment will mean there will be an editorial influence that has an understanding of the MV movement.

Pete

If you haven't found it already you might find this link http://www.britishjeep.com/ interesting as well.

Pete

Hi all, two questions please:

 

I am the new owner of a 1943 Willys MB, which was 'de-mobbed' at MOD disposals in 1959. Where can I look up her Army registration number to find out regimental history? The number was 44 YH 50.

 

Also, where can I look up regimental vehicle markings - although I want to discover the jeep's actual army record I'd like to 'badge' her with my dad's old unit, 3rd Btn Coldstream Guards, anti-tank platoon.

 

thanks,

 

Chris

Join this group Chris https://www.facebook.com/groups/424561644379118/ your post war reg number may possibly already be recorded there if not they will be pleased to add you to the list you'll find loads of information about wartime/post war number tracing

Good luck and come back here and tell us how you get on photos are good

Pete

The 28 HP Bedford engine when fitted in the 15 cwt Bedford MWR uses a different type of distributor with two sets of points and no vacuum advance /retard .would this be because it was a screened distributor although it would still be expected to perform on the road the same as any other Bedford 15 cwt .

Nicky

I guessing Nicky it may be more to do with reduction of RF interference in this case, see also Richards list of 6 cylinder vehicles fitted with dual points.

Pete

Pete,

It would seem you are thinking too deeply. There are thousands of 6 cylinder engines running with single sets of points without issues. What the most important thing to adhere to is keeping the points adjusted to the specified gap for the that engine or distributor type.

:-D don't worry Richard I'm not having a brain melt down, I have to admit to a certain amount of Devils Advocate here, as you know I've had a number of six cylinder motors all of which performed perfectly well with single point set ups.

What started me down this line of thought was the relationship between dwell time and coil saturation and how various manufactures addressed the problem,as an aside while rooting around for information I found reference to dual point distributors for six cylinder engines unfortunately what they were fitted to wasn't recorded. As you mentioned in a previous post it's a common set up on V8's but I hadn't ever come across a six cylinder dual set up any idea what they were fitted to?

Pete

Thanks for replies Radiomike and Richard,

these would seem to confirm the conclusion I came to......... that for optimum coil density to be achieved (variously quoted between 60% and 70%) a four lobe cam is the ideal configuration set to give between 37 and 42 degrees of dwell. So this leads me to wonder about 6 cylinder engines which only have one set of points, it would seem that they operate at sub optimal coil density ??? or is this compensated for by closing the the points gap down?

Pete

Hello Mario sorry for the delay in replying to you just picked up your request, I'm afraid the inlet manifold and pump have already been sold no exhaust I'm afraid.

Pete

Iv'e been having a bit of a think recently :yawn: (yes I know but it interests me) about the relationship between optimum dwell angle vs optimum coil saturation for 4,6 and 8 cylinder engines and it all gets a bit muddled in my head so an open question feel free to chip in

Question: As the number of cylinders increase the dwell angle must decrease (as there is still only 360' on the rotor) and if that assumption is correct then will the optimum coil saturation density also proportionally decrease with increasing numbers of cylinders

Pete :confused:

Interesting link Tony, some excellent detailed shots of early British kit thanks for posting

Pete

Cement mixer and soft sand polishes them up wipe with oily rag occasionally.

never occurred to me :goodidea:, I wonder how effective this would be at cleaning nuts and bolts? I'll have to try it.

Pete

Very nice indeed :thumbsup:

Pete

These are unused reproduction items: 2 x stays and 2 x bulk head clips £15.00 postage at cost

Thanks

Pete

While you've got the starter off the truck it may be worth checking the rear bush for excessive ware something isn't quite right either with the motor or possibly the ring gear

Pete

Never seen anything like that before, Richard's probably on the right track with a stress fracture due to torsional side loading, I wonder if loose mounting bolts may have the same effect over time ?.

The casting on the right hand side of the break looks like it may have a very course grain structure this may have contributed to the failure..... either way it's toast

Pete

I'm assuming that you have 6" joints (later 11,12 and 13 cab)

'Seal front axle hub grease' Ford No CO1Q 1190B' Chevrolet No 1809797

Pete

Random Bedford bits to clear

NoS AC fuel pump fully operational part No on block flange L4405 activating arm No 1524424.

£30.00 plus postage at cost SOLD

Hand brake lever I think this may be for a QL? £20.00 plus postage at cost

Used Inlet manifold no cracks £25.00 plus postage at cost SOLD

Will sell separately or take an offer for all three items

Thanks Pete

Job done :yay:

Pete

Pete

one garage I use does not but I have a friend who is teaching me mechanics may have.

Yes 50 odd years old and learning how to look after an old engine

Richard

None of us are ever too old to learn Richard, the key is doing what you've just done......... ask questions :thumbsup:.

Pete

Your welcome Richard,

the other thing to do and by far the easiest is if your local garge has a press ask if you could use that

Pete

The bracket is a bit too big really for working in a vice, but it will come back cold with a good sized hammer as Dave has suggested, don't keep hitting it with a light hammer all that will happen is that the hammer will bounce off and you will bruise the surface of the metal, use something with some weight in a controlled manner couple of taps then check it for true and adjust as necessary don't just give it an almighty smack :shocked:

Let us know how you got on

Pete