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  1. I can tell you this much with certainty :- NSN 2530-99-811-6988 ================= My research - came to a end. I had measured up for mountings etc, thinking it is just a standard "remote reservoir". IIRC - it is that way - BUT most of these are for DIY "Kit Cars" and are made from aluminium. This is no good , with brakes slamming on - you need cast iron to prevent "fragmentation". I then progressed further as I suspected there were car fitments for this MC (and there were). I have a bit of a collection of jumbled notes. I recall coming to the conclusion there are the same cylinders dimensions same BUT the mounting flange is 90 degrees out, probably they took a common bulkhead mount & changed it by 90 degree to suit the widetrack ?? ----------------------------------------- However - I believe it was made by Lucas Girling (for Commercial applications) - "I believe" ??? I would have to take a look , probably I took several photographs of one in situ. I know I had a bit of difficulty measuring flange hole centres when in situ. 7/8" bore (0.875") 1.7/16" max. stroke Their (Lucas Girling) number being possibly 64068694 . Lucas 873 seems to be the cast No. but this could be machined for a few cylinders. Yet another number - I have a note of is TRW 64046158 . I think this has a 11mm reservoir / or feed pipe thread. It may be obsolete ?? but there could be good spurious about in CI ?? So - cars , I have a note of Rover P6 BUT , I seemed to Zero in on :- Jaguar E-Type / S-Type / Mk. 10 420G CLUTCH master cylinder JAGUAR Part No. C27186 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JAGUAR-E-TYPE-S-TYPE-MK10-420G-CLUTCH-MASTER-CYLINDER-C27186-/300803177117?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4609443a9d However , you will note the photograph seems to show a "reproduction" and it is a aluminium cylinder , I believe what you need is the "commercial" version of this that is cast iron . Possibly the Jag OEM was cast iron & some may be around repro or such as Lockheed , may be worth asking TRW about this Lol
  2. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/some-of-our-spitfires-are-missing-doubts-over-existence-of-160-ww2-fighter-planes-in-burma-8458772.html Read to bottom of column , info starting to drip out, allegations regarding past search finances.. I suppose the Forum moderators must be getting near to locking this thread..
  3. Daily Telegraph EXCLUSIVE 6:42PM GMT 20 Jan 2013 ----- http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/aviation/9814459/Burma-spitfires-search-still-on-says-mission-leader-David-Cundall.html http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/burmamyanmar/9813074/Spitfire-hunter-pledges-the-search-will-go-on.html
  4. LoL QUOTE. Hopes were raised earlier this month with the discovery of a crate in Myitkyina, in the northern state of Kachin. However the hopes turned to disappointment when it became clear the crate was full of muddy water, which would take weeks to pump out. WHICH WOULD TAKE WEEKS TO PUMP OUT !!! That must be the Short Sterling crates - time for the JCB - time for , JCB 3CX Dipper c/w Extra Dig
  5. Amd. PS The 4th Gladiator - was called "Desperation"
  6. A news conference originally scheduled for Sunday was cancelled, apparently because of the snag. "We haven't stopped and we cannot stop. It is just a delay in our work," Soe Thein said. Read more: http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/cables-hamper-burma-spitfires-hunt-16263008.html#ixzz2IKnpQOXP'>http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/cables-hamper-burma-spitfires-hunt-16263008.html#ixzz2IKnpQOXP SOURCE. http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/cables-hamper-burma-spitfires-hunt-16263008.html ----- The 4th aircraft was called "Desperation" LoL ---- Don't quit on the bloke yet whilst he is still digging for victory Remember :- FAITH , Hope & Charity http://www.killifish.f9.co.uk/Malta%20WWII/Faith%20Hope%20&%20Charity.htm We need to have FAITH at this time , Cundall has all the Hope & Charity LoL
  7. I have been out of contact with what this firm can coat , just beyond belief what they do , I am unable to tell all LoL If it can be done on ZAMAK - then the ultimate finish :- http://www.ionbond.com/coating-services/decorative/
  8. The casting will probably be one of the grades of ZAMAK. It will be a form of chromate conversion coating. However - you are talking just microns deposit. I would check on a possible more modern improved coating (that will stand up to E10 ethanol petrol better) , to somebody with the tanks colour is not a problem. I am certain - this firm could do it (if you had a basket full) :- http://www.ellison-group.co.uk/ --- This firm should be able to do it , more bespoke :- http://www.almitgroup.co.uk/about.html --- This firm may just have tanks :- http://www.ashfordchroming.com/area/chrome-plating/Darlington
  9. Seems you are spot-on LoL f'KING circus http://www.uttoxeter-news.co.uk/News/Spitfire-recovery-mission-for-JCB-dancing-digger-man-20130114144314.htm
  10. JCB - to the rescue LoL http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/JCB-diggers-help-recovery-Second-World-War/story-17852833-detail/story.html
  11. It seems to me that the media circus is being encouraged. Google on the words "Burma Spitfires" , for latest news. http://www.irrawaddy.org/archives/23633 Read carefully , the "news Conference" of Wednesday gone, site formalities for live cable checks etc. not completed - dig to start in a few days (that would probably be about now). The talk about finding water filled crates , the photographs shown - were apparently from a "preliminary dig" - obviously these photographs could have surfaced months ago, soon after the "preliminary dig" - when a bore-hole was cut into the top of a crate (if it was a crate - that fact is still to be established) . These photographs are only recently shown to reporters BUT it seems they are not fresh. The world news media then go off to - break news LoL
  12. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2259619/The-kamikaze-doodlebug-Secret-variant-Hitlers-V1-designed-let-pilot-fly-British-targets-surprisingly-volunteered.html
  13. ruxy

    WW2 free Knickers

    The section with the markings would be well worth framing. I wonder , were their chutes made from real silk ? During WW2 did the Germans have access to all that natural silk (I have my doubts) - or did they have a Ersatz silk ??
  14. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/history/world-war-two/9792811/The-women-who-stole-downed-German-airmans-silk-parachute-to-make-knickerbockers.html
  15. Apparently the test data located metallic parts abt. 30ft under the surface. Would take some crate to stand up to that type of overburden for 70 years IMHO , but who knows - if they are in fact crates they may not be crushed and in fact contain Spitfires LoL
  16. If he is paying top dollar and still turning a profit on re-sale , then is this a very small specialized sector of the clothing market that he well understands more than others ?? including yourself ?? He could in fact have a total grip by controlling the eBay market in this way (that is not against eBay rules - unless he is detected shill bidding). Something you or anybody else is free to have a go at - speculate to accumulate as they say. If his sales involve false description - then you or somebody else will soon provide proof / evidence to eBay Protection Dept. Always a tip-off would be better sooner or later. He does have a very high number of sales / buys against his handle & with 100% (almost) it would seem sound feedback , a quick check just turned out one in the grey.
  17. Chocks away - now !! http://www.telegraph.co.uk/history/world-war-two/9780819/The-time-is-right-and-we-are-ready-mission-to-find-lost-Spitfires-of-Burma-launches.html LoL
  18. I think most of the stuff in TK MAx is collected in slow-movers for "close-out" - is that a American term LoL
  19. The point that I was trying to make is that the so often used label marking "Cotton Sateen" is a total nonsence and was probably used to confuse any user (I have never been able to determine just what it is). It never confused me because I would always delve a little deeper. For over forty years I have prefered to use the traditional materials for outer shell jacket and for undergarment. The bottom half , I still believe the matching trousers (cheap Ex-Army) with long-johns in winter was the best option - and with Grenfell or S.A. The jacket - I found water penetration around the shoulders would take a lot of drying by body heat. Over these last 40 years I have had 3 qty. Grenfell (still have two) , also I have a original Survival Aids Artic Ranger (that was more or less the same as the SAS smock of the era) (Ventile). My "Field Trials" indicate that the Ventile & Grenfell "Walker" jacket (that seemed to have a more fine weave) than other Grenfell cloth performed more or less the same, as can be expected performed better than the standard issue MOD Combat jacket. I came to the conclusion that "Cotton sateen" was more or less the same type of cloth but from a cheaper grade of cotton (the remaining 97% - available on the world market). All of them being just a variation of cotton Gabardine. -- What do I wear now LoL , well it is a 2004 era. CragHoppers olive , sort of combat style Outer 70% cotton / 30% polamide with wax finish (the weave is much finer than Barbour) Drop lining 100 Polyester with PU membrane. I liked it so much - I purchased 2 for 1 at the end of season sale , just as well because they have been obsolete for a good while now .
  20. ============== IMHO , your last statement is that you wish to prove your point by use of the most common term - end of. I am well aware of the fact that so many British Army Combat Jackets have a manufacturers label stating that the material is "Cotton Sateen" , however this is no definative that the correct term for the material used is in fact "Cotton Sateen" , probably it is just a continuation of a "Cotton Gabardine " type material with a slightly different mix / treatment. Probably the real truth is that they did not wish the common soldiers of the day aware of just what the material was. Obviously any subsequent book published after yours will have good scope for further research & revelations.. End Of..
  21. =========== QUOTE. "reversing" the sateen fabric in order that the duller (inside) was on the outer ---- And this is where you are going wrong , if you are going to write a book - then I suggest you consult with such as a Textile Technician. The "sateen" you mention refers to the surface finish of the cloth , the long strand probably on the outside of the shell and the duller (this is the cord that is on the inside , but may not - I think it is decided on the wicking required ). In my book , from my limited knowledge of cloth - sateen or satin is a totally different fabric , a term given to a relatively common lining material or bedding sheets. Such as Grenfell cloth or Ventile cloth is in fact a expensive long-staple Egyptian cotton , processed and woven for wind-proof quality and a certain amount of water proofing but remaining breathable by natural means when worn. IMHO , the post-WW2 MOD jackets (the subject of this thread) were a similar but inferior and thus cheaper cloth. The last U.S.A. manufactured Alpha Ind. M65 jackets were 65% poly / 35% cotton , I understand the genuine Alpha Ind. M65 jackets are now in fact manuf. in PRC and are from NYCO.
  22. Having worn such jackets in the TA from 1968 , receiving the "care & use" instructions from a regular staffy. I found when brand new or returned cleaned the claims did not stand up , IIRC this was according to a NATO requirement that body heat should dry the jacket out within abt. 40 min. Instructed by use of body heat alone, no standing around a fire is required , L0L - the lying £wat. Having worn Ventile & Grenfell jackets , I suspect the cloth may have been Grenfell (to a lower standard than the regular stuff) , certainly not Ventile http://www.haythornthwaite.com/GrenfellWeaving.htm
  23. ====================== Gabardine , yes - very possibly . Sateen , I very much doubt it - but I await with keen interest for more technical info. as my knowledge of fabrics is little and stitching - even less so LoL
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