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Clive, I see what you mean about the closed end..I had read about that a few months ago..That would be bad restricting oil flow....Mine has an opening hole on the bottom and a large hole on top surrounded by about 6 smaller holes...Being that it is 1 inch longer than the Crossland #432 I was wondering if it does a better job of filtering the oil ????

That's the one that I refer to as the diaper/blanket filter...I had that in when I bought my Ferret then went to Crossland #432...Now I went back to this one in your picture...It is 1 inch longer than the Crossland....Different old REME mechanics I spoke with say just use the diaper one.....Besides being messy why do you dislike it Clive ? I am just trying for a discussion to get the opinion of people and not to argue so I appreciate what anyone can add....Thank you...

A great collection of photos Tim...Thank you for sharing....

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Good point Andy I am talking about the drop in cartridge into the existing filter bowl vs the old diaper/blanket type... Thank you

For you Ferret owners do you use the old style diaper oil filter or the new style drop in element ? My 1954 Ferret MK1 came with the old diaper type and I replaced it with a cartridge type..I am now going back to the old diaper type filters...The diaper type are about 1 inch longer than the element type...I would like to hear your technical information on them why you use one and not the other.. Thank you

As always your answers are very much appreciated...Thank you for sharing your vast experience and wisdom with the Historic Military Vehicle world...Have a great week sir.. Joe in USA

Steve Very nice photos thank you for sharing.......On www.armyjeeps.net they have a NOS flame thrower for sale for a few months now...I love the Stuart...

Thanks Richard...It was hard to read with the paint on it..............Any idea what the 63 would be ?

I don't know if your aware of the Ferret website on Face Book but last week a guy from Australia was trying to find other people in the country with Ferrets....

On the gas tank...What intrigues me is the 63....I am wondering if the Canadian Army put a new gas tank in in 1963 ?

After 2 years of ownership I noticed another ID tag on my 1954 Ferret MK1....When I removed the hood to the engine compartment I noticed it....It is just above the engine area in the middle facing upwards...Between the 2 rear hatch windows...I will try to print out the information as it appears on the tag: Cailayl ltd 6 63 403 409 FV 59468 310718 Scrubs ?????? Eden N.W.10 Hard to read some of it.... Can anyone tell me anything about this please ? Thank you.

Hope to hear from him soon on one of the web sites....It's always exciting and nice to welcome a new Ferret owner...

Thank you for the update Tim....

Tim, Thank you for the invite...I don't travel anymore but that is so wonderful of you to offer....I have a hard time just driving about 20 miles anymore...It sure would be the trip of a life time to see.... Looking forward to seeing your great video.. Those 3 videos were nice...thanks for sharing...

OZITIM Again what an incredible job.....You do it with basic back yard tools !!! Your countryside is beautiful....You need to do about a 5-10 minute video of the Ferret driving around....Just beautiful scenery.... Joe in USA

An incredible job to here so far......What's next to tear apart Tim ? Thank you for posting the video..

Being that it is in South Dakota my biggest concern would be a cracked or damaged engine due to severe cold....The bins are of a simple flat design it isn't too hard to take a hammer and backing plate to pound them straight....As others stated items are available from all over the world......Keep in mind getting parts for a Historic Military Vehicle takes time and a lot of patience to work on them...It is extremely rewarding as I have a Canadian Army 1954 Ferret MK1 I purchased 2 years ago....Mine is missing radios,inside bins ect but I don't care...Mine will stay basic... Also on this forum look in the SEARCH area and type in Ferret and also the part your interested in and someone has probably posted about how to work on it...Good luck to you and if you get it have your camera ready and take plenty of pictures you won't regret it...

Thanks for sharing the pictures Tim........I hope you find out more history of your Ferret....It would really be nice to find a living crew member and some pictures.....Please keep us posted.....The very best to you Tim... Joe in USA

WOW..This is all so interesting.....Thank you all for posting. Joe in USA

Hi Tim, I have followed your inspiring posts about your Ferret adventure...I am sorry to hear about your friend passing....Sid is surely looking down at you smiling and is very proud of what you have accomplished....It is thru generous people like him that share with others that makes this world a better place... Now here you are sharing with others for many years to come on the internet about the will to never give up...You have certainly inspired me with my 1954 Ferret MK1... Owning a piece of Military history is a fascinating adventure...When people like you and Sid share to others the best payment would be to pass it forward...I have only owned my Ferret 2 years now and haven't taken it for a ride (except up on the jack stands) yet but it will ready to go in about 2 months....Thank you and the many others that share their ideas and life about their armoured vehicles.... Have you found any history of your Ferret ? I am really excited to see your video someday Tim the very best to you and please keep posting.. Joe in USA

Timbo you sent this message to me the wrong person indeed...I don't have a friend with Ferret parts in his shed.Wish I did...LOL...I don't deserve any credit for anything...I am learning from all the guys here..I am in the USA..... OZITIM is doing all the work on his Ferret..He is in some rural area in Australia putting his Ferret together...

Outstanding Tim..Congrats......Make the video long..I am really looking forward to it..

Thank you very much Robin....We need more old Canadian Army Soldiers to get involved.....Would sure like to have them share their Ferret pictures and stories.... Thanks again .

That's what I was guessing and I was hoping that you would comment on it thank you Richard.. Now I need an old Canadian Soldier mechanic to tell me where Workshop 27 was on December 15th 1965 ? Thanks to all.