Markheliops

Mark I want to have 2 sets to enable me to fly the flag on both the WLF and the 432. Can I presume that is a total of £24. Ta

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Belated Birthday wishes Mark - Sorry, must have been on one of my off line days - thanks AOL. Markheliops

Happy Birthday to the tall one. :beer: :beer: :beer: Have a good un Mike. Markheliops PS - Kept that one quiet.

Happy Birthday Guys. Party time. :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: Have a good-un. Markheliops

Sorry - have to put my input in here. Can't believe some members are coasting their vehicles. :what: You should NEVER NEVER NEVER coast a vehicle down hill. This is advised purely on the grounds of safety to you and other road users. Many vehicles, old HGV (our vehicles) will not build up sufficient air if coasting is employed to gain more speed. Air will not be replaced in the tanks as quickly as the engine will only be in tick over. Also, vehicle brakes will tend to over heat (brake fade) as the engine is not being used to give added braking to the point when the brakes will have no effect when trying to stop. Also, excessive speed will have a direct effect on steering - IE the control of the vehicle. Coasting is an extremely dangerous thing to do and very foolish. Markheliops

Hi David. The big folder actually only contained a few service bills. The remainder was a LR manual. After my very quick inspection, I am hopeful I will be able to restore the Land Rover. I checked the bulk head and it would appear solid. As you know I couldn't get the bonnet open as the hinges were seized solid but nothing a bit of WD won't cure. I am looking forward to learning the history of the Landy and I intend to collect it soon. Thanks for putting me on to it. I also intend to hire a digger and remove the mound in Jan sometime. Talk to you soon. Mark PS No pictures yet as didn't take a camera.

You best take the tilt trailer so you can stretch your legs Mike. :-D

Petrol prices give me the right hump - but I'm not going to rant on about politics, etc. The only difference fuel prices make to the private MV movement is the amount of distance people are prepared to travel to shows etc. The Ward La France 8 litre petrol R22 eats petrol quicker than I eat minstrels - and that's fast. :shake: However, the enjoyment for me is driving the beast so I begrudgingly pay the fuel prices. As previous threads have stated, common sense would say, put a diesel in it or get something more economical but common sense really doesn't have a part to play in this hobby of ours. If it did, I wouldn't pay nearly a £1000 to attend the Plains trip in May. It's about enjoying the vehicles, meeting people who make this a great hobby and most of all, having fun. The day I don't find this hobby enjoyable, will be the day you find the Ward on Milweb. Markheliops

The axle lifted off the ground - countless times. The trick is it has to come off dead straight and clear the axle before it can release - bit hard when you are on your own and using a crane to lift. In the end, I kept the cable under tension and used my size 9 boot to gently persuaded it to come free of the axle casing. Not sure of the weight of the diff carrier but the weight of the rear axle without wheels is 3500 lbs. Markheliops

Why is there a pair of jeans standing by the bogie pivot. :nono: I'd say you've overdone it on the starch Mike. Still, at least you can just step in to them when you want to get dressed. :whistle:

OK wide boys. 1st - page 8 UKWLFOC magazine - no idea what you are talking about. :dunno: Can someone point me in the right direction. I'll ring Tony tonight and chat ref the UKWLFOC tour of Holland. Anyone want any cheese??

Umm - The funny thing is I actually thought I would be able to lift the diff carrier. :shake: Believe me - looks lighter than it is.

I'm a wrecker driver / operator - I'm supposed to be dirty. :deal: But I wouldn't opject to you lot having showers. :whistle: Markheliops

Hi David If it's salvageable it won't be scraped. If it's a piglet, I'll PM you ref the chassis and body. :tup: Markheliops

Just got my copy today as well. Second month in a row for my Ward La France - nice picture - shot by John Blackman. Lots more of those where that came from - watch this space - Wards selling for £10,000 (ready to rally) :yay: Excellent pictures and write up of Tanks in Town as already quoted. I will get the Ward there one year. Will subscribe beginning of the year as well - deffo. Markheliops

Apparently they are - special - bolts. I think the price quoted was to machine them, etc. Lots of work. We can source them for £8 each so hey ho. :-)

Unfortunately it was fully welded. Drilled a hole through the drain plug - made it bigger and still it won't shift. :dunno: Done some more on the Ward today. Bogie assembly is on axle stands, minus the wheels and tyres. Can't do a lot more until spares are ordered. Oh the joy - can't wait to get the prices. 8 x bogie bolts are £8 each. I need amongst others things - 2 x upper torque rods 2 x diff carrier gaskets 6 x wheel station gaskets - probably make these at a push. 6 x wheel hub oil seals Maybe opt for some new cap needle bearings for the propshafts. Doesn't look so bad but the more I dismantle - the more I find. Updates as and when but don't think I'll get much more done before Xmas. Anyone know of where I can source these - info appreciated. Markheliops

I HEARD THAT!!! :box:

Too late Mark - and thats you off my tea list. :coffee2: Thanks for trying with the bolts today Mark. £25 per bolt x 8 = overtime needed. :shake:

Dont care. If it's salvageable - next project after the Ward. If it's not - spares for my Land Rover FFR Series III. I thank you. :-D

Hi Dave We've already spoken - It's mine - another one for the shed. :shake: Markheliops

Congratulations sabre - Can I ask why a Leyland Daf?

You are probably right Chris - never mind - didn't have the parking space for it anyway.

My friend hasn't heard anything about the TM as of today. I would expect it has gone to a higher bidder. Most of the TM's on offer were - needing attention to say the least. I was chatting to one of the guys at Withams and he said the TM's are not in great demand. Many people prefer the MJ's as they are less complicated - less to go wrong - excellent off road and spares are easy to come by. I will say the road experience with the TM is better than the MJ but they do tend to go wrong more than the MJ's. Markheliops