Ken Wales

Thanks for letting me know weight which a bit more than I thought. However needs must and Fedex could do but expensive. So I am still looking for one.

Would love to buy, only problem I am in Australia, no chance of sending here? I know cost would be high but it would be worth it to me. I still have UK bank account so I could transfer funds. My direct e mail is: jayne_ken@hotmail.com that is jayne underscore ken @hotmail.com sorry but computer loves putting underlining right across E Mail address.

Apparently it is the starter motor. They tested voltage at starter and got 24 volts plus there was some sparking coming from motor when they tapped it trying to see if they could free it. B*****r. I have read the threads re removing starter motor and have given that to mechanic who is also not happy having looked at the job. Presume starter can be repaired or where can I source a working starter motor. Other issue is they have to move ferret from where it is parked and they have tried pushing but cannot get it to move ( how many people does it need to move one Ferret on level ground). Trying starting handle tomorrow.

Latest One new battery left side and one power pack right side (as no other battery available) starter still clicks. Wondering whether initial problem could have been starter motor???? Any thoughts please. Await further Ken

Many thanks to you all for the help. Current situation once a fully charged battery pack attached the electrics came back on line (almost certain thermal cut out was why electrics not working yesterday) . However on trying to start there was a click from the starter motor (solenoid? sorry but am not very good with electrics) but the engine did not turn. The battery pack power was not being used to any great extent so the suspicion is there is a problem with the other battery. Plan is to put in two new batteries in and see what happens. I will keep you posted.

I drove my Ferret to get its roadworthy inspection, travelled about two miles no problem. Left it there about 8.30 in morning, The Ferret was not touched until about 17.30 when the garage owner started it so he could move it under cover i.e. nine hours at rest. Started O.K. but just reversing and then driving forward he could smell battery fumes, I think he turned the engine off (or it might have died) and on investigating found the left battery extremely hot and battery was venting acidic fumes ( one terminal connection was slightly loose). Right hand battery appeared normal. After a time break he attached a power pack in place of the hot battery but all the electrics dead (just possible the power pack may not have had a charge in it). An electrician is going to look at but any suggestions of what the problem is would be gratefully accepted. It appears to have occurred in a period of a minute or two as that is the time he was driving it. Some potential ideas could be. · Regulator putting out too much charge, but then why not both batteries showing symptoms. · Short in battery itself. · For some reason while the Ferret was at rest something was happening to the battery. · Battery terminal being loose caused arcing during day. Why are the electrics dead is there a fuse/contact breaker to look at? Many thanks in anticipation. Ken

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These Forums are great I had one query re aerial mounts on my Ferret which has the standard mount on the rear left and the there is a blanking plate over the one on the front right but there are two additional ones located rear left and front right which have a cover over and I understand from the post below are: The official name of that size of connector is a 'type C' connector. It is much larger than the BNC type. Generally they are for VHF as when using a 'pineapple' on a mast to increase the vehicles std Clansman 353 range. But they can also be used to feed ti an HF set from a Di-pole or end feed as long as the necessary steps are taken to reduce signal leakage. I have another query however relating to the two red taps which are connected to the CO2 cylinder. In all the photos of Ferrets I have seen these do not seem to be there. Are they non-standard and why would they have been fitted externally to a fighting vehicle? Picture1: Tap on turret right rear Picture 2: Left rear showing both aerial bases. Picture 3: One aerial fitting, blanking plate and tap.

These Forums are great I had one query re aerial mounts on my Ferret which has the standard mount on the rear left and the there is a blanking plate over the one on the front right but there are two additional ones located rear left and front right which have a cover over and I understand from the post below are: "The official name of that size of connector is a 'type C' connector. It is much larger than the BNC type. Generally they are for VHF as when using a 'pineapple' on a mast to increase the vehicles std Clansman 353 range. But they can also be used to feed ti an HF set from a Di-pole or end feed as long as the necessary steps are taken to reduce signal leakage." I have another query however relating to the two red taps which are connected to the CO2 cylinder. In all the photos of Ferrets I have seen these do not seem to be there. Are they non-standard and why would they have been fitted externally to a fighting vehicle? Picture1: Tap on turret right rear Picture 2: Left rear showing both aerial bases. Picture 3: Front right, one aerial fitting, blanking plate and tap. Ken

Many thanks for information. Ken

Hi Born in UK emigrated to Australia in 1996. Whilst in the UK I owned a Jeep with a Hotchkiss body and then bought a Ferret 1/2 01EA40 which I sold at a Christies? auction in 1996 at Hendon Aircraft museum. The auctioneer actually made a joke "Ideal holiday vehicle for Northern Ireland". The Ferret sold for a good sum for the time but was in excellent condition. I think it was a Frenchman who bought it and I was slightly amused as he was wearing white trousers and was going to drive the Ferret in them. Does anyone know current location of this Ferret? Arrived in Australia and purchased my second Jeep which had matching engine and chassis numbers. Sold that one and moved to Queensland where I purchased another jeep with a Philippine body and had been converted to right hand drive. I had an idea I might drive it on the beach but it was far too good for that. So it became a daily runner. I am thinking of selling it as I now have bought a Ferret 2/3 from the U.K. Daimler Ferret Scout Car Recce MK 2/3 Contract Number 6/FV/19260 (140 Ferret's in this contract Registered 03CC00-04CC40) Built September 1959 VIN 2125.9.59 Engine number 20608 Asset code A 03 0130 4231 subsequently amended to A 03 0135 4001 in 1983 when in repair Registered 03CC17 EIN 1HB08 subsequently amended to 1HB24 UIN AO363A Oct-59 Delivered to 30 Fld Sqn Re BAOR 6-Dec-71 17BVD BAOR 23-Jan-78 25 FD Reg RA BAOR 22-Aug-83 Planned repair 34 Cent Wkshp VD Ludgershall QDG 19 Inf 10-Jun-85 Ludgershall 21-Oct-85 The Lifeguards 17-Dec-85 Ludgershall 9-Apr-86 QDG 19 Inf 25-Jun-86 Ludgershall 1-May-87 9/12 L 30-Jun-87 Ludgershall 18-Feb-88 9/12L 7-Apr-88 Ludgershall 13-Nov-88 LG 19-Dec-88 Ludgershall 6-Jun-89 CU HQ Re 26-Jan-94 Ludgershall MOD Auction (date unknown) Lot number 267 with guide price GBP 4,500. I know I am being ignorant but what is EIN and UIN on record card? Does anyone have any old photos around of this Ferret? I am looking for the large side bin (the side opposite the spare wheel) and I have been promised some Aerials from a Fox owner (many thanks to him). I am retired from my Insurance career and now work casually as a Flying Instructor. I also own an Auster J5B and three Lambrettas (GT200, Pacemaker, and GP200).