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  1. Richard Farrant
    One of my older work colleagues from way back, had a saying, "You never put a saddle on a dead horse".
  2. Richard Farrant
    Bosnia troubles came 10 years later than that, so unlikley it was built specially for that reason.
  3. Richard Farrant
    Paul, You are correct, it was the oil tank you were draining........I was thinking of another vehicle. :embarrassed:
  4. Richard Farrant
    Hi Paul, I am not really sure what you have done to the Saracen so far, and was only just aware that it has not been run for 15 years or so. It might be possible that the ignition is retarded, this would make it run hot..........also could be clogged radiator, sticking thermostat, dragging brakes, etc. Oh and when you drained the sump looking for water.........as the scavenge pump pretty much clears the sump, any water will be in the bottom of the oil tank. Richard
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    Sorry Monty, only Ferret Mk1 and Mk2 numbers.
  6. Richard Farrant
    :-) :-) .......I have a list of Australian Ferrets with their service numbers and corresponding UK numbers. It was from an Australian EMEI.......their version of EMER, in other words, workshop manual and engineering instructions. :-)
  7. Richard Farrant
    hi, Your trailer was built by W.J. Reynolds Ltd. and the contract number on the plate denotes that it covers census numbers X5840171 to 5840650. Only shown as a 10cwt GS trailer, but probably modified at a later date. This company did make some 4.2 Mortar trailers, but under anothe contract number. If I recollect, Reynolds was a Ford dealer in the London area.
  8. Richard Farrant
    It initially came in with another helicopter and they landed on the helicopter landing ground in America Field.
  9. Richard Farrant
    Snow chains are not illegal to use in the UK, they can be used, but only on snow covered roads...........which is obvious really.
  10. Richard Farrant
    The Bedford QLD was once someones pride and joy, looks like it was in preservation at one time. I am sure the registration number is familiar. Wonder how it came to end up out there.
  11. Richard Farrant
    Hi Monty, Thought you were trying to catch us out with that picture
  12. Richard Farrant
    Hi Mark, Good to see you, glad to hear you enjoyed the show. regards, Richard
  13. Richard Farrant
    Montie, 115225 is the Australian Army serial number for a Ferret, whch had the UK no. 87BA33 . If you look again you will see it is a Mk2 Ferret.
  14. Richard Farrant
    Back home after two and a half days at the show. Without a doubt a heap more vehicles than last year, this was born out by the amount of space taken up in the field compared to last year. Weather of Friday PM and Saturday was not to good, but nothing can be done about that, it did not deter. I caught up with a lot of people there, and thoroughly enjoyed it. A great venue, and so near to home for me. Hope it continues, I saw a notice on the exit with next years date on it.
  15. Richard Farrant
    Is that Princess Alexandra in front of the Saracen?
  16. Richard Farrant
    Alan, Around 1997, when the Sexton was at the Rotunda, I did get it running, mainly so that it could go away for cosmetic refurbishment ready to enter the Firepower museum. It was in a bad state and would have needed a lot more work. I did drive it on to the low loader, but understand that the restorers did not run it again and it was pushed into Firepower on its return. The M44........at the same time I was asked the feasability of changing the engine as the one in it was siezed, but costs were a concern and it was not done.
  17. Richard Farrant
    I think it is a Unipower bridging vehicle
  18. Richard Farrant
    Thank Tev, That makes sense now, as it obviously is a civilian MJ so would assume they were 12 volt, unlike army ones. Perhaps your heater plug ( Thermostart) is not working or supply of fuel to is is not getting through.
  19. Richard Farrant
    Paul, The gearbox has to be removed and stripped to renew bands........unfortunately.
  20. Richard Farrant
    Hi Chris, Something familiar here, did you used to look after and drive a Bedford QL from the REME Museum...........???:-)
  21. Richard Farrant
    Hi Tev, Was this an ex-army Bedford? If it was 1976 and army one, then it would have the multifuel injection pump and that would make it a MK, also it would have been 24 volts. A few pictures of it might help to identify it, like in the engine bay. It might be a civilian model, and that is why it is 12 volt, but best to check it out first. They were generally reasonably good starters and did not require use of the heater plugs unless exceptionally cold, but would smoke until warmed up.
  22. Richard Farrant
    Thanks Montie :wave: Paul, you will have to remove seat and floor to access the pressed steel cover plate on top of the gearbox. The condition of bands can then be checked and also operate the gear in question and watch to see if the auto adjuster ratchet is touching the square head bolt on the band. If not touching then this is why that gear is not self adjusting. Richard
  23. Richard Farrant
    That is Straussler torsion bar suspension, possibly on a Brockhouse 4 wheel trailer. A lot used by RAF, with refueller bodies, identification lights, etc. WW2 era.
  24. Richard Farrant
    Thanks, interesting to know the RE used the SV/2S. regards, Richard
  25. Richard Farrant
    Montie, I think Bob's Saracen is a Mk6..
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