Richard Farrant

When that rig comes down the hill, not sure if that is the Jake brake or the driver's arse sounding off :-D. Must say the brake man was damned brave and wonder how many times it hit his head on the framework.

Can anyone help me identify this 2-pin plug with quick thread coupler? I cannot find a makers name, but it could be a Cannon, not sure. On the green rubber face of plug I can read the following, D103L-4A. This is on a radio application for a HIAB crane remote control if you are wondering. Size of retaining ring is around 3/4" to 1" diameter at a guess. The photo of the socket is just to show the type of thread. If someone can identify a radio lead for instance with this plug on it, that would be a great help. regards, Richard

Found this video by accident of ex-British Army TM 4x4, 6x6 and MJ trucks up to their axles in Guyana. Very entertaining!

Hi Sean, 275698 was in a batch of census numbers that were not taken up, so this number must be something else. Ah, I think vehicles in Middle East in early war had broad arrow and smaller numbers preceding, or may be India. These numbers were more of a registration as they are not census numbers.

We know from the other identical package that it left Sydney on a QF1 flight to Heathrow and the Australia Post tracking labels were removed and substituted for another type. This made it impossible for the sender to track either of them.

Mark, The workshop vehicles, correctly termed Machinery truck, were not built on QL chassis' originally and I think it was prior to the Korean War where they were transferred from the Fordson WOT6 trucks (that were fitted with them from new). Looking at pictures of Korea, it seems that the QL was the mainstay 3 ton 4x4 used, probably a logistical move, meaning keeping it one type makes spare parts easier to handle.

The owner and restorer is a member of this forum and will no doubt respond. It is now looking as it was when built.

Mark, I am not sure of the exact configuration, but would assume stores bins up each side with a walkway down the centre. There was a purpose built Binned vehicle in the 1950's, the Ford E2 3 ton 4x4 and that had an enclosed body, but I think the QL's were normal canvas tilt cargo bodies. Operators could likely have been RAOC or REME. I've never come across any photos of QL Binned wagons.

Hi Mark, Nice to piece together a bit of history of your vehicle. Mine was still in military service up until when it was auctioned off in 1987.

Mark, From what I know and have learnt on 29 years of QL ownership is that L5241718 is the original census number and it was from Contract no. S2790 for QLD GS vehicles. Not sure what you mean by 'engine no 32140 is actually the chassis number' as the engine numbers did not match the chassis numbers on production. regards, Richard

Australia Post is not that reliable, I was sent two wheels from NSW to UK, in separate parcels, one arrived and the other disappeared, not only that but the original tracking labels had been changed to different ones and there was no way of locating the missing one. I use couriers like FedEx or TNT now when sending overseas.

They are Terrex ICV 8x8 vehicles http://www.army-technology.com/projects/terrex-8x8-vehicle/

Hi John, There is one of those AEC's restored and in the National Road Transport Hall of Fame, in Alice Springs, NT, Australia. Possibly the only one still in existence. I should have a photo of it somewhere, but if you go to the museum's website there should be some. It worked in that area right through to wartime and possibly longer, until the WW2 ex-military trucks became available in the sales. regards, Richard here is something to be going on with; http://www.roadtransporthall.com/images/stories/workhorses2/AEC/featured/the%20aec%208x8%20government%20roadtrain.pdf http://www.4wdonline.com/ClassicTrucks/AECroadTrain.html http://www.vintageroadhaulage.com.au/australias-first-road-train/

When you have the manifold face of the head skimmed, do you fit the inlet manifold and split collars to see if they are now too wide? Remember that removing metal off the head, reduces depth of recess for the collars. On occasions I have had to make narrower collars to compensate, especially where someone has skimmed inlet and exhaust manifold together. Always do a dry run, by fitting collars and measuring the gap between faces, then measure the gasket. You may not be compressing the gaskets enough due to the collars holding them off then once it starts to blow there is no stopping it. Also, when skimming the exhaust manifold, refit the inlet to it and check both faces line up, using a straight edge, when you nip up the nuts and bolts that hold them together.

Thanks Tony, thought I was not dreaming that ! As you can see, a bit of oil coming out and a lot of dust and dirt soon accumulates around the hole then you have trouble, pays to prod them out regularly with a bit of wire or similar.

The oil leaks from the seal and is caught in the cone guard in the hub, the disc on the axle tube is just inside the cone when assembled. Why the oil has got on the shoes is due to the drain holes in the hub are blocked with crap or paint. A tell tale sign of a seal leaking normally is oil on the outside of the hub. It should be flung out by as the wheel turns. I would recommend you try and borrow a Bedford hub tool when refitting the hubs as it is impossible to adjust the wheel bearings correctly with a hammer and punch. The tool fits most Bedford models so you should find someone with one I would think. regards, Richard

According to the newspaper report the first tank was found with divining rods.

The unit who did it probably had no paperwork to support them, so could not hand them back, better to make them disappear. They would have been obsolete by that time I guess. I read somewhere that a Canadian tank workshop was nearby at the time.

Same plugs specified for Scout Car and Armoured Car, Mk1 & 2

Sean, According to the manual, the controller on back cab panel is a 142-1 and is the engine dynamo control board. (this appears at a glance to be a 141, as it is a similar casing) It says the Auxiliary board, 141-3 is mounted 'in the front bulkhead between centre and nearside ventilator' so points to it being in the body. cheers Richard

You are confusing War & Peace Revival at Folkestone Race course, with an event organised by Dave King at the Hop Farm, Beltring. There is no connection between this man and W&PR.

I do not see why there should be any doubts for next year, the new town will not spring up in 8 months. Still a way to go before that happens, a lot of local unrest in the villages over the proposed development. Why not contact the organiser?

The two magazines which are now one, came after the demise of Wheels & Tracks, and neither of them have ever matched W&T. Under Bart Vanderveen, we had well researched articles in great detail when a particular vehicle was profiled. No text written over photographs so it is impossible to read like CMV does either.

This is what I found on a website: Since we introduced the prototype L-134 engine blocks to the world there has been quite alot of interest. Production begins shortly and if all goes well they should be in your dealer’s hands by January. These blocks are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the product line being worked on. Now who are your dealers? For Europe, the UK and Scandanavia exclusively through:

Hi Philip, I am very sorry to hear of your father's passing. My sincere condolences to you and your family. It is some years since I saw Brian, but remember him well. Your last comment about his driving the QL and his knees ........ I know that problem from personal experience as well. Best regards, Richard