antarmike Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Driffield, that will be the road run the Police marshalled, and directed where to park then! I seem to remember the road ahead was completely blocked with staionary steam engines, in which case the Douglas wasn't parked. it was just waiting for queued traffic to clear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsk460 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 What are matadors rated to carry? I seem to remeber seeing a b/w picture of one with a cat d4 on its back... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsk460 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 :yawn: P.S. Does anyone else have mixed matched axles?? I've 7 point blah, blah on the back, and 6 point blah, blah on the front. The transfer box is correct for rear axle ratio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 (edited) There is a gearbox available that allows a 7.9 : 1 front axle to work with the worm drive rear axle, which memory tells me is 7.77 to 1 or thereabouts. I believe they changed a 45 tooth gear for a 44 tooth gear, but kept the same centres. I cannot see it is possible to play with the gearbox to allow a 6.25 and a 7.9 to run together. It isn't listed in the list of alternative ratios in the Aux gearbox section of the workshop manual. I have only ever seen one worm drive Matador rear axle. They are very rare, but I believe some of the ACV's may have used them. Looking it up in the book, instead of memory, Worm drive rear axle is 7.75 : 1. and the ratio is achieved by substituting a 43 tooth gear (the Countershaft sliding wheel) with one that had only 42 teeth. Whether the countershaft gear is 43 tooth for the 7.9 :1 double reduction axle, or 42 teeth for the Worm drive rear axle, the centre distance between the primary shaft, and the countershaft is the same. This means that technically, the 42 tooth gearbox for the worm axle doesn't mesh the gears at the normal ( ideal) depth of engagement. Edited March 17, 2009 by antarmike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsk460 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Sorry, I might not have been clear... Its been messed about with- someone has put either a 6.25 diff or complete axle on it. Makes it intresting to use in four wheel drive, as it needs to be on soft ground to avoid wind up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Elsdon Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Quick one, for you, i have been offered a Matador, looks reasonably straight, in original military trim, i.e. it still has its back body etc, not a timber conversion. It is a diesel, and the cylinder head is blowing, how hard are cylinder head gaskets to get hold of? And does anybody have any reading material in the form of manuals etc, as i dont know a vast amount about them, other than i like them! Oddities as far as i can see, are the cab bolted down solid at the front, and the winch has been removed, leaving all of the fairleads in place. I dont know what the chassis number is as i couldnt find it, and its presently painted in RAF colours, although not sure if it is ex RAF as it may of been restored many moons ago that way Any help greatly appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nptimber Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Driffield, that will be the road run the Police marshalled, and directed where to park then! I seem to remember the road ahead was completely blocked with staionary steam engines, in which case the Douglas wasn't parked. it was just waiting for queued traffic to clear! Thanks for clearing that one up mike , i didnt think for one minute that Wincher Fincher would ever fall foul of mr plod:stop:please accept my sincere apoligies and now that the Antar is back on the road (well done) dont run me over with it at Rushden Cavalcade.:shake::shake: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 What are matadors rated to carry? I seem to remeber seeing a b/w picture of one with a cat d4 on its back... Unladen weight 7 Ton 8Cwt 1 Qtr Laden 10 Ton 17 Cwt 0 Qtrs Carrying capacity is approx 3 Ton 9 Cwt. (can't be bothered with the Quarters....) Classified as Tractor G.S. 10 Ton 4x4 or Truck , 3 ton, G.S. , Cargo 4x4 Varies slightly with type of body fitted... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilitantGraham Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 On the subject of mismatched diffs... I met a guy from Gloucestershire once who told me he used to take loads of timber up to Scotland with a Matador. The Matador had the normal 7.9:1 diffs in it, but before making the empty return journey he would fit a 6.25:1 high speed diff in the rear. The rear diff on a Matador sits on top of the axle. With simple lifting gear it's only a matter of removing about 30 bolts or nuts to change it, there's no need to drain the oil. Once back in Gloucestershire he would refit the low speed diff ready for the loaded trip North. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Albert Fensom, of Friars Wash/ colmworth used to swap rear diff when running empty/ running loaded. He had the change done in 10 to 15 minutes., Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philb Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Sorry, I might not have been clear... Its been messed about with- someone has put either a 6.25 diff or complete axle on it. Makes it intresting to use in four wheel drive, as it needs to be on soft ground to avoid wind up! You ought to team up with Ed Batchelor, he's got mixed ratios and found driving in FWD interesting. Perhaps between you, you could get two FWD capable Matadors running! Head gaskets are available from several sources, including Deanfield Commercials in Lancashire - call Charlie on 01200 429448 / 07946325575. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Batchelor Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Yes I have a 6.25 rear axle & transfer box but a 7.9 front axle!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amazon Joe Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I have a high speed diff matador (the one attached to other end of Round timber club banner on matador gallery photos) the cab is now rather sad:cry:. What was the speed difference between diff ratios? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiomike7 Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 (edited) I have a high speed diff matador (the one attached to other end of Round timber club banner on matador gallery photos) the cab is now rather sad:cry:. What was the speed difference between diff ratios? max speed x 7.9/6.25 if going from 7.9 to 6.25 or max speed x 6.25/7.9 if going from 6.25 to 7.9:coffee: PS Are you Ben's bruv with the glow in the dark Amazon? Edited March 20, 2009 by radiomike7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilitantGraham Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 I think the official figures were 30mph & 38mph, which matches up wuth radiomike's equation. Mine would do 33mph on 7.9 diffs, timed against motorway marker posts, so the 6.25s should be good for 40mph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philb Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 The user handbook says 31.6 mph at 1800 rpm (max on load) on 7.9 diffs and 14.00 tyres. I tend to set my speed based on noise, vibration and fear - usually a lot less than 31.6! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Mine trundles at 33 mph quite quietly and effortlessly...and it still has the lead seals on the fuel pump.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest catweazle (Banned Member) Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Wales 1988 Lechlade 1992 Hungerfood 1991 1994 1993 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Wales 1988 CW, This one looks like it is ex-Sayers of Newbury, they used to have an immaculate Militant Mk3 recovery in the same livery. The sleeper cab looks to have been made from a barn door :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest catweazle (Banned Member) Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Another Hippy wagon Richard,Just noticed the bell tent ,same as me dads he used to take us camping,cooked using biscuit tin ,sand and petrol,thought he was still in the desert with the 8th army i think.:rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amazon Joe Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 max speed x 7.9/6.25 if going from 7.9 to 6.25 or max speed x 6.25/7.9 if going from 6.25 to 7.9:coffee: PS Are you Ben's bruv with the glow in the dark Amazon? that me, its now called the ready brek truck. Ask ben about the land speed record in my douglas:shake::shake::shake:!!!!:stop: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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les freathy Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 This photo appeared in the Australian directorate of mechanization book dated 1943 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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