john wheatley (R.I.P.)

Glad you spelt that bear and not bare :sweat: Regards, John.

Hi Guys, Cor, don't bad luck travel, laying under Bertha bolting up the silencer and felt what I thought was water dripping on me. Hole in one of the tanks, 'nother job to add to the list. I have so much luck, why is it all bad? Frost's is about the best is it? Regards, John.

Hi Guys, If we start recording fuel costs then by this time next year we'll be in tears and feeling suicidal. :shocked: Regards, John.

Hi Guys, I seem to remember Martin from Allied Canvas replying to a similar question some while back saying sail paint was ok but any other paint was a nono :nono: Thompsons is good (note to Moderator, all this free advertising for Thompsons, why don't we get discount?) Regards, John.

Hi Guys, A few years ago Cliff Povey introduced me to a guy at the IMPS Sellinge do when they had them, this guy lived on Sheppey near Cliff and he was selling a system that consisted of an inline attachment and some pellets in what looked like a fabric net bag, like you used to get sugared almonds in years ago that dropped into the tank. The inline attachment was so you could run on unleaded fuel and the "almonds" was I believe to stop the fuel degrading over the winter when not used, mebbe this is the same thing With regards to what it looks like with the head off, I seem to have had the head off Bertha more times than seems to be fair and I haven't seen any build up of "muck" Regards, John.

Hi Tony, While you're there you can hit Phil with a big hammer too and remind him that he still owes me some canvas for an awning :thanx: Regards, John.

Cheers Tony, Worth bearing in mind. Regards, John.

How kind.:bow::bow::bow: Regards, John.

MORRIS 15 CWT. At one time seemed quite rare but more seem to be turning up every year. Basic 4 cylinder engine, not a problem to work on, have been told that one engine problem is they seem to get through valves and springs with monotonous regularity, only hearsay. Early models had aero screens, later ones had a windscreen in two halves which could be opened separately. Spares still about with a little scratching round, have found the silencer for a V W Camper is about the same as origional. Four wheel drive which keeps the fuel consumtion down to about 10 mpg but with the front drive shaft removed will rise to about 12-14. Removal can be a bit embarrasing as at last years W & P when I needed a push to move a 25 lb gun. Ugly looking beast , steers like a brick and built for a crew of midgets but grows on you. Much the same as any other British vehicle, no better no worse than most, just your personal choice. Hope this helps a bit,:??? Regards, John.

H Gang, Just looked through my work sheets and found that the first time I changed a gasket I torqued down to 48. When I started this time I pulled a stud at 22 so I had a toot at Gosney's and they sent down a fitter who put a helicoil in and waited while I torqued down. He suggested 40 which is what she's now at. Seems ok so I shall settle for that. Mebbe with the origional studs untouched it might be possible to go down more as the corrosion of 60 years might give added strength but as she was re-studded I don't think it's worth taking the chance.:sweat: I have a diagram of the tightening order if anyone wants a copy. Regards, John.

Been a loooong winter, it's showtime girls :yay::yay::yay: Regards, John.

Hi Andy, That's the one, will look forward to seeing you there. All being well will park up friday on my way to work and then go there when I finish at six. Regards, John.

With work commitments I think the first one will be the Hythe do in July. Regards, John.

Hi Les, I think it is The Garrison that you mean, they have the 25 lb, guns you see at W & P. If you don't have any luck contacting them then let me know. Regards, John.

:rofl::rofl::rofl: Regards, John.

:yay: Got Bertha's engine running today, quite fun without a silencer. Just the body to put back together now. Many thanks to Kewelde and all the Gang who offered advice. :tup:: Regards, John.

Hi Guys, I keep the issue 5 gall. can full, it sits nicely out the way on a Morris and Bertha's fuel gauge is a piece of calibrated wood for a dipstick, that's two, the other one does the driving :-D Regards, John.

Hi Enigma, Dancing girls not with me, if they not with you then suggest you see Kewelde as I rang him today and got no reply. :idea: Regards, John.

Hi Catweazle, I seem to remember from children's television when my boys were little that Catweazle was a wizard who got most of his spells wrong so could it be that your demotion is self inflicted? :idea: Regards, John.

Thanks for the kind thought Jack, they haven't arrived yet but as Kewelde lives not too far from me I suspect he has waylaid them :cry: Regards, John.

Thank you for your kind message, in view of it I shall refrain from sending you the address of Specsavers, just take care when you are driving :shocked: Regards, John.

Hi Gang, Many thanks for your kind wishes,:tup:: having a GREAT day, as some of you know my eldest boy has been overseas with the R A F. He came back last friday and this morning he came over from Brize with his family and took me out for lunch in Canterbury. What a lovely surprise that was !:yay::yay::yay: Regards, John.

Hi Tony, Had some minor probs. but slowly ploddin on, soon hope to start engine up. Shalln't rest easy till she roars back into life again. :sweat: Regards, John.

I've often been called a ranker at closing time. Remind me to get new batteries for my hearing aid :whistleRegards, John.

Safariswing(superhero), Many thanks, Bertha's photo. now back. :flowers: :bow::bow: Regards, John.