DoctorCheney223 Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Hello folks, I have a Chieftain Mk10 (converted to look like an M1 Abrams) and it won't shift into 2nd and 3rd gear. Has anybody had this problem before and if so, what was the problem? We have a mechanic coming down sometime next month and he thinks it may be an electrical problem. Here's a picture of our Chieftain and what I mean it's been converted to look like an M1 Abrams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_bish Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 I cant help with your problem but thats a pretty convincing conversion, whats it used for in Vegas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorCheney223 Posted March 15, 2015 Author Share Posted March 15, 2015 Initially I purchased to just have around the property but now we crush cars with it. V/R Ron M Cheney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Is the parking that bad in Las Vegas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorCheney223 Posted March 15, 2015 Author Share Posted March 15, 2015 Is the parking that bad in Las Vegas? It is for any car that we find for $500 or less (with the proper title) :-D :-D V/R Ron M Cheney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Well, it keeps the junk off the streets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antar Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Fault is likely to be electical, could be either end but mote likely to be at the connections at the solenoid bank on the gearbox, or actual solenoids stuck. Has it stood for some time without being run ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorCheney223 Posted March 15, 2015 Author Share Posted March 15, 2015 Fault is likely to be electical, could be either end but mote likely to be at the connections at the solenoid bank on the gearbox, or actual solenoids stuck. Has it stood for some time without being run ? Prior to us receiving it last year, it did sit for extended periods of time. We have driven around the property and the RPM's in first gear get me nervous that we are going to cause more damage. V/R Ron M Cheney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulob1 Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 mine had not been in second, or third for many many years but it changes lovely in the yard moving up the gears smoothly and without hesitation...stuck solenoids sounds realistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antar Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 When you say you have a mechanic coming to look at it next month... who is he ? My friend who is a Chieftain specialist will be in Oregon next month continuing the rebuild of the last Chieftain sold from Withams, for the USA owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorCheney223 Posted March 15, 2015 Author Share Posted March 15, 2015 When you say you have a mechanic coming to look at it next month... who is he ? My friend who is a Chieftain specialist will be in Oregon next month continuing the rebuild of the last Chieftain sold from Withams, for the USA owner. It's definitely not him. I would like to get in communications with him if possible. The mechanic that I have coming by works on all types of armor and heavy equipment but not a specialist with the Chieftains. I would love to have him stop by. V/R Ron M Cheney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markheliops Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 (edited) When you say it won't shift into second gear - does the gear indicator move and then return to first gear? You have a number of options with this one................. Do you have main brake pressure - if not the brake safety system will stop you changing up to any gear other than first gear. Also the governor on top the gearbox could be stuck. This in effect will be telling the gearbox not to change up to further gears as the engine is not up to the required RPM. It could also be the gearbox foot controller playing up - but unlikely. Failing that - electrical fault at the rear junction box or stuck solenoids but with my basic knowledge I think stuck solenoids is highly unlikely unless water has got into the top electrical box. Markheliops Edited March 16, 2015 by Markheliops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SebBrady Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Sorry to be off topic here.... Are you part of that shooting range/place near to Circus Circus just to satisfy my i swear i've seen that in my life feeling im currently getting....:confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0644hunt Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Hi yep I would check Solinoids on the gearbox. Having stood for a while the springs can rust and snap. Also as Mark said solinoid sensors another one is the hand break solinoid. It's a shame I'm in Vegas in a couple of weeks for a work convention. Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowfat Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?368-Chieftian-MBT&highlight=gear+change have a look at this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0644hunt Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Oops it's late. My mistake hand break wouldn't give you any gears. Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorCheney223 Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 I got VERY ill last night and haven't had a chance to check my email or this forum until now so I apologize for the delayed response. Thank you everybody for getting us pointed in the right direction! As for being located behind the Circus Circus, that would be us. I am currently in the middle of opening a second location twenty minutes away where guests can drive the Chieftains, FV432's and HMMWV's but also shot 20mm rifles, flamethrowers, MK-19 GL's as well. I absolutely LOVE the Chieftain tanks and will probably add few more to the motor pool but bring them back to stock with the proper British markings and flags. V/R Ron M Cheney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_bish Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 I got VERY ill last night and haven't had a chance to check my email or this forum until now so I apologize for the delayed response. Thank you everybody for getting us pointed in the right direction! As for being located behind the Circus Circus, that would be us. I am currently in the middle of opening a second location twenty minutes away where guests can drive the Chieftains, FV432's and HMMWV's but also shot 20mm rifles, flamethrowers, MK-19 GL's as well. I absolutely LOVE the Chieftain tanks and will probably add few more to the motor pool but bring them back to stock with the proper British markings and flags. V/R Ron M Cheney Im over on the 2nd May so will pop in for a blast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdmcm Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Ron you have a whole contingent of British Army mechanics straight up I-15 in sunny southern Alberta. I wouldn't think it would be hard to convince a few qualified guys to trade some expertise for a little R&R in Vegas. Contact BATUS or failing that, the Museum of the Regiments in Calgary, they will help you get in touch with the boys from Suffield. Word of warning, Vegas May not be ready for the type of excitement a few of these chaps on leave can cause! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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