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  1. Richard Farrant
    I have had a WW2 Bedford for 30 years and at no time have I had fuel issues. It stands for about 5 months during the winter and will always start on last year's fuel. Only thing I add, when I remember is Morris's Zero 2000 lead substitute as that one came out on top in a MIRA comparison test years ago when leaded petrol was withdrawn. Never added diesel or paraffin. cheers Richard
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    Hi Chris, I don't think these bolts could be termed 'military specific'. At one time I worked on a lot of equipment (not military) with UNF fasteners. I think it was 7/16" UNF bolts that had 5/8" A/F heads, but nuts were 11/16" A/F, then you would come across same bolts with 11/16" A/F heads. Going to Metric, some 10 mm bolts have 11mm A/F heads rather than the normal 10mm. The bolts you mention on the RB44 chassis, could have smaller heads due to restrictions in getting a socket or spanner on them maybe. cheers Richard
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    Hi Jim, Sincere apologies, but on looking for the Ferret parts, I then remembered that I had sold the parts last year, only tracta joints left. regards, Richard
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    Hi Chris, It depends on what thread these fasteners are. I have worked on military vehicles for over 40 years and do not recall any Military spec fasteners with smaller heads. BSF/BSW generally have the largest head size in relation to thread diameter, then I guess Metric are next down and UNF/UNC are possibly the smallest head size in relation to thread diameter. What vehicle or equipment is this related too? regards, Richard
  5. Richard Farrant
    Hi Martin Just looked at a suppliers website and note that there are halogen bulbs with higher wattage now available for the old type bulbholders. Will see you during the week. Richard
  6. Richard Farrant
    Hi Martin, If you still have original Butler reflector and bulb holder fitted, you do not have much choice in bulbs. Also the condition of the reflector is important. cheers Richard
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    Hi Jim, It is on my list of things to do when I get to my workshop. No worries about matching the gears, not necessary on these gears. About 40 years ago I was rebuilding Ferret hub assemblies for overhauled vehicles, so am pretty conversant with them. Richard
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    Hi Jim, Not sure, but might have one sun gear and the bearing carrier, but will not be able to check until Monday or Tuesday. cheers Richard
  9. Richard Farrant
    In actual fact leaded petrol was available before WW2 as an option. During the second half of WW2 the British army introduced a leaded petrol for all vehicles use and it caused a lot of valve problems and modifications to do with valves, guides and ignition timing are often seen in the workshop manuals of wartime vehicles. The lead built up on the exhaust valve stems causing them to stick. regards, Richard
  10. Richard Farrant
    I would try John Walker in Nottingham, 0115 960 7860
  11. Richard Farrant
    Welcome from a QL owner. I am guessing your father-in-law is Mr Thompson, with the well travelled Matador ? cheers Richard
  12. Richard Farrant
    Spot the odd vehicle ........... a LRDG Chev truck, don't ever remember seeing one of them in photos of Normandy
  13. Richard Farrant
    Clive, Windscreen mag arrived yesterday and the address sheet has a voting form on the back, sent mine back already.
  14. Richard Farrant
    As ABRO did not come in to being until 1993, I doubt any or many B Range engines were still being reconditioned for the MoD by then. In my experience, every B Range unit was overhauled in-house by REME. ABRO took over the UK static workshops that were run by REME, and ABRO was still a part of MoD, as a government agency. I was there at the time. While working for MoD I never came across a recon engine from Aviation Jersey and think they did them for other overseas countries.
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    Something to do with Malkara and a Caernarvon tank? Dammit, did not see the other post
  17. Richard Farrant
    Hi Matt, That was standard army practise to use sealer on the rear hull plate, it was called Prestikon and was supplied in strips. It was to keep water out if they went though any.
  18. Richard Farrant
    The face of a castellated nut?
  19. Richard Farrant
    It is a very long time since I was rebuilding these engines in army workshops, but I do recall we had both pumps on in-service vehicles. As to which went on what I can't recall. Count the studs on yours to be sure.
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    hi Tim, I think it is a Karrier
  21. Richard Farrant
    Wonder if the gold made the engine run any better ......... probably made as much difference as those lead balls that are marketed to put in the fuel tank to improve performance :-D
  22. Richard Farrant
    Hi Wally, It has never had 'mechanical' in the title, it was School of Military Engineering since the 1800's, then in 1962 the Queen bestowed the Royal to the title. I was at the school for a period on a course in 1980 so am sure of this.
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    Sorry Wally, a correction, RSME is Royal School of Military Engineering, home of the Royal Engineers in Kent.
  24. Richard Farrant
    I have used this liquid tape a number of years back, think it may have come from Frosts. When I used it up, I could not find anymore. It is good especially as Clive says, where it is difficult to heat shrink or tape a joint. Will have get some more now it has been mentioned. It is not hard like resin. cheers Richard
  25. Richard Farrant
    I thought there were some unfamiliar features, although the front view fooled me. I now recollect that Iron Fairy had single wheels on the front axle. When I first started working for the army we had a Jumbo crane on allocation. The company that produced them was taken over by Coles and the Speedcrane range developed from the Jumbo.
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