Lauren Child

Had a wander today - I reckon probably the same number of traders as somebody else mentionned, though a bit more spread out. All seemed in good spirits when we nattered. I don't think there's as many vehicle related traders though - as with other shows this year there seems to be a move towards the reenactor/relic market. That said there are some gems in amongst it all that you wouldn't find anywhere else

Thanks everso Dave! We were chatting about this at work, so I can pass on the details and hopefully save some of the chaps a nasty surprise.

To be fair I'd be there with the CMP if she was running a bit better. The mud is half the fun when we run the vehicles at Duxford, so I can't see it being any different here as long as there are folks to help if/when you get stuck.

You can use it to lash together a raft if you need one though. :captain:

My FGT "F22" C291Q.L-W is one of only 5 known survivors. http://www.geocities.ws/cmpvehicles/f22_reg.html

I went past two WC54's parked up an a slip road just off the A14 in the middle of roadworks near Huntingdon. I did a circuit to come back around and check if all was OK but they'd moved on. Nice looking vehicles

can you post a link? - I'd be interested just-in-case.

I think fuel transfers need a special spec of safety pump don't they, or is that for petroleum transfers only?

I had the pleasure of seeing this vehicle up close and personal a few weeks ago, and it looks absolutely gorgeous. It's obviously very well looked after.

I reckon, given how hot these trucks get, heat issues are top of the list that springs to mind when problems occur.

While I can't speak for Rosie, I think I'd need two of those thongs tied together to get around me "bunting style", and that would probably spoil the look... That, and when they ride up they have a nasty habit of whistling when you break wind. Not flattering, and if you're not careful dogs start barking for miles around.

I have to say the WOT does run hot - hotter than the CMP does, and that's with a similar but larger engine (ford mercury V8). I've got a new coil through but as yet haven't fitted it. A previous owner has (I assume) moved the coil out of the engine bay to the passenger footwell, which may be to help protect it from the heat. My water temperature gauge appears to be a bit iffy, so I may take it out and get it repaired so I can keep an eye on things. If they are that finicky about radiators I may get that re-cored as a matter of course, just so I know it's all tickety boo (I know it's a bit gunky, so the water system is at least due for a good flush).

wow, I think you're onto something there. Not sure why this says Halloween only - I think I've found my next pair of work boots http://www.halloweencostumes4u.com/prods/p33militant128camo.html

Those rock. Here I was wondering of these boots were NSN'ed and you've gone one better (available on ebay if anyone fancies them ) Perhaps we can combine both - http://www.camodivas.com/swimwear.html

I know folks have mentionned the dangers of tyre inflation on threads here before, but I just came across a video on youtube that shows it. Pretty shocking stuff. http://www.youtube.com/embed/_3_PMhBa_-c

Just waiting for someone to chirp up with "oi you dirty lot, those are my missile launchers" or somesuch.

Are you checking the voltage with the battery charger disconnected? The connections you've described sound right (the link between the batteries should definitely be + on one battery to - on the other). If all you hear is a click it could be the solenoid, so that might be worth a look (I haven't found it on my WOT yet though, so don't ask me where to look When you've found it you can try bypassing it to see if the starter motor spins.

It's a lot easier to work on these and see what's happening with the pack out. Even if you can do it through the hatch, I reckon you'd be making a mistake not to lift. It's not that major a task to lift and you get easy access and all around visibility.

Thanks Paul, I'll track it down. I'm quite surprised there's not wider preservation given the historical importance of the vehicles. I can understand the big ones being difficult to preserve, but the smaller ones seem absent.

Keep in mind that (from what I understand) the gas detection paint normal colour changed from yellow (early war) to green (later war), so you may not be able to see the markings on later green vehicles.

That's a cracking photo - you don't see many pictures of them out of the water and brand new.

I should have said - top banana and thanks to AndyM

Thanks guys, that's exactly the problem I'm having. I'll try replacing the coil (it's a modern one mounted in the passenger footwell). She definitely runs hotter than the CMP does! I'm actually pondering leaving her paintwork as-is - I had a lot of good feedback about her pattina of age, so if I'm go for preserving as-is I'll need to colour match some paint and touch up the bits that need doing.

Thanks Robert! I'll take a good look at the radiator and see how she is.

A quick query to the other WOT owners - she's putting a lot of water out of the "overflow" tube to the bottom right side of the radiator. Looking in under the cap there's no spring/plate to push down and pressurise the radiator, so the water just squirts straight out of the tube as soon as it boils. Is that normal on WOTs or am I missing something?