Lauren Child

Welcome along, what type of FV432 is it?

I've just found an older reference to M160 (from 1945) which is specification CS1298, which had been replaced (at that time) with OE-30-HD (engine oil, 30HD).

Sorry about the previous incorrect info.

Not sure about M160, but if it's in the context of oil, OM160 (Oil, Mineral, 160) is SAE 75 plain mineral oil. see below.

Hi folks,

Another question regarding my QL.

It is fitted with a Solex RZFAIPO carburetor which has another number stamped underneath it, this being LJ57. I have a spare Carburetor and this has LK52 stamped on it.

Does anybody know if these numbers mean anything important or are they like a batch or casting number?

Thanks, Mark

There's nothing listed on those codes in the instruction book for the carb.

That said, these carbs do come in different configurations, so you'll need to give it a good look-over before assuming it's identical. The governor is also pre-set, so I'd imagine it may need adjustment if it was intended for a different vehicle.

Per the QL maintenance manual, you're looking for 35RZFAIPO with:

29mm choke.

135 main jet

165 correction jet

60 slow running jet

200 starter jet

150 slow running jet air bleed

85 pump jet

2mm needle jet

If you need instructions on setting the governor, let me know.

I'd imagine the number you are looking at could relate to a particular setup or intended vehicle, but I don't know for sure.

It strikes me that whether it's required by show organisers or not, it's a good idea.

Laser reciever or optical power meter?

Ah missed it had been solved

I think the NSC is incorrect & it should be 5935, this gives quite a few hits.

http://www.nsn-now.com/Indexing/ViewDetail.aspx?QString=5935994277364

gives a manufacturer of Niphan and a reference to Def Stan 59-4 part 6.

I can't find mention in the parts list (though there are a lot of parts).

Crusader had problems with maintenance due to the loose manuals and tools going missing during shipping though, so a plate with the main servicing points that couldn't easily be nicked would have been a very useful addition to Cavalier.

Right gents. I stripped out the plug. These came from a DERA site, who have a habit of doing things their own way with kit. :-D and tend to hang on to odd bits for years so could be anywhere from 1940's to 1970's and beyond. The metal is non magnetic, I think machined aluminium. Inert insert is porcelain. Around the edge of the case are five sets of numbers 0568/5938/99/427/7361 No manufactuers name or mark. Funnily enough I do remember it being mentioned that the plug and the connector 'Are of a sort used in marine applications'. Given where they came from, also likely to be explosive safe.

Hope this is of some help. The same mass tidy up included fifty or sixty WW2 Field dressings, so may well be same era.

That looks like 0568 followed by a NATO stock number. If you can find someone with old catalogue information you could look it up.

5938-99-427-7361

Do they ask for every item to be listed or just an overall value?

It's a fairly basic overall value one.

If you've got a big collection you may want to go with something a bit more specialist or get it catalogued/assessed, but as a quick and easy option, this one seemed good.

more info on 5015 including a handy reference of insert types - http://www.farnell.com/datasheets/1900785.pdf

Quick picture of three pin male plug on my lamp.

Can you give us a look at the insert with contacts and threads?

I'd start with looking at:

MIL-DTL-5015 connectors - http://www.militarysystems-tech.com/files/militarysystems/supplier_docs/Amphenol%20Solutions%20Guide.pdf

62GB connectors - http://www.amphenol.co.uk/sites/default/files/62gb%20catalogue_full_update%2018_09_2013.pdf

I've come across those (or tools for those) in surplus kit.

Please let me know if I was right.

If you're worried, Hiscox do a pretty quick and easy militaria collections insurance.

No idea what it's like on a claim, but it helped to set my mind at ease. I don't have any deacs, but I'd imagine it would be exactly the type of thing that it would cover.

Be careful, if I remember right, these cables absorb water and can be damaged if they've been sat open to the elements in a yard/range for a while.

NOS Rubber eye piece for standard British telescopes ,perfect condition and supple .

Fits ALL standard British Telescopes ,The white rubber ones were used inside AFV turrets to compensate for poor light.

 

£17 each plus postage

 

Rob...................rnixartillery.

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Lewis bomb?

Any ideas on what the rebuild process involved?

Would it have been just a quick refresh before going into storage, or a strip back to as-new with with all of the mods applied?

Keep a look out - there are two versions of the burner, so if you get bits make sure they go together. One with a conventional burner and a control that extends out, one with a 6-pronged flower-like burner that has a fixed control.

Being serious for a moment, for which engine are they or what is COSA section?

 

John

Unfortunately they haven't said, hence the ass-umption that they're not engine related.

For those who may be in need, I note that Withams have listed a pallet of surplus-to-requirements "bottom overhaul kits".

The mind boggles....

That is exceptionally nice - well done

does anyone know wheather they still have the armoured matador on display. I would rearly like to have a closer look amd take some photos of the inside

Yes, it was still on display the last time I walked through the Land Warfare Hall.

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and ex Russian trucks to

Ah they go by many names, most of which aren't repeatable here

Khaki Green No3 BS.381C of 1930. I have a paint supplier local to me that I use a lot, however he is having difficulty mixing this colour. I know that I can get this from specialist paint suppliers at great cost in the product and postage but.......

So has anyone got any ideas as to the formula or a modern equivalent that is near as dam it ?

Are they matching from a good paint chip or sample, or just mixing it up to a recipe?

The model making fraternity have a few recipes to mix up a good sample, or you can pick up paint chips, but that wont help if they're already trying to match it.