Richard Farrant

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Ah, a ring, remember that now, I was mixing it up with another vehicle that used a cork strip. Other very important point to add, as well as aligning the housing with the two dowels, it to ensure the two parts of the tracta knuckles engage correctly.

Thanks, yes it is 38, the cork comes as a rectangular strip and the join needs to be at the top.

Hi, The scans are not clear but without checking my book, am sure it is item 38. The O-ring you talk about with the goo, this is fitted at the point where the inner tracta housing slides out. as this is a weakness in design ( the cork seal I mean), there is always seepage here, but it is actually neccessary to ensure the inner housing does not sieze. As the suspension rises and falls this housing moves very slightly in and out. Richard

Diana and Jackie, The cork ring is on the outside of the inner tracta housing. When i say outside, I mean around the circumference, so no need to dismantle, only extract it from the bevel box. regards, Richard

Phil, if you want the filter function as it is designed to, then it is best to put engine oil to the marked level in the bowl.

The accumulators require charging with either dry air or nitrogen, to 500 psi + or - 50 psi

Hi Phil, The manual says Hypoid 90 gear oil, I have never used anything other than that, and it is easily sourced.

Hi, That is a Daimler Dingo scout car, not a Ferret. It has a superstructure built on top of the hull.

Here is a link to the BBC news item on it ; http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-15520044

Hi Fluf, They ought to be able to supply any parts applicable to one of their products. What age are those trucks? regards, Richard

Have you any Iveco agents nearby? As Magirus comes under that umbrella.

What you describe is Bogie blocking, used on Scammell EKA and Foden EKA. Hydraulic actuating rams push down on the rear axle, thus putting more weight forward. In order to give it an element of shock absorbtion, a hydraulic accumulator is included in the pipework, charged with nitrogen. The rear bogie is not a "walking beam" design, that is one axle with gearcases pivoting on either end.

No bogie blocking system fitted

Matt, A very quick reply as I'm off to work. The pump can be removed by accessing it from under the tank, remove the battery box, and the snubber bracket behind it, with escape hatch off it is possible to reach in and do the whole job from there. Belt change, remove the coupling from between the fan and pump, the fan will slide back slightly when bolts released. Not easy and not impossible, helps to have a starting handle to help wind new belts on. regards, Richard

Oh, can see them now folded up :embarrassed:, time to turn off i think

No stabiliser legs for crane operation .......... and no room to fit them with the second axle in the way

Well spotted, they are following reg numbers, 08 and 09, so perhaps two were converted temporarily.

Hi Marcel, That is a very interesting website, just read the first two parts of the MOM story. My grandfather, now sadly long gone, was invalided out of the army during WW1 and then worked for the War Agricultural Committee in Sussex, on all the tractors and steam engines under their control. He used to tell me about the early Ford tractors, and trembler coil ignitions, etc. How I wished that I had asked more about it all, at least I know where all the enthusiasm I have for these machines, comes from ! regards, Richard

No ... but seriously thinking about it :nut: :-D

1956 ??? I was way off, thought it was something from the pioneer motoring days.

Clive, Intriguing, thought it might be from an old book I have from my grandfather, but appears not. Would they be talking about dowsing or divining rods?

OK John ............. but why is it carrying an Army rego plate?

It is possibly the manufacturers of the recovery equipmnet, conducting trials. If the Foden was supplied to army as a DROPS, and subsequently taken off, this would mean the truck was converted for the trial. A civilian company would not be able to use it on Army plates, hence the trade plates.

Tony, You will not be sent a licence, and they may never ask you to see it. When you entered the details online, that is all that is needed. I did mine when it came out as we were two days away from leaving for Normandy (2009). My understanding is that vehicle reg number is checked against DVLC database, and registered owner should then come up on the list. They do not require details of your vehicle if before 1960 if I recall, so it is just the owner or registered keeper details. Those vehicles built after 1960 have to apply for a licence / permit every trip overseas if I recall, but as that does not concern me, I may not be quite correct on details, best to check the website.