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Another document find from the bottom of a bag amongst Georges late father's belongings. And a couple of pix of the Screamer he drove, he told a story of breaking down in the snow miles from anywhere and having to burn the spare tyre to keep warm, this may have been in Germany.

A few years ago I went to MVS with a friend to pick up a load of spares, included were 3 stillages of new Suzuki SJ parts, engines gearboxes axles diffs etc. (very cheap!) Apparently a couple had been in service and these were the spares for them. Any one ever seen one in service?

Mike, I now think Steve is right, as there are RC aircraft simulators that allow editing of the aircraft, one could be created with only one wing and with a bit of trickery still 'fly' in the sim. The landing does look more like a model and the shadows would look correct in a sim. Check this link to see the quality of images, http://www.aerofly.de/index.html

It don't look faked to me, or if it is it's very clever, looking at it using the pause button all the control surfaces seem to be doing the right thing at the right time, any aviators got an opinion?

Like the guy says at the very end..................... Damn!

Hi, man you've got taste :thumbsup: For what must be the scratch build to beat see here: http://freespace.virgin.net/scammell.man/index2.htm click models in the sidebar> Explorer. enjoy

Hi John, I see you've already found the parking space we cleared for you in the clubhouse. :-D

The BBC 1 program 'Inside Out' at 7.30 has a bit about some chaps digging into wartime bunkers.

Graham, as you've always been diligent in carrying out regular soak tests on your seals, :shake: and I can't see you changing your habits, :nono: they need to work proper! As far as I can see the only sensible thing to do is to change the complete hubs for later the type with new seals, finding a pair that someone will part with is the next problem. Just noticed the dust cover is held by the distance piece, which may be shorter to allow for this, piece so those parts may be needed also.

Agree about the sidestepping (but I've told you before about that MUD :-D) and I think it will be OK for slightly worn seals for us dry landers! Here is a pic of the two types so folk can see the problem you have easier seal 1.PDF

NOS, see post #71 fixes and workarounds, for seal type, thanks for the input.

Here is a copy of the email I sent to them when CW first put me onto this stuff. Hi, I have a Scammell Explorer break down tractor, a common problem with these vehicles is that the rear prop-shaft UJ breaks up with disastrous results. The prop-shaft angles are quite steep and the speed is high. The official MOD solution was to lubricate every 60 miles with oil. Most owners now use a modern grease, and lube every time they move! The grease always gets thrown out via the seals and a lot is needed to purge the joint each time. Will your UHTEP grease help in this situation? One problem I can foresee is that of purging it through to push out all the old grease , would I have to take the joints apart? Another problem I have with this vehicle is that the front wheel hub seals are unobtainable, and the brake shoes have become contaminated, will this grease stay in the hub if applied sparingly? And their reply Thank you for your inquiry. I am sorry to hear of your problems with your vehicle! We do have a lot of inquiries regarding our U.H.T.E.P Grease, and so far every single one has been rectified using it. The grease is unbelievably sticky and its hard to convince potential customers how good it is without being able to show them. With regards to having the old grease still in there Tru Blu U.H.T.E.P Grease will stick to anything- including lower quality grease. I can understand parts being unobtainable for such a rare vehicle, but can assure you the grease will stay where it is put. For an example, we had a large gardening machinery company who could not put a warranty on one of their combine harvesters as the spindles were seizing due to the poor quality grease they were using was getting too hot and turning to liquid, causing the spindles to seize. They tried U.H.T.E.P Grease and they could put a two year warranty on that particular machine. Another example of the high quality of our products is that they are used by Ford New Holland Australia- An enormous plant company who manufacturer some enormous machines! As you can see the answer sidesteps the question, but we all know that to get anything to stick there has to be a clean surface. I am going to strip and clean the hub bearings for that reason, will most likely just try a few goes with the props to see if it stays in better, before I pull them apart.

Sounds great Snap, enjoy, your post card will take a little longer to arrive here I reckon!

Andy, three words, 'felt tip pen'

Correct Richard, another from Les's article

Give you that one Mike, Ford E4 3ton GS. pic came from an article by Les in 1987. So who put this meaty looking spade on? Blimey, just noticed that's a pioneer!

OK you lot, what's going on here and what is the other lorry?

It is indeed blue Richard, so it maybe the same type of stuff, it is very sticky, got mine from here. http://www.trubluoil.co.uk/#/uhtepgrease/4531029686 Bought it from them on ebay cheaper that quoted on the website.

Hi Graham, no doubt you've seen the state of my seals on another thread, not as bad as yours though. I have bought some special sticky grease with the intention of using it in the props and the hubs, so far only one application in the props and some has been thrown out as usual! But it may get better as more of the old grease gets forced out each time. My idea is to use this in the front hubs as it is so sticky it shouldn't get anywhere near the brakes even with bad seals. The only thing in the way is I have to work out some way of stopping the lube from the Tracta joint getting into the hub when the axle is at full travel, maybe a felt seal will do.

Just a guess but on some old cars the escutcheon can be pushed along the shaft towards the door, pushing in the lining slightly, and exposing a grub screw in the part of the door handle thus exposed, often underneath just to make it occurd! I may be wrong of course but it will be something of that sort.

You've completely lost me now it's late/early, I refer to Jacks dream machine. (possibly two of them) and so to bed.

Well that's the front and back sorted, hope the middles in there somewhere!

I may be mistaken but isn't Jack after something like the one one the right of this pic?

Yes..................strangely he likes a bit of lippy :??? Anything you can manage to organize will be fine with us and every one else I would imagine Andy, anything I can help with just ask.

Hi Dave, welcome, your LR sounds interesting.