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Just a thought, looking at the condition of the flange faces on the manifold, it would be a good idea to have the manifold skimmed to provide a good seal on re-assembly. A good seal at the manifold is important for a good running engine. Regards John

I have a sprung towing bracket complete with hitch for sale believed to have been taken off an Austin K5, please see pictures below. I am selling this on behalf of a friend who is looking for £180.00 o.n.o. I could take it to the Yorkshire Wartime Experience on Saturday. Any questions please call 00743752616.

They all lived happily ever after, as in all the best fairy stories.:laugh:

Not cheaper than washing soda, water and a battery charger which most should have.

I second that, I have just started using it. Amazing.

Hi You need to make sure that the socket in the replica pedestal has been machined to the correct size to take the spigot of an original mount. Otherwise it is a lot to pay out for something that won't fit.:cry:

Don't you mean public liability insurance?

Why not buy an overhaul kit from Jeeparts etc, and replace it yourself?

I thought from the title of this thread you were being abusive towards owners of half tracks :red:

I decided to google the term passive aggression Passive-aggressive behavior is the indirect expression of hostility, such as through procrastination, stubbornness, sullen behavior, or deliberate or repeated failure to accomplish requested tasks for which one is (often explicitly) responsible. I haven't seen anything of this description in this thread, just people debating and expressing an honest viewpoint.

To me the beauty of this forum, is that it enables the sharing of useful information to other interested people. So why is it necessary to "like" some one's post? It is surely better to add to the information, or benefit from the information posted. I have started to compile a "useful information book" for the benefit of myself and others in my group. We can already see how many people have shown interest in the subject title by the number of viewings. In my opinion don't fix what ain't broke

I like this site because it is not Facebook!!

A product called "Goo Gone" I first came across it in the States, it is good at removing all sorts of sticky marks. It is now widely available on Ebay and Amazon.

I wouldn't depend on the MVT for assistance, as recently stated by the chairman "We are not a gun club."

This engine was actually made by W G Bagnall Ltd in Stafford.

Why can they not publish the rules and conditions on the website?

And still we are being asked to sign up terms and conditions without first having sight of them

Shouldn't the rules and conditions be given before we send our money off? Quote from booking form: An Exhibitors Information Booklet will be included in your Welcome Pack and will include all of the shows rules and regulations, which you are required to abide by. On arrival you will be asked to sign agreeing to the show rules.

There are none so blind as those that don't want to see.

Well, when I take the time and trouble to attend a weekend event, I expect to see the organiser staying on site to ensure that the event is run properly, from a safety perspective, as he is the responsible person if things go belly up.

No problem with tents and cars for your members then as none of you camped at your own show. :cool2:

Try JB Rewinds in Widnes 0151 420 2934 they have done a lot of work for me and are very reliable.

Hi Does anyone have a 700 x 16 bar grip tyre and wheel to sell me, for use as a spare on an M38A1? Regards John

I think that the big problem with vehicle spares is the suppliers themselves. I have seen poor quality parts from more than one of the big suppliers. When they are challenged about them, the stock responses are: No one else has complained. Send it back at your expense, when we find there is nothing wrong with the item we will send it back to you and charge postage. It must be the part that you are fitting it to, is no good. It is something that you have done. A big gripe I have at the moment is that brake line and fuel line flares will not seal in the brass elbows. The advise is to use Loctite sealer, a big no no for me. (This has happened to two friends who are renovating jeeps.) The parts suppliers should be kicking the firms that are supplying them with poor quality items. This is the only way that things can improve.

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