woa2 Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Just another bit of fun. What is the question you would like to ask the designer of your MV? Is there anything about your MV you don't understand the reason for and would love to ask the designer why it is so? To start, I would like to know why Ford put the distibutor on my Ford V8 in such an inaccessable place, just above the fan belt pulley. Cleaning/resetting the points is a major job on a V8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Why put the sparewheel next to the driver so he can't get out (Dodge). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Why are there so many bits to bang your head on hanging under the back bodywork of a Scammell Explorer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rambo1969 Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Why did land rover put the clutch slave cylinder INSIDE the gearbox!!:argh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul connor Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 They didnt on the 200tdi? is on the outside? Humber Pigs- Why did they make the fuel pump primer handle 3ft down inside the engine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 (edited) Why on the AEC Matador, do they fit two rear brake actuating cylinders, Each working onto a bell crank, each bell crank connected to the adjuster and the expander, by a seperate rod, but at the top end weld each bellcrank to a common cross shaft, so that if one brake is adjusted tighter than the other, the cross shaft prevents the other cylinder from applying the rear brakes on that side? Edited November 29, 2009 by antarmike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Oh gawd - where to start in with the designers of the Stalwart... I could probably fill several pages with questions...... Suppose top of the heap right now is who designed an air operated wiper system such that when it rains the motor fills with water which is then squirted directly into the drivers face when he turns the air switch to "Run"????? :shake: :shake: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Suppose top of the heap right now is who designed an air operated wiper system such that when it rains the motor fills with water which is then squirted directly into the drivers face when he turns the air switch to "Run"????? :shake: :shake: How can that be rain water ? :confused: You would only use the wipers when it is raining so a coincidence, probably caused by the driver not carrying out the task of draining condensation from the air tank :n00b: :-D:-D:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiomike7 Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Oh gawd - where to start in with the designers of the Stalwart... I could probably fill several pages with questions...... Suppose top of the heap right now is who designed an air operated wiper system such that when it rains the motor fills with water which is then squirted directly into the drivers face when he turns the air switch to "Run"????? :shake: :shake: Does it not use an exhaust tube? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 I would query why the Americans use a lighting system that requires 3 switches, when the UK requirement makes do with 1 knob. On our M55 if you have them in the wrong position then the brake lights don't work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 How can that be rain water ? :confused: You would only use the wipers when it is raining so a coincidence, probably caused by the driver not carrying out the task of draining condensation from the air tank :n00b: :-D:-D:-D No idea - I was hoping you could tell me"!!! When it's dry - no problem, when it rains the driver gets squirted!! :shake: Incidentally - how are you supposed to drain the air packs down - I don't recall seeing drain taps on them when Lee & I had them out to refurb them as part of the braking system saga.... Which brings up the other point - we had the whole of the air system apart about 2 months ago - everything was cleaned and dried/lubricated and she's hardly been run apart from testing purposes since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 No idea - I was hoping you could tell me"!!! When it's dry - no problem, when it rains the driver gets squirted!! :shake: Incidentally - how are you supposed to drain the air packs down - Neil, I seem to think the wiper supply is drawn from the wet tank, same as the pressure guage, obviously not a good idea as the purpose of the tank is to segregate any condensation or oil out via the autodrain valve. Good reason why you only get water when it is raining is because damp air is being drawn into the tank. As for draining the Airpaks, there should be drain plugs in the bottom of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Neil, I seem to think the wiper supply is drawn from the wet tank, same as the pressure guage, obviously not a good idea as the purpose of the tank is to segregate any condensation or oil out via the autodrain valve. Good reason why you only get water when it is raining is because damp air is being drawn into the tank. As for draining the Airpaks, there should be drain plugs in the bottom of them. Just had a quick flick through the diagrams - and the only drain valve is an auto drain on the sensing tank. And the LP feed to the cab is taken from this tank, not the air packs.... To vent air pressure from the air packs the book says pump the brake pedal a few times.... (I think perhaps we are veering away from the original intent of this post - if the Mods agree perhaps splitting the posts off into a relevant titled thread under British vehicles might be helpful???) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 I just want to know... where's the bloody heater in armour:argh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Just had a quick flick through the diagrams - and the only drain valve is an auto drain on the sensing tank. And the LP feed to the cab is taken from this tank, not the air packs....To vent air pressure from the air packs the book says pump the brake pedal a few times.... Precisely, auto drain valve is only drain valve, but there are drain plugs in the Airpaks, any water laying in them might not come out on operation of the brakes. Also I did not say the LP feed was from the Airpaks, I said wet tank, ie sensing tank ( known by different terms on different makes of vehicle ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Precisely, auto drain valve is only drain valve, but there are drain plugs in the Airpaks, any water laying in them might not come out on operation of the brakes. Also I did not say the LP feed was from the Airpaks, I said wet tank, ie sensing tank ( known by different terms on different makes of vehicle ). Yep tha's correct, two plugs in each tank... if you remember Neil one had fracture & was letting by... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 I just want to know... where's the bloody heater in armour:argh: The CVRT heater works quite well Lee... :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 The CVRT heater works quite well Lee... :-D :argh::argh::argh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stone Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 After my experience on Thursday, I'd have to ask: In a 432 the designers provided for the possibility that the throttle linkage would jam or break by providing a little hatch by the driver's left elbow which lets you access the throttle lever where it's attached to the pack. After going to all that effort, why not route some air past it so when you have to use it it's not hot enough to burn your hand? :argh: Stone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Dear dodge designer, WHY did you put the front cab canvas OVER the top of the back? Was to ensure the cleanliness of soldiers, wethere they wanted a bath or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Dear dodge designer, WHY did you put the front cab canvas OVER the top of the back? Was to ensure the cleanliness of soldiers, wethere they wanted a bath or not. :rofl: It's like a rite of passage. When you had the Dodge shower you're in the weapons carrier club... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Mine did it the first time I ever moved her. Suppose that's why I bought her. :-D Steve River's and his entire garage staff turned out to watch! The >>>>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Mine did it the first time I ever moved her. Suppose that's why I bought her. :-DSteve River's and his entire garage staff turned out to watch! The >>>>>> :rotfl:Please tell me a video was made...:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 :rotfl:Please tell me a video was made...:-D Sorry, not even a still picture. :n00b: The date I picked her up? Well, that was the day that the fuel blockade really hit! Another important lesson I learnt, they didn't put a spring on the hand brake! Make sure it is fully off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotBed Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 dear mr Austin, could you tell me please why you could t make the cab on your lovely k6 model a little higher so you could incorporate slightly taller windscreens, so you dont have to stoop forward as if your falling asleep to see further than 10 yards in front of the bonnet. i await patiently for your reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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