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Hoseman

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We really do NEED a "LIKE" button on here I think!!!

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Here is an alternative home made tool for getting a fine polish on a bore, it can also be used as a glaze buster in cylinders.

 

I find it works well using 120g emery with paraffin for the final polish.

 

John

That's what I use for deglazing hydraulic cylinders in work!! Bigger the cylinder diameter the longer the paper in the slot. For deep tubes I use a length of 10mm steel tube in the drill Chuck and a slot in the other end.

Works a treat!!

No changing stones etc, just swap for different grades of paper from rough to smooth, running up and down the bore to create a cross hatch pattern!!

There's one on display in Pearl Harbour. Few others there too, different sizes, brilliant place, need to go again!

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Repeatedly boiling them in strong detergent *may* work. I did this with a repro khaki WWII Browning HP mag pouch as I wanted to re-colour it into a repro RAF 1925 Pattern Colt 1911 mag pouch. I didn't get every last bit of the khaki dye out, but the end result was successful.

Thanks for that, might try it on a spare strap off the disassembled chute!!

Just thinking of some of that Oct powder, use it on my normal webbing and gets dye out well!!

Cheers

Just bought a PX Chute with the tan web straps. Is there any way of getting the dye out of them to get to white? Not bleach, don't want to dissolve them!! Anyone done this or know of a proven product/way please?

I have a spare harness in 'kit' form (taken apart and unstitched!!!) To practice on if need be!

Cheers. Paul

Hello all,

After years of looking & learning I've taken the plunge and purchased a script GPW,

 

Chassis No 11085,

DoD 03-27-42.

Hood No 2059784.

 

She was released from service and first registerred in Pennsylvania on 11-22-1946. She was shipped to UK by her previous owner earlier this year. An early script on her original Midland Steel Co 'willys repro' frame she has retained many of her original features. The rear of her tub was 'clean' but sadly the previous owner drilled her to put the duty spare wheel and fuel carriers on. She's a runner but needs plenty work & TLC.

 

Q: What DVLA forms do I need to fill out in order to register her? Sorry to ask a question for the hundredth time - I have trawled various sites but the threads I find are either confusing or out of date with regards to MOTs, etc.

 

Also, any suggestions for reasonable car insurance?

 

Cheers. Steve

Welcome to the Green Machine mate!

Don't know about registering but as for insurance join the MVT. They have a deal with some insurance companies and its less than £100 a year in some cases (mileage, storage, security etc depending!!)

Mines a JapJeep,genuine tub and controls etc but on a 1987 Suzuki jeep chassis LHD.

Looks the part, sounds the part, not pampered, 5 speed box, disc brakes all round, unleaded, 4WD and good for 70 mph plus!! Does me and gets the rivet counters thinking (for a change in some cases!!)

Hello my names is Roy.

 

I was the owner of two US military vehicles a GMC 353 tipper and a Dodge WC63 I have now down sized to a 1944 ford jeep witch I have nearly finished rebuilding:laugh:.

Welcome aboard friend, where on the Wirral you hiding? Im bromborough! You joined our MVT yet? Hurry up, we are waiting . . .!!! Lol

This looks like some good news.... (and it should be LCT not LST!!)

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-29655649

I've seen this submerged in the dock for years, glad she's saved. Shame to let her rot away there, such a rare vessel and be fantastic to see her restored.

Do we know who doing her?

Is it Cammell Lairds?

Paul

Try

ian@classic-spares.co.uk

Parts and filters for hundreds of classic cars and trucks.

He might know an equivalent.

There's CLASSIC FILTERS 01634 724224

They can manufacture filters to pattern, or maybe match your old one to a new unit!

Daft question, but I'm presuming you have been intouch with the MG and WOLSLEY owners clubs? They carry spares and will have technical guru's there!!

Good luck

Paul

I would say that looks like a good basis for a resto if you have the skills and the budget

T-Cut and elbow grease, no dramas!!! Oh and a certified lunatic to take it on too . . . . .most of us then!!! Lol

willkommen in der grünen Asyl!!

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If you start a club there will be plenty of members mate!!! Lol

stupid price for stupid people !

Lol, you mean like the £75,000.00 Carriers mate???

thanks for posting. Some great looking kit there

Who you calling good looking??? That's fighting talk round here!!!! Lol

Had a great week there, was on the convoy, had fantastic time, good company and experience.

Is it next year yet???? Can't wait.

L ocal news said something about a military utility vehicle

It was one of the Blackpool guys coming down to the docks at Hull for ferry to Arnhem.

Apparently jeep was on trailer that snaked hitting his car couple of times then flipped the vehicle out of trailer.

Thank God no one hurt in car and in traffic. We heard about it from another group that knows them.

What a really bad start to an excellent week in Arnhem and the area.

Welcome aboard me harty!!! (Sounds better in a pirate voice . . .!!!)

Lincolnshire Wolds, my favourite side of the country. We have spent a fair amount of time over that way, stay in Digby mainly.

Done East Kirkby few times, just drove 3 1/2 hrs each way on my own Sunday to see the 3 Lancs!!!!

Love the area, we have even talked about upping sticks and moving there, you seem to get a lot of space for your bucks there.

Enjoy the forum, we are a friendly bunch and there's no such thing as a stupid question (well there is actually but was being polite!!) So don't be afraid to ask the collective minds!!

Paul

I was only just back from touring Lincolnshire,following my great uncles footsteps before he went to Arnhem. I'm over there next week to carry on his journey hopefully.

I grabbed a uniform, webbing and Bren then shot over there for the afternoon!! Great atmosphere there all the time. They were just going into the arena as I arrived so dived into an friends JEEP who took me round.

Thanks John.

I've yet to do a weekend there due to work etc!!

Get my jeep soon hopefully and be in there next time.

Always someone there you know, old friends with older faces in some cases!!! Lol

Weather was good too, keep it up for Arnhem next week!!!

Sorry for the late reply! I was pulling a cooling system out of a Goat (less fun than it sounds!!), anyway, yes, I agree with Richard about the process. The little tubes that you can make up and place on the bleeders are a very good idea, as there is considerable pressure

 

have fun!

 

Nick

CWC Canada

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Yep,schematics are ok, nice and basic, way I like them . . !!Lol

As mentioned,run engine to build up system pressure, make sure you got your tube on test points as mentioned handlers out air,just like bleeding brakes on car. Obviously put tube into a container otherwise you will oil the inside of your hull!!! Without seeing the system I think operating that relevant system while bleeding would help get rid of air in system,but ask the relevant experts first as I am not familiar with these!

Have fun

Paul

Nic,

 

The only dumb question would be not to ask, this is a hugely smart question. Your safety is always primary.

 

Others will chime in soon, I dont know

 

R

Hi mate

I'm a hydraulics engineer, depends on your system. Most modern one's are self bleeding, just run them up for 5 min to warm up and get things circulating then operate slowly. What does that system control?

Is it a Single Acting system or Double Acting? Ie . . Brakes are single acting ( no return to tank line, just primary pressure line) or wheel drive motor will be double acting Bi-Directional, meaning it can move in both directions.

Does it operate a hydraulic cylinder or drive motor?

Paul

My MW oil consumption has started to climb, and I am considering refurbishing the cylinder head and fitting new rings after a bore-hone, so I have a couple of questions......

 

Are valve guides still available for this beast, or is it a case of making some?

I heard a story, although it may be bull-deposit, that a set of Transit engine valve guide seals work on the truck and are a better option than the feeble felt washers supplied, if so, which transit engine?

Is it possible to slip the pistons out with the engine in the truck? (Accessing the crank via the sump, obviously) and do they pop out upwards? ( In my 1938 minx you have to insert from the sump side which means crank out!)

 

I don't really want her off the road over the summer but she is getting to be a bit of an oil junkie, and is always looking for her next 30 SAE "fix"!

 

...oh! Cylinder pressure readings are all consistent around 185-200 psi.

 

in anticipation...

 

mike

To keep her on the road (dirt track!!) Over summer why not use a Bore Restorer product? The good ones will restore compression if low and lower oil consumption. Get you thru summer for winter rebuild!!

ME First!! :-D

I second that!!

Good stuff! I've had another query about if any of them are for sale too, will ask my friend when I see him next, don't see why not though as they're only gathering dust in his workshop at the moment!

Hi

If one spare I am looking for one for my PARA medics display please.

Thanks

Umm? There we are with our Vickers camoed up and dug in, poised to suprise the nefarious enemy. With a large bright metal contatiner, flashing like a light house! :nut:

Yeah, medics used meths in burners for sterilizing their surgical equipment.