Chieftain turret traverse

[Pee Jay]

Hi,

Need to traverse Chieftain turret in order to get access to rear deck. Have managed to get inside and found the manual turret traverse (vehicle doesnt run) - but the handle doesnt move. Is there some additional trick needed or likely turret mechanism seized in some way? Any ideas please

Thanks

[Packhow75]

On 3/10/2024 at 5:44 PM, Pee Jay said:

Hi,

Need to traverse Chieftain turret in order to get access to rear deck. Have managed to get inside and found the manual turret traverse (vehicle doesnt run) - but the handle doesnt move. Is there some additional trick needed or likely turret mechanism seized in some way? Any ideas please

Thanks

I know nothing about the Chieftain, however if this was the Sherman tank, you would have to disengage the turret lock before you can move the turret on the traverse... so perhaps there is a turret lock you havent yet released?

[Pee Jay]

On 3/12/2024 at 4:09 PM, Packhow75 said:

I know nothing about the Chieftain, however if this was the Sherman tank, you would have to disengage the turret lock before you can move the turret on the traverse... so perhaps there is a turret lock you havent yet released?

Found the manual - there is no mention of a turret lock. Suspect the turret might be rusted in position

[Pee Jay]

FYI - REME got the turret moving by applying a strop to the barrel and towing round. This was enough to free up the rust and can now use the hand traverse (though v stiff and hard work!)