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    Austin Champ

    in Introductions & Welcomes

    Posted

    On ‎7‎/‎13‎/‎2018 at 9:07 AM, DailyLiving said:

    I was wondering if there was any ex army mechanic or similar person in Perth that has experience with Champs. I’m restoring one and would like to discuss the do’s and don’ts of this vehicle.

    Hi Jeff,

    If you are not aware of them, there is a military vehicle club in WA, the Military Section of the Veteran Car Club of Western Australia. Here is a web address with their newsletters on it.

    https://sites.google.com/site/militarysection/

    I have connection with a military vehicle club in NSW and over the years have met a few of the WA club members, there are bound to be a few people over there who have had Champs. There is a Champ gathering annually I think in Victoria.

    regards, Richard

    Triumph 3HW clutch tool, whats the tpi?

    in Motorcycles

    Posted

    26 minutes ago, T8Hants said:

    Thanks for that Ron, I managed to find my thread gauges and also did a check with a whit bolt the puller is confirmed at 20TPI.

    So time to libate the Triumph with another cash sacrifice, I assume they are UNF thread.

     

    Hi Gareth,

    UNF?  good grief no!

    1" x 20 tpi is a BSC (British Standard Cycle thread

    Saracen hill climbing

    in British Vehicles

    Posted

    18 minutes ago, andyw said:

    Thanks Richard , I was expecting to get negative replies that is why I don't post . But to get a positive from the master has made my day . 

    Andy, I have had to deal with the aftermath of too many cooked flywheels, thanks for your reply. :thumbsup:

    3.5 CCk Onan generator

    in MV Chatter

    Posted

    1 hour ago, john1950 said:

     Just a quick clean and check all of the electrical conections, Carefully put your hand near or on the starter motor to see if there is any heat comming through the casing. If there is that could be an indication of an internal problem

    As I recall it uses the generator as a starter, there is no separate motor

    Saracen hill climbing

    in British Vehicles

    Posted

    26 minutes ago, andyw said:

    We also have a very steep long hill on our route , we call it angina hill and both ours have to drop to third and sometimes second gear . They are 60 plus old ladies so we don't push to hard , just keep revs to a reasonable rate in the gear it's happy with . Well it works for ours . 

    Good advise to keep the revs up in lower gear Andy as if you let them labour, the flywheel oil overheats and cooks the seal, then leaks. Seen it happen.

    regards, Richard

    What BMC diesel engine is this?

    in I may be stupid, but......

    Posted

    2 minutes ago, .303fan said:

    What BMC block is this? Got it with a bunch of parts and want to find out what it is before i sell. It came out of a land rover but the owner said it is better for a canal boat, as a anchor. 

    All help is appreciated.  

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    Looks like it could be a BMC 2.2, there were often retro fitted to Land Rovers.

    Boat anchor is probably the best use, going by the state of it.

    3.5 CCk Onan generator

    in MV Chatter

    Posted

    2 hours ago, Starfire said:

    I know nothing about these generators, but it might also have a decompression lever somewhere to aid in starting.

    The Onan 3.5 Kva geny is a 2 cylinder side valve and of low compression.. no decompressor needed. Despite working on scores of these 30+ years ago I can’t remember if they are 12 or 24 volt start but I feel sure there is a data plate on them with Details, output, etc.

     

    Turbocharged ferret and boosted brakes, purists look away! ITS RUNNING!

    in British Vehicles

    Posted

    On ‎7‎/‎9‎/‎2018 at 6:36 AM, Starfire said:

    I think that my Ferret has pretty much enough power (although it can be a bit of a slug up steep hills) and the power brakes would be nice, but I always thought that the Saracen would benefit most from a smallish turbo

    Hi Terry,

    Adapting a B81 would be the best way to increase the power, it would not appear any different under the covers.

    Bedford MWR 1943

    in British Vehicles

    Posted

    8 minutes ago, landrover nick said:

    Hi Thomas the side plate steel cover which gives access to the cam followers and push rods is a diffrent it has a large radius in the plate to allow the screened MWR distibutor to be fitted , i have ready to be fitted to my truck if you need a photo to work from

    Same side cover is fitted to the QLR engine as well

    Any one fitted a tow bar trailer to there CVRT ?

    in Tracked vehicles

    Posted

    1 hour ago, Norbo said:

    I have a Scimitar . I did a search and i get nothing may be a picture of an A frame or a cvrt with the a frame fitted but nothing towing anything . 

     

    I doubt the trailer would survive very long behind a CVR(T). You would need to follow one to understand. It is the turns where it will suffer and if you value your bike I would give up this idea.

    Arrows 1.75 tonne trailer - info and parts needed

    in Trailers, plant and equipment

    Posted

    19 hours ago, john1950 said:

    Sorry I meant of the bits to try to identify a manufacturer, I have been trying to find an ex Arrow- Target employee. They could be just a standard Sankey. Arrows did the design and fabrication, bought in running gear and hitch. If the light units were not specified Rubbolight they were probably made by Magnatech another local company

    Thanks John,

    I can remember the towing hitch assy was bought in from form another manufacturer when I worked on these trailers about 25+ years ago.

    Arrows 1.75 tonne trailer - info and parts needed

    in Trailers, plant and equipment

    Posted

    9 minutes ago, MatchFuzee said:

     

    Richard,

    Is the hub required if only the drum is cracked.

    I assume, that if this hub and brake drum is used on more than just the Arrows trailer the NSNs would be the same in the illustrated parts catalogue for each trailer. If I'm correct, it may make a replacement hub/drum easier to find if the Arrows drum is common to one or more other makes and/or sizes of trailer.

    Plan B - If, the drum is unobtainable, cast and machine a new drum or even a pair.

    Thanks, the owner does not have an ISPL otherwise we would have a NSN to work on. Thought he said the hub and drum were one part. Casting and machining a drum is not out of the question but as there are a good many of these trailers around it stands to reason there could be spares as well, or someone is breaking trailers. I have a strong feeling the axle assembly was bought in by Arrow and parts could be common to other military trailers. There are, or have been forum members with the Arrows trailers.

    This forum is deadly quiet lately and a lot of usual suspects have disappeared so not getting the feedback I would have expected.

    Arrows 1.75 tonne trailer - info and parts needed

    in Trailers, plant and equipment

    Posted

    On ‎6‎/‎27‎/‎2018 at 6:17 PM, Richard Farrant said:

    A friend is looking for a replacement offside hub for an Arrows 1 3/4 tonne trailer or possibly information on where to go for one. It is possible that the axle was a standard part bought in by Arrows. So anything you might be able to help on. The problem is that the brake drum is cracked.

    cheers Richard

    Just bumping this to the top again. Any leads on a hub for an Arrows trailer, please let me know, this is for a friend.

    regards, Richard

    Help, Bedford OY servo problems

    in British Vehicles

    Posted

    28 minutes ago, mike30841 said:

    How did you extract the piston in the first place? I spent over an hour this afternoon trying to dismantle a spare - I cannot get the piston to move , and of course you can't get at the other end to tap it out with any sort of drift.

     

    Mike

    Mike,

    I recently had the same situation with a spare servo that had been outside for years. Because the piston would not move it was difficult to disconnect the linkage. I took out the spring from the piston and removed the nut in the centre, the plate then came away and prised the old leather piston seal away from the bore and was able to knock out the piston with a long drift which slid inside the piston from the linkage end. Copious amounts penetrating fluid help as well.

    Help, Bedford OY servo problems

    in British Vehicles

    Posted

    2 hours ago, john1950 said:

     I always thought brakes on a QL was life in reverse, firstly when they are cold, steady and calm. Then the in between years a little bit adventurous, and finally when they get warmed up, kids on a slide wee this is fun at least I have something to press to hold me in the seat.

    You must have driven a bad QL that's all I can say, I have had mine for 30 years and have been working on lorries and plant for over 50 years so can compare with other types of that era.

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