Scammell4199 Posted April 23, 2019 Author Share Posted April 23, 2019 There was alot of rot in the front wings, especially where the brackets bolt on. I have rather limited sheet metal skills but managed to bash out new sections and flush weld them in including some sections of the wired edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scammell4199 Posted April 23, 2019 Author Share Posted April 23, 2019 I got the clutch relined by Dinah at Prestige Clutches. She did a brilliant job re-lining the friction plate and clutch brake and also supplied new springs and the four springs that hold the clutch release bearing. I made new pivot pins for the fingers and release blocks and had them hardened. I also put the clutch shaft and clutch brake drum in the lathe and gave the drum a skim so that i have a decent true surface to run the DTI on when i come to align the engine and gearbox. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scammell4199 Posted April 23, 2019 Author Share Posted April 23, 2019 The engine is virtually complete and we lifted it in a few weeks ago, just have to fit all the ancilliaries now, and align it with the gearbox when that goes in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scammell4199 Posted April 23, 2019 Author Share Posted April 23, 2019 I had some time off work last week so etch primed all the cab panels and bits n pieces Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scammell4199 Posted April 23, 2019 Author Share Posted April 23, 2019 We've stripped the winch, blasted and painted it. Also totally rebuilt the winch drive box. The thread in the large nut on the bottom of the main vertical shaft in the gearbox drive box was stripped, so i found a large nut out of our stock which happened to have a very fine thread and enough meat on it for me to bore it out, screw cut the right BSF thread and mill some split pin slots. Also test fitted the winch frame and winch clutch lever tube on the chassis to get the position of the hole through the back of the cab. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scammell4199 Posted April 23, 2019 Author Share Posted April 23, 2019 We've made a start on the woodwork for the back body. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhound32122 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 that will be a very fine machine ounce it is finished really look forward to seeing it out n about. big well done to all involved. regards sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scammell4199 Posted December 4, 2019 Author Share Posted December 4, 2019 Bit of progress on the Scammell. We're well on with the wooden lockers and have ordered the last of the timber to do the tops. Installed the radiator and test fitted the bonnet to check fit up. Have installed the cab panels for the last time, securing them with all new BA screws and sealing the joins with Tiger seal. I need a new piece that runs along the bottom of the tilting pane on the windscreen before i can fit it, and i have that with an engineering firm to see if they can reproduce that section. As soon as the windscreen is done we can lift the cab off and paint it. But i don't want to paint in this cold weather, it might have to wait till next year but its a shame as we could have started on fitting it out, electrics etc. Richard 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels v Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 Richard fancy restoring mine afterwards? (within a shorter time frame) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minesweeper Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 Nice work and all looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scammell4199 Posted December 19, 2019 Author Share Posted December 19, 2019 On 12/6/2019 at 10:18 AM, Niels v said: Richard fancy restoring mine afterwards? (within a shorter time frame) Sure thing mate...…….for a price £££ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scammell4199 Posted June 1, 2020 Author Share Posted June 1, 2020 Reassembled most of the winch yesterday 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootes75 Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 Looking very good to me. That's such a hefty piece of kit. Kevin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootes75 Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 On 3/28/2015 at 10:43 AM, Scammell4199 said: I haven't done an update here for a long time so here goes. The water cavity side cover on the air compressor was cracked so dad and I made a new one. Tried removing the core plugs, but only two would come peacefully the rest had to be cut out. I tried finding replacements, but after turning up a blank had a pattern made, got some cast and machined them at home. White metal bearings are finally done, crank, camshaft, pistons and rods are all in. One of the discs that comprises the torsional damper was cracked so I had a new one made, as my lathe isn't big enough to do it myself. The large plate that bolts onto the back of the block and incorporates the rear engine mounts is held in place by 6 studs, four bolts and four fitted bolts. When I installed the fitted bolts it dragged the plate over to one side to the point that the crank rear flange was snug against one side of the hole in the plate. The manual states an even clearance should be sought right round the flange. So after much deliberation I decided to ream out the holes and make new bolts. Ended up with a clearance of 4 to 6 thou round the flange so I'm happy. I'm just reassembling the last of the brake assemblies. I have fitted new leather seals, shown below with an original. The timing chain adjuster bearing nut is very thin and had been done up so tight it had dished, so I've made a new one of those. Engine is now back upright, and we're cracking on with fitting all the other bits. We have also moved into a new workshop over Christmas. Dry, concrete floor, "facilities" - brilliant. I'm a bit concerned about our trackrod. The threads in one end are stretched and not really wanting it to strip all together and loose the steering on the road I'd be interested to hear from anyone who has a spare in good condition. Richard Gardner 6LW I presume? I have a 1946 ERF with the Gardner 5LW, can I ask if you recommend anyone who can supply Gardner spares? Kevin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scammell4199 Posted June 4, 2020 Author Share Posted June 4, 2020 Hi, yes its a 6LW. I recommend Gardner Enthusiast in Oxford for piston rings. He gets them made, all the other dealers buy them from him and double the price. Other than that theres Walsh Engineering in Manchester - http://www.gardnerdiesel.co.uk/ But i got most of my bits from Gardner Marine Diesels - https://www.gardnermarine.com/ they are friendly and helpful. Good luck, if you need any more pointers give me a shout i'm not far from you. Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootes75 Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Thanks very much Richard. I have come across the other two before but never heard of Gardner Enthusiast, he will be a good person to contact as I need piston rings! My engine is fully dismantled (by a previous owner many, many years ago), I do have a complete spare engine and the original manuals to work from though. Yes, not far from you and I work in Ilminster too which is even closer! Kevin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scammell4199 Posted October 12, 2020 Author Share Posted October 12, 2020 Over the past couple of weeks I’ve painted the inside of the cab, fitted it out with some of the bits n pieces and then painted the outside. We’ve got to test run the engine now before refitting the cab. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scammell4199 Posted December 23, 2020 Author Share Posted December 23, 2020 Recently got the cab on. Really pleased its starting to look like a Pioneer again. Lots to do now over Christmas. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootes75 Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Looks superb, lots of hard work but very much worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10FM68 Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 3 hours ago, Rootes75 said: Looks superb, lots of hard work but very much worth it. I agree, you're doing a fantastic job. I am simply awestruck by the skills some of you on this forum have. And the doggedness to tackle what often seem to be hopeless cases, or projects way beyond the capabilities of one man. There should be a special thread somewhere on here with just the words and photos of the restorer for us to scroll through on winter nights to appreciate the work done and enjoy looking at the finished result without the superfluous comments ,like mine! But, anyway, well done and, while I'm about it, Merry Christmas to you all on the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scammell4199 Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 Many thanks for all the kind comments. A quick update - we got the fully rebuilt winch installed on Friday. It went really well, and i've since got the drive shaft connected up and the winch clutch lever installed and connected. Richard 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67burwood Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 It’s really coming along well, great attention to detail and superb craftsmanship Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scammell4199 Posted March 22, 2021 Author Share Posted March 22, 2021 Little bits of progress while i wait for the bitumised fabric cable sleeving to arrive from the states. I turned up some new cable glands for the slave cable socket. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootes75 Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Very smart work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scammell4199 Posted June 4, 2021 Author Share Posted June 4, 2021 Afternoon folks, thought it was time for another update. I've blasted, cleaned out, re-assembled, painted and installed the fuel tank and rear hitch. Had to make a new pin the catch on the hitch because the old one had to be cut out. Fortunately i was able to find a NOS fuel gauge, but the action needed reversing. Also painted to colour coded trailer air line couplings. Had to make a new pipe from fuel tank to lift pump and solder the original end fitting on. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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