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  1. Believe that it is not a dynamo, but an alternator. As such it does not have a magnetic core but uses primary and secondary windings.

    Think in this case it take a LT feed of 24v into the armature to create the spinning magnetic field and as that passes through the secondary windings that creates the high voltage output.

    First thing to check is whether the is a LT feed to the contacts on the armature, then to check to see if the bushes are making a good contact.

    Believe that the contacts on the armature can wear down leave a build up of metal swarf in the gaps between the contacts.

  2. Cheers,

     

    Contacted Jawel and they can supply the basecoat, but not in cellulose, still a single pack paint though. They have also suggested using an acrylic lacquer over the top.

    Any thoughts?

  3. Baz, think you're on the right course there as it's been suggested that the aircraft collection should be moved in total down to the West end (wonder if that will include Concorde? DAS owned).

    The Military Vehicle Day was the biggest money earning event for the IWM, just putting it out there.

  4. I'd love to work on a Cent again. Your Cents look in much better condition than a couple at Duxford, but they'll live again...

    sort of know what you mean by not being that bothered by the Cents as much as WWII tanks. Felt the same about my Range Rover until I got stuck in, now it's gotten under my skin!

  5. Hardly a popular thread so I'm not really bothered, quite enjoy going off at a tangent from time to time.

     

    How's the Chieftain coming along?

    If the steering brakes need a rebuild Past Parts can get all the seals and the pistons comparable with mineral oil. Master Cylinders are from a jag so still available.

  6. I'd like to add that I've only worked on them in a museum setting so not reflective of when they were in service, so maybe not the best way to compare them.

    I will say that I don't like the Russian stuff as I am completely the wrong shape for them

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