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  1. Richard Farrant
    It is the waterproofing greaser to protect the seal when wading, that has been greased, and not the propshaft sliding joint.
  2. Richard Farrant
    Crate could be spares being despatched with the outfit. The front wheels and rearmost hubs as well, have slinging rims for lifting purposes when shipping
  3. Richard Farrant
    Hi Nick, I would say it is a cut down Bedford RL body, each dropside had three panel, ( were as a Militant Mk1 had two panels). This would rule out a conversion by REME, as I am sure the 969 would not have been in Britsh service that late. RL did not initially have dropside body until later in its service life.
  4. Richard Farrant
    Is this a test question ? Continental markings ( British markings in brackets) + , 49 ( B + ) Supply 49a ( L ) Indicator switch C ( P ) Warning light
  5. Richard Farrant
    Reason the Layrub couplings have disintergrated is most probably due to the fact that the gearbox has not been aligned correctly with the engine.
  6. Richard Farrant
    A Scammell Pioneer Recovery, definitely a restoration project, on low loader in Kent this afternoon. Anyone on here bought it?
  7. Richard Farrant
    Another thing to consider, if you think these trucks are slow, is that the types of tyres that were used. I have seen Foden 6x6 trucks in service where the tread blocks of similar tyres, have started to melt, because they had been doing sustained motorway driving at too high a speed. After all these DROPS were never designed for fast motorway hauling.
  8. Richard Farrant
    That is the guy I was refering to in my last post, Matt from Oberon.
  9. Richard Farrant
    Hi Little Ray, I would think that you may not be far away from Oberon. If so there is a guy there with a running Matilda which he takes out to the local show. No doubt he will show you whats what. There is another restored one , not too distant as well. regards, Richard
  10. Richard Farrant
    Dan, To quote the specification, "Geared speed with/without 20 tonnes trailer : 75 kph". Also, in 6th gear, if you exceed 2500 rpm on the engine, the transmission automatically selects Neutral.
  11. Richard Farrant
    Thanks Clive, I came in late on this one, Bernard's guess on tins, made me work out the weight and Cond. Milk was a pure guess, could have been tinned carrots !
  12. Richard Farrant
    Condensed Milk ?
  13. Richard Farrant
    I would not take too much notice of a rebuild plate on an engine as old as this, because it is possible that in private ownership, it has been rebuilt again ( seen this many times). Sure fire way is to measure bores and crank on inspection. Just as an aside, I recently stripped an engine, from an ex-Portugese army vehicle dating from WW2, no rebuild plate and two sizes of cylinders, three were +020 and other three were +040 !! Must have had a shortage of pistons.
  14. Richard Farrant
    Your Standard bore size is on the ring packet, it says STD on the box.
  15. Richard Farrant
    Dave, I seem to recollect there was a 3/4 length motorcyclists coat issued to army riders during WW2, before the introduction of the full length DR coat and it was used with leggings. Your photo looks very much like these coats.
  16. Richard Farrant
    Hi Mikko, I have seen evidence of silver as an original interior colour on a 1937 Vickers Light Tank MkVIa. If this is of any help to you.
  17. Richard Farrant
    Hi Bedford, Third gear (top) is a direct drive through the mainshaft, whereas 1st and 2nd drive through the layshaft, so possibility of worn bushes or spindle for the layshaft.
  18. Richard Farrant
    Not a problem.
  19. Richard Farrant
    Hi Berni, Good to see you back. It did cross my mind that you may have been banned, but glad to see that was not the case
  20. Richard Farrant
    Hello Michael, This is a similar distributor to what you would have seen in the Ferret, from your service days. you slacken the three toggle bolts at the base of the cap and lift off, this reveals the rotor arm, and points (two sets). Whatever you do, if adjusting the points, is NOT to touch the red painted screw on the baseplate. regards, Richard
  21. Richard Farrant
    If you can fix at Pig, a dripping tap should be a doddle
  22. Richard Farrant
    Hi James, It matters not, whether you are in Cornwall or for that matter Alaska, your Saracen is not running ! As Andy says, check the petrol is through to the carb. I would bet that the contact points are dirty and need a rub through, it is a common problem when they have been standing. regards, Richard
  23. Richard Farrant
    From my days of base overhauling Leyland DROPS during the Bosnia campaign as well as the SEME diagnosis and repair course prior, I have turned my mind back and would say the first thing to do is to check throughly for any air leaks, from pipes and valves. Once ascertained that this is correct then go through the system checking pressures at the test points to pinpoint the problem area. TonyB mentioned gunge in the compressor, in reality this should be dealt with by the Air Dryer, it might be wise to change the cartridge if it does not look if it has been replaced for a while.
  24. Richard Farrant
    White mugs were used pre-war, in 1 pint and 1/2 pint sizes, later they issued dark brown ones, so not wrong if early war time is depicted. A good reference book that quotes Army Council Instuctions (A.C.I.) on uniforms, badges and personal kit of the British soldier in WW2 is "British Army Uniforms & Insignia of World War Two" by Brian L. Davis ISBN 0-85368-609-2
  25. Richard Farrant
    Hi Clive, 3/4" BSP has a thread diameter of 1.041" , the 3/4 relates to internal diameter of pipes using that thread. regards, Richard
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