Richard Farrant

Don't know where you got that idea from, new organisers were announced before this year's show started, their details on home page of W&PR website and they are active on the W&PR Facebook site as well; https://www.facebook.com/warandpeacerevival

When Crypton engine analysers were introduced in REME workshops, we had all the adaptors for screened ignition and showed up all sorts of things, very misleading. You could have a breakdown in the insulation on HT lead from coil. Also be aware of the effect screening has on HT.

Ah, I see where you got it from now, Standardised Wheel Stations. Will have to see what it consists of, maybe the hubs are not in the assembly. When we repaired Saracens in static workshops, always rebuilt the wheel stations, do not recall them supplying assemblies. My parts list is dated early 70's.

Hi Clive, Here is a photo of my locking tool, it was supplied by RR, jaws look parallel, where your repro tool appears to have opened up. I checked the hardness of mine and it was on a par with a normal spanner, so think that is why you had trouble with it. Have a good time at the show. cheers Richard

Hi Terry, I have no idea where you got these stock numbers from because neither the FV or NSN is shown in my Saracen parts book (Army code no 12259). But if they are for complete wheel stations then there is an error there, as they are grouped in mixes of left hand and right hand, Wrong! Left side has LH threads on wheels studs and Right side has RH threads. You had best check this out. Richard

Mark, As you observed, the box was under pressure from the axles and would not slip out of 4wd. What I normally do with my Bedford is ease it out before leaving the soft stuff, or failing that, run the wheels on one side on to a grass verge, or similar, this will take the pressure off the gears and allow it to slide out of 4wd.

I believe this was a result of a fatal accident when a tie rod failed, due to a crack in the threaded part. This was in Queensland, Australia and they were grounded out there for about 18 months, but back flying again earlier this year. Not sure if it effected those in the UK, but definitely seen some flying here recently.

Looks like FV432 and other variants

It is possible the plate was cut due to some later fitment in the hull fouling it. The rebuild shown on the plate, the letters SOU1 signify it was done by 43 Command Workshop REME at Aldershot

I think Rolls stuffed up with their Tech Manual photo, locking plate is wrong way around!

Hi Clive, I think the jaw on the locking tool is relieved so that it can be lifted off adjacent follower, when the locknut flats are not in line with flats on follower. cheers Richard

Engine bay looks smart Clive! I have an original RR locking tool and that has the curved relief in the jaws, although it does work, better than trying to use 3 spanners and a feeler gauge and only having 2 hands

Hi Tony, I know you will not probably use the compressor for work, but to be safe when running it, I would not use any "plastic metal" repairs to that valve, in case the thread gives way under pressure. What I would do is to machine out the port to take a larger thread, not necessarily a pipe thread and plug it with a brass insert, then drill and tap out the original size thread. It will be like new again.

Hi Clive, According to the Weather Channel forecast on my phone for Blandford, it is showing rain for tomorrow but rest of week through to Sunday is showing fine weather, so hope it is for you. I am not going there this year but will be at Beaulieu at the weekend.

Something about it that looked too modern. I thought the cars still had sidevalve engines at that time. Apologies, now see that the 16 had the 2.2 litre ohv engine, same one as the K8 van had in late 40's I imagine.

So what is the engine, does not look like an Austin ............. hope it is not Japanese :undecided:

In the 1968 edition of the Equipment Regulations for British Army, there is Clark Ranger 40 listed. The one I know was / is painted in its original Deep Bronze Green, if that is of help.

The working one that I know of has, I am sure, the short mast, so would be air portable. Next time I am there, I will check the data plate details. Could well be one of the 6 or 7 you talk of as they have been using it for many years. This link to Hansard will be of interest, as questions were asked in Parliament regarding the purchase ... http://hansard.millbanksystems.com/written_answers/1963/may/22/fork-lift-trucks

Maybe it is a train load of Tiger and Panther tanks ..............:whistle:

I have a dealer friend who has used one for years, I have done a few repairs to it in the past. Recollect it has a Continental side valve engine, centre steer. That one is also ex- British Army.

I always fancied a Ducati ohc single, nice one.

A Karrier K6 3 tonner on the far bank as well.

Hi Tony, just as a point, oval ground pistons are not a modern design, they were common way back. In the situation you have, new pistons in a used bore, probably lost a couple of thou already, there used to be PEP pistons, designed to use in a slightly worn bore as an alternative to reboring.

Hi Tony, Have you measured the bores at the bottom of the bore? This will give you true size as there is little if any wear in that region. Normally on an original engine it would be bored to the correct size and a range of graded pistons would be available to cope with machining tolerances. I cannot see them machining extra clearance, that sort of thing is done on overhaul when you hone to fit pistons supplied. Never bore and hone a block without the pistons being available to measure. Differing clearance on pistons is due to different expansion rates, depending on the alloy or type of piston. regards, Richard

Good one, Tim. I take it you have seen the programme on the web already.