single speed

Having pulled apart steam engines which have been derelict for 50 years I would suggest getting them cherry red and using a 3/4 drive socket and long bar ( with scaffold pole extension if needed). Eat your weetabix first!

I owned this militant back in 2000 but had to sell it on due to loss of storage space. I think it went to a guy from attleborough in Norfolk called Richard, but I've list his details.

I'm just wondering if he ever did anything with it?

Have put pics of this elsewhere on the forum, but thought I'd start a thread showing its restoration.

The general thought at the moments is to get the cab watertight for the winter as the shed will have to be given over to the steam roller when the bad weather sets in. Here's some pics of work so far as well as a pic of the day we collected her for comparison

Thanks john

You're a Star!

Thanks for that.

2 questions - what publication is this from? & How do i get a copy?

Dear All,

 

I have an EMER covering this and a simple precis from SEME at Bordon. In my time in the TA with an AEC and Leyland Martian recovery these units gave nothing but trouble. My earnest recommendation is to fit a modern 24 Volt alternator. It might be possible to fit with the compressor leaving the generator to run the fan belts. I will look at our AEC at Bordon on Tuesday.

 

I will scan and post on the forum the literature that I have got. It is very detailed and will enable anyone with the right skills to repair these items.

 

John

John,

Any idea which spec of alternator would fit?

Any literature would be of a great help!

Stu

This is the regulator box fitted to my milly

If I push the bottom solenoid together the top left solenoid opens and the charge light goes out. The bottom solenoid will hold in, but not pull in by itself. Any suggestions please?

 

Problem was corrosion on the contacts in the regulator. Paul checked the system, found the guilty party, cleaned the contacts and adjusted the clearance, fired the engine up and it all works, nice steady charge at anything above tickover

 

Any idea what the clearance should be Rob?

Ok I've found a plate on the LH chassis rail behind the cab, which give the chassis number but no military reg number. Cannot see any other plate. Would I be able to get the history from just the chassis info?

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a quick question

what licence would i need to tow a loaded trailer on an a-bar behind my 1955 mili?

just wondering about the possibility of a low-loader for the steam engine

Thanks rob.

Btw don't suppose you have a full wiring diagram by any chance?

So you mean the vertical guides or the one the glass actually sits it?

anyone know where i can get window regulator guides from? (the bit the glass sits in)

mines a bit moth eaten!

Oil filter sorted. Any ideas regarding fuel filter part numbers?

now starting to look at replacing the rotten platework on the cab of my mili.

just wondered what you guys used as replacement for the roundhead rivets?

Whilst i am not averse to knocking down 7/8" white hot boiler rivets, there must be an easier way with the AEC!

Thanks rob

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Any clues as to where I can get oil filters? Or better still part numbers please!!!!

Thanks

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Need to think about getting the Militant insured.

Just wondering who is best for insurance?

Do some policies include recovery?

Any ideas on costs?

Cheers for the welcome guys.

Not sure what to do with it yet.

Do i leave the recovery crane on? i have contacted the company it worked for as a wrecker (Coussens Crane Hire in Bexhill) and they are digging some pics out for me.

Quite impressed by the fact that after 1/2 a days work we got all the brakes freed off, & air up (and held for over 1/2 hour after switching engine off). Starts "on the button" and clutch etc. seem fine.

If it werent for the fact its not had new filters etc. yet i'd be tempted to drive it home, but it'll get a piggy back on a friends low loader.

Any suggestions on which way i should go with it?

As requested.

0859/854. Its an FV11008. Not sure of military reg. Any further info greatly appreciated.

MAny thanks. Its not home yet so will check next time i see it!

I just googled your new Vehicle ....that is a big truck, very nice!

 

 

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How'd you do that?

Hi,

Just got a MK1 AEC Militant, and would like to try and find its army history, reg number etc.

Where do i look? How much does it cost?

Many thanks

Hi,

New to this forum, have just purchased an 0859 AEC Militant. Hoping you guys will be able to help me with location of spares and manuals etc.