scammell 7377 Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 FELT AXLE RINGS / SEALS i was underneath lighining at the weekend and noticed 1 of the 3 felt rings as the manual calls them on theaxle/ walking beam is almost fallen off the jubilee clip has rusted out and left the felt hanging down in a big loop the oil levels are ok and no leaks from that area so how important is this felt ,is it just a dust seal ? im assumeing it should be a complet circle so is there a quick fix or am i takeing the beams of this weekend ? thanks in advance andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrtcrowther Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Mine also missing, no leaks, There is a felt seal inside the gear case keeping the oil in. I think the ones that are missing on ours are split an can be fitted easily. I just oil the beam pivot more often.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scammell 7377 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 thanks mate put my mind at rest and saved me a shed load of unnessacery work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 Just thought I needed to check how my oil seal workaround is working..o/s is just as it was left, all OK.. However some oil has run along from the n/s swivel housing, but has been trapped in the drive coupling thingy, and has not got into the bearing. I put this down to being stuck off road the axle at full tilt (the Beltring effect) for too long, all cleaned up with a rag wrapped steel rule in the gap around the shaft. Should be OK now as long as I can keep on the flat! A big ask I know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrtcrowther Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 never looked at my front axle, Its the only thing that doesn't leak or make a funny noise. I know someone who used rubber winscreen tube as a seal with some success. I need to repaint my cab an think i will go for cheap oil based paint exterior gloss rather than the expensive pain i used last time. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 Nothing much lasts standing outside, I use thinned household gloss and give it a quick rub with a ScotchPad and re-coat every now and then, only takes a few hours but needs another go now, must have done 10 coats at least by now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrtcrowther Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Thanks for that...I think thats what bill uses but he orders yacht varnish form our boatyard and mixes that in with it to make it harder and more resistant to scratches from the bushes and trees ect.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share Posted March 28, 2012 Tried water based gloss too, nice semi mat sheen and easy to apply, but it soon wore off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruffyHerrbert Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 sigma coatings red/brown - one coat and you can leave outside in a salty wind-swept yard for 10 years no bother £5/ltr too - lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrtcrowther Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Is that an undercoat? or top coat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruffyHerrbert Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 tbh, after I posted, I started wondering the same thing - you want a top coat and what i've been using (Sigmafast20) is an undercoat/primer really, although does dry with something of a dull shine realise it's the wrong colour for most but resistant to the elements without a topcoat applied (and holds rust back a treat) wonder if they do it (or something with more the finish you're after) in green - they have quite a range so maybe worth an enquiry? http://www.sigmacoatings.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrtcrowther Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Hang on just a Mo. We'll have no talk of Green paint on my Scammell....not my scene the whole ex military thing....You'll find me in the classic commercial section or the heavy haulage talking lorries...with men...and beer...and burgers...and more beer...and lorries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruffyHerrbert Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 ok , I obviously havn't been paying enough attention (would save me buying any more dark ahem hammerite tho, if Sigma do a ahem version ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero-Five-Two Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 (edited) Hang on just a Mo. We'll have no talk of Green paint on my Scammell....not my scene the whole ex military thing....You'll find me in the classic commercial section or the heavy haulage talking lorries...with men...and beer...and burgers...and more beer...and lorries Good standards, like that. Man knows where he is with a beer and a burger, and anyway there are other colours available these days Edited April 2, 2012 by Zero-Five-Two change wording Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julezee001 Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 I had the usual fun, and enjoyed the War and Peace show. The mud's great as it proves you can drift a Scammell. The Twickenham Off-Roaders did a good job this year on the heavy truck trials, with nothing bent!......... Except that when I got home I found my radiator is now leaking. Doh! It appears to be from a cooling pipe 6 or 7 in from the drivers side, in the second row back, at the bottom of course. My main question, is how are the pipes fitted/sealed? I think they are copper, while the bottom plate is aluminium, an odd combination? I'm thinking of using chemical metal for now, as I'm not keen to strip it down at the moment, but I'm open to any better suggestions! Jules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted August 4, 2012 Author Share Posted August 4, 2012 In a word Jules....K-Seal. Some will say it's not proper engineering, but I say life's too short.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scammell 7377 Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 hello all amongst the 2 trailer loads of explorer bits ive recently bought was what i took to be some junk to be weighed in but im now told is a seat come stand for use to veiw from the cuppola can anyone post a pic or drawing of one in place and or in use thanks andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share Posted April 4, 2013 Looking for some Explorer steering ball joint rubber boots, any pointers as to where I could get some would be much appreciated.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 hello all amongst the 2 trailer loads of explorer bits ive recently bought was what i took to be some junk to be weighed in but im now told is a seat come stand for use to veiw from the cuppola can anyone post a pic or drawing of one in place and or in use thanks andy Here's what it should look like Andy ! As you can see I removed them just to photograph them for you ! :blush::blush::blush::-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Hasn't home exercise equipment moved on in terms of style and materials somewhat from those days! :cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Hasn't home exercise equipment moved on in terms of style and materials somewhat from those days! :cool2: :n00b::-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scammell 7377 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 thanks andy , thats exactlly what i have minus the padded bit but i can always make that up if i have it right the angle irons bolt to the rear of the cab and you remove - invert the rest for stand or seat ? as you have taken it out of daisy can you just nip out a mo and take a pic of it in situ please :-D:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrtcrowther Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Looking for some Explorer steering ball joint rubber boots, any pointers as to where I could get some would be much appreciated.. I think the Scammell Register might have some ball joint rubbers.....I think Dave walker had some made but not sure if they will fit an Explorer.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRS91 Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Ill spark this back up with a little bit of an intro and a newbie cry for help Im already known to a few on here but im Nick (or Calamity Steggel to Crowther and co) Im the new owner of the Scammell Explorer "Private Benjamin" (250 XUB). Couple of quick Qs (after already mithering Bernard to death via FB): Any pointers on how to adjust the Scammell brakes up? they seem to have much more travel in the pedal than lucky Owens. The Air assist steering seems notchy, like a land rover PAS low on fluid, is this how they are or is it a sticky valve etc? after Ive had a good go at setting the carbs up and had a drive of the beast (of more than 200yrds) ill no doubt come back with more Qs. This thread has been a good read in my spare time over the past few days. Plenty to think on. :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Just explain to us lot what the heck the BIGPURPLEONE is please...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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