Sean N

No worries Jim, I was just concerned you were OK and weren't stuck in the workshop looking at a dead EB and scratching your head! I got your PM and have replied. Good luck with the Landy.

There's a similar bit of detective work on the Thistlegorm's aircraft parts here: http://www.divernet.com/Travel_Features/red_sea/157708/plane_truth_about_the_thistlegorm.html Alex's Diver article is repeated on Divernet here, though sadly Alex's excellent photos are only reproduced at a fairly small size: http://www.divernet.com/Wrecks/2585428/ispy_the_thistlegorm_in_a_whole_new_light.html A few years ago I saw a TV documentary which included video of a wreck that carried vehicles and railway locomotives. The subject of the documentary wasn't the wreck or military history, so no details were given. At the time I was told it was the Thistlegorm, but I'm not sure it could have been, unless I'm misremembering it badly. I don't recall the wreck in that programme having such substantial bomb damage, and there was much more materiel, including numerous vehicles, locomotives and rolling stock, as deck cargo. Alex, I saw some of your photos from Silfra the other day. I really like the quality and style of your images. To find something this interesting that you're good at and can make a living from is pretty rare - I'm quite jealous!

That's a bigger one, 160 mm. I'm pretty sure the one I have is correct, but Jim's gone to ground now!

Trying to contact a guy called Dave who's got Hippos, a Pioneer and a Bofors. Anyone know him?

Didn't even think of that, and couldn't pin it down by part number at all. Thanks Austin

Jim, this is what I have: It's a 120mm joint. Take the third photo with the Tracta assembled and pushed together. Length - left to right in the photo - is 123.5mm. Width (across the male half from nearest to camera to furthest away from camera) is 120mm. Height is 115mm. The slots are 30mm wide. The bearing face that the yoke of each shaft goes round is 60mm diameter and each has the flat that you can see for assembly. I have found a very early MK parts list (it's still called a 3 tonner) and the part numbers for the Tracta are the same as in the RL list. I don't believe the EB part number will be different; or certainly, the VAOS / NATO part number would be the same, even if they don't use Bedford numbers.

Must try to find less obscure parts, obviously. I have a memory that this thing, made by Feeny and Johnson, is something to do with trailer brakes on a Landrover? Could also be to do with driver controls though, as that's their main product.

The text that refers to that badge, while partly missing in Wally's scan, says something like 'What appea[rs to be a] British collar [badge is actually] Belgian. Take care!'

A pair in this American eBay listing, no detail though: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Lot-of-2-Lightning-Bolt-Gear-Wheel-Military-Loop-Back-Insignia-Devices-/391010494880

I'll see if I can dig a dynamo out tomorrow & get a photo. You really have Charioteer on the brain. Without wanting to divert this thread off course, absolutely top marks for taking that on, and to Rick for ripping into it the way he has.

Hmmm... That's not very happy! Are the shaft yokes OK?

Really? That's interesting. Wonder if it's the same dynamo as well.

Al, as no-one's responded I'll chip in. Not by any means an expert, but as I understand it German LKWs were painted what is colloquially known as Feldgrau, but a rather greener Feldgrau than the WW2 colour, something similar to RAL7009; although it won't actually have had a RAL number, as they didn't come in until 1927. Someone on Axis History Forum, the Landships forum or the 14-18 forum might be able to tell you more.

They look like MK Jim, but you wouldn't pick up on any small dimensional differences from a photo. I still can't find my MK parts book so I can't cross them fully. RL is Bedford 7058775, VAOS LV6/MT9/GB/L113. I believe MK is the same but I'd like to confirm it. Is that the bad one?

Some more bits, not exciting but they intrigue me: Has someone lost their belt? Leather, marked HA&S 1941. Odd the way the buckle part's done. This looks intriguingly old in style and markings but probably isn't: I can't visualise this bit on a Scammell, even though the label says pretty much what it does: 9AHY, so heavy armour, but a tiny lever for a big vehicle! Fuel gauge X.47169. Might be Singer.

I don't know the FV number, but they're Austin Champ, aren't they? See http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f8/Austin_Champ,_german_licence_registration_'EN_KL_616H'_pic2.JPG

I'll have to see if I can find a packing date on them!

Chris, the first bit is what is (as I understand it) now referred to as the DMC, but would probably have been referred to as the VAOS section when these were packed. I think I was being slightly flippant when suggesting some stores man had got it wrong. I've found these VAOS sections in Clive's paper on NATO part numbers - I hadn't checked there before, as these parts are too early for NATO numbers and I'd forgotten there was a big list of VAOS sections / DMC codes there. Clive, in that list you refer to W2 as obsolete for 'electric cable and wires, primary cells and miscellaneous electrical stores'. Y3 has become 'wire and cable, electrical cable drums'. That would explain why some are labelled with one code, some with the other. I could see that it would be possible for stores to escape re-classification one way or another. Being strict about the definitions, the signals sections don't actually refer to cable unless you count it as 'equipment', so again I suppose you might see that all cables irrespective of their use might get classified into the VAOS section that refers to cables?? Chris, these boxes I think also pre-date the Hellerman tools, and are probably a lot more contemporaneous with Clive's illustration! If you look in the original photo, you'll see the ceramic twist connectors bottom left.

That's it exactly, Clive. Is there no end to your talents?! I think some stores man or supplier was a bit cavalier with the labelling on some of them, then. Thanks.

Found another box which are labelled Y3 (Y3/WB2768) so either they're both or someone put the wrong VAOS code on one lot! Chris, I'm sure we can sort you some out. Thanks all for your comments.

Not sure where the photo's gone, but this was the phosphor bronze guide with rounded ends. Think they must be Thornycroft, as they have a Thornycroft-like part number stamped very small at one end, and the Thornycroft valves I have are a sliding fit in them.

...and only applies to loads up to Class 9, and class / weight is very important. Hmmm... It's niggling me that I know what this is and have read it recently, but I can't bring it to mind.

I can't think why it wouldn't apply to higher classes than 9, but ... metalling or hardcore depth on roads?

Does this only apply to class 5 & 9 loads and not to any other load classes?

As Richard says, the MJ is not multifuel and has the civvy type DPA pump for the low blow turbo. The high blow turbo uses a Bosch pump. Intake and exhaust systems are different as you have already said - not just the manifolds but the plumbing as well. It's a long time since I've rebuilt one, but I think on the high blow the pistons are different, can't remember on the low blow. Why do you want to change it, David?