MTD837 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 I am currently assiting in a restoration of a RAF Thornycroft MK 5 Crash Tender (Type TF/AC4/1) powered by a Rolls Royce B/80, Mk 2A engine. Our main problem is lack of servicing documention both for the engine and the vehicle. Does anybody know or have information where I can get hold of any copies to assist with the restoration, photographs would also be appreciated. The vehicle itself is in excellent condition considering it has been stored for around 40 years. The pictures below show the type of vehicle, there is also a civilian version with the same engine. Thank you in advance for any help. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Now that is imposing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Hi and welcome, I have attached a photo of another Thornycroft Nubian, which you probably know off . The manuals for the engine would be Rolls Royce B range, this cover 4, 6 and 8 cyl engines, the official RR manual is often seen in original or copied, also the army produced their version (the better option if you get the complete works), in EMER Power form. The engines were used in a lot of military vehicles as well as civilian roles. regards, Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAFMT Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 There may be something in the RAF Museum library, and by chance i shall be that way tomorrow. I'll let you know if they have anything of relevance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Mark at Vintage MV manuals has copies of operating and servicing info for the b series (just ordered some). If you dont see what you want on the website email him as he sometimes has other docs not listed. Cheers Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAFMT Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 (edited) The RAF museum holds the following which may help: AP4576A; Fire crash truck, Mk.5A: General and technical information, repair and reconditioning instructions AP4397A; Truck, 3 ton, GS, Cargo, 4 x 4, Thornycroft, Nubian, TF/B80: Tractor, 10 ton, GS, 4 x 4, Thornycroft, Nubian, TF/B80: Chassis, 3 ton, GS, 4 x 4, Thornycroft, Nubian, TF/B80: User handbook (this is the Thornycroft manual covering the engine and chassis issued in an AM cover) Chassis lubrication diagrams EDIT: sorry, i just realised I missed off an AP! AP4386B covers the equipment fitted to the Mk5 The Mk.5 and 5A are the same chassis/engine with different bodies and slightly different equipment from what I can tell. Edited November 23, 2012 by RAFMT Mistake 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanna G Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Does anyone know where the chassis number would be on mk5 crash truck like the one pictured Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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