Richard Farrant

Thanks, a 35X is a classic!

Ah, a Perkins A3-152, in a 135 by chance ? ( I was a Massey man once )

Solex carbs are made to metric dimensions and threads, why not try a carb specialist in the US who caters for Solex. You will find these washers are more than likely a standard size on many types of their carbs. Another approach is to contact a carb specialist in the UK, eg. Carburettor Exchange for instance. Aluminium washers are better when tightening on diecast carb bodies, and the correct thickness is also important.

Bob, I have sent you a PM regards, Richard

Hi Bob, Are you sure that control box number is correct, could it be 75BT/19X ? That dynamo is listed in a 1956 6MT4 Vocab, as fitted to a MCC, but your control box number is not, but the one I quote here is. If it is a 75BT/19X, then they do turn up NOS in a box, usually postwar made, but often have a fault in them due to age and deterioration. The electrical engineer who I use, removes the inside and fits a modern replacement, he has done a number for me. If you have the old one and the casing is good, I could give you his contact details. regards, Richard

hi Jules, The two pictures attached should answer your question, they are from the Fordson WOT6 manual, but as it uses the same Control Box, CAV 75BT 19X ( quoting this off top of head, think that is the number), then wiring should be the same. regards, Richard

An early 1960's CJ-5 I think.

A preserved example of an ex-Australian Army Land Rover Series 2a 4-stretcher ambulance. This was taken a few weeks ago at the Corowa military vehicle rally in NSW.

These doors and canvas side panels, were known as "Humber kits". Humber car company designed and produced a large number for the British forces during the war, I have seen contract details, but that it not to say other companies produced them also.

Possibly a Bedford MW, as boys from the school have participated in MVT events with one, in the past.

The jeep on the left of the pic appears to have the long track rod in normal position, so that would indicate the steering box was still on the left. Maybe it was modded like an old M series 6x6 I once saw in Australia. It had the steering wheel moved over and was connected to the original column, under the dashboard, with a roller chain and sprockets !

This year's event at Corowa has now passed, but I had the good fortune to be there for the week. This years theme was British and European vehicles, although Land Rovers were predominant, there were a few rare pieces, such Rick Cove's 1916 Albion A10 lorry, a CVR(W) Vixen, a prototype of which only two are known to survive, the other is in Bovington Tank Museum. Also a Guy Quad-Ant gun tractor and a Fordson WOT1. I am sure Jan will post up her report soon, so here are a few pictures to be going on with....... Photos are of a Marmon Herrington gun tractor, limber and 25pdr, the Fordson WOT1, 1916 Albion and British wheeled armour assembling for the Saturday parade.

Hello Mike, Good to see you on here. I was at Corowa Swim-In a few weeks ago and bought your book, "Mud and Glory". Looking forward to getting down to reading it. Best regards, Richard

Hi Bob, There is no silver used in the fluid coupling and extremely doubtfull in the hyd. pump either. I am pretty sure the pump was manufactured by Lockheed.........and not Lucas.

That name relates to a driver in a WW2 British Army training film called Vehicle Mastership. At one time it was avaialble on video.

Chris, Rolls Royce actually built gas versions of the B81, some were used in buses and lorries. You might be able to find the correct parts for that engine. Worth contacting Richard Banister on 01797 253211 as he is a parts specialist in the RR B range of engines, and I think at one time he did have some gas parts.

All washed up, I would say

Robin, I think this tool is unlikely to be for any vehicular purpose as W15 relates to items for Laundry and Mobile Bathing Equipment.

The term, 28hp was the RAC rating of engines at that time, done for taxation purposes, the actaul Brake Horse Power rating being 72 ( I think without checking). Allan Taylor did conversions of vehicles, notable the Ford Tructor for the RAF. This instance it might have been something done after demob, I note it has extra windows cut into the rear of the cab.

That was something else, the guy's eyesight is still good. Well done to him, he deserved it. Many years ago, when my family used to do target rifle shooting on Hythe Ranges, an old boy used to come along with my grandfather, he would have been in his late 80's I would have thought. He was a Boer War veteran, then later an instructor at the School of Musketry which was in Hythe at the time (pre WW1 this is). He was still a sharp shot with a .303 Lee Enfield. It is only recently I found out that he was sent out to the Boxer Rebellion in China, so he would have had some shooting experience.

Andy, Took a look at the MAFVA website, they list a lot of the ARN's on there, and they have it as a Bedford MK, but with KH reg, I think it was actually a MJ, which is splitting hairs really!

David, According to a book I am looking at here, the letters FH denotes the contract date of the vehicle, in this case, financial year 1968-69. The same book states the first contract was placed in 1968, which ties up, and deliveries began in 1972. Sorry, the book is British Army Transport & Logistics, by Robert Swan and Geoff Fletcher ( who is Vice Chairman of MVT)

Hi mate, A P6 is not that big against a Bedford 28hp, Perkins did kits to fit a large number of vehicles in the 1950's. Biggest problem with a QL is making sure you have adequate clearance between the diff and the sump, exhaust downpipe, etc. There is a fairground operator in Sussex who has used a QL with a P6 engine for years, and is still using it. A friend in Australia, fitted a later Perkins in his QL, the 6.354, which is about 5.4 litres. It caused all sorts of problems, due to its size and configuration, exhaust downpipe is above the diff, no room for the handbrake lever, so as it it has a compressor, brakes were converted to air over hydraulic and a cylinder was fitted to the rear axle for an air handbrake. Radiator had to be moved forward, I think. Then you also lose speed due to the lower rpm of the diesel, so larger tyres were fitted, also a 5 speed Turner gearbox. A QL is a beauty to drive with the 28hp, just a bit slow on the hills, but once over the top, its away again.

David, The MK did not enter service until 1971 and soldiered on until 1982 when the turbo engined MJ came out. If your is one of the last, I would imagine that it might have been from the original contract for 2,000 trucks. Would your ARN letters be FJ ?

Richard, Get a kit for a Land Rover Series 2 or 3 with 2.25 petrol engine, make sure the spindle has the two notches and not a slot. Genuine Land Rover ones were suspect a couple of years ago as they had a batch with slotted spindles, the last ones I have used successfully, were supplied by Bearmach, pattern parts for L/Rovers. You may find the valves in the kit cannot be used, if your pump is the old type with loose spring and disc under the plate.