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    Solex carb

    in American Vehicles

    Posted

    Thanks Guys , have located a repair kit but just need to check my carb model before buying etc. Yes they seem more reliable although yesterday in 27 degree heat had a problem with fuel starvation/vapourisation- plenty fuel into carb but through carb was negligible - either that or it was dirt or something - never had a problem before but it was laid up for a while before being run after a long few month break.

     

    Gary

    Solex carb

    in American Vehicles

    Posted

    Hi

     

    looking for a replacement solex carb (Type M. 32 PBIC) for my jeep or a service/repair kit and any info on whereabouts for a manual about repairing same etc.

     

    although 43 GPW it had this in it instead of a carter and cannot afford a carter at moment

     

    thanks

     

    Gary

    70s / 80s Ration Packs

    in Clothing/uniforms

    Posted

    One thing I enjoyed was the tube of jam (usually Blackcurrant, raspberry, gooseberry or Damson) great to suck out on a tab or spread over the hard tack. The other was the green tube of margarine to fry with or lube rusty items and waterproof weapons- smelled rancid though.

     

    Remember the baconburgers (in different menu box from bacon grill - wrapped in grease and heartburn for most of day)

     

     

    One supplementary ration from the NAAFI was the small tins of creamola foam to add to the purified 'swimming pool' water bottle.

     

     

    Character building and great times

     

    Gary

    Scam Attempt !! Beware!!

    in Other Chatter

    Posted

    Same here- this was a guy who contacted me with exact part (engine block) I was looking for -so I googled his email address and name etc to find out it came up as a scammer who does same over many forums etc -so it was dropped suddenly. NOTE I sent a nearby but non related postcode to see if he would send more info or shipping costs etc, never did. When you google the given home address it comes up first with this - http://user.xmission.com/~daina/autoscamlist/sinfo_0000772.html

     

    It seems he must live with loads of other scammers with different names etc in a flat- must be cosy- when I told him I live not too far away (lie) and I could call round in person to collect (lie) -never got reply about this - and when I pointed out he was a known scammer and con merchant that has a profile on interpol and the international crime fraud websites (another lie) he came back saying he didn't understand - then I told him as he contacted me through an official MOD website (lie) and the SAS and British intelligence were VERY interested in his IP and other internet data and that they would be in touch soon (lie) etc. so as I keep stringing him along and tying up his email by replying to me I hope it stops him trying to dupe someone else. So if in doubt chgeck them out- google and other engines great for highlighting the scammers -best keep to word of mouth or known contacts, repuitable firms or via protected sites that guarantee reimbursement etc - best of all cash on collection, then you can drop him if you don't like or get what is promised lol.

     

    His last email was

    Yes your mailing address as been noted down and will ship it as soon

    as payment is confirmed,the block is in a good condition.

    i would have show you some pictures of it,but my server has be down

    and faulty and has not help me in sending pictures,but i can assure

    you that,there is a guarantee that if it is not what you are looking

    for,it will be ship back to me on my own cost...it that is ok by you

    then here is my payment details.

     

    Here is my payment details Please proceed with payment via any of the

    Western Union outlet to with the below information -

     

    Full Names: Kenneth Author

    Address:Flat 17, 125C, Clapton Common, London, E5 9AB UK.

    Amount to send:

     

    E-mail to me the below information from your Western Union payment

    receipt for confirmation -

     

    Sender's Name:

    Address:

    MTCN # :

    Amount sent:

     

     

    I will e-mail to you a tracking number and other shipping information

    once payment is confirmed.

     

    Many thanks again and regards

     

    --

    your ad specifies that you need some items,get back to me if you are

    still interested.thanks

    Kind Regards,ken

    address - London,UK.

    cell-+447024020732

    E-mail -ken_autor@blumail.org

    Jeep exhaust blackening rear wheel.

    in I may be stupid, but......

    Posted

    My 43 GPW does same but as it is in desert garb I think it adds character to the colour and prefer my jeep well used and authentic looking instead of showroom, but then again that is me lol. Does the cross pipe position not let you move it slightly, be repositioning brackets etc, and away from tyre?

     

    Gary

    Just to lower the tone somewhat...

    in Clothing/uniforms

    Posted

    We used to tell the newbies into the platoon that when we go parachuting or on exercise they need to wear these underwear items as issued or the were not insured hehe. Got them issued in 74 and still on my clothing list (kept pristine until I discharge and finally hand back my kit)

     

    Gary

    WW2 British Army medical classifications

    in I may be stupid, but......

    Posted

    I wonder if it is a demob medical where soldiers whose services no longer required (perhaps due to a wound etc) on re-entering civilan life is Assessed Fit for Work (AFW) similar to the leaving medical soldiers get nowadays before they leave service. Might be totally wrong but with it being marked completed made me think it was a last medical

     

    gary

    Tick bite

    in Other Chatter

    Posted

    Yep Lymes Disease nasty and never leaves you just lies dormant in your body/blood. Got bitten on exercise in Kentucky and also called Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. We got issued cards to carry and inform doc/medics that we were exposed to it etc.

     

    Waiting for it to resurface and more pain again, even after 20 years

     

    Gary

    Photo, truck side tents

    in Research Centre

    Posted · Edited by gazzaw

    I have one of these side shelters (No 18) brand new/unissued but without the inner frame, so either looking for a frame to suit or to sell it on to someone who has. It is in that green vianide material and the windows are of similar material to the tilt on an austin champ. Nice shelter though. will need to get the FV number off it and post up.

     

    Gary

    Trials(85 Pattern???) PLCE Bergen+Side Pockets.

    in Clothing/uniforms

    Posted

    I remember trialling this stuff for about a year trying all different configurations and beasting it to destruction, there were 2 sizes of bergan 120l and 85l if I remember right, and at the end of the trial we recommeded it not to be issued as it was c*@p with too many plastic non soldierproof buckles and fiddly straps (that needed black nasty tape to secure them) etc.

     

    Did they take any notice?? Eh No, and we ended up with it anyway, quickly followed by the DPM version we now have. Most Squaddies ended up buying their own stuff or adapting it with miltra or other items to make it more comfortable.

     

    Just my tuppence worth

     

    gary

    Demountable box body Bedford or Daf

    in British Vehicles

    Posted

    looking at your ladders they require the brackets fitted to mount 2 handrails onto as the type you have are obsolete and deemed hazardous - troops slipping on them when wet, nowhere to hold onto on descent etc, hard to see in dark when tactical etc etc.

     

    also to mount onto the body, depending on what body it is there are different places they were mounted, some vertical on back, seen some horizontally mounted and also on front of box etc. I am sure someone on here will have the right reports and paperwork regarding same.

     

    If I can find photos of same will post- funny enough I have a set of ladders complete with handrails sitting spare in a garage but it is 40 miles away at moment.

     

    Gary

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