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Clive, I think that is the same as fitted to 110s, became a problem when doing Diesel conversions as it was too fine to pass enough diesel when it was very cold, that's how I know, should be a standard part.

I didn't get involved in the buying part I was just doing odd jobs for the owner between real work, they didn't have any new CVs anyway, can't remember how we got around that now, I think maybe I was just binding inside before the axle got straightened.

I did a lot of work on the restoration of the only genuine SAS 110 pinkie in private hands (unless someone knows different!) the front axle was a Salibury with special bigger CV joints and the swivels where machined to suit. These weren't fitted to any other LR product We found this out when we had the bent axle apart and contacted LRs special vehicles and spoke to someone who had worked on designing them, they had a batch in stock left over from another prototype which did the job and so they used them. I am sure the rear shafts were higher spec as well but don't quote me on that. This is the giveaway to look for to see if a supposed Pinkie is genuine, just look for the Salisbury and the larger dropped track rod.

Couldn't agree more Jack My view of Journalists was formed at a very early age when a hack from the local paper came to our junior school (Selmeston 36 pupils) midweek and persuaded the teacher to allow us all to walk to the next village, (Alciston) to "pre-enact" a traditional skipping event. http://toque.co.uk/blog/?p=794 There were no Morris dancers then, just a mob of locals who came over the downs from Newhaven http://www.jstor.org/pss/1259177 He wanted a picture for his article in the next issue and that couldn't be done any other way as the paper came out on Saturday. I thought this was very wrong at the time and my view of our teachers ethics and the ways of journalists was tarnished for ever, don't believe a word they say, film or write! This has been reinforced over the years as I have written pieces that have been edited to appear ridiculous, and have had my words changed when doing a 'piece to camera' by the simple trick of briefly cutting away to another shot, say of a vehicle, and editing my speech while my mouth can't be seen! Only takes a couple of seconds no one notices! In their defense I have to say that I have been told that my version of events in a club magazine was such rubbish that I must have been at a different one! The thing that gets my blood boiling every time is when the camera is kept on the presenter who is pointing at and describing something, only to get a two second look at it before panning back to allow him to say goodbye! This makes sure you can't dispute his description. Arrogant self important S*ds :argh:

You can keep it here if you want to CW, your input always welcome.

Whilst I have enjoyed all of the suggestions put forwards and have been sent of surfing to some very interesting and new directions by the links posted here, I'm a bit worried that HMVF is mostly full of off topic manic petrol heads! Who have no care for the peace and quiet of others, or the environment, and are just fixated on hugely loud exhaust notes!! Me included. :-D So far only Degsy, and Antarmike appear to have properly read and understood the original post, well done!:clap: The rest of you are forgiven as it's nearly Christmas!

This is clearer now the clutch has been cleaned up, as I have got rid of all my meadows spares I have nothing to compare it with, presumably Clutchmasters are happy with the clearance. Although the manual shows there is a path for grease to get between there is no separate brass/oilite type bearing sleeve, suggesting it shouldn't touch, it doesn't show any clearance either, so what is the point of the centre tube? I wonder if it was a 'good idea' at design stage to have a bearing here but it later deleted, most modern clutches don't have this feature do they.

I posted that motor gun tractor video on photobucket, link worked OK from HMVF

Have a good day, SlightlylessyoungerthanyesterdayGun.

Yes please Austin, it's just the clutch bell houseing and how it has been converted I'm interested in, as I think mine could do with some improvement, no rush, thanks. That's some anchor on the back :shocked:

Hi Austin, welcome to the madhouse.

I have only ever worked on a meadows clutch with the engine out so can't help a lot, a couple of long studs screwed into the flywheel to align the cover before pushing it in may help. Good link, they know their stuff.

I hope this is a Bristol Hercules, showing the gearing for the sleeve valves, who said Swiss watch?

It would move sideways and the belt would not say on the crown of the pulley? Good post about the harrier self starter, learning all the time here.

and before any one tells me I know there is technically no such thing as Centrifugal force rather it is a lack of Centripetal force, but I am keeping things simple... Mike, Whoever painted the arrow on the flywheel was having a problem with those forces, as that arrow is trying to go a bit tangential I think :-D

Unlike the more spectacular engines we have heard so far, it also has the ability to go about it's business without compromising it's position by being heard for 10 miles away, just quietly capable, good one Degsy :thumbsup:

As we are so far off topic now and nobody's got into Jake brakes yet, here's one especially for you Jack, turn up them speakers and enjoy!! http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=4P0wgjpoQDw and if that ain't enough http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=DH2WjAIoN8A Jeeeeez not enough yet? speaker cones not flapping in the breeze yet? try this LOUD http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=2Omj6zxtIB0

Correct as usual Mike, my mistake, I must be a bit fickle, I may be changing my mind after watching this, HEADPHONES on LOUD!! http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=qpmOb46bvCs And the Wright Cyclone R-3350: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=B4ZDwC3Nhng OHHH........ my ears

This the one Steve called a cobcorn I believe, good choice.

Agree with that one Phil, the Connie is one of my favorite planes, along with the Princess flying boat that passed very low and slow over my house when I was kid. A customer of mine has this original painting by Frank Wooton, it hangs in the shower room :confused: and yes it is deteriorating badly :argh: and just look at that car!

It's a credit to you Richard, a shame it had to go overseas.

Thanks for that detailed explanation Richard, and so quick :thumbsup: who thought it all up? You can see in your first picture the worn patch in the grass under the tank where I had shuffled about for ages looking up inside the thing trying to work it all out :-D

I can't think what brought this train of thought on, but for me right now it has to be this: I know it should have been the Scammell/Meadows 6PC 630 and I feel like a traitor, but this thread is about your thoughts on what built in features and ideas made a good engine fit for it's intended purpose at the time it was made. My other choice would have been this Allison just for it's looks Size isn't everything, maybe the Chore horse inspires you, fit for purpose is more important

I studied this bit for ages at Beltring and never worked out what it did, there was no one around to ask. would you be kind enough to explain the workings for me Richard?

Welcome Darren, we've already met but just a word about parking, as it is now a race between you and Andy to get your Explorers finished and we're reckoning it will be a close run thing, would you please try and slow down properly after you go through the photo finish equipment we have set up, as the hitching rail is a bit flimsy.