Vulture

The heavy-duty artillery hauler you’ll see here is the famed MAZ-537, and it’s a real beast. The tree stump definitely isn’t small, so you can see why you would need something this big and powerful to uproot it. The MAZ is well-known for its hauling capabilities, but tree roots can run very deep. It’s tough to say who will win this battle, but some more background about this truck tractor may give you a better idea of its odds here.

 

https://overpowerd.com/machines/this-military-base-uses-tank-transporters-to-remove-deep-rooted-tree-stumps/?v=2

Impressive pulling power !

Good luck with your search

Points to think about:

- Check for slight tyre bulges.

- Truck should brake really really well (unloaded). If it doesn't there is a brake problem.

- Look for excessive play in the steering. Check the steering box oil level, and looks for leaks around there.

- When out for a drive take it up to 40mph. If the front is shimmying around all over the place, the pins needs replacing on the track-rod.

- Listen out for a blowing cracked exchaust manifold, although you'll probably notice the noise.

- Check exhaust condition. They can take a lot of rust and still hold together, but can be expensive to replace.

A £7,000 budget should get you a nice truck

Kind regards

Vulture

Good to see my old GMC reg No KSU 498 is still out and about do you have any more photos of her Vulture ?

 

Pete

Peter, I'll check and see :-), I think so.

Know how many attended?

Slightly down on 2015, if I recall correctly I think we had 86 vehicles (motorbikes included) this year.

Thanks for posting, great pics and a lovely day for it

After the crappy weather we have been having recently we were so lucky with the weather on the day . It had been horrible as well the day before with heavy rain showers, hail, heavy winds which were and bitingly cold.

Yorkshire MVT held its annual 'Crank Up' event last Sunday. Few pics on my Blog: http://vultureswargamingblog.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/yorkshire-military-vehcile-trust-2016.html

Hi guys

The Vulcan put on a good display on Saturday at the Great Yorkshire Airshow at the Church Fenton airfield.

Here's a quick bit of video I took on my phone

Ended up using a silicone sealant on both faces and smeared around the nut heads. Hopefully it will do the trick. Thus far everything is fine, no leaks

MatchFuzee, I didn't have any blue Hylomar gasket to hand, but I'm going to lay some in. Sounds like a good product.

Kind regards to all

Vulture

Starfire and NOS

I'm using a brand new Cork seal, which is a good fit, and I've made sure both the surfaces are totally clean that it will be mating with.

Two questions here (just be totally clear in my own mind):

1. With regard the nuts, would you put sealant round those ?

2. Are you suggesting I put sealant onto both sides of the new cork seal as well ?

Kind regards

Vulture (aka Ian)

Guys

The Grey Lady was due an oil change so I decided to kill two birds with one stone. Whilst she was empty of oil I dropped the lower oil pan to inspect for sludge.

I was pleasantly surprised to find hardly any at all, so having thoroughly cleaned round and also repainted the outside of the sump I re-fitted it tonight.

Currently all the attachment nuts are back in place and finger tight.

The thought occurs and this is the reason for the posting, would it be prudent to back each nut off slightly and add a small dab of gasket seal, before tightening up?

Currently it is the brass washers around the nuts that are sealing the nuts (which extend up into the sump). I have a worry bead that when I tighten everything up, fill with oil, I'll then find I have multiple oil drips (especially when the oil is hot). That said I didn't have any significant drips before, so am I worrying unnecessarily? :undecided:

Your wise counsel in this matter would be appreciated.

Kind regards to all

Vulture (aka Ian)

Wished I could have made it along. If anyone has any photos of the CCKWs that were there, it would be great if you could share them

Hi guys

Your wise counsel is sought on the subject of trolley jacks. I'm minded to get a trolley jack to use with my CCKW352 (weight 4.5 ton). I want to be able to lift the front axle up in one easy motion to then put in place the axle stands.

Any suggestions regarding type and specification would be much appreciated.

Kind regards to all

Vulture

85 vehicles in attendance today. A record for any Yorkshire MVT Crank Up event.

 

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That is a lot of vehicles ! Shows the strength of the Yorkshire group :-)

Were you topping up the radiator the natural way?

 

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Nice one Steve ! :nut: In fact discussing a with fellow GMC owner fuel system configurations :-D

I will be there as well, Harley, Jeep or Jimmy ?????

 

Will have to wait and see

Bring the Jimmy, see if we break last years record of three !

Totally awesome work ! I'm in awe of what you have taken on here :nut:

A couple of pics from last year

19th April - 'CRANK UP', organised by members of the Yorkshire Area of the Military Vehicle Trust (MVT) at the York Castle Museum, Cliffords Tower, York. This annual event now running for over 12 years, sees the spring airing of military vehicles of all ages. Start time from 11.00 am onwards. Contact Chris Smyth. E-Mail: chris-smyth@tiscali.co.uk

Paul

You can download a copy of the main manual here:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/nyb69ls7zbkjzc5/CCKW_353-352__Manual.pdf.PDF?dl=0

Essential bed-time reading

Ian

Hi Paul

The CCKW is a truck with a lot of personality

The closed cab is very stylish, but if you want to take two others with you in the cab, or have that option, then you need the Open Cab.

The best idea is to take someone along with you when you go to view.

Where abouts are you in the world ?

Kind regards

Ian (aka Vulture)

Update guys. Bled the system, problem sorted !! Pedal is where is should be :dancinggirls:

Still going to have the wheels off in the new year to check everything over though.

Silly question but with all the messing about you've done, have you reset the gap on the shoes with the snail cam adjusters on the drums?

Hi Tony

The short answer is no. I'm going to bleed the brakes then get hopefully get someone with better facilities then myself (which wouldn't be hard) in the new year to have all the wheels off and give the brakes a good look over and the truck a general safety check.

Cheers

Ian

After weeks of rubbish weather, the sun has been out here in York. Managed to make time to get the truck home today. The brakes are working, but a huge amount of travel on the pedal, although it does come up if you pump it. Plan to bleed them this week, and re-gap the points and plugs (was a bit reluctant to start).

Kind regards to all

Ian

Well I am pleased to say that the dump truck was collected today by her owner, who was very pleased with the result. So keep your eyes open and you may see her on the show circuit. Thats another satisfied customer. Now for the next project.

Stunning job Howard :clap:

Ian

Whole thing is here:

 

http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?10960-M4A4-restoration

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