Jump to content

radiomike7

Members
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    2,093

  • Joined

  • Last visited

  • Days Won

    8

 Content Type 

Everything posted by radiomike7

  1. radiomike7
    Did I spot a steering damper or two?? The Constructors had them as the steering would go into oscillation at certain speeds after hitting a pothole, certainly with the 10" wheels and 14.00 x 20 tyres:shake: Have you looked at adapting a boot from the end of a car/light commercial steering rack?
  2. radiomike7
    max speed x 7.9/6.25 if going from 7.9 to 6.25 or max speed x 6.25/7.9 if going from 6.25 to 7.9:coffee: PS Are you Ben's bruv with the glow in the dark Amazon?
  3. radiomike7
    Digital is fine when things are constant, analogue is much better for showing fluctuations when all you get is a blur with digital.
  4. radiomike7
    Which one is it Chris, I have a model 8 in very good condition which is available?
  5. radiomike7
    Or to be slightly more accurate, driving school:coffee:
  6. radiomike7
    I am sure there must be a REME publication that shows them, but all I can offer is a good description if there is anything you need to know.
  7. radiomike7
    Remember the wise words from Younggun when he was buying an Explorer, it is far easier to seek forgiveness than permission.....
  8. radiomike7
    That is spot on Will, I have a clever bit of kit that bolts on in place of the adjuster and makes turning the ring easier.
  9. radiomike7
    They could have spelt HOLLEBONE correctly:( Knight Surplus have several new ones in stock if anyone is looking for some. I still have a pair of H/D bow shackles and a pair of rope slings lurking in the garage for someone to complete their kit.
  10. radiomike7
    They were sold off in Germany by the Disposals Organisation RAOC to the likes of L W Vass who then brought them back to the UK. I bought chassis 7413 for spares which was sold in Hamm, Westfalia on 05/06/72. Scammellitis is a predominantly UK activity; the rest of the world thinks of us as a nation of junk collectors:(
  11. radiomike7
    That's the one :yay:
  12. radiomike7
    No, we are talking about Shrewsbury
  13. radiomike7
    Or you could have had one like mine for £1250 including delivery:)
  14. radiomike7
    Yes, it varied slightly between contracts but at one stage I had every single item brand spanking new including the rare manual chainsaw in it's leather case:-D The oak skids/rollers/gunplanks would cost a small fortune at todays prices.
  15. radiomike7
    Totally off topic, but who remembers what was previously produced at the Rolls diesel engine plant??
  16. radiomike7
    That explains why you need a new one - they are known in the trade as Never Ready.:-D
  17. radiomike7
    For easy I would substitute quicker, important when changing up on a hill with a heavy load. The second use is to stop the gearbox rotating when selecting a gear from stationary to prevent damage to the dog clutches. This is particulary important with a twin plate clutch which tends to drag more than a single plate.
  18. radiomike7
    By gear changing I assume you mean swapping the cogs after they have broken:-D
  19. radiomike7
    I am not surprised, there isn't a Scania 12 litre V8, the early ones were 14 litre and the current ones are 16 litre. I doubt you could sensibly fit a V8 as the extra width would foul the steering box and the gearbox would certainly not take the torque. If it has to be a Scania why not try the old 9 litre as it revs quite high and will maintain a reasonable top speed. Easiest conversion is a Leyland 680 Power Plus at about 200bhp or with a bit more work a Rolls 220 will fit - Witham have some recons in the current tender.
  20. radiomike7
    Can be yours, just need to do a couple of hours overtime: http://www.mod-sales.com/direct/vehicle/,38,/17006/Michelin.htm
  21. radiomike7
    http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/PDFs/Michelin%20XL.pdf
  22. radiomike7
    Simon, have you looked to see if your 305 has a Thermostart, I don't remember seeing one on mine but will have another look later? As you have found out, the Fodens are not slow:shake:
  23. radiomike7
    Well done Nick, we told you it was quite simple even with the dog helping. If the valves are not recessed you will have to remove them to re-face the heads, and if the heads are not dowel located use a straight edge or bolt the manifolds on to ensure the heads are in line. Torque it down, warm it up then re-torque + re-set valve clearances. PS It is a MEADOWS, as in Henry Meadows who were just down the road from Guy Motors in Fallings Park, Wolverhamton where some of the 4x2 Crusaders were built.:coffee:
  24. radiomike7
    Cranes 7 1/2 ton recovery trailer, as British as they come and usually pulled by Pioneers.
  25. radiomike7
    That is the baby one, Rotran use a 10x10 version in Africa for heavy haulage.
×
×
  • Create New...