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AFAIK - to legally sell , they must have E conformity marking even though we are now BREXIT. A personal import providing you pay duties , by some loophole you would probably be in clear , however if involved in RTA - your insurance would probably be void. However to import for 're-sale' tyres without E , then that would be a grey import that does not conform to Sale of Goods Act etc.
However - I am a mere retired insurance engineer who attended the odd tyre safety course (in relation to mobile cranes/carriers) & one of my best mates who was a Trading Standards Inspector has been deceased abt. 10 years.
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These were being sold within UK approx. 2/3 years ago and for some reason were discontinued , possibly grey import and not E marked ?
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231601 was the LWT & civvy 88" rim & had a riveted nave , it would be after LWT production ceased that this 5.50 wheel received a welded nave and therefore a new part No. The original Classic Range Rover tyres were 205R16 , rolling dia. same as a 6.50 but the section width is greater. However the ideal wheel rim is the 5.50 as fitted to 109" , probably even better is to use a post Defender 90" PUMA rim which is suitable for tubeless radial tyres.
There were some 6.50x16 NDT being imported for Jeep & they had E Conformity , IIRC some were branded as Firestone.
A 205 80R16 is the more modern size and the treadway should be just inside the overall LWT 60". This slight change of aspect ratio seems to have made some products slightly wider than others - best try one on a rim for check.
These radial tyres give a bit of extra softness to suspension when you have 7 leaf springs , you will find a slight difference in steering but not all need more effort. Semperit (Austria) did a good 205 which had bias to snow.
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2 hours ago, sirhc said:
There is no cost of living crisis. Every town, city, shopping centre, bar and restaurant I’ve been in recently has been busy. It’s a crisis created by the media.
You need to walk down the main-drag at Bishop Auckland (Newgate Street) LoL
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2 hours ago, RayT said:
My morris has some badly pitted loose needle roller bearings in the gearbox . None of the bearing suppliers can supply the size. Could dowel pins be used instead, would they be hard enough?
Bearing suppliers you have contated - I take-it they can't supply spare needle rollers ? There must be needle bearings (complete) with correct dia. rollers , then you just scrap new bearings and reclaim the rollers - plenty of local toolrooms could the use a cutter-grinder to chop these rollers to the desired length. Obtain a INA Bearings technical catalogue to trawl through. Incidently - many years ago I worked on Brewne & Sharpe single spindle autos, these had split needle bearings for headstock spindles , this allowed quite a rapid change over from conventional lathe spindle to eccentric turning (the lathe did a quick-reverse that threw the spindle into eccentric. The only case I have known of this precision type bearing being spit construction.
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1 minute ago, ruxy said:
I recall my old man forever fiddling with his 'spare' set of semaphore trafficators , the mechanical parts (ISTR the amber arm lens illuminated. This would be about 1958 (I recalling moving house with it soon after obtaining) . It was a Bedford CA van , earlier he had a couple of Ford Pop. type vans - can't heve been these as I recall his fiddling at the new house.
The CA van must have been new abt. 1955, my old man purchased it second-hand , fitted side windows and seats in back - sort of a poor man's Dormobile ! IIRC there was a tax to be paid on window conversions for a few years after new.
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5 hours ago, Noel7 said:
I don't know about military vehicles in this context, but new build civilian cars started to change from semaphore trafficators to modern type flashing indicators around the end of 1954, presumably as a result of a change to C & U Regs. Semaphores were usually fitted into the central body pillar on each side, and were quite short, so although they were illuminated [rather feebly and they didn't flash] they were not particularly easy to see, and were not commonly fitted to larger vehicles because of visibility issues. Flashing indicators were fitted in pairs front and rear, as currently, so were much more versatile and more visible.
Hope this helps.
I recall my old man forever fiddling with his 'spare' set of semaphore trafficators , the mechanical parts (ISTR the amber arm lens illuminated. This would be about 1958 (I recalling moving house with it soon after obtaining) . It was a Bedford CA van , earlier he had a couple of Ford Pop. type vans - can't heve been these as I recall his fiddling at the new house.
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Pat Ware's book "Quarter Ton" - the many photographs inc. 2/3 of the way through production show only two trafficators of semiphore type. Page 208 & 209 clarify changes to lighting , abt. 1954 a modification to th national 'Construction and use regulations'
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The FV1802 prototypes, together with a number of vehicles in use by BAOR were also fitted with flashing indicators at front and rear . (NB note use of words flashing indicators , not trafficators - that I believe semiphore were worded , so I am uncertain just what the author was getting at ? ). I doubt if he was getting into pedantics.
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On one of your future memorial tours - can I suggest you head to the real west Co. Durham - a photograph of Jeep parked next to Tow Law memorial located Wolsingham Road just off the 90 degree turn of the A68 (a most imposing location on this now not so busy trunk road to Edinburgh). I often travel past and have always considered this memorial / statue the best in the area.
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Having seen this - I checked for 07GN11 - a 88" S3 CL that was also DIS Jan. 1978 , however the RLC have nothing at all.
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20 hours ago, Richard Farrant said:
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You say it is completedly flat - but how flat , if it's between 10.5 volt and 11.5 volt then it will probably not turn the engine especially if it is a older battery but should recover unless it is ancient , these voltages are considered 'flat battery' but if it has been supporting engine management or if there is a wiring / parasitic drain - then the voltage could get much lower , run down to this state - you could get damaged elements & / or sulphation & never get recovery to it's original capacity. A lot depends , if it's a premium (like 5 year warranty not 3 years)brand /type then it will withstand lack of a trickle charger better. Voltage is not the only consideration. I use a analyser/charger/desulphater by RING (Halfrauds sell for about £80). You can check your voltage % and also your CCA as a % of the stated total battery capacity. A laid up vehicle with battery disconected - I check every 1 or 2 months & if the capacity is off 100% , then I use a Lidl 'Ultimate' charger for a few days (this is also a limited desulphater). Years ago - I used a tiny Draper trickle charger or a Draper BC 1 Intelligent charger - set to a Venner time switch , actually a pair coupled to give a short weekly boost. This procedure - I have had long life-spans , a Continental Tudor (Exide) on a Citroen Picasso lasted over 14 years until I wrecked it with what you have done.
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ERRATA - the 32ft-6" , read 2'-6"
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Unfortunately -no access to open due to dust and other boxes stacked on top.
Consignee B.I. Engineering , Crane Close, Wellingborough NN6 2QG
Consignor B.O.D. Bicester ,
Turnbuckle Assy BTR 5340 99. 827 3191
FV 833096
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The box is abt. 4ft x 32ft-6" x 9"
I expected to have no trouble Goooogling up , I'm mystified - that seems a huge turnbuckle ?!
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1 hour ago, Royal42 said:
Hi Ruxy,
that is very interesting and welcome information, thank you for sharing it. The photo of the Lightweight assigned to me, can't call is mine, 15FM42 was taken in Norway in 1976. You mentioned the reflectors and, as you saw, this vehicle had the small rectangular versions.
cheers,
MikeMy 12 volt 19FM65 has always had the large round red reflex by Lucas , sunlight turns the rubber white after 3 to 5 years , when new they are grey. FFR 43GF07 (which would be new '75/76) - has the small rectangular , I suppose rivet-counters always check the back panels for original hole drillings !
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Mike - the original Lightweight - from 1967 with headlamps in the radiator panel were known as Rover 1 it was a S2A (not to be confused with what is now called a Series 1 / One). These would have a chassis No. Suffix A. Later headlamps & mesh grille - due to lighting regulations (typical being a --FK-- . Headlamps in wing boxes came about a few years later - still a S2A , chassis Suffix B. To me a true Rover 1 is A type. Series 3 were same in bodywork as a Suffix Band appeared 1972/73 , your LWT 15FM42 was part of large FFR Contract WV11139 1972/73 08FM57 to 17FM17 , a guestimate of over 900 vehicles. I have had GS 12 volt 19FM65 since 1980 , a 1973/74 build contract. There were a few visual detail differences with S3 , a main difference was that the S£ had sychro on all forward gears, S3 had many electrical changes inc. alternator on 12 volt, also dual-line brakes which at that time was a Optional extra on a S3 civvy LR. Rear reflectors - that varied on Contract small oblong mixed up with large circular. The third rear lamp(s) were FOG guard and they appeared 1979/80.
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2 hours ago, bigduke6 said:
Mike,
The pics you posted ( Lightweight in Artic colours) the one showing the rear with operator and the mast, is very interesting, I showed the pic to my mate as I wondered if the mast was the 27ft Larkspur one as it initially looked like it had the mast insulator in the bumperette, but looking at the bigger picture it has a mount that I’ve never seen before nor my mate, In a million to one chance he looked on the net and found one on eBay ( the mount and insulator) I have the full CES regarding the mast and double checked the CES regarding the mounting plate just in case, the one in your picture is a different sent up and looks to be made for the lightweight due to the offset and the clamping arrangement.
The good news…. The one on eBay is on the way to me.
don’t know if anyone else has seen that particular arrangement?
You probably need to ask Mike to explain the stubby 'blade' antenna , I think that may be difficult to source.
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The Goodyear HiMiler range had a small number of tread types that included the Extragrip - one was used on Sankey trailers and had a taxi type tread (similar to other makes used such as Avon,Dunlop,Firestone). Hi Miler and Extra Grip / Xtragrip etc. So as not t be pulled by the pedantic - I normally consult a Goodyear commercial catalogue (that I can't find just now along with Dunlop , I can only put my hands on 'time-line' Michelin and Avon commercial catalogues). To me the Trakgrip (spelling ? ) always looked the best tyre on a LWT , about 1990 the Michelin XCL crept in but more so with RAF Lightweights - they certainly looked good when new. You only carried a single Extragrip spare and they were said to be non-directional as not marked, but the large V sipe is obvious if the wrong way , I have quite a few 6.50 Extragrip stored inc. a few new unfitted that are probably 30 + years old. I have a fair supply of Range Rover type 205R16 that I find better on LWB 5.5" rims. Some are Vredstein IIRC but the best for snow are Austrian manuf. Semperit (now owned by Continental). I consider XCL and Trackgrip a dual purpose mud/rock. I suppose the MOD considered TA vehicles getting to the North German Plain on Extragrip a good idea, I consider Extragrip a mud tyre but not as extreme as a Firestone SAT. Extragripe are hopeless on a wet grass slight slope and have done the odd 180 on public highways cornering on snow. IMHO you should have had the Semperit Hi-Grip or better still the Vredstein Snow Star - in Norway . Mark J. Cook's book The HALF-TON Military Land Rover shows the common tyres used in time-line late 1960's to early 1980's / final disposals abt. Y2K. btw I am preparing some Semperit HI-Grip (reinforced) 205R16 (reinforced) new but abt. 20+ years old on new steel rims , the primer on rims is a poor holding primer only so it's extra agro removing it. 205R16 on a LR 90" had to be reinforced which makes them more or less a C (commercial) rated. These Hi-Grip are going on 55KB92 (winterised). New tyres are now 20580R16 - very near to the Classic Range Rover Michelin and Pirelli 205R16 but alas just not quite the same , the rolling dia. is same (new) as a 6.50x16 & this size is now unobtanium new. I only have the four Hi-Grip new but have a pair of 1/3 worn for bonnet / tub spares. The LWT winterised programme - is extending as just this year I have obtained new FFR starting battery boxes and another good complete (but take-off) winterisation kit and a few misc. new parts. In the main it is hood modifications and as yet the "early" LWT Ser.3 radiator blind (similar to S2A that I have) - if ever it existed. Your pics. show a S3 rad. blind I was never even aware of used in service , yet compares well to some I had bade in Olive PVC coated steel that should have been corrugated for factory cladding.
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On 10/21/2023 at 7:28 PM, 10FM68 said:
Certainly Dunlop Trakgrip tyres weren't common on Lightweights, but... never say never!
As I recall this was the Lightweight belonging to the OC of the Corps Lighting Troop RE. (Credit to the photographer - I found the image a while ago on the web). The funny colour is explained by the fact that it was about to go off on an adventure training trip to Norway!
More important, though, is getting the size right. I see the Accurate Armour say that their replacement wheels are for, among others, the Tamiya ambulance model. But the Ambulance would not have had 6.50x16s, they'd have been 7.50x16s. 7.50x16s weren't unknown on SWB military Land Rovers, but they weren't common and, on a model, don't quite look right.
The photograph is hardly clear but they seem a bargrip type , Dunlop Trakgrip were very common on Rover 1/2A LWT into early Series 3 days , in fact more common than a bargrip & ISTR they were Solihull-ex. fitment. - Trakgrip were a BIG block tyre.
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Two great photographs - in service pics of winterised Lightweight are very , very rare. Sorry I can't assist with your query.
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Pity it's only the concrete & no hardware
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The bulbs fitted remind me of halogen bulbs used on Carl Schenck armature balancing machines - I believe these were projector lamp bulbs & I doubt if LED could beat them , they certainly made a frame-tent glow well on a campsite !
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Tell me about the Golight & control , is it operational ? I understand it has a fantastic range - 1 mile + (I find hard to believe) & spread.
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AFAIK E Conformity confirms both EU and International standards bound by the UN (thus UNECE) and the big stick is wielded on the person selling (resale) - ultimatedly he is the one (if proven) liable in event of a malfunction. Brake hoses are subject of ECE & J marking. Likewise brake friction materialm performance (although there is approx. 10% tolerance). So your Britpart brake hose will be as good out of a LR box or a Delphi etc. box - it's just the £ profit some make.
I have been watching tyres sold for Jeeps for several years - most are 6.00x16 but also some 6.50x16 , the next point to watch is the single axle loading marked on sidewall. 2 or 3 years ago they started entering UK marked E , often two options - the one costing a few more £ marked as Firestone.
Remould and Re-cap tyres seem to be getting the E treatment , a few years ago these were only subject to a B.S. AU number (that I forget). The makers tyre spec. books (some by leading makes , mainly C commercial tyres) some I have going back to abt. 1980 , the tables all being the same - origins ETRTO (European Tyre & Rim Technical Organisation) , hence BREXIT regarding tyres does and in future will mean zilch - standards are too far entrenched , obviously public safety means all..