Charlie Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Thought i'd better document the restoration of the 432 on here for everyone. I bought it about 8 weeks ago from Bill on here as a vehicle to get the lads to the church for my wedding. At the moment it has what is left of its white UN guise so fits in with the wedding and the misses thinks it's a great idea WTF !!!! It is in very poor condition but well deserves to be saved from the scrap man. The foot throttle i knew was stuck and had to be controlled from the engine which made unloading by myself er interesting. I really need to get some more arms! As soon as it was unloaded a horrendous screech followed by a lovely plume of smoke coming out the engine bay and that heavenly smell of burning rubber...... Alternator jammed and belts smoking away. Well thats the first job that needs doing then. Basically the aim is to get it running for the wedding and then beginning August a full bare metal nut & bolt rebuild. I've sorted the alternator now and started sourcing all the bits for the rebuild. Will post picks next week as they are all on the office computer. A big thanks to Bill for putting up with me and do you want the 3865 ladybirds and rat back? Pic of her in Bills yard. C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 Arriving on the longest 40" artic I've ever seen! Old alternator being a a@#e to get out. In the end I had to cut the securing ring on the cable having tried everything. New one in and all running and charging although there is a leakage somewhere as i don't recommend connecting the battery in shorts with your leg touching any metal like the seat your sitting in !!!! lol Throttle is all free now but she does not like ticking over. I'm guessing the petrol has gone off so that will be a job for next week along with a clean of the fuel filters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 Bits for the restoration are coming together Full new roll of Trakmark New set of pads Spare set of track with almost new pads and spare back door ( for the BV shelf ) Some new track, Bar mine layer tow bar & rotating beacon post Found a few other bits like GPMG mount but would really like another power pack so one can be done up and the vehicle is still mobile. If anyone knows of one please let me know. A message for anyone out there that is about to loose interest in their military vehicle CLOSE THE F#@$!~G HATCHES. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCMatt Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Subscribed! Always liked the 432s. Should have brought one back in the late 90s when they were really cheap......:-(. Good luck with your project! Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth dawe Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Good luck and keep the pictures coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Some tips for the Trakmark: Buy a heat gun Cut some decent sized pieces from the roll and re-roll them in the opposite direction until you need them Continue the Trakmark round the back of the foam so it won't unstick like the original Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 Another pallet of bits turned up yesterday Battery boxes, battery bars, aerial bases, aerials, commander and drivers scopes, Front and rear track guards, headsets and a few other bits. Is there a way to tell or does anyone know if it should have a 2 or 3 radio setup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billruston Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Great to see she's getting some loving mate! We have artics down are yard every day and I must say the tractor and trailer was a bugger to turn around!, I did notice the lady birds! More pics mate look forward!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 Cheers Bill, never seen so many ladybirds in one place! Thanks for the tip Andy. C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Grundy Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I have a newly new drivers seat back and second hand smoke barrel covers. Some other bits and bobs, just let me know, and I will try to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted May 17, 2014 Author Share Posted May 17, 2014 Thanks Bob, pm sent. Bit hot here to be mucking around with nuts and bolts that don’t want to move but had to remove the turret seat as i keep cracking my head on it due to it being stuck in the extended position and therefore not able to clip in place in the up position. Anyway i think i am always thoughtful when working on afv like putting the cover back on a steering box and having spanners on string when in the engine bay. I couldn't plan for taking a socket off whilst sitting on top and it jumping out my hand, bouncing off the Peake turret, then the GPMG mount, going through the drivers hatch, bouncing off the instrument panel straight into the black hole of the open engine bay...... Goodbye 9/16ths socket lol C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billruston Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Any more pictures mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Any more pictures mate. yes of the 9/16ths socket I found my 7mm spanner after two years, it was a tearful reunion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Herbert Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Think of the 9/16 socket as resting untill you pull the pack. It will probably have made friends with all the other tools that are waiting for you in the gunge under the engine. I am very jealous of your pallet of new track pads. My 434 had its nice new tracks swapped by Withams for ones with nackered pads before it was sold so those are the biggest thing on my wants list now. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeePig Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 My special bent 10mm spanner is still under the seat of my Lomax 223, where it fell and got stuck 20 years ago. One day it will find its way back to its friends in the toolbox. trevor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 Does anyone know the FV number of the exhaust clamp in the attached photo or even better have one for sale? C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted May 25, 2014 Author Share Posted May 25, 2014 Next question. Speedo is not working. Checked cable speedo end and no movement with engine running. Gone to check end coming off power pack and i cant figure out how it comes out. It must do to remove the power pack but i don't want to force it. You can see below the brass nut undoes easily and there is a black sheethed cable inside. Does this just pull out? Cheers, C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCMatt Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Charlie I have no experience with FV432s (although I'd like to :cool2:) but with all the speedo cables I've fooled with, after you undid the locking nut, they usually just pulled out. At least that's been the case with all of the American MVs I've fooled with and the ferret Mk.1/2 (00EA85) as well. Curious to read if it's the same with the trojans as well. Good Luck! Regards, Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Do you really mean the speedo cable? I wouldn't expect it to turn with the engine running, the vehicle needs to move for that! Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCMatt Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Do you really mean the speedo cable? I wouldn't expect it to turn with the engine running, the vehicle needs to move for that! Andy Good point, Andy! The speedo cables that I've removed were all attached to the transmission (and the speedometer at the opposite end :-D) . embarresed that I didn't pick up on that :red:... Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted May 25, 2014 Author Share Posted May 25, 2014 Very good point Andy, i'm more embarresed. I ment the rev counter cable. :red: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Unfortunately I can't help with that, I've only got experience of the Mk.2s, which have an electronic rev counter, Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted May 27, 2014 Author Share Posted May 27, 2014 Some pics of bits and bobs so far. Rear offside Driving position Radio Bay. Anyone know what goes on or in the top right rack NBC system Radio distribution box CO2 system Looking down top of GPMG mount in turret Turret traverse limiter stop (not sure how this works yet?) Turret ID plate Good view through the fromt hatch Turret Yey, new turret gearbox arrived today. C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billruston Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Cracking job mate! She cleaned up well!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted May 27, 2014 Author Share Posted May 27, 2014 Haven't really started yet buddy. Just need to get this engine ticking over. She runs sweet with a few revs but anything under about 1000 just cuts out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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