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  1. Adrian Barrell
    The name isn't a name. It is 'LINK 1 of 2' or similar which was part of the shipping stencilling. I can make out a T-27**** but that is all. The only batch of Shermans that fit that range was T-269094 - T-271093 to contract S/M 1046. Of those 2000 tanks, only 1094 were in the correct range so that narrows it down a little! It it is a T-22****, it would be from T-224284 - T-225283, 1000 Sherman III or T-228470 - T-230469, a mixed order of Sherman III and V, only 1530 of which are in range.
  2. Adrian Barrell
    Meteor engine 600 kg Gearbox 948 kg Clutch 200 kg Tracks (each track or even better individual links) 3945 kg per side (108 links) 36.5 kg per link with pin. Final drives 824 kg with sprocket Suspension units 1100 kg approx.
  3. Adrian Barrell
    I thought you must have seen it Ron, you are an MLUer! If I had read it through I would probably have realised just what you needed.
  4. Adrian Barrell
    These have just been replicated I think. I haven't read through the whole thread but I think this is it. http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/showthread.php?t=12639&highlight=aerial
  5. Adrian Barrell
    I remember this Comet on Pirbright, it was recovered and ended up with the East of England Tank Museum before passing to Jules. It is a very early one, do you have it's T number Jules?
  6. Adrian Barrell
    He'd get a shock if he did, they wouldn't fit! I wonder what happened to the BESA mount? :whistle:
  7. Adrian Barrell
    Basically you were told correctly. The DVLA won't make a decision in individual cases, it's up to you to declare an exemption. If the vehicle in question is indeed exempt from testing, then you have nothing to worry about.
  8. Adrian Barrell
    Bobs gave me a drive of his Loyd at Battle Day just after he had finished it. He'd never met me before but that sort of generosity left a lasting impression. It was nice to drive, so much better than a universal!
  9. Adrian Barrell
    The ferry ticket from IOW to Portsmouth and back is much cheaper than Portsmouth to IOW and back. For the length of crossing, it's the most expensive ferry I've ever taken!
  10. Adrian Barrell
    You wish!
  11. Adrian Barrell
    Seeing the thread that Ernie posted on G503 about his speedo for sale, is the one shown in your picture the correct one? It doesn't match the numbers given but if it is the correct style, it's not one I have. It looks like an M24 Chaffee type.
  12. Adrian Barrell
    On many vehicles, the ordnance serial and the registration number are not the same. It is the latter that is painted on the hood. BTW, I've not forgotten your bits, I'll pm you tomorrow!
  13. Adrian Barrell
    Excellent projects John! I look forward to seeing progress.
  14. Adrian Barrell
    It looks like a British 4.2" mortar to me.....Rob?
  15. Adrian Barrell
    No worries, us tankie Adrians have to stick together! However, it seems that Cent 1,2 & 3 were not fitted with stabilisation as no mention is made of it in the technical handbook or the parts list. All my other literature is handbooks and parts lists for later vehicles and as you say, they only show the units with no wiring diagrams.... sorry!
  16. Adrian Barrell
    By the look on my face, I'm passing a kidney stone........:sweat:
  17. Adrian Barrell
    Ahh..... I'll have a look through all my books and see if there is anything you need.
  18. Adrian Barrell
    I would recommend getting this book. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Centurion-Tank-Technical-Handbook-1950-/140711206646?pt=UK_Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item20c30a9ef6 It tells you everything you need to know. I have a copy and will gladly can the diagrams you need but it is a book worth having. No connection with seller!
  19. Adrian Barrell
    You'll notice I said I need one...........:blush:
  20. Adrian Barrell
    The lamp for the 105mm howitzer has a 24' cable, the 155mm has a 37' cable , the guns being much shorter that that. I would think the Long Tom would need a very long one!
  21. Adrian Barrell
    It's hanging free in that photo, its normal position being hard against the lower plate. It hinges to allow maintenance and clips up under the upper rear plate. You can see the brackets on the plate and the deflector. Later M4A4 also has a similar deflector and the brackets used to keep it up for work are used as the upper mounts for the long rear bin on British Sherman Vs. I assume it was felt stowage was more important than keeping the dust down!
  22. Adrian Barrell
    Air deflector, it stops the exhaust and cooling air from blowing up too much dust.
  23. Adrian Barrell
    Basically you are correct on all counts. The original T51 flat rubber is pretty hopeless in slimy mud and tanks fitted with this were supplied with grousers to fit on to improve traction. Later tracks either came with rubber grousers moulded in or were steel in a number of designs. These also had the advantage of saving rubber.
  24. Adrian Barrell
    I need one with a 37' long cable with the green fabric cover. 37' is 11.2M, how long is yours?
  25. Adrian Barrell
    Restored worse......
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