question Saracen 05FF34

[Bob Grundy]

I am in the process of removing the B80 from a Mk6 Saracen, (engine compartment parts available) and I have noticed the engine is painted grey and distributer yellow. I have not come across these colours before. Would it be a certain workshop scheme ?

[fv1609]

Bob might the engine and distributor have come from an instructional vehicle? There are prescribed colours for the various systems in a vehicle. I posted the list a little while ago but can't find the thread using my phone.

Edited July 30, 2015 by fv1609

[Bob Grundy]

That's interesting Clive, however there is nothing obvious with this Saracen that it was an instructional vehicle, looks pretty standard to me. The data plate on the left hand side is different to the oblong style, this one being rectangular. I will send a photo when I can get at it, engine still in at the moment.

[Richard Farrant]

Hi Bob,

The civilian spec engines as fitted in fire engines, etc were painted grey, but they would not be dry sump. A check of the plate to see what Mark engine it is may give a clue. As for the yellow distributor, no idea. Any idea of past history of this Saracen?

 

Richard

[Bob Grundy]

It came from Northern Ireland a few days ago. there is some Light Stone on the hull under the mudguard the original paint has been sand-blasted off. I will enquire with the previous owner as to its history.

[Richard Farrant]

It came from Northern Ireland a few days ago. there is some Light Stone on the hull under the mudguard the original paint has been sand-blasted off. I will enquire with the previous owner as to its history.

 

This sounds like one of the diverted Saracens sent to NI, a cancelled export order I think.

[martinwcox]

This sounds like one of the diverted Saracens sent to NI, a cancelled export order I think.

 

We have 05FF24, was only in NI, same batch I think.

[montie]

We have 05FF24, was only in NI, same batch I think.

And Andyroo owns 05FF23. Do both of you have pics of yours on the site, please?

Edited August 12, 2015 by montie

[martinwcox]

and andyroo owns 05ff23. Do both of you have pics of yours on the site, please?

 

 

 

05FF24 in storage before it was shipped to us in the USA.

Edited August 12, 2015 by martinwcox

[martinwcox]

 

05FF87 for sale in the US.

[Bob Grundy]

 

This is the B80 that is the different colour with 05FF34 behind, now an empty hull destined for Laser Combat in Liverpool

[Richard Farrant]

This is the B80 that is the different colour with 05FF34 behind, now an empty hull destined for Laser Combat in Liverpool

 

Bob,

I see there is no engine number plate but adjacent (below front side tappet cover) there appears to be a rebuild plate possibly? What does it have on it? Grey was used on the Civilian versions of B Range.

[Bob Grundy]

 

The plane! the plane!, sorry its a plate, just shows my age

[Richard Farrant]

The plane! the plane!, sorry its a plate, just shows my age

 

Bob,

I do not recognise that plate and think it was an outside contractor, hence the colour, part number is nothing like a NSN either. Has it got the record card container on it (?), usually by thermostat housing, usually last rebuild is documented on it.

[montie]

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05FF87 for sale in the US.

 

This one belonged to a guy called afvnut75 as per the register05FF87 Saracen Mk 6 reverse flow cooling, RPG Mesh Kremlin Afvnut75

[Bob Grundy]

Bob,

I do not recognise that plate and think it was an outside contractor, hence the colour, part number is nothing like a NSN either. Has it got the record card container on it (?), usually by thermostat housing, usually last rebuild is documented on it.

It should be there but never one fitted

[Quadman42]

Hi I am the current owner of 06 FF 25, I have just found this discussion. Does any one have photos of these FF series in action

steve