antarmike Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 I know AEC worked unsuccesfully to develop a multi fuel engine for the MkIII, if this isn't the vehicle it was tested in does anyone know how the trials were done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiomike7 Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 I know AEC worked unsuccesfully to develop a multi fuel engine for the MkIII, if this isn't the vehicle it was tested in does anyone know how the trials were done? According to 'Tugs of War' the trials of multifuel 2AV690 and 2AV760 were carried out in 1965 using MK2 and Mk3 chassis. Apparently the trials were not a great success, the 760 seized after 948 miles on petrol and the 690 managed 5200 miles on petrol before misfiring. The reason given was severe detonation and piston damage due to the high compression required for diesel use. By July 1965 it had been decided that the concept was unsatisfactory and that production versions of the Mk3 would have a conventional AV760. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Peronally I wouldn't trust Tugs of war too much, I find all Pat Wares books are great for photgraphs, but the written text is poorly researched and I have found countless mistakes in Tugs and his book on the Antar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 X 6 Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Peronally I wouldn't trust Tugs of war too much, I find all Pat Wares books are great for photgraphs, but the written text is poorly researched and I have found countless mistakes in Tugs and his book on the Antar! Unnecessary cropping of photographs, the use of metric, and not imperial, measurements and Mr.Wares observation that "no Scammell Constructors have survived in preservation", oh really ? "Tugs of War" could have been so much better . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 My favovorite is the MkII Antar ballast box is readily removable and the Ballast tractor can convert to an Artic as required!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Unnecessary cropping of photographs, the use of metric, and not imperial, measurements and Mr.Wares observation that "no Scammell Constructors have survived in preservation", oh really ? "Tugs of War" could have been so much better . Agree entirely, b***dy METRIC ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 X 6 Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 "Tugs of War" certainly falls far short of the standard set by this book. http://www.hankstruckpictures.com/nynehead_dt_book.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Would this be the same gentleman who does the arena commentary at W&P??? If so then last year he informed the assembled crowds that Stalwarts always got stuck in mud and needed to be recovered - then a matter of minutes later had to stand & watch as a Stalwart pulled a recovery vehicle out of the arena through all the mud.... Sometimes there is justice in the world!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiomike7 Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 "Tugs of War" certainly falls far short of the standard set by this book. http://www.hankstruckpictures.com/nynehead_dt_book.html OK, I admit defeat after looking at the caption describing the Mk3 non recovery winch as a vertical Scammell type when it is clearly a standard horizontal type - do they not proof read these days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 X 6 Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 do they not proof read these days? That's the proof they don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted June 27, 2008 Author Share Posted June 27, 2008 (edited) "Clean looking" Militant recovery on Ebay ! Put it on your list to Santa ! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160255253363&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123 Edited June 27, 2008 by AndyFowler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted June 29, 2008 Author Share Posted June 29, 2008 Two Militant Mk3's at Kemble today !:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiomike7 Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Nice S26 Andy, is that a 6x6 tipper with grab? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted June 29, 2008 Author Share Posted June 29, 2008 Just for you Mike !:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiomike7 Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Just for you Mike !:-D :tup:: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
younggun Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Video for Militant fans here http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Mo5BQ91B_j4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poptopshed Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Found this on the ROF Nottingham website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEnfield Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Found this on the ROF Nottingham website. Not seen one of these before,..........looks like its a mines protected cab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Similar to that South African Buffalo that was running about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted July 22, 2008 Author Share Posted July 22, 2008 War and Peace show 2008 Mk3 Millitants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poptopshed Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Nice Photos. Never considered the none standard exhaust fitted to Zoe's Militant when we set out for the arena and i jumped on the crane seat. :cry: Bit of exhaust smoke to mix with the dust. :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted July 24, 2008 Author Share Posted July 24, 2008 It does look like it may be rather uncomfortable now you mention it mate !:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cow Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Yes I Must make it a priority over the winter to do the re make to put it back where it belongs!!! nice pics tho, put a smile on my face!! and in reply to the Scammell S26 its a self loading dump truck (SLDT) and is an awsome beast!! its barn partner to the millys!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted July 27, 2008 Author Share Posted July 27, 2008 Stormin's pic taken at Cark Steam Gathering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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