Big ray Posted December 16, 2011 Author Share Posted December 16, 2011 We had to drain the fuel tank prior to removal, it was two thirds full (20 gall) you would not believe how RUSTY that the fuel sender is.......... I will try to remember to photograph it before we attempt to clean it up, it may be beyond saving, just another one of the unexpected finds, and why its impossible to put a completion time on the work........ I should point out at this point that our son and Steve are doing the work with yours truly just interfereing on a regular basis, well, someone has to put the kettle on!!!! ( The six year old petrol is good for cleaning the components) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 you have some great vehicles there ray , its like a little museum your place . keep up the good work . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big ray Posted December 16, 2011 Author Share Posted December 16, 2011 (edited) you have some great vehicles there ray , its like a little museum your place . keep up the good work . Thank you, I do like to see things come back to life, beats the hell out of photographs, we spent a lot of time restoring my Jeep, that also kept the Halftrack on the back burner...... Our son Tony Edited March 6, 2012 by Joris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big ray Posted December 20, 2011 Author Share Posted December 20, 2011 (edited) I cannot believe how this sender cleaned up like new, thank goodness for sandblasters. Another 10 minutes working on it with plenty of oil and it began to move very freely. When we took it out it was siezed and thick with rust....... forgot my camera, so could only photograph after the cleaning. Edited March 6, 2012 by Joris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big ray Posted December 20, 2011 Author Share Posted December 20, 2011 (edited) This is the Directors chair from which I give my instructions...... only to be completely ignored. Edited March 6, 2012 by Joris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big ray Posted December 20, 2011 Author Share Posted December 20, 2011 Tony just seeing if he can find something else to spend my money on whilst he is down there!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big ray Posted December 20, 2011 Author Share Posted December 20, 2011 One of the fuel tanks out for cleaning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 nice one ray keep us updated on your progress ! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big ray Posted December 20, 2011 Author Share Posted December 20, 2011 This was last winters project, another delaying factor. Its a Royal Enfield WD.CO. 350cc ohv. Normally a motorcycle would be a relatively easy project but this one gave us an awful lot of problems...... all sorted now and it runs beautifully. I took it to the Island of Guernsey last spring for the celebrations and to Arnhem,Holland in the autumn..... the photograph was taken at the Cosby Show last August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big ray Posted December 21, 2011 Author Share Posted December 21, 2011 We have had a day off today, we will start again tomorrow. We are finding plenty to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tapper02 Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 [ATTACH=CONFIG]54719[/ATTACH] One of the fuel tanks out for cleaning. Are your tanks original? I'm curious to see the markings on the tank up close. Is it still out where you can take close up pictures of them? -Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big ray Posted December 25, 2011 Author Share Posted December 25, 2011 (edited) We have removed the lift pump and found that the diaphram has split / perished. Its a good job that we have the temporary tank on (Gravity feed)............ still finding plenty of things to rectify, we can start making a list soon. Tony cleaning up one of the underfloor storage bins...... slight water ingress leading to some superficial rusting. Edited March 6, 2012 by Joris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big ray Posted December 25, 2011 Author Share Posted December 25, 2011 Well Santa has brought me a camera for Christmas so I can do some pictures of my wreck C I dont know how to break this to you Chris....... but there is no Santa....... we would like some photographs please!! NO cheating, dont you photograph Johns...... and tell us that you have completed the work over Christmas. Seasons greetings to you and the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big ray Posted December 25, 2011 Author Share Posted December 25, 2011 Are your tanks original? I'm curious to see the markings on the tank up close. Is it still out where you can take close up pictures of them? -Tom Hi Tom, we have refitted that fuel tank, but we are going to remove the second one so will take close-up photographs of that one. Regards. Ray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tapper02 Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Hi Tom, we have refitted that fuel tank, but we are going to remove the second one so will take close-up photographs of that one.Regards. Ray. Thanks Ray...that would be great! -Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big ray Posted December 27, 2011 Author Share Posted December 27, 2011 We have removed the lift pump and found that the diaphram has split / perished. Its a good job that we have the temporary tank on (Gravity feed)............ still finding plenty of things to rectify, we can start making a list soon.[ATTACH=CONFIG]54810[/ATTACH] Tony cleaning up one of the underfloor storage bins...... slight water ingress leading to some superficial rusting. I should perhaps point out that that brown looking rust in the bin is a RAG, not rust...... the rust was confined to a couple of corners, just thought that I should make it clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick T236 Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Hi, Looks in very good condition already! I have an M3A1 White. I need tracks and a few other parts to finish know anyone who could help? regards Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHillyard Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Hi, Looks in very good condition already! I have an M3A1 White. I need tracks and a few other parts to finish know anyone who could help? regards Nick theres this guy on milweb http://www.milweb.net/webverts/45974/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big ray Posted December 27, 2011 Author Share Posted December 27, 2011 Hi, Looks in very good condition already! I have an M3A1 White. I need tracks and a few other parts to finish know anyone who could help? regards Nick Try Liberty Engineering Services, I think that they are based in West Sussex. E.mail david@libertyengineeringservices.com Tel. 07798 638313 01273 383137 (Eight till late) Regards and good luck with the H/t Ray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big ray Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 I am hoping to buy some bits this weekend to carry on with the works........ fingers crossed that I can get fixed-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big ray Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 Hi, Looks in very good condition already! I have an M3A1 White. I need tracks and a few other parts to finish know anyone who could help? regards Nick There is a set of tracks on MILWEB, reasonably priced if they are good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big ray Posted March 6, 2012 Author Share Posted March 6, 2012 Sent off my shopping list today for availability and prices, had the desired response, so things should now begin to move.... show season is fast approaching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Looking good, big ray!! Amazing to have such toys in the shed just waiting for somebody to start playing with it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane.c Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Nice collection of vehicles,:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big ray Posted April 28, 2012 Author Share Posted April 28, 2012 Cant believe the struggle that I have had getting all of the bits, I have got some of the parts , I will just have to keep on looking.... we will get there eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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