Ian L

Yes I think your right now I've looked again, the 63 is in the wrong place for a page number ?

I'm trying to locate the book this photo came from ? the only clue I have is its page 63 & some text.

I'm trying to get hold of HMVF member with the alias name 'russell sprout' but the last time he was active was October 2017 so although I sent him a message he's unlightly to get it. Anyone know him & could get a message to him ? Cheers Ian

Just got back from Bungay Air museum in Suffolk who have a compressor trailer identical to mine (except there's has an unbraked axle & 19" wheels) & on the information board is this copy of a photo of the compressor in use pumping airbags to lift a crashed Wellington bomber. Question is ? what book did this photo come from as I would like a clearer photo rather that the photo I took through a glass screen ?

Hi Andy. 25 TPI is the same thread as used on all the fuel connections on my 2 1945 Standard Tilly's which also stumped us but when we checked a bit further its a thread that 'some' car manufacturer's used in the 20s & 30s

Butted !! I didn't know what they were called, thanks again.

Hi guys where can I get these wheel spokes from for my Matchless G3 ? They are thicker at the base for about 3cms. Cheers

Cheers Steve, I've just replied to your PM

Thanks for the offer Ron, catch you in Normandy ?

That's an offer I cant refuse & I don't even know who you are ? Like I said I've replaced 5 plates with 4 modern bonded type, I've also run it dry & no its not slack on the shaft (enough puns) And like I said in my original message we suspect the clutch basket & bearing despite there being little to no play but I have no idea where to get a new set from (except India which I won't do) I will PM you my details. Regards Ian

Hi Ron. Abingdon, Oxford. like I said I'm happy to put it on the trailer. Regards Ian. P.S. we did have a brief exchange of emails

Like I said the plates are dry, even run it without the primary drive cover & no oil.

Hi Guys with Normandy 2019 fast approaching I desperately need advise or help !!!! with my 1944 Norton 16H which has developed a clutch fault. Friends & 'experts' have had a look & offered advise with regards to why the clutch has started dragging which makes finding neutral almost impossible & juddering & lurching when you release the clutch from standing (especially when hot & in traffic) All the obvious things have been looked at, the plates are new (4 now rather than 5) everything is straight & oil free, there's loads of movement when the lever is pulled in. The only thing we cant be sure about is the clutch basket & roller bearings ?? it runs lovely & straight but how much movement / wobble should there be when the clutch lever is pulled in ? I need an 'expert to take a look, I'm very willing to put it on a trailer and bring it to them but times running out.

Just dug my 1941 Ariel WNG out to put it back on the road, I've owned it a couple of years but the previous owner had it 25+ in storage. I have the original buff logbook & The dating letter arrived back today from the MVT. 1st job was to check for a spark but after cleaning the points still no go so who does magneto repairs ?

Seen a few in Weymouth bay myself as I used to skipper a boat out of there, not much left of the one's I've seen you must of been lucky.

Have you ever seen an aircraft wreck that's spent 50 years in salt water around the British isles ? I've spent 25 years diving these waters and there ain't much left of them here wrecks. Good luck though.

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6' of rope ? yes please help required !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Do you have a photo, I have a keen interest in WW2 RAF trailers.

Spent the days making the new inside cab engine panels today, photos to follow ASAP. The carburettor has been a problem getting it to fit under the bulkhead but have finally managed it today by machining 5mm off the insulator block & about 10mm+ off the alloy adapter plate, it now looks a lot better with a WW2 Jeep airhorn fitted on top with about 8mm clearance above.

Hi Ron who do you use for your plating if that's not classified information. Regards Ian

I broke one of those REME electrical repair trailers a few years ago & still have a few bits left including all the brass data plates if you need them ? I like that TASKERS Andover (1932) plate, what trailer did that come off ?

Yes, see you there Chris.

Cheers Bernard that's what I've been looking for.