Billruston Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Hello every one, been looking at a few millys is there any thing to look out for? Any thing that's goes wrong a lot? All information and experiancies greatly received . Regards bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julezee001 Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 The main thing to watch out for is that the truck was built pre 1960. There were at least 2 batches built in 1964, from which I own one. This not only creates the issue of needing an M.O.T. test of one type or another, but also means the driver needs an HGV licence too. Whilst most people considering buying a beautiful piece of British engineering such as the Militant will be more than aware of the issues, I'm sure others jump in blinded by the opportunity of owning and driving such a large chunk of mobile Heritage! I have posted the fun I've had getting through tests in detail elsewhere on the Forum, with most of the issues being with the brakes which were never designed to be tested on a rolling brake tester. Fortunately I seem to have persuaded the local testers to use a Tapley meter on the old girl these days! Good luck, I hope you find and enjoy a great truck! Jules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billruston Posted March 2, 2013 Author Share Posted March 2, 2013 Thank Jules ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billruston Posted March 2, 2013 Author Share Posted March 2, 2013 Jules what would you say they weigh un-laden? I've heard all sorts? Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julezee001 Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 I think the unladen weight varies a bit depending on whether it's an early gun tractor, or later cargo. I think they are all around 11.5 to 12.5 tons unladen, My own had a gross weight of 22500kg initially, but had the paperwork was changed as an HGV to 21500kg to help the issues with the brakes. It's unladen weight is around 12500kg which is probably on the higher end, as it has an Atlas crane fitted. It currently runs around at about 16500kg with the box body on the back with camping gear, tools, and odds and ends on board, as a motorhome. Jules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero-Five-Two Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Last time mine went on the scales she ran in at just over 10, but that was last year, I've added a lot more bits since then, and still building the timber crane. As for what to look for when buying, I would suggest paying attention to the big expensive bits, mainly the transmission. Check high and low range work and six wheel drive. Spares for these parts are very hard to come by Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billruston Posted March 2, 2013 Author Share Posted March 2, 2013 Thanks for helping! Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Daymond Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Hi Bill, don't forget: ear defenders, the ability to climb like a monkey to get in the cab (and out again) and patience, at 30mph you are going nowhere fast. From what I've seen, it seems to be the bodywork that suffers, but the mechanicals tend to be very good, given that most won't have done thousands upon thousnds of miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billruston Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share Posted March 4, 2013 Thanks Simon! I'll get some ear defenders haha, old Aec engines are like tanks expesialy the matador! I'm more interested in the wrecker, I do like the cargo tilt militant but Ive only ever seen one for sale?!. Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 We used to use motorcycle intercom kits to be able to talk between driver and co-driver..... You name it - it rattles in addition to the engine and road noise!! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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