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Hi Folks

My defence standards disc has stopped working, anyone got the current specifcation for the following oils please.

M160  in 1942  operators manual as engine, gearbox, fluid flywheel and air filter,   M220 (special) transfer box

Regards Mick

Further to the MOT debate on Bedford MK MJ vehicles.

Let take my MJ for an example, which is still as issued by MOD after 34years and went to a new home yesterday, purchased by the first viewer at asking price.

Vehicle data. Bedford MJP, 29 KA 26 with tail lift ex RAF, date into service 14.9.1983, date cast 1.9.1995 registered with DVLA on a "Y" plate no modifcations to vehicle and tax as a Private HGV.

 RoadTaxed application was made last week with the DVLA who stated it DID NOT NEED AN MOT and acepted the application. 

If you can get the index number and eleven digit V5c code, go on line, the system will state if a vehicle requires an MOT. Hope this helps.

Mick

We found when the Daf was introduced into our MT units fleet it was not as good as the MJ. The MJ  is better than the MK as the turbo makes quite a difference to performance. As far as off road driving with bar grip tyre it is very good, on road the steering is lets say a more manly type of driving as opposed to the later road tyres introduced by the MOD, which makes a  considerable difference, like having power steering but not so good off road.

Mine is up for sale due to injury which is a sad day as she is great to drive. I see you are a single man again, hope the dust has settled without to many permanent injuries. When asked if I am married my normal reply is  "No my vehicles shut up when I turn them off"

Enjoy you freedom. Regards Mick

Thank you Gents a great help.

On E-Bay is listed a "B"(84-85) Reg MJ shown as MOT exempt.

My MJ "Y" (82-83) plate, full canvass and TCV seats + tail lift was subject to a full HGV test under the old regulations before I barn stored her some years ago.  Before the new regulations came out I under stood that the rear springs needed down grading to come under the 7.5 ton limit.

Advice please folks,    can I run my MJ (PLG) as MOT exempt without down grading the springs? 

Cheers  Mick

Has Withams lost the MOD contract, any one know the current situation.

Do you mean an MT350?. For both the MT500 and 350 I had Barbour jacket and trousers over 95 pattern kit with standard infantry boots. I returned the trousers to Barbour to have brasses fitted to stop them skidding down whilst riding.

Good Morning Florian.

Please find attached details of a good engine man in 2221 Booischot. I have received permission to pass on his details.

Marc Wouters, marc@pm-enginerepair.be. Good luck with the project, tell him mad Mick from the Isle of Man gave you his details.

Cheers Mick

Neil. 

Try Vehicle Independent Parts (Hastings) Ltd 01424858314

Bedford Truck Parts Sales. Graham Eaton

He took all my Bedford parts and sheets as I have had to clear kit due to injury. I know it included two roof sheets one used with slight edge damage and one new  with a hole which can be repaired.

Good luck Mick

good advise, thanks very much. michael

cheers.and thank you

Thank you Richard.

When brakes are done she will move to the Isle of Man, being the only Dingo out here. If you visit the island for any of the racing let me know as I can help with arrangements.  

Regards Mick

I am looking for a company who can re-sleeve my Daimler Dingo brake cylinders. Any one know of a good firm.

Thanks Mick

Looks good, but remember that any vehicle can get bogged down, even tanks, take care and enjoy the vehicle. Mick

aHi Doug

I passed my driving test on a 1953 Commer with a crash gearbox and love two types of vehicle, big and slow or small and fast (P6 Rover manual V8). When the Daf came into service we were told not to use it as a tow/recovery truck off road as we used the MK/MJ, as the chassic can bend. For mud plucking and off road work the MJ beat the Daf hands down. The Daf I considered to be a road vehicle and gave a better ride than the MJ, going into location off road give me an MJ any time. The other factor is the MJ had bar grip tyres and not road type tyres as the Daf. 

Have Fun and if you are new to trucks, remember the steer you back wheels.

Mick

I been part of a two man team and changed MJ and TM tyres in the field without any major problems. The wheel and tyre are placed under the side of the vehicle with the split rim facing up whilst the air is removed and replaced, so if the rim blows it will hit the under side of the load bed. Mike

Good Afternoon. Re Daf Jack

I have checked with my MT friends and in our unit the Dafs used the same jack as the MJ.

The jack is a  ERN-LAKE 4ton, 6.5 inch Tower Jack, from Harvey Frost & Co Ltd.

If you get stuck I have a hardly used jack with a handle in my store.

Hope this helps

Regards Michael

Hi. I find the Bedford MJ a better 4x4. Look up MOD Sales/ Whithams on the net and you should find Dafs being auctioned off. You will have to visit before bidding to be sure its a good one, all have one careful owner.

Regards Mick

For information

Dingo fluid flywheel oil seal.

part number W12520037 priced at £1.47 + p&p + vat

From Orbic Engineering Solutions, 0208 684 8262 www.orbic.co.uk.

Very quick service on all bearings and seals.

Hope this helps   Mick

Arrow 1.75 ton Trailer 2330-99-893-4879. Require a jockey wheel rim 2530-99-823-2638. Any information would be helpfull.

Mick

I am down sizing due to an injury. Have clansman and larkspur kit to dispose of. Let me know what you require on e-mail tumbledown.farm@yahoo.com and I wll see if I can help. Mick

What's wrong with a peace of string as used on the Ford MK2 Consuls, that's why I had a girl friend!.:-D

Hi Folks. We are looking to replace worn parts on a museum mobile morris commercial boffa. Parts required for the breech casing are the elevating arc/quadrant, pair of cranking handles, pair of balance springs and cases. Has any one got a spider sight that we can copy. Any help in locating the parts would be appreciated. 2691H

Thank you for your comments.

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