WCMatt

This thread and your workmanship, Capt.Max have certainly been an inspiration to the rest of us with or without ferrets...That reminds me, I really need to get back on mine........ Regards, Matt

Not sure. I'll take a closer look and see. Thanks for the reply. Matt

Adjustable spanners don't get as firm a grip on the fastener to be removed as I'd like. I've seen them round off the flat corners of bolts/nuts before. So let's not go there....... Matt

I have a ferret Mk. 1/2 that I'm working on. Would like to remove the rubber lines that are plugged into the oil cooler so that I can remove the cooler itself & straighten all of the little "hoops". Anyone know what size spanner would fit the rubber hoses? All of the fasteners on my ferret seem to be SAE and I've tried a couple of different sized wrenches on there but they are either a lose fit or won't go on at all (wonder if they might be metric?). Thanks. Regards, Matt

Actually makes it easier to get at all of the belts & hoses if the engine decking & rear plate have been removed. Why are we discussing this? Matt

Read my first post. Matt

As promised the belt part # & size. I was able to find belts at Carquest. They couldn't find anything on their computers using the original RR part number on my original belt so we measured up everything and found one that worked. Carquest part # 9530HD Belt measures: 1/2" x 53-7/16" (13mm x 1357mm). Matt

Thanks guys. One has to remove so much (heavy) stuff to get to those belts I just wanted to make sure that the new production "cog" type belts would be ok. I'll post the size & part number of the new belts for future reference in a little bit......... Matt

I'm in the middle of changing out all of the belts & hoses in the engine compartment of my Mk.1/2 ferret. This particular ferret is equipped with an alternator and has the three automotive type v belts. I was able to source three replacement belts from an auto parts house that are the same length, width but they are the "cogged belt" type and the OEM belts are the smooth type. Does that make a differnece? Can I use the cogged belt in my ferret seeing how it is the same size as the OEM belt? Regards, Matt

In the throws of replacing all of the hoses on my ferret's B60 engine. While I'm at it and everything's off on the back of the vehicle I thought I'd replace the belts as well. This ferret doesn't have the generator with the two large belts but rather the alternator with three automotive style "V" belts. I loosened the lower nut on the alternator's mount hoping to shove it in towards the B60 & take slack off of the belts but this hasn't worked so far. Maybe I have to loosen the upper mounting bolt as well? Anyone on here done a fan belt change on an alternator equipped ferret before? Regards, Matt

That makes sense. Thanks, Richard! Matt

Went with option B and now I have to deal with those little caged nuts. I guess even nuts don't like being in cages :-D. While I was removing the last two bolts I had my body propped up against the plate to keep it from falling free, onto the floor. When the last two bolts were out, the plate was still held fast to the hull. Had to use a malet to break the plate free from the hull. Apparently, someone had used caulk to make a seal between the plate & the flange it bolts up to. Has anyone else ever seen that done before? Matt

Thanks. I was pretty much leaning towards option B, as well. I've removed those plates before on other ferrets & they're not that heavy but I still don't want it falling on me :cool2:. Matt

Attempting to remove rear plate from my ferret so I gain access to the radiator (belts & hose replacement). There are two bolts on the lower (sloping) side of the armor that are oposite one another with boogered up nuts. The nuts turn inside their cages along with the bolt when I place a socket on them. I tried jamming a flat head screw driver inside the cage to hold the nut in place but no dice, nuts still turn w/ bolt. Here's what I was thinking: A) I haven't removed the bolts across the top (vertical face)of the plate as I was saving those for last (don't want the plate to fall on me). If I remove those maybe the weight of the plate itself would put enough pressure onto the errant nuts to keep them from rotating and I could remove the bolts. Would have to figure out something to keep the plate from falling on me, though. B) Leaving the upper bolts in place, take the angle grinder to the two non compliant bolts and cut 'em off. With the plate removed, I could then deal with the problem nuts in their cages (which are on the hull). What does the hive mind think? Anyone else on here ever have this problem? Matt

Don't know. I did some searches and couldn't find any info on doing a cooling system flush on the ferret. I assume a flush on one would be the same as on any other vehicle with a radiator? Any idea as to where the drain petcock on the B60 might be? Is it near one of the belly plate access ports (hopefully)? Regards, Matt

Thanks, Toolman! I thought there was a second location on the front of the vehicle where they (registration numbers) might have been applied. I'll check in the next day or two. I tried sanding off some of the paint on the rear plate where the numbers would usually be found but no such luck! Matt

Hello Was trying to find the registration number on my Mk.1/2 which is usually stenciled above the driver's hatch. Found nothing there thus far, is there another spot on the hull where the reg number might be painted I could look? My last ferret, 00EA85 also a Mk.1/2 had it's reg redone above the driver's hatch everytime it was repainted & evidence of the earlier stenciling was easy to find. My current Mk.1/2 looks like it never had it up there. Regards, Matt

Thank you, Robin. I'm planing on replacing all of the hoses on my ferret's radiator & while I'm back there I'll probably do the belts as well. I've been trying to research this will little sucess, is it posible to do a "coolant system" flush on a ferret like one can do on their civilian auto? Regards, Matt

Guys Can't say as I remember seeing this plug on my last ferret, there is a hex head 'plug" on the lower right hand side (as your looking down at it) on the rear of the hull below the removable rear armor plate that protects the radiator. Is this maybe a drain plug for the radiator? Thanks. Matt

Thanks for the replies! AX201DF I saw that I have a PM from you haven't opened it yet but will soon. Thanks for the contact info OZITIM Did the Aussies use the Mk.1/2? I don't think mine is Aussie as it would have been cheaper & easier to have imported one from the UK but that's no garuntee that it isn't. robin33ba07 Did the Belgian ferrets retain the large British data plate on the inside above the driver's right shoulder? I removed the data plate to get a look at the hull serial number (and to have a look at the data plate in better light as well). I know it's four bolts to undo the plate so the plate I have may not be for my vehicle. I did notice that the plate is marked for a Ferret Mk/1/1 and not a Mk.1/2. Matt

I'm reviving an old thread here :cool2: because I'm also planing to do a radiator/cooling system flush & hose replacement on my ferret in the near future. Thanks for the posts w/great info! Noticed that in the pics & diagram posted that the rubber rad. hoses appear to be just short sections of straight hose. So I won't have to source old, odd shaped hoses?. I can use generic radiator hose trimed to fit? Regards, Matt

Wasn't sure if I should have posted this in here or the MV chatter forum or British vehicles forum So if it's in the wrong place mods feel free to move it.... After I sold my last ferret (a Mk.1/2) I thought I was through. Well, about a month ago I picked up another one which incidentally is also a Mk.1/2. I'd like to reach out to Bovy to see if they have my "new" ferret's history card on file. I remember years ago that if you sent them your vehicles hull #, a sase & a small payment, they'd send you a copy of your vehicle's service history. I don't remember (hence my post here) who to contact at the museum or if they even still offer that service? Any help would be much appriciated. Regards, Matt

That came from the grounds of central Islip psychiatric center on long island. It was given to them by the Gov't in the late 1940's after they requested a bulldozer for some construction projects taking place on the grounds. After several years of use, it was buried as a means of "getting it out of the way". I was livimng up in Queens at the time this story took place & I can remember the guys in the long island MV club talking about it. The guy who recovered it, paid the State of New York $10.00 (roughly 8 pounds sterling) but spent several thousand recovering it. this was in the 1970's when that kind of stuff was more readily available and not as expensive as today. Still it is the only M4A3E8 w/M2 mine plow known to exist... Thanks for posting the pic of the recovery. Matt

Can't say I've ever heard of this and I'm an avid shooter. Matt

Good to know, thanks. Matt