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Big - not required - all that was needed was a Davey Crocket tripod - anybody got one in their collection ?
I suppose the yanks had them on the North German Plains , did the British have a equiv. ??
Must have done but will still be subject of the OSA.
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I have a pair of FFR's with unitary kits fitted but they are garaged away just now with poor access. Similar set up I would think - a pair of NATO spec. tank starting batteries and a spare tray for another pair if required - can't see reason for different plug / sockets ?
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The socket you highlighted is the "Amphenol" connector for the charging circuit cables of radio batteries and that is what the heavy cables in the box seem to be for ..
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Ref Land rovers 10 & 11
MOD parts list dated April. 1973
88 inch w.b.
wheel 4.50E in. x 16 in. FV84919. LV6MT14/2530-99-809-2816
Cross ref to Rover = 217267 = WHEEL,PNEUMATIC TYRE 4.50 in. x 16 in. divided type
However IMHO - take that with a pinch of salt , the in service photograph of what seems to be a new vehicle in Mark Cook book are clearly well base drop centres (but this was a RAF Rover spec. - don't think the Army had any)
Earlier headlamps in radiator panel Rover 10's - I think you would have to find in service photographs & relate to age on VRM plates.
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109 inch w.b.
wheel 5.50E in x 16 in. FV84930. LV6MT14/2530-99-809-2815
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You are correct in everything , toastrack , single wiper motor etc.
Regarding front bumperettes , the definative answer is on page 14 of the Mark J Cook book The Half-Ton Military Land Rover.
It shows last of line Rover 10 , in service RAF photograph of 42AM48 headlamps in wings . Cross type front grille , military chassis with rear bumperettes but the front bumper has the short bumperettes (air-lift bumperettes now not used). Time line the Rover 11 would have been the same , some still exist but I don't know of a late Rover 10 in existance. Rover 10 & 11 - obviously a true military spec. - not like the S3 CL's.
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There is a less common type used with diesels having twin-tanks , sort of a cam & leverage to another smaller valve - this is to change the spill line at same time as the supply to pump.
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They are (and were long before Land Rover days) just a "Enots" TVO change over tap as used on grey Fergies etc.
Why waste time cutting out cork sheet when they cost so little and risk the possibility of fuel loss in the cab or a air suck causing fueling problems that you will only eliminate by fitting a new seal ? One of the tractor spares places on eBay do them for 80p + pp if you hunt them out.
http://www.silverfoxtractorspares.com/ferguson-david-brown-fordson--fuel-tap-cork-seal-2678-p.asp
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This is totally bizarre - I am not doubting the content of the first post in the thread, however it needed photographic evidence of his show display boards and it seems you do not have this , possibly others will come forward and confirm what you have stated ?
The owner has been quite open in demonstrating the Walt construction using plywood , waste pipe & paint etc. This would not fool close inspection by the vast majority of mv enthusiasts. The reason being it is probably impossible to obtain the real truck (or at realistic cost) - and stated his charitable collection intentions by highlighting the Snatch theme. Perhaps good intentions have got carried away with the Walt thing. If this is the case, then it is a small crime - it is a small world and he will soon be aware of his outing and change the wording on his boards.
Without good evidence - then this man is having his name blackened. No doubt he will soon come to this forum and use his right of reply.
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Regarding rope grips - there are big differences in performance of the BS "Bulldog" grip and the continental DIN rope grip.
Following slip through on lift ropes this was investigated over 25 years ago IIRC by the HSE Sheffield Labs / British Ropes test facilities @ Sheffield.
The point coming to mind is that the BS grips in 100% black finish were far more efficient than the ones with a hot dipped galvanized finish to the saddle - the galv. acts as a advanced lubricant for ever.
Torque is all important - you will note that the DIN grip hex. nuts incorporate a serrated flange washer.
On lift ropes - you could correctly torque the plain hex. nuts but had no assurance that they would not slack off soon after. Obviously the type of rope construction makes a big difference. Following research - more frequent checks were made to terminations , subsequent rope renewals - changes to DIN grips were made and industry has tables available for quantities according to rope dia. / construction.
Obviously the above not so important when dragging with temp. rigging - ..
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Mike surley if Force is measured by the Mass of the object multiplied by the aceleration applied to it. The faster the force applied to the mass better? Aceleration being the change of speed of an object over a unit time. i.e. 1 meter per second per second.
Newton's 3 laws.
An object will remain at rest or continue in a straight line at constant velocity, until acted upon by a resultant force.
Force is equal to the mass of an object multiplied by it's aceleration
To every action there is an opposite and equal reaction.
The last one can be identified as snatching a object too fast, so a lot of force is applied. If the force applied does not over come the inertia ( the property of an object to resist a resultant force) but does exceed the breacking strain of the attachements, DUCK! A NATO hitch flying of the front is lethal.
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And in physics I suppose the word energy has to come in - amount of work that can be performed by a force (and I suppose the control of the energy during the application - thinking of KERR snatch recovery). All gets a bit complex - so many factors.
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The correct tread pattern is all important , the subject research is complete - mandatory in winter months in many european countries , Google the subject and you will find such as this :-
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There is no doubt that the government has a part to play. Something that would really help the UK market is legislation. A number of other EU countries have made the use of winter tyres a legal requirement and many offer specific winter recommendations. Without legislation, or at least official advice, it is always going to be difficult to encourage people to change life long habits. Even in a country like Sweden, where the need for winter tyres is quite visible, there were still a significant number of motorists driving without the appropriate tyres. That was until the government introduced legislation. In 1999, the government passed a law enforcing the use of season specific tyres. As a result, the total number of motorists using winter tyres went up 10 per cent by 2002, according to the Swedish National Road Administration. That may not sound like a huge amount, but the increase meant that nearly all drivers in the studied area (Östergötland) were using winter tyres.
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The trouble with the car type 4x4's and softroaders is the tyres are really only road type tread so a bit of snow will easily defeat them. No substitue for proper four wheel drive with chunky tyres in the snow, especially seeing as chains are illegal in this country.
The other solution is to have two sets of tyres for your car but it's still easy to get caught out and it's a hassle changing them on a cold dark winters evening.
If I was you I'd continue phoning in and avoid all risk from other numpties on the road.
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Sorry but I can't agree with this , a aggresive open tread tyre is more of a mud tyre - IMHO in snow you need a snow specific tyre , for most snow you are going to encounter 13" or 14" tyres are ample diameter with front wheel drive.
If you have never experienced deep snow (wet & dry) on steep inclines with such as a directional snow tyre - then you should.
I prefer :-
http://www.tyretest.com/pkw_winterreifen/vredestein/snowstar_i/index.html
Best to have a spare pair of rims for winter to limit wear
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IIRC = if I recall/remember correctly
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I think if you look at the Disco Dave site - you will see two styles of thermo. housing adapter - mine is the one off vehicle & fresh painted . IIRC he also posted the up to date layout (that seems to be on a authentic scale Rover blue-print of a S1 /S2.
The rest of the hoses are just Dunlop Gacord 1" bore.
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To rig a "winterized" correctly then you have a special thermostat housing adapter , IIRC you have this ?
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Then :-
Harmo 743 Bottom hose (engine hose)
Hillman Hunter 67-77
Humber 67-78
Sunbeam / Singer Gazelle.
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Angle hose (Heat Exchanger) qty. 2 is Harmo 1428
Not certain is Harmo Hoses are still in business , just this is what the kit inventory states.
Just a matter of going to a factors & asking to view a Gates or similar hose catalogue for cars detailed or cross ref. Nos.
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http://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/lake_district_docs95/windermere_boat_registration_form_v181209.pdf
The decision of the scrutineers is final.
The cost is just to obtain the LDSPB decal No. plate so you look like a fishing boat (to the lake Police can identify you if you are clocked for speeding). Plus slip fees , very long wait for very very expensive mooring unless you have clout.
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A Stolly on Windermere would probably not be easy from private or public slip , for starters - for over 30 years for motor propulsion you need to be registered and display your large LDSPB decal No. A application would be interesting , they would need a £££££££££ bond up front for recovery in event of sinking.
Bit out of contact with the other lake regs , certainly you would not be permitted to go charging length & bredth of Ullswater as west end is sail only (other than ferry).
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And here it is - what seems to be very good film documentary evidence that there were at least 3 qty. Land Rovers , 1 Lightweight "Regimental Police" it seems (was this Para. MP's ?) and two 109" S3 Safari , AJ plates - RAF (probably used by medical staff) ?
This indicates that Land Rovers went ashore via. landing craft or heli-lift from the very start of the conflict :-
Click pre-view Clip 8 of 12
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Clip was 8 of 12 (This appears to be dated 14/06/1982)
http://www.itnsource.com/compilations/faithhistoryandpolitics/events/?lr=S07020702
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ITN/BBC POOL- inseparable TX 14.6.1982 FALKLAND ISLANDS: First pictures of the aftermath of the battle for Goose Green / Soldiers carrying injured on stretchers / Injured man with badly burned face and hand receiving treatment / Other patients receiving treatment / Commander Rick Jolly interview SOT / Civilian children waving from inside building / Dead bodies of soldiers killed covered in tarpaulin lay in grave / Soldiers carrying dead body on stretcher covered in Union Jack / Also pictures of the burial of Col H. Jones
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Well - in answer to your query , provenance. IMHO - if you had such as Lightweight 54 GF 10 (does the plate say "Regimental Police" ? - then you would have a historically important Lightweight , how much extra worth - some £ , but hard to say.
Bit of a compilation with it seems a few sec. of Stanley at the end, I may be wrong but the bulk with the POW's , dropped rifles & helmets , burial of the dead - is that Goose Green, Darwin - the start of fighting by the para's ?
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Yes , now as clear as day ,somebody has parked it up levelled out on the chassis for floor joists and set the shuttering for the corner blocks at same level - I wonder how many years ago ?
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Looking at those four concrete blocks on the ground - probably foundations for some sort of covered structure. Looks too well preseved if not kept dry.
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OK - like most things in life , best not to get into oversimplification. I am going on memory here because I have got rid of all of my course notes etc.
The question is this , if a person had been badly injured by the broken rope (or killed) then sooner or later it would come to the notice of the police and a "Enforcing Authority" that could be a Local Authority or the HSE.
If it were a truly private event (By invitation only) on private owned land or land hired for a event - then the enforcing authority would have no right of investigation & subsequent prosecution , possibly the police would.
If this were a riverbank - say part of a camp site or event field WHERE ENTRY IS BY PAYMENT OF GATE MONEY - IN other words WHERE MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN ATTEND ,then a "Enforcing Authority" would have to investigate and prepare a case for the DPP.
Some people may recall in the news several months ago prosecution of a "Sculptor" following his work of art "Dreamspace" being blown away at Chester-le-Street , Durham.
Landrover Gallery.
in British Vehicles
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G'day , you have some most interesting trailers in Oz , that No.5 variant tub seems to utilize Land Rover tub cross-members ? Seems they wished to keep the weight well below a Sankey.