Degsy

Hi Steve Just spoken to the co-owner of our vehicles,the Willys manual TM10 1513 lists the head bolt torque setting as 65-75 ft ibs.

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Degsy

Hi Steve Sorry I can't give you the torque setting as I haven't got the book at home. A friend who has owned several Hotchkiss' assures me that although there is a manual for the M201 it is not as comprehensive as the Willys/Ford book and apart from the 24 volts bit the vehicles are virtually identical so he recommends the original manual.

Hope this helps.

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Degsy

Steve get the head checked and tested before you refit it ,ie make sure it is level,no cracks etc.

Great set of pics Mick, looks to have been a brilliant weekend.

The chassis no relates to a 1955 home market R H drive Series one 86".

Sorry thats all the info I have.

Since it is common knowledge that I am senile why do I have to take a test to prove it :?: :roll: :evil:

Judging by his last post it might already be too late Karoshi.

Looking forward to seeing you both with the truck at Kemble and sampling the refreshments. It was an awesome task to undertake and you have made a superb job of it, can,t wait to see it 'LIVE'.

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Degsy

I know who should have paid, no wonder they have always been better off than us. Not only did they not pay reparations but they got huge amounts of aid to get everything up and running again :evil:

Doesn't matterthat it's 'broke' Jack, you can just beat 'em to death with the butt :lol:

Glad you enjoyed your trip Jack, know exactly what you mean about the estate agents, there is something that just draws you to the place.

A number of para's have admitted to falling asleep after landing , they put this down to the effect of the anti sickness pills so I doubt that the pills taken were intended to fire them up.

Hi Minnie, welcome and enjoy the forum.

Worked first time for me Mick. Excellent film, thanks very much.

Come back Guy Fawkes, all is forgiven :lol:

Welcome to the forum Jimmy.

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Degsy

Hi Berni

That should be 3 newly painted 'Jimmy's then. He's going to be spoilt for choice or :? :lol:

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Degsy

Hi all

 

I have recently bought a pair of us roughout boots but they dont look very water proof. Did the americans put anythink on them to stop the water coming in?

 

 

Yes Rowan they soak up water like they were made of blotting paper :lol:

I haven't found a definitive answer but everything points to them using both brown boot polish and dubbin. I think that Karoshi will know the answer.

 

 

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Degsy

Welcome to the forum Paul. Enjoy.

Sounds like it might be leaking into the Hydrovac.

Hi Richard

Series Land Rovers seem to be prone to this problem. I have always put it down to the fact that unless you blank off most of the rad they don't warm up properly in the winter.

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Degsy

Nice one Jack, don't be in too much of a rush to put the markings on, let the paint dry thoroughly in case the white reacts with the OD. We had to repaint the bonnet on the Jeep due to this even tho' it had been left several days and appeared to be dry. :oops:

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Degsy

You are aware of the date today aren't tou Jack? :wink: :lol:

Hi Lloyd

We insure the jeep and the jimmy with Footman James and we sent photos and our valuation which they then agreed.

Thats what I do Jack, however in Normandy I was talking to a 91 year old American. he was tiny, less than 5FT in height but he had somehow got in to the Engineers and done 3 landings driving a 353 and had managed with the normal seats, how he did it defeats me.

Ay, well.erm no. :lol:

Allied Forces, they specialise on GMC but will make any thing to order.

The quality is spot on. Usual disclaimers.

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Degsy