Bodge Deep Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Looks very good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supertrack Posted January 22, 2010 Author Share Posted January 22, 2010 (edited) i live near Brest in "Finistere" If I had to restore the ward, I will technically be able to restore the sherman. At least the hardware part and local Edited January 22, 2010 by supertrack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25 pounder Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Fantastic work , A CLASS RESTORATION , the least you can say !!!! congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supertrack Posted January 23, 2010 Author Share Posted January 23, 2010 The radiator was completely redone. We have not dismantled all the tranfer box but we have done some work change oil seal change a ring bronze we completely dismantled the hand brake and change the trim the ward have air brake , in case of problems must rely on the handbrake it must be perfect radiator the ring bronze down was dead , if you have an ward look at it ! the hand brake systeme i had repaint all after ferodo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supertrack Posted January 23, 2010 Author Share Posted January 23, 2010 The axles seem as good as we just change the oil seal. We have changed many parts of the clutch to go on a good foundation. We also corrected the flywheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supertrack Posted January 23, 2010 Author Share Posted January 23, 2010 i replaced in the gearbox, the parts that were worn It's easier to rebuild a gearbox to ward than a jeep. You just need bigger tools!:rotfl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25 pounder Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 Very nice , we had a Ward too , couple of years ago , decided to sell , too much restorations going on .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supertrack Posted January 27, 2010 Author Share Posted January 27, 2010 Photos show the best work of my explanations. brakes were in good general condition and the hub bearings. There were nests of mouse in each hub I replaced the bearings cam brake with bronze bushings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markheliops Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Lovely job - It must be great to have such impressive facilities. I thought about doing a nut and bolt restoration on my Ward but decided against it due to cost, facilities and too much down time. Can't wait to see the finished project. Good luck with it. Markheliops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supertrack Posted January 27, 2010 Author Share Posted January 27, 2010 "Markheliops" I had my first military vehicle when I was 15. I waited 15 years before having my own garage Now I am very pleased to be working in my garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supertrack Posted January 31, 2010 Author Share Posted January 31, 2010 To repair the brakes we replaced the membrane cylinder and hoses. I have some advance membranes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormin Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Interesting with the rear S cams for the brakes. I believe bronze bushes are the original fitment and needle rollers is a later conversion. My needle roller bearings had suffred badly too but I decided to replace with similar and see how they go. Looks like you've got a good collection of rear diaphragms there. Always handy to have a stock of spares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42 chevy Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Norman; The Diamond T uses bronze bushings for the S cam barkes. You gotta figure, the cam is only "turning" a half turn and their cannot be that much stress on it that it would need a needle bearing, but I maybe wrong. John Gott BTW, great job you guys are doing on the Ward, those are the first "detailed" photos I have seen of a 22R engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remy Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Hi Guys, Is Beke still open or is it all gone?? thanks, Remy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supertrack Posted February 1, 2010 Author Share Posted February 1, 2010 Beke has now finished his move. "42chevy" I understand your suposition. too I am not convinced for bronze bushings. I did not have a roller bearing set instead. It was easier to mount bronzes bushings Also you can lubricate the rings at will but not the roller bearings When the ward is finished I will tell you if it work well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormin Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 As John says the cams only turn a fraction. So no real need for roller bearings. In Fact I believe roller bearings don't work too well for small movements. I'm thinking propshaft yoke needle rollers tend to eventually shatter due to small repetitive movements but these are many time what an S cam undergoes. Lubrication may also be a problem. Still got the grease nipple on the axle ends but it's a convoluted path from the grease point into the centre of the bearing. I think it would have worked out more expensive for me to obtain new bronze bushes than the needle rollers. I too will see how they go and may change them again in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supertrack Posted February 2, 2010 Author Share Posted February 2, 2010 for a cam there are two levels. the mounting of originis: One is a roller bearing (side wheel) the other is a bronze bearing (side brake lever , side cylinder) if this change does not work, I lose .:goodidea: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 On some heavy axles with big brakes the bronze bushes can squeeze out - rollers will take more load, but for both of you it is a win situation and both will last a lifetime if lubricated. (unless you plan to work the truck 24/7!!) I was thinking of using spring-bush grade nylon if I need bushes (cheaper than bronze and take more load). I can't see heat being a problem - or might it....:undecided: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supertrack Posted February 3, 2010 Author Share Posted February 3, 2010 The first start of the engine . http://fr.tinypic.com/player.php?v=2u4u55j&s=4 and the first start on the truck http://fr.tinypic.com/player.php?v=2jaeqrn&s=5 ,don't look at me i'm not a dummy but just listen!:thanx: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supertrack Posted February 3, 2010 Author Share Posted February 3, 2010 from time to time, people send me extra work. Some work is really difficult:rotfl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42 chevy Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Looks like there is limited space under the bonnet for accessing the engine:laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remy Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Sorry to break in to this thread. But can someone give me more details on the Beke story?? Remy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 The first start of the engine . http://fr.tinypic.com/player.php?v=2u4u55j&s=4 and the first start on the truck http://fr.tinypic.com/player.php?v=2jaeqrn&s=5 ,don't look at me i'm not a dummy but just listen!:thanx: Sweet sound mate ! Thanks for posting !:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antony Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Sorry to break in to this thread. But can someone give me more details on the Beke story?? Remy I hope someone will correct me if I am wrong, but I believe Mr.Beke senior started the company soon after WW2, buying war surplus American vehicles and spares, refurbishing the vehicles and selling them to the French haulage industry. I imagine this lasted quite a few years untill the French commercial vehicle production resumed, and then I assume French built trucks were bought and sold, cars were certainly broken for spares. The site, being on the outskirts of Paris was required for I think, a tram depot, and had to be cleared. There were a large number of vehicles, mainly French built, with some American WW2 vintage, most of which were cut up for scrap, but the amount of N.O.S. spares had to be seen to be believed, indeed the advert on Milweb said 400 tons unfortunately I think a lot of spares went for scrap, but Jaap Reitveld told me at Stoneleigh that he had aquired the remaining 4 Ton Diamond T, and Autocar spares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antony Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 The Brothers Beke, John Claude, and Gerard, Roy Baker, Too Tall Mike, Chris Barton, on the last visit. A lot of the vehicles and parts had gone by the time this visit was made, but it was still very impressive, and I consider myself lucky to have had the chance to go and see it and come back with a small amount of goodies! Tony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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