bigtoemonkey Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 hi all was after some advice I have a Bedford mw 1944 I am missing out of the top of the radiator the spring and flanged sleeve and the threaded ring that all sits in side the filler neck and subsequently foams and surges water out of the rad cap whislt driving for a prolonged period of time was wondering if any one know of were I may be able occur these parts from any input would gratefull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey089 Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 (edited) I have all the parts you need .It has the old spring with it or I have a brand new spring I can sell separately .I would also replace the seal on the locking ring with a new o ring/seal. Someone correct me if I'm wrong , the locking ring needs to be 9/16" from the top of the filler neck. Dave Edited March 8, 2014 by Davey089 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
44GPW Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Don't think i have any of this set up on my rad and it certainly does spuey out the top on hot days. Do you have a photo of the correct set up please? Thanks Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey089 Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Don't think i have any of this set up on my rad and it certainly does spuey out the top on hot days. Do you have a photo of the correct set up please? Thanks Richard Hi Richard The components as photo , the spring goes in first followed by the sleeve then the locking ring screws down 9/16" from the top of filler neck .The photo shows the old spring but i do have a brand new one that goes with it . I think this spare one I have is spoken for , if not I'll let you know Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
44GPW Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 That's great Dave...thanks. So who does these? Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey089 Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 (edited) That's great Dave...thanks. So who does these? Richard That's the million dollar question . Its who if anyone has any laid around , I managed to get one a while ago .The spring is available while stocks last (new repo) ,its the brass pieces that are hard to come by I'm not aware of anyone having these made , and the usual suppliers don't have any NOS on the shelf . I've just ordered up another spring to keep on the shelf as a spare Dave Edited March 10, 2014 by Davey089 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWMike Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 I'm thinking about machining/brazing a sleeve up for my MW, when I brake hard the water sloshes to the front of the rad and she looks like she's steam powered! Don't forget the little sealing ring on the underside of the castellated collar! Where did you source the spring from? I was thinking about making one from piano wire. My manual says 9/16" from the top too. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey089 Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 (edited) I'm thinking about machining/brazing a sleeve up for my MW, when I brake hard the water sloshes to the front of the rad and she looks like she's steam powered! Don't forget the little sealing ring on the underside of the castellated collar! Where did you source the spring from? I was thinking about making one from piano wire. My manual says 9/16" from the top too. Mike Sent you a PM Mike The sealing ring on one of mine is rubber and the other is like a PTFE material Edited March 10, 2014 by Davey089 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey089 Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 (edited) Another thing that cropped up on mine it had a Civilian Radiator Cap , luckily there are still some NOS MW ones available from Chris Mortar Edited March 10, 2014 by Davey089 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Signals Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Richard, all those bits were in your truck , have they been thieved? Everyone. Check bottom left on this page for a few useful new MW parts including rad springs. http://www.yorkshiremvt.co.uk/salewants.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey089 Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Richard Duncan is having the sleeve and locking ring , if I come across another I'll give you a shout. The spare one I had came from Pete Gaines , it might be worth giving him a call ? Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
44GPW Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Richard, all those bits were in your truck , have they been thieved? Everyone. Check bottom left on this page for a few useful new MW parts including rad springs. http://www.yorkshiremvt.co.uk/salewants.htm Maybe i'm being a bit thick Duncan ? I have not actually checked i have the parts fitted...just assumed i didnt as i'd experenced a few gushes! Mind you...that was on a very hot Beltring day, 3 hours non stop driving. Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey089 Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Maybe i'm being a bit thick Duncan ? I have not actually checked i have the parts fitted...just assumed i didnt as i'd experenced a few gushes! Mind you...that was on a very hot Beltring day, 3 hours non stop driving. Richard Duncan (Bigtoemonkey ) is having the bits .Might be worth just checking the spring(if its there) , mine was totally rusted to the verge of snapping Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Signals Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Maybe i'm being a bit thick Duncan ? I have not actually checked i have the parts fitted...just assumed i didnt as i'd experenced a few gushes! Mind you...that was on a very hot Beltring day, 3 hours non stop driving. Richard It could be it is just ready for a new spring then Richard? Mike H had these new ones made to original spec and has one in his truck. No problems with the surging from what I have seen/heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey089 Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Just had an e mail from Mike , he mentioned he's only got a few of the springs left , suggest if you need one get him rang up , he's ok me giving his number 01422 824418 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
44GPW Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Nice one....thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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