Richard Farrant

Hi Ray, If you like it for what it is, then go ahead. But, as Willyslancs said, it is not WW2, if that is what you are after. May not even be ex-military. A long way to go, was it a special journey just to look at this jeep? regards, Richard

to stop people following the vehicle and jumping in the back?

Hi Tom, That is exactly the same as the one I saw. Cannot scan the photo at present, top covers removed from both gearbox and diff. If you want to go looking, it is in Northern Territory, Australia, and it was 18 years ago! regards, Richard

for decontamination in the event of a chemical attack?

Tony, you have two vented petrol tanks under the seats don't forget

I keep thinking you would not use water in an SU pump, so with that in mind .......... a spirit like something like turpentine / white spirit to was the windscreens in the event of paint being thrown at them ?

Thanks Tom, looking at the crate again, I can now see the wording. Incidentally, I came across an old car chassis some years ago, which had the gearbox incorporated with the rear axle ........ in the back of my mind I seem to think someone suggested it was an Overland, does this mean anything to you?

Think there might be a clue there Clive. Is it for pumping a fire extinguishing fluid into the front of the Land Rover in the event of an incendiary device going off under it?

During the 1930's, Bedford would advertise their lorries as "good for a 50% overload".

For spraying a dye during civil disturbuncies?

and there was I thinking they were Ducks, you live and learn, Thanks Adrian

Thanks. I did consider Overland knowing they were from Toledo, but crate wording did not appear to start with an "O". Incidentally, the badge you depicted, is it a mistake on there with Willys-Overaland around the top edge?

Looking at the crate, does it read "Packard Automobiles Toledo" ?

As you say, not a lot of pressure is needed and putting the air gun nozzle in the filler with a wad of rag it cannot build up much, but it is enough to push the fuel up the pipe.

Having used the Neway cutters as seen here, in the past, I can tell you a bit about them. They make an excellent job and are for set angles. The engines we work on are mainly 30 and 45 degree valves, that means that the seats are cut one degree different, ie cutters are 31 and 46 degrees. The cutter as two angles, just turn it over for the other one, you will see this in the photos. The diameter of the cutter can be adjusted by releasing the locking screws and sliding the cutters out. Whatever you do, you must have unworn guides as the cutter cannot centralise on the seat.

Hi Paul, good that you have found the fault. Sixteen years since I was involved in MK/MJ and I could not recollect that load sensing valve, can remember a lot of other things though!

hi Tony, The only difference that I can see, is the load sensing valve, I cannot recollect them fitted on army MJ, certainly not on the MK. It has been a few years since I have crawled around under them so may be mistaken.

Dave, Try these people, they are very quick. Depends on the type of bulb you need but they do a lot of 6v bulbs. http://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/home

When we have had leaks on lorries that are difficult to trace and not allowing the tank pressure to build, the simplest way was to remove the tank drain tap and with suitable fittings, use an airline from a compressor to charge up to operating pressure. If a self sealing coupling is used, the compressor can be turned off allowing you to trace the leak by sound as well as feel. As the questioner says he can hear air escaping from the tank, then it seems like a suitable test. Also check if there is any air escape from trailer couplings, they can be forgotten sometimes, but will indicate a fault within the system.

To answer my own question, just found a company that has a model kit of the gun tractor. Looks like it is based on the tipper version, with winch and short chassis behind axle. Never seen it listed as in service, perhaps it was only on trials? Here is a photo from BW Models website;

Hi Bob, I just happened to have a parts list for the Q4 on my desk, with the list of body types on the cover, but no mention of a gun tractor. If anyone has a photo I would be interested to see it.

Hi Dave, The way we used to get the petrol to the pump on these engines, after they had been standing without fuel, was to get someone to slacken off the fuel pipe at the carb, then get and air line and put some pressure in to the fuel tank either via the breather pipe through the filler with suitable material to block the air in (). This will soon push the petrol through the system. Might be worth checking for any pipe joints that have been disturbed first, in case you are drawing air, otherwise you will soon find the leak! You will be surprised how little air is needed to do this. How are the brakes now? regards Richard

That sounds like the FV432, it had a winch kit installed in the rear crew compartment, but after posting I found a photo, but could not see the mounting eyes that this item is secured to.

I do not use anything.

Is it part of the FV432 winch kit? Will answer this myself, as just seen a photo, the mounting lugs are wrong for it, so No to above