tokarev

Get them to do a spot of Afro-carribean, lesbian,vegan knitting?

Just a thought.

You forgot the good old Leftist Liberals

Yea I just kinda mentioned it to someone that was visiting the shop and he had one BINGO !!! I will tell you the story at the Creek in October.

Ah nice score Walter, now help me find one for mine!!!

I remember you telling me you found this when we were conversing at the MG shoot in Kentucky.

I am so envious you found one of these before I did!! Looking forward to talking ferrets with you again in the fall. In case your wondering I sit across the isle from your table there, I am at C17 with the other Walter.

My restoration is moving along nicely. Say "Hello" to your father for me.

CaptMax

I didnt think it would be so hard to find but I did locate one finally - 1919 MG mount for my ferret. The barrel and shroud are easy to find here in the US. The ferret came with the GPMG mount and those parts are high dollar here.

Havent found one yet but its only a matter of time.

Received mine today here in the states - no complaints on this end.

Anyone know where I might find a replacement for this part FV55757 ? - The through hull exhaust flange on the ferret.

Thanks for the info

The marker light on the rear steel behind the radiator - How does the light come apart, are the flats on the body of the light for a wrench?

SDT 16,

That was a good day in the LVT. The spilling of beer is not an option.

Tokarev

Yes pull the wires back one by one. Heat helps if you cannot undo the fittings, as stated already copious amounts of a lubricant such as silicon spray will help release the wires if stuck as well as in unscrewing the fittings.

 

Do not attempt to pull them through the fitting where it goes through the body. They will most likely get stuck in the 90 degree bend, Undo the fitting (on the outside of the vehicle) that goes into the bodywork fitting and pull them back to there.

 

Diana

Thanks for the info - now I have a better idea how to approach things

Walter

The existing conduit will be in general unusable, it consists of a copper braid over a galvanised flexible conduit. The conduit rusts and seizes trapping the wiring inside it.

 

With care after disconnecting the wiring at the light fittings and applying copious amounts of releasing fluid on all fittings and down the conduit the wiring can be recovered after undoing the fittings gradually crack the existing conduit, it helps to use a tube cutter, attacking it bit by bit and feed it off the wiring. The end fittings would have been brass, keep these as they can be reused. Modern fittings will often be Zinc coated steel which is as rubbish as the existing conduit was.

 

If the wiring is damaged it can be pieced out by soldering and insulated with shrinkdown sleeve will will fit within the new conduit.

 

Details on how to make the new and improved conduit are at :

 

http://www.ferret-fv701.co.uk/useful_info.htm

 

Diana

I guess I am lucky in the sense that the wiring conduit and connections seem alright. So the wires have to be disconnected at their end point and pulled back through the conduit?

So from what you said all the connections are hard wired? Theres no mechanical/plug connections of the US M Series type.

I am finally starting the removal of the fenders and boxes on my ferret - The question is how does one disconnect the wiring from the junction box on the body for the turn signals, headlight and smoke discharger? Thanks

I have to agree with earlymb - I watched all six and found them OK. Like stated its TV so it has to have some drama. I saw stuff I havent seen before in places I've never been so in that respect its cool.

Looking for the proper cover for this trailer - one current cover is obviously short.

When I bought it I wondered why anyone would paint it white with UN stickers - the history explains it clearly.

Looking for Steyr 12M18 bits or m1078 - Mostly cab parts - Windshield glass, door handles ect. Will be in country for 2014 Normandy observance.

Video for those who like engine noises...

 

 

 

Chris

I do like engine noise - thanks

Looking for replacement PIAT Canvas and recoil pad - are they available ?

Rosie - nice camo job

On my M151A2 I had the combined total of 1 complete working brake assembly. Found this out when the working wheel locked up a few miles from home after a hard application of the brakes. Managed to limp home with a smoking wheel.

Tonight we (all 4 of us - my family) stopped at the Airport Cafe on the advice of you guys on the board - good food and cheerful service from the young ladies there. Thanks for the good advice on the Airport Cafe. :-)

Getting ready to go to the airport for the trip over - The temps there sure beat the Florida heat here.

Cant wait for the "heat" you have to deal with - It will feel like the AC is on.