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Thanks Chris,
the ANR boxes are cheap enough these days to replace the IB3 and add another crew box.
Let me have a look at the weekend, and work out where they should be located (I have the instructions for converting Ferret from Larkspur to Clansman, and that gives location of boxes), then I can work out what cables I need.
I have long cables now, so my guess is I will only need 1 or 2 short harness cables
Cheers
Mick
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1. Can I mix ANR boxes with the current non-ANR ones in my Ferret?
2. For the Commanders unit..this sort of thing
with, what I think is a 10 pin plug, where does that plug in? The audio ports are 7 pin.
3. If I got a crew box (CB2), where do I get a harness cable from...cannot seem to find them anywhere.
Cheers
Mick
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ah yes...good point.
I could strap two together?:-D
Only kidding!
I guess I need to stick with the ones I have got and try to sort out the intermittent connection.
Cheers
Mick
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Would this be ok to use inside a ferret:
As it has a "sensitive" mic, I thought there may be too much noise for it to work very well?
Would I be better with the throat type mic?
Thanks
Mick
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The fact your asking means you do need them....you just don't know it yet.
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Hi Keito,
that sounds like a good idea, I have sent you a pm.
I am happy to meet up in Woking or nearer Brooklands if thats better?
I was thinking of getting there about 9am
Mick
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Keito,
you and I have a long way to travel
I'll be there in the Ferret with my kids.....see you on the offroad course.
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crikey....you wouldn't want to be anywhere near a tank thats been hit!
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Well...it does seem to be buzzing...and the voltage has remained inside the 28 - 29V range, so I think you are right, the contacts may have been stuck
is this the same cable as that in the Ferret?
He is also selling a generator panel, #9 mk4 from a landrover 109, so thought this cable may the the correct type and length?
The cable I have at the moment is not in very good condition.
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Is anyone going to Brooklands this year?
Hopefully they will let us on the offroad course again
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ok...now that you say I may get a shock I am afraid to touch them!
Maybe I will get the kids to check if its buzzing, I'll get them to eat a bag of crisps first...the salt should make it more fun
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Clive,
I am not sure what happened to the 33V. It was running at that until I took the lid off the panel, maybe knocking the panel about did something?
I can see what you mean about the relay down on the right. I started her up and the engine was running really slow (ignition light was still on), but as soon as I touched the accelerator and the ignition light went out, that relay operated.
I did give the contacts on that part marked CAV a ping as you suggested, but I still cannot see any sparking, although that may be my eyes
I will definitely have to keep an eye on the voltage for a while to make sure it does not increase like that. I am still wondering if its because it was left for a while and just needed to be run the clean the contacts.
Thanks Again Clive
Mick
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Thanks Clive,
I had another look today, and it still seems to charge at around 28 - 29V.
Do you think that is an OK range?
The contacts you mention, are they the ones on the left, just below the High/Low switch, having "C.A.V." marked on them?
There are two screws marked with yellow paint, are the contacts behind those? Are the screws to adjust the charge voltage?
Cheers
Mick
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Clive,
now I'm a bit confused (not difficult).
I have looked at the Ferret user handbook (12174) , and the tech handbook (V622) and can only find the No2 panel...and that looks nothing like mine, so I guess the No9 was a later one? It has a large relay on the right, that closes when you release the starter and the engine is running, and that does not appear to be in the pictures of the No2.
When I went out and started it up, there was still 32V. I stopped the engine, took off the cover and restarted...it now read between 28.2V and 28.8V dependant on revs.
Put it all back together and it remains charging at that voltage.
It looks very clean and good condition, maybe I should roll it in some mud
I still want to give the contacts a clean as you suggest, but could not see anything oscillating or sparking. What do the contacts look like (I didn't think to take a photo as it started to rain, but could do that tomorrow.
Cheers
Mick
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Thanks Clive
You never cease to amaze me
I will have a look first thing tomorrow.
Is this kinda common then and would dirty contacts cause voltage increase? Sounds like if you leave electrical contacts unused for a long time they would oxidise and cause this, or do they self clean because they spark?
Mick
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Hi Clive,
its a number10, mk2
Mick
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I just started the Ferret, the first time in maybe a month.
I put two new batteries in, as the originals were stuffed.
I checked the charging voltage at tickover at the accessory socket, and it read 32V, it goes up to about 33V at higher revs...is that OK or is it going to fry the batteries. Should I check the voltage at the batteries instead?
Do you think that is due to having to crank it over for maybe 30 or 40 seconds to get the fuel up and get it it started (I cranked it over in 10 second bursts...not a full 30 seconds in one go).
It starts and runs fine.
Mick
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Is it actually a crime to have mileage decrease from one MOT to the next? They may have had a speedo change.
I would guess its dishonest to sell a car with mileage you know is incorrect, but with older cars a lot of the time you have to make a judgement call by doing what you have done, but also on the condition of the car/engine/interior. Its probably been through so many owners no-one really knows its history.
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There used to be a shoe shop on the Kings Road called "R Soles", and in fact they are still going:
http://www.rsoles.com/acatalog/
There are a bunch of websites that have either been created by someone very clever or someone very naive, such as :
The Italian electricity company
If you need a pen
http://www.therapistfinder.com
If you need a therapist
I kid you not, they are real websites
Mick
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A nice shiny mini (nice to see you flying the flag
), and a lovelt Ferret.What tyres do you have on there Matthew? Are they original Dunlops?
Mick
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The road my brother lives on is also narrow and Emergency services had problems with access. There are markings on the pavement and you HAVE to park 12 inches on the pavement...otherwise you get a ticket.
Seems a shame that Lee is not allowed to post on here...should he always wear his moderator hat and not have an opinion? Lets not get too PC...life is dull enough!
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Matthew,
it seems a bit pointless replacing the oil bath with a paper filter. The oil bath with last forever and just needs an occassional clean. As for the fuel filter, again, I would stick with teh standard one...never had issues with mine, and again just needs the occassional clean.
Like Lee says, Banisters and Marcus Glenn have many spares (including filter elements
).With regards teh B60, I believe most of the internals are the same as a WWII Rolls/Bentley B60 engine...its just the militarised electrics etc that are different (and obviously everything from the flywheel outwards).
Mick
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The tyres on the Ferrets look excellent. Where do you think they came from? Are they still being released from the MOD?
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they use a range of couriers, always been good for me.
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Hi Chris,
I think I can get away with one short harness cable, although if you have two I could have one as a spare. I am thinking of installing a crew box next to the IB3, so any length would be fine.
I assume the ANR boxes are a straight swap when it comes to fixed cabling?
Let me know how much you would want for harness cables. I also see you are selling 2 pin accessory plugs, and i would like one of those also
Cheers
Mick