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    ** Scimitar Fatal Accident Investigation - Important CVRT Safety Information **

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    The final drive incident seems to have happened around 2017, causing the MOD to stop onroad use and get Ricardo to remanufacture and replace CVR(T) final drives.  I'm assuming that a final drive failed during onroad use, resulting in loss of control - it's described as "a serious accident".

    There's a Ricardo press release here: https://www.ricardo.com/en/news-and-insights/press-releases/2019/ricardo-makes-first-deliveries-of-cvr-t-vehicle-drivelines-to-uk-mod

    MOD's concern is that there may be an unknown number of CVR(T)s in private hands that do not have the updated final drives, especially if they were sold off before 2019, and that the owners aren't aware of the issue.

    Andy

    ** Scimitar Fatal Accident Investigation - Important CVRT Safety Information **

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    On 11/28/2023 at 7:03 PM, sirhc said:

    CVRT is now out of service and the sales of them have dried up from the disposal agents. 
     

    They were used on roads all around the world for nearly 50 years before the final drive incident occurred. I think given the very low number of miles they do in civilian ownership the risk is very low. Just avoid having people play with the turret while driving near trees.

    The risk is unquantifiable without knowing if the issue is mileage, age or manoeuvre related.  It would be helpful to know what actually happened. That said, I think it's now of more interest to Ukrainians than anyone else.

    What's more worrying is if MOD decide they have a liability for selling vehicles that might be dangerous and stop selling MVs to civilians.

    Andy

    ** Scimitar Fatal Accident Investigation - Important CVRT Safety Information **

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    I haven't seen this elsewhere, but the MOD have released their report into the fatal accident involving a Scimitar where the driver was struck by the turret bins when the barrel hit a tree.  The report details a number of safety issues that are relevant to CVRTs in private hands, including MOD's replacement of final drives following an on-road accident.  I suggest that anyone operating a CVRT (especially turreted variants) read the report and take action as appropriate?

    https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/655b304bd03a8d001207fc05/Investigation_into_the_Fatal_Accident_involving_Scimitar_Fighting_Vehicle_on_Salisbury_Plain_Training_Area_-_15_October_2021.pdf

    Andy

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    Great Dorset Steam Fair Cancelled again for 2024

    in Future events and meetings

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    In a statement, organiser Martin Oliver said the festival was in a "desperately sad situation".

    "The country is still gripped in the cost-of-living crisis and we do not believe that we can risk imposing a significant increase in ticket and camping prices without drastically reducing attendance at the event," he said.

    The question, of course, is whether that's actually a correct assessment.  As noted above, it doesn't seem to be true for Glastonbury.  If people want to come to something badly enough, they'll pay.

    Andy

    Ban on Petrol?

    in WW2 Vehicle Manuals

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    On 9/16/2023 at 4:34 PM, matchlesswdg3 said:

    I would not worry too much; when our generation pops its clogs, there will be very few people left who care a jot about internal combustion vehicles and the bulk of those Jeeps and Dodges, etc will be so much scrap.  Enjoy it while you can!

    And how many people will there be with a driving licence for them?  You'll either have a different licence for self-driving cars or no licence at all.

    Andy

    How long may an MV be laid up?

    in MV Chatter

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    On 8/5/2023 at 9:15 PM, john1950 said:

    If you want to block chassis it is easiest to put a block between the axle and chassis than have to get a large quantity of timber, unless you have access to chassis stands. Independent suspension vehicles need a different approach. Any vehicle that is laid up inside or outside in these days of intense sunlight it is advisable to substantially reduce the tyre pressure.

    Keep the tyres out of daylight, regardless.

    Andy

    is this chieftain?

    in Tracked vehicles

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    52 minutes ago, SebBrady said:

    No worries, its the same box and looks exactly same build and fitment as the one i dumped in my 434 thats all, chieftain has 8 long and thin ones that go into the tanks. 

    It won't actually be the same of course, because that would be far too sensible!

    Andy

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