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Hmm, interesting one. I would say it depends on the material. Cast parts, happy to leave outside Larger assemblies such as axles, springs, gearboxes I would steam clean/hot pressure wash, give them a spray of clean gear oil/chain oil and bung them in the corner of a dry ventilated shed or clean and spray with a 3:2 waxoyl:gearoil mix and keep them outside on gravel with a tarp over them (not tied tightly/sealed and bung vent holes/air intakes etc) Tinwork, now, depends on its condition. If generally good I would clean and store in a dry shed. If grotty, I would clean off rust as far as possible, give it a soaking/spray with light machine oil and store inside. If rare/valuable, get it cleaned, remove oxides, sandblast even, prime it (or lacquer it in the case of alloy castings) and topcoat it (dosen't matter if its not the right colour, at least it is protected) and squirrel it away in the rafters until the day you die I try to clean, oil and store in a dry location wherever possible. Under a tarpaulin hoosie if not possible, although this risks condensation. My tuppenceworth anyway.............:cool2: Alec.

Well, Thomson's Water seal has worked its magic on the old FFR canvas on my civvy truck! :-D Now, how about the heavy cotton (I think?) straps used here and there, is there a product to anti-rot protect those? On my old-old tilt, a couple of the straps came clean away in my hands when trying to tighten them up! :-( Alec.

Ahem, if this can is 1960, shouldn't it be Camo Brown? :cool2: Can.....open.....worms......everywhere......where's CW when you want him..... :rofl::rofl: Alec.

Any bearing stockist or agricultural engineer worth his salt should have them/be able to get them easily. NF/BSP/METRIC nipples are all still common use. If they object, let me know and i'll get em locally here for you :-D Oh, by the way, I take it these are for effect........... You aren't going to try and grease sealed bearings, ahem, thought I would mention it....:cool2: Alec.

Hi, they also had a lower ratio transfer box to cope with the larger wheels/payload, which made them painfully noisy to drive The series 3 1-tonnes also generally had the dana/salisbury front and rear axles for extra strength. I think the 2a's had ENV rears fitted. I love the silky smooth 6-cyl, well, when its properly maintained :cheesy: That was the failure of many of these engines - treating them like the other landie lumps and not the car-derived genteel engine it is!! I ran a beautifully maintained 6 for a long time - a joy! Alec.

How long has the convoy flag system been in use? In the case of the commanders vehicle, would they display the black/white as well as the other colour to denote their position on the convoy? Also, what if you have no pole socket, would you just tie it to your bumper, onto the highest point or round your forehead a-la-Rambo?? Alec.

Indeed yes, and no sooner than 10 days after the transaction. The dispute process itself can last longer than 45 days after the transaction, as long as it is first logged within the 45 days. I've had this when sellers have been deliberatley buggering me about, wasting time. Get in while you can, if you are right or the seller is genuinely wrong/mistaken, then the process can be halted easily with no blemish to either party. Alec.

CARLSBERG, 60 Tins, i.e 24-hour ration......... :cool2: Alec.

Hefty/strong cases, max weight 80lbs. First thought was CORDITE, 60 Tins, but that's hardly edible!!! Spec for COMPO, 60 Tins, a form of Ration Crate? I thought the 14-man crate but 60 into 14 dosen't really go!! Alec.

Oh, and oddball dodge wheels on the front. So if anyone has bedford M or O type rims, i'm after three! Alec.

FANTASTIC!!! PM sent......... That's the old girl! It still has the odd headlamps and the crease in the front numberplate :laugh: It's been part restored by 3 different people since the mid-80's, I'm going to finish it off and get it working for its retirement again....... :cool2: So wonderful to get a picture of it from its 1979 to 1986 period... No clue about the 1949 to 1979 though! Cheers, Alec.

Chainsaw oil is sticky as hell, would work great. Also look out for open gear/wire rope lube, that's the same essentially but has rust inhibitors in too for exposed conditions. How about denso paste thinned-down with white spirit, that would be good too. I've had valves on site water supplies covered in a lick of denso paste come up like new, even after 5 years exposed to the elements!! Alec.

A jig to clamp the steel band in position before it is welded? Or to true up a band to make sure its the correct size before fitting? I take it the "a" position is the gap between the spokes, "b" the clamping jaw and "c" the eccentric mechanism to operate the jaw? Alec. Damn! Too late......... :-(

Right, plan view of the intake/discharge valves on a hydraulic pump? Alec.

Hmm, scavenge pump? Alec

Or Leonardo Da Vinci's first attempt at a fusion generator, this was abandoned after he realised the flux capacitor wouldn't be designed by Doc Brown for another 800 years............ Alec.

Hmm, central lubrication or a central hydraulic supply. 18 pads or actuators of some sort divided into 9 sectors (one labelled "a"), red-herring possibly, the sectors may be cover plates. Handle or adjuster on the top, in the middle of a strongback. I'm gonna say an access hatch with a hydraulic-operated locking/clamping mechanism?? Alec. :cheesy:

FANTASTIC!!!!! But surely you should have waited till April to post it............. Alec.

Definately worth a look, thats the diaphragm for the accellerator pump (gives an extra squirt when you boot the throttle), if that diaphragm has failed then fuel will dribble into the manifold. Another one to watch is the distributor and wear in the distributor bushes. Points gap set up fine but when in use the shaft may be rotating eccentrically. Give it a good wiggle to check for wear and double-check final setting with a dwell meter if you have one. My tuppenceworth anyway... Alec.

Land Rover - Rover 11 Marshall Ambulance...... "So was this an Ambulance?" (4' red crosses on the side) "Yes, have a read of the information board, its all on there" "Is it ex-military?" (ffs!) "Yes, read the information board!" "How old is it?" "Excuse me, I have to speak to this guy over here, READ THE BOARD!" Grrr! :mad: Alec.

And K, M and O Series............. It always seemed a bid odd to me as well. I have thoughts of fitting a leather gaiter of sorts between the bellhousing and clutch fork to exclude dust/dirt from my MLD housing. Mind you, as yet there haven't been any problems. Alec.

Bought! There's one on its way home My thoughts were to use it for mileage/fuel calculations and other general notes while trundling around. Nice touch to have it marked up with Mil Reg as well! Alec.

On fleabay there are plenty of these green vinyl wallets with a wooden stiffener inside. Hmm, What would they contain? Mileage cards or something more in-depth? Alec.

Yup, Rover 11 Ambulance, really comfy for 2 people! :cool2: Dutch enthusiasts have gone mad and developed pop-tops and tilting-roofs for them, sleeping god knows how many. Have read accounts of parents with 2 children going on holiday in them. No idea how/if they meet seatbelt regs for that lot though..... Geddit done. MVs are ideal. Classic, unusual in appearance, entry to shows, free accommodation, talking point and you never have to worry about where you are going to sleep of an evening :-D Alec.

Done! Not enough entries available for me tho.........