fv1609 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 If you need tyres, I still have a set of 1100 X 20 Dunlop Trakgrip runflats.Cheers Stan. Stan I'm sure those could find a ready market. I always value a pig on the state of tyres, engine & axles. How are your run flats marked? There were several types marked: RF HS RF L RF REINFORCED RF EXTRA REINFORCED These were the two most common: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vor Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 I will go down to the yard tomorrow and have a look, I was planning to put them on milweb along with a CVR(W) gearbox, but never got round to it. Cheers Stan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Stan, How much are you asking for the CVRW gearbox, and is there anything wrong with it? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vor Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Hi Chris, this is the box I stripped first gear from for my own Fox, first gear drum is there but cracked the pictures are on the Alvis site. It would be a good box for a rebuild as the case is complete and that is the hard bit to find. Looking for £200. A lot cheaper than the £500 paid for it nine years ago. Speaking about the Alvis site have you seen my new project?. Cheers Stan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Elsdon Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Stan, Might be interested in the tyres, give me a PM! I might know somebody who could need a CVRW gearbox, they presently have a problem, and we are looking at getting it out and sorted sometime in the next few months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Stan, I am very interested in the gearbox, I just need to work out a way of getting it here. Don't sell it just yet! I have one here which I bought as a good take out from a well known dealer, which also has that problem! I have seen your Saladin, it looks good, where do these Saladins keep turning up from? Anyway enough hijacking of the Pig thread.. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 The thing about the tyres is that: The different types must not be mixed on the same axle. Mk1 Pig can have any of the 4 types, provided above is observed. Mk2 Pig must NOT use "RF HS" Mk2 Pig, if 2 types are used: The rear axle has type precedence over the front axle: RF EXTRA REINFORCED RF REINFORCED RF L Although I don't think I have ever seen "RF L" or "RF REINFORCED" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Elkins Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Clive, i cant see what difference it makes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Clive, i cant see what difference it makes. Difference is that the Mk2 is 3,022Kg heavier than a Mk 1 & presumably the original tyres were not up to it. I assume the other types tried had their limitations but progressively stronger types were chosen. No doubt the degree of flexing of tyres of different construction would be disadvantageous to balance & steering if they were mixed on the same axle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Elkins Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 so what do we do when all the reinforced tyres are worn out and there is no more second hand ones. i have a brand new extra reinforced tyre but the side wall has discintergrated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 so what do we do when all the reinforced tyres are worn out and there is no more second hand ones. i have a brand new extra reinforced tyre but the side wall has discintergrated. Yes Adam it's a worry. The other point about the Mk 1 tyres is that now they are about 50 years old whereas some later tyres supplied for Mk 2 might be only 20 years old. I have 5 hardly worn Mk 2 tyres stored in a dry dark place.:cool2: So hopefully will see me out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 The Pig in the pictures was at Withams yesterday 22/11/08 think the reg on the front was 13BK14. Didn't look to bad at all Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 (edited) The lot number doesn't match up with the tender list :confused: can't see it on their direct sales list either... Edited November 23, 2008 by Marmite!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 This was the one in the previous tender, guide price £3500. That's a lot of money when the gear stick wouldn't even move. It was a lot of work, we thought it was worth about £500. I wouldn't be surprised if it went unsold. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 As I removed all paint I found two weld marks at the driver door. There were squared areas of about 1" to 3" without paint beside. These marks are gone with sandblasting and new painting. Roland I have only got side pics of the bracket. But perhaps the pic below will help. Presumably you have the box, then you can fabricate a holder with a flange to match up with the welds seen here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Thank you Clive, but: a mounting like this ?: or as an amunition-box like that ? : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 There was no lower part. This would enable the box to be withdrawn easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Ok Clive, thanks again. Your pictures are what I want to see :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 This is where it should be a FV1609. This one is original, but was quite rusted at the edges - don't look at the welding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 A couple of photos from a 1985 French magazine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingp Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 hi gents. well i started to remove the rear axal., and run into trouble straight away. could not get the wheels off. broke every braeker bar i had, going to be a long job, gas axe tomorow that should make things easeir, and a happy xmas to you all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 (edited) Paul, what can't you get off? The brake drums? You'll need a good 3-way puller to shift them...have you remembered to put it in gear in 4WD - to engage gearbox on from axle AND remembered to release the handbrake. There is mechanical linkage to the wheel cylinders, it's not like Land Rover with a brake on the transmission. If you are wanting to drop the whole rear axle assembly I have a wooden support plinth already made up you can have. Edited December 21, 2008 by fv1609 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 If you can't get the wheels off, are you sure you're turning the wheel brace the right direction? LH side has LH thread, RH side has RH thread! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abn deuce Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Simular to the GMC then , lug nuts have different threads on opposite side of the vehicle , just to make life more fun . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Elkins Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Wheel nuts are left hand thread on a pig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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