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I know what you mean Jack it's a pretty poor show from the country considering the importance of this day in history. It's up to us to drive our vehicles around to get the message across that a lot payed the ultimate to give us a free life style (although with the changing face of the world we are not Free anymore but that's a different issue). Bless them all Steve

I had a very similar problem with a jeep but reversed to yours,would run very rough until warm,then run fine tried all the usual checked everything was in order,it turned out to be the coil,the coil had a broken wire in the base,when the windings of the coil got hot and expanded it would make a good connection. I stripped the coil down and examined it was a bit of a bugger getting it opened but found the problem.Instralled a new coil and it's been fine. I've also installed electronic ignition on all my vehicles from Frank Jolly (Not so Jolly) engineering. Had one of his units fail after 5 miles causing me to get my GMC recovered :evil:He would only send another out after testing the original first and I'd brought 4 units for different MV's of him previously No refund on my postage either . They are still worth the electronic alteration and have made my MV's much better to start and run.( I carry the old distributor parts with me just in case of a problem). Hope you get it sorted . regards Steve

Here are a few photos of the Morris engine we are restoring for the Morris LRV The mice had gone for armoured houses totally cat proof. :-D http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/3917/p5280095dz9.th.jpg[/img] http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/796/p5300102zd8.th.jpg[/img] http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/372/p6010132qu0.th.jpg[/img] http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/6240/p5310126yn0.th.jpg[/img] http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/2761/p5310123cq2.th.jpg[/img] http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/9580/p5310122xp8.th.jpg[/img] http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/6850/p5310111dp2.th.jpg[/img] We gave one of our not very mechanically minded apprentices some brasso and told him to get to work cleaning the cylinder head :-D :-D 1 hour later and with sore fingers he said "it's a lot of hard work restoring these vehicles" http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/6410/p5310108hb6.th.jpg[/img] Thanks for the contacts I got from Rick I got in touch with John Walker in Nottingham and took a ride over to his place on Monday, What a great Guy,very Very knowledgable and very enthusiastic to help. He cross referenced several part numbers and sorted a load of bit's out to help with the engine rebuild. He is truly amazing the amount of information he can reel of from memory .He has a very large garage full to the limits with Gaskets and vehicle parts,It's worth giving him a ring if you ever need anything for your vehicle restoration. A very nice buy was an original interior lamp and oil filter housing. http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/4940/p6050140jp8.th.jpg[/img] http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/1543/p6050146vg2.th.jpg[/img] http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/619/p6050145yo5.th.jpg[/img] More restoration pictures to follow next week. Regards Steve

Great post ,very moving, I'll be out in my GMC getting the publics attention today Regards Steve

Very nice piece of work,always nice to see a job being done correctly. regards Steve

Is this a Morris commercial being used by the Germans?? http://www.taucher.net/redaktion/2/thistle/t_morriscommercialdtbeutefz.jpg[/img]

Undo the bolts and turn the engine over if it's got good compression then that should help free it make sure you leave the plugs in ,I've rebuilt a Dodge and yes they can be tight,soaking and tapping with a soft face hammer is as already mentioned a good idea to help good luck regards Steve

Just got a full set of manuals from the Tank museum along with the contract card listing my vehicle .look at the price wish they were still that price. http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/8338/morriscontractcardso6.jpg[/img] The manuals include the full welding procedure for the LRV ,A very comprehensive workshop manual,Drivers manual,and full spare parts manual. I'm well please with the lot looking at my vehicle it was no 562 out of 599 vehicles built under that contract,giving it a chassis no of 3013 regards Steve

What a great looking truck,congrats on restoring another MV. shame your not in the Midlands as I'd love the job of rewiring that beauty.. regards Steve

Cheers for the info,I'll get intouch with a local clutch center and keep you posted Regards Steve

Hi Degsy,It's a MK II 4 wheel drive version according to the Data plate.Aug 1944. The Engine is in great shape well at least the top half as that's all we've stripped to date.I'll get some more pictures up shortly. I'm off to see John Walker on Monday for some bits :-) Will keep you all posted as to the progress regards Steve .

John Walker was very helpful, I'm going to meet him on Monday and get some goodies. Does anyone know a good place to get a Clutch Kit as mine is a little rusted, part numbers would help also . I've got a complete set of manuals on it's way from Bovington Tank Museum so cant wait for them to arrive regards Steve

Where about's is Rush Green Motors I might be able to get to them?? Thanks for the info on the Fuel pump:) regards Steve

Cheers Rick, anyone know of an Oil filter and housing for sale ?? I'll also need a clutch kit,(The fly wheel looks mint never used :-).) and a set of engine mountings to complete the engines missing parts. Thanks again for all the help regards Steve

Hi Rick, my turn to assist :-) after rebuilding a Jimmy and looking at the ones on Milweb I'd say they are worth a go ,just for spares you could get more than you paid for them.I was tempted but I've got 3 and now the Morris to do it's not possible at the moment. Spares are readily available and they are easy to work on. The split chassis is nice if you fancy shooting around the block in a Reliant (Robin) Jimmy. I believe you can drive just the cab around short distances without the back attached providing you've got the Jockey wheel assembly. The CCKW forum has some nice pictures of the Airportable Jimmy. Regards Steve

Rick if you click on any of those picture they'll be large enough If anyone wants to come and view It's in the Midlands not far from Birmingham Airport at the moment and will be moved to my place in Solihull Shortly. I'll post more pictures soon regards Steve

Hi Rick, Thanks for your help,do you have an address or telephone number for the gasket man?? As for the carb that's great news,Let me know how much I owe you and I'll post it the next day. I'll deffo help you out if If can you only have to ask The radiator is mounted in the rear ,here is a photo of the Radiator and fan assembly,It looks bad but I can fix it up without too much problem. :-) http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/6686/s1030261smalltu7.th.jpg[/img] http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/962/s1030258smallqd1.th.jpg[/img] http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/9589/s1030262smallwo4.th.jpg[/img] Thanks again for the help Regards Steve

I need a full engine Gasket set can someone help?? Also fuel pump,Carb,oil filter housing,clutch kit. The engine appears to be new but has suffered water ingress it moves freely though I've started a blog on the blogs section, Thanks again for the help regards Steve

Hi Jack check this site out http://www.freewebs.com/morris-recce/index.htm http://www.armyvehicles.dk/morrismkii.htm

This is the first of many photo's of what I think will be a very interesting project. From what I believe these Morris LRV's are quite rare so I'm looking for as much help as I can get to help restore this vehicle back to it's original condition. If you know of anyone with Spares, Manuals, information then please let me know. I'm in need of a carb if anyone knows of one and a full engine Gasket set. The engine appears from first initial inspection to be brand new but suffering from be left to the elements,but it turns freely, all the 18mm Spark plugs have never been run .I've got 2 gearbox's and one appears also to be brand new !!!! but well have to check it over to be sure. The engine data plate say's Type E K No 59513 The data plate inside say's Car 4x4 LT recce MKII Makers No. 2480M WD No. M.5848748 Month of Supply 1944 AUG http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/552/s1030265smallkw6.th.jpg[/img] http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/1341/s1030266smallbn5.th.jpg[/img] http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/1218/s1030257smallca4.th.jpg[/img] http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/8158/s1030273smallyy2.th.jpg[/img] http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/1151/p5280099hd3.th.jpg[/img] http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/7581/p5280094uy4.th.jpg[/img] http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/7062/p5280092bj7.th.jpg[/img] http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/2231/p5280082gy9.th.jpg[/img] http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/8527/p5280078xe1.th.jpg[/img] http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/4638/p5280101ak5.th.jpg[/img] http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/3610/p5280065ci2.th.jpg[/img] http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/2591/p5280073hf0.th.jpg[/img] http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/8430/p5280075rj7.th.jpg[/img][/url

Rick the LRV is not for the faint hearted,My Mrs will be assisting in it's restoration, by making the tea :-D :-D :-D :-D I'm looking forward to getting the LRV home so we can start stripping it, just hope I can get all the bits for the refurb.......... regards Steve

Yup that's the one, I also bought a spare engine in a crate,a set of snow, chains,two stretchers,3 ammo box's 1944 dated,large wartime camo net,and a load of tools cables etc. The nice thing is it's got a wooden steering wheel as well :-) :-) :-) :-). regards Steve

I brought it off a guy who imported it from Norway in January, It was for sale on Milweb recently.Came with a spare engine,Snow chains,and PVC type canvas's. The paint will need sorting but apart from that it's not to bad.It's also had a brand new radiator fitted :-) regards Steve

Here's one of my GMC352 as I got it http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/1484/p1010110jj3.jpg[/img] after 8 months and hundreds of hours from loads of friends http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/9470/p5060140vp8.jpg[/img]

I've got to get it picked up ,but here's a photo of the 1945 CCKW 353 I've just brought, I've also brought a Morris LRV which needs a total restoration,it's under the British vehicles section. Got lots to do over the next couple of years :-o :-o But I'll keep you posted!!!! http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/595/gmcdurham3mp2.jpg[/img]