ChasSomT. Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Sorry to be dense, but what goes between the A - frame and the towing eyes on a 432? Surely shackles would be too loose. (The gap between the 'lugs' on the A - frame is only 1.5" ish, so it would only be a small shackle anyway) 'Thank you in anticipation' 'Chas.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 sharky Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Chas should be 2 discs about an inch thick that sit in the towing eyes on front and rear of fv43-- then the pins sit thru and you have no slop havent got any pics at moment but can get some if you need Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ChasSomT. Posted August 7, 2011 Author Share Posted August 7, 2011 Sharky, thanks for that. Looks like Ive got the wrong A - frame then! On the end of each 'leg' mines got two horizontal flats, 3/4" thick, 4" long, 2.5" wide, about 1.25" apart, with holes for a 1/2" pin to drop through, vertically. Sizes approx. Oops! Must try harder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 lizzie Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 it sounds like your also missing the adaptors on the ends of your a bar.as well. the eye holes on you bar recieve an opposite slot in direction to marry it up to the towing eyes, can get a pic if you need one.:-\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ChasSomT. Posted August 8, 2011 Author Share Posted August 8, 2011 Thanks Lizzie. Anyone know where/If there is an FV No. on the A - frame? And would the adaptors be 430 CES kit, or carried by REME? Looks like I'm going to be brushing up my fabricating skills, unless somebody has a pair surplus to requirements. Ho Hum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ferretfixer Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Just a small & pedantic point on these. But it MIGHT help you or indeed, somone else sometime down the line. The towing 'A' frame you refer to is correctly termed, 'Hollibones' in Service. So IF you ever have to refer to them to a R.E.M.E Rep or someone in the recovery line. It MAY just help them know EXACTLY what you are looking for. ALL, 434's, & R.E.M.E Recovery Vehilces will have a pair of these. Stowed on a pair of Brackets, usually on the side of the vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 recymech66 Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Yes correct they are commonly refered to as 43 adaptors (430 series) they are CES items on Foden, MAN SVR and 434. They are just one type/size of adaptor that fits onto the hollebones to tow a variety of light A vehicles and all types of B vehicles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 andym Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Yes correct they are commonly refered to as 43 adaptors (430 series) they are CES items on Foden, MAN SVR and 434. They are just one type/size of adaptor that fits onto the hollebones to tow a variety of light A vehicles and all types of B vehicles. Aha - that'll be FV622351, "Adaptor, Towbar, Vehicular; Hollebone Drawbar, 7-1/12 in. Approx lg (alternative:- Adaptor for "A" Frame, FV430 series)" then? :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ChasSomT.
Sorry to be dense, but what goes between the A - frame and the towing eyes on a 432?
Surely shackles would be too loose.
(The gap between the 'lugs' on the A - frame is only 1.5" ish, so it would only be a small shackle anyway)
'Thank you in anticipation'
'Chas.'
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