Richard Farrant

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.

Best place to try would be DUKW specialist, Rex Ward in Berkshire.

32 minutes ago, jim fl4 said:

Hi Folks,

Today I out was out in the shed early before it got too hot and after making a slight alteration to the setting of the linkage refitted the unit and success, works perfect and yes it is indeed surprising the effect the servo has on the braking effect.  The engine now has just  a momentary surge (almost  imperceivable) before resuming a steady tick over before a 'hiss' when the brake pedal is released.

I big thank you to all who contributed to educating me with their knowledge.

I'm all ready now for the trucks big outing to the YWE!

All best,  Jim.

Well done Jim!

Once you understand how it works it makes it obvious when setting it up. On my QL the brakes are as effective as a vehicle half its age, not bad for a 75 year old lorry.

regards, Richard

1 hour ago, jim fl4 said:

Oh the joys for of a servo assisted braking system!  I have rebuild the servo, refitted it and, yup, its not operating.  I think I must have got the valve setting up wrong, I have a good vacuum to it.  I hear the setting up of the valves is super critical and I was hoping someone here may be able to offer its tips??? I think the servo of QL's are the same. thanks, Jim.

Jim,

That little Bedford manual you spoke about in another thread, if it is the maintenance book, it has full details of setting the valve adjustment. It has to be done exactly as it says in the book, if not then you have to remove the servo again so you can reset it. It is a fine adjustment and when correct it works very well.

regards, Richard

8 minutes ago, john1950 said:

Arrows factory was not far from where I live, and I remember trailer loads of axles comming to the factory so they were bought in parts.

Hi John,

That's what I was thinking, thanks for confirming. Likely supplier could have been Rubery Owen maybe.

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

59 minutes ago, Tarland said:

Does this clarify things....?

Thanks, came across that photo after posting

7 minutes ago, Tarland said:

Was this the picture you were thinking of?

Found here

http://www.harringtonmuseum.org.uk/memories-of-raf-harrington-1959-to-1963/

When this thread first started I did think Thor missle but they were never based in the South East, but on former airfields on the East Coast in Yorshire and Lincolnshire (if you ever fly into to Humberside airport you can see a couple of the former launch sites in the surrounding area)

 

I thought the towing vehicle was an AEC Militant artic tractor unit but then saw that Radiomike had posted about the Leyland. That would make sense as most of the Leylands were in RAF service.

Hi Clive,

I am sorry to hear that you are parting with 'your old friend'. Hope it goes to a good home and is appreciated.

best regards,

Richard

Jim,

You can get a new leather piston seal and the little rubber valve discs from Bygone Bedford Bits.

regards, Richard

1 hour ago, terryb said:

These have been out on a training area since the first Gulf conflict. Intrigued as to why they have gone to a disposal source other than Witham's??????

It seems the rumours are true;

https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/487700/response/1173188/attach/3/20180612 FOI 2018 07176 Beddard Witham Ltd substantive response O.pdf

16 hours ago, ArtistsRifles said:

Intersting.  What intrigues me is - do they have engines as both as give an engine size of 0cc?
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Might be because the engine size is simply not known.

Jim, 

could be the hose has de laminated in side and acting like a valve shutting off the flow.

13 hours ago, jim fl4 said:

 Strangely, when bleeding the fronts the fluid would barely dribble out of the bleed nipple even though I was standing on the pedal, (which did not go to the floor but stayed in the usual position)! successfully bled nevertheless.

 

 

Jim,

I note what you say about one bleed screw only dribbling. It is entirely possible it is blocked by dirt or rust. The only way to be sure is to remove it so you can check if the cross-drilling at inner end is clear. Not unusual to find this. Put a clamp on the hose so as not to lose fluid when removing the screw.

regards, Richard

11 minutes ago, johnld said:

What oil should be used in a Scammell pioneer  gearbox? The manual says 50HD, but what does that translate to in a modern grade? Thanks 

That is SAE 50 heavy duty engine oil, is was quite common to see engine oils specified for gearboxes.

Nic,

Another thought, you need to ensure the brakes are not binding and that the handbrake is releasing properly, anything that will inhibit progress! Having driven all types of Saracens I can say the Mk6 is definitely slower and needs to be really moving before going in to 5th gear. If you feel the gear is engaging and taking up slowly, then the upchange was done too early.

regards, Richard

Hi Tony,

As you know, those trailers were for repair of battery charging units and if that puller was part of the kit, then it has probably for removing engine flywheels, couplings, etc. The legs appear to be reversible to suit different applications.

I don't recollect one of those with John C's trailer.

cheers Richard

Hi Nic,

Private message sent.

11 hours ago, OZITIM said:

The million dollar question. How do I get 9.00 x 16 tyres for it? I can source most other things, but the tyres are a nightmare

Hi Tim,

You might find it useful to check out the forum of the Register of Ex-Military Land Rovers, here is a direct link to the section on the FC101, http://remlr.com/forum/index.php?board=27.0  It is an Australian specific forum, a number of 101's served in the Australian military as part of the Rapier missile system as well as a few ex-British 101's that have been imported by collectors, I know of one ambulance as it was at the Corowa Swim-In this year. Worth joining the forum, they are helpful guys on there.

regards, Richard

2 hours ago, Tony B said:

Yes Richard it does! And it has been changed recently. I'md love to know why the dipstiuck is still reading whilst the sump is empty. It's a Seatara coch if that's any help. Not a vehicle that has anything to do with me, fortuantley, just we share a yard and I know the guys.

Tony,

I think you mean a Setra coach? These normally have  Mercedes engines. The workshop unit next to mine belongs to a coach company who run Setra coaches. I don't think they are dry sump, but will ask the mechanic when I see him.

A pity you don’t say what engine this is, it could give a clue. Does it have a heat exchanger? If so an internal leak in that would be the first thing to look for.

You need a mechanic !

1 hour ago, wally dugan said:

Richard yes  dealt with Stan and his successor  Les Smith we got all our instructions from  Sir Martin Farndale  

REGARDS WALLY

 

Yes, I knew Les as well as I did a lot of work on the museum's vehicles after the REME workshop closed. Remember meeting Sir Martin Farndale while I was working on the Sexton. It had laid dormant for very many years and in a bad state, and had to get it mobile so it could be moved and loaded on a transporter. Happy days!

regards Richard

25 minutes ago, wally dugan said:

Richard 1999/2000 we refurbed the  Honest John  launcher after is had stood out side for a number years at the Rotunda it had moss growing in every seam. Sorry for the poor quality of the photographs the paint was copied from a photo supplied by the museum

 

Wally,

We had several vehicles and artillery pieces come through the workshops from the Rotunda. After refurbishment and repairs they went back outside the Rotunda and were soon looking sorry for themselves again and was sad to see. This was well before Firepower.

Do you remember Stan who was curator there? He moved down to Kent after retiring from the post. Not seen him for years.

regards, Richard

7 hours ago, wally dugan said:

I have to agree about the exhaust  note of the 6602 petrol engine having driven the launcher and the support vehicles the one in firepower was from the reserve collection at Beverley and was on long term loan 04 BX 48

Hi Wally,

Around 1994, give or take a year, I was involved in restoring that actual Honest John launcher vehicle at REME workshops for the RA's Rotunda Museum. The brakes were inoperative and a few mechanical jobs, recall the gear selectors were seized as well. Once running well I took it around our test area and it was a lovely sounding engine, glad I was not paying for the petrol. I recollect cleaning the carburettor and it was the size of a saucepan., It was then repainted and eventually went in to the Firepower museum. The  axle width of the rear bogie was considerably wider than the front, which you had to be aware of. The supply truck was not so 'glamorous'.

Will have to dig out my photos of it when it was taken back to the Rotunda.

cheers Richard

Hi Trevor,

That cab is not a DAF, but a Steyr cab

regards Richard