Adrian Barrell Posted September 28, 2010 Author Share Posted September 28, 2010 Time for another update. Work has continued on the engines and they are now together and almost ready to install. They had been running but developed an internal leak due to a mistake by the engine rebuilders and had to have remedial work undertaken. All is well now and these pictures show some of the pipework for the cold start system. On the 671, a fuel burner system is used very similar to that on the Diamond T 980. A hand pump on the instrument panel, one for each engine, is used to force fuel through a nozzle which atomises it into the inlet tract. The fuel pressure in the lines also switches on a coil which provides a spark which the fuel stream passes over, igniting it. This is drawn into the engine, this being done whilst cranking the engine over, and heats up the combustion chambers. Self ignition of the normal air fuel mixture should follow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted September 28, 2010 Author Share Posted September 28, 2010 The engines were then assembled together as a pair. Each engine has its own clutch and the drive from these comes together ion the transfer case which increases output speed by about 10%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted September 28, 2010 Author Share Posted September 28, 2010 That mainly leaves starter motors, generators and air cleaners. Whilst the former were ok, the air cleaners were all a little tender so new ones are being sourced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted September 28, 2010 Author Share Posted September 28, 2010 Meanwhile, the ammo stowage shown ealier has been painted and is ready to fit into the hull and lots of other parts are being blasted and painted with the odd Jeep bit thrown in for good measure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted September 28, 2010 Author Share Posted September 28, 2010 One of the last large parts that needed work was the mantlet. This had a little damage to one of the lifting eyes and a new section has been welded in to repair it. Also clearly visible here is the collar welded on the mantlet to suit the slimmer 17 pr barrel, the original 3" gun having a much fatter tube at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Amazing difference in size between the jeep parts and the tank parts... Brilliant stuff, Adrian! :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 now that's real restoration, seeing the standard of your work makes me think i might have bitten off more than i can chew when it comes time to restore the churchill,( guess i'll just have to bodge it instead.) great work eddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo578 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Adrian Barrell One of the last large parts that needed work was the mantlet. This had a little damage to one of the lifting eyes and a new section has been welded in to repair it. As I assume this AFV wasn't a range target was this damage service damage or a fault in the casting or something else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted September 28, 2010 Author Share Posted September 28, 2010 The M10 wasn't a target, no but it had no mantlet on it. This particular mantlet came from a target that you knew well Steve... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo578 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Adrian Barrell ....... no but it had no mantlet on it. This particular mantlet came from a target that you knew well Steve... Ah yes very remiss:embarrassed::blush: of me not to go back and look at the 1st post on this thread -as I forgot it didn't have a mantlet. I'm surprised it is that mantlet:wow: as I thought the whole unit went for a holiday across the water, for a turretless M10 that had turned up in Scotland. I had hoped some-one had salvaged the Warcop one that was inside the hull before it was scrapped- such is life:D The level of restoration involved in this M10c is incredible - I remember walking into the Warcop turreted wreck (it having had its motors removed) and everything inside was rotten including the speed plate which surprisingly was still in place. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted September 28, 2010 Author Share Posted September 28, 2010 That turret was 'claimed' by more than one person I believe...... I understand another hull in Cumbria is still there. The Scottish tanks cannot be removed though have proved a useful source of parts for this restoration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajmac Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 (edited) Those diesel photos are great, makes you realise how simple the original Radial is and the later Ford V8. It is also very easy to forget how advanced some wartime designs were. Edited September 28, 2010 by ajmac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supertrack Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 What a beautiful and interesting job ! :wow: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo578 Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 steveo578I had hoped some-one had salvaged the Warcop one that was inside the hull before it was scrapped- such is life:-D As i had the scanner running I uploaded the photo of the M10c mantlet in the turret of a turreted M10c on Warcop -no longer there though:(. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted October 12, 2010 Author Share Posted October 12, 2010 More updates! The mantlet repairs are all finished. Peter made a new lifting eye and grafted it in and after blasting and painting, it looks as good as new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted October 12, 2010 Author Share Posted October 12, 2010 The ammunition racks have all been fitted and test stowed. This inevitably results in a messing up of the paint but a clean down and repaint has it looking as good as new. Better in fact as it's unlikely they would have looked that good originally! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted October 12, 2010 Author Share Posted October 12, 2010 Other parts are also going in. The escape hatch and oil and fuel tanks have all been fitted. The oil tanks are actually in place of the lower fuel tanks. Their original positions were further forward up against the bulkhead but that makes access to the starter motors very difficult. As the horizontal tanks give more than enough fuel capacity, it was decided to make oil tanks to suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted October 12, 2010 Author Share Posted October 12, 2010 The engines are now ready to install, though air cleaners are still being sought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 man ! that looks great but really really expensive. to finish it to that standard must be a very large undertaking by the owner in many different ways i doubt most of us will understand the fustrations and pressures of that kind of restoration job, but for what it's worth it's definately worth it in my opinion i'm just glad i don't have to pay for it eddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Scott Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Hi Eddie , thanks for your kind words ,the restoration is moving forward fast now after a lull during August , the high quality of workmanship is a credit to Carl and peter and not forgetting the fantastic steel fabricating that Adrian Barrell has done and is still doing .Adrian is at present making new header tanks for the cooling system and a new splash plate which is situated above the engines , under the decks . Carl is hoping to install the engines towards the end of this week once the new white paint has had time to harden off !!, so maybe in 2 - 3 weeks it may move under its own steam again , the first time for many years , keep your fingers crossed !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 that's great news adrian, i hope all goes to plan mate and don't forget to youtube that first engine start up, i'm sure there's more than one or two here on the forum that will be looking forward to that day. all the best eddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoony Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Just lovely !!! Where you found your mantlet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo578 Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 The Mantlet came off a range wreck see http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?15743-two-tracked-vehicles&highlight=feldom post#9 . This was a concreted target and the remains of the turret were salvaged some years ago. FYI there were no drivers hatches on this target. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Hi Eddie , thanks for your kind words It's not just Eddie we all think the same thing all these threads are must reads for us misguided sould who like to tinker or watch your amazing workmanship I will pre-warn you now if I ever buy a tank I am moving into your village Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scammell4199 Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 that's great news adrian, i hope all goes to plan mate and don't forget to youtube that first engine start up, i'm sure there's more than one or two here on the forum that will be looking forward to that day. all the best eddy most definatly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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