Markheliops Posted July 26, 2008 Posted July 26, 2008 Hi all. Im off to Lingfield show on the 2nd and 3rd August with the Ward La France. Anyone else going? Markheliops Quote
Lord Burley Posted July 26, 2008 Posted July 26, 2008 Are entry forms needed?Or can you just turn up? Quote
Lord Burley Posted July 26, 2008 Posted July 26, 2008 If its just a turn up event,then i will pop along in the Jeep.I will bring some beers with me.:thumbsup: Quote
Mark Posted July 26, 2008 Posted July 26, 2008 Normally booked in advance but give Trevor a ring on the show line 0208 2951510 and ask him. Quote
Lord Burley Posted July 26, 2008 Posted July 26, 2008 Normally booked in advance but give Trevor a ring on the show line 0208 2951510 and ask him.Cheers:thumbsup: Quote
Markheliops Posted July 26, 2008 Author Posted July 26, 2008 Yep I am going down Friday morning :-D Hey Mark - ya wanna convoy from the farm. Handy to have a wrecker following you - unless of course I break down. lol (now where is that wood) Markheliops Quote
Lord Burley Posted July 26, 2008 Posted July 26, 2008 Change of plan.The other half is taking the kids away for the weekend.So might come down on the saturday and camp over. Quote
Mark Posted July 27, 2008 Posted July 27, 2008 Hey Mark - ya wanna convoy from the farm. Handy to have a wrecker following you - unless of course I break down. lol (now where is that wood) Markheliops Yeh OK, I shall be leaving about 11am how does that suit you ? and only go about 30 or I get the shakes still. Quote
TooTallMike Posted July 27, 2008 Posted July 27, 2008 We'll be there in some kind of force. I'll take the truck if the sun's out, otherwise, well we'll see... - Mike Quote
Markheliops Posted July 28, 2008 Author Posted July 28, 2008 Hold - stop the press - The Wards __**_*_ broken again - holy mother of ---jam. Went to organise bits and pieces today and when I moved the Ward I applied the brakes and she dumped air from somewhere at the front. Wonder if the quick release valve diaphram is holed? Well thats Lingfield messed up then - won't be there after all - sorry Mark. Fed up with this - Quote
Grasshopper Posted July 28, 2008 Posted July 28, 2008 There is no quick release valve on the front. More likely one of the brake cylinders is leaking. Remember, it is a 60 year old truck, and until you have personally been through and checked/serviced/repaired/restored just about every system, you will occasionally get problems. Nearlly there now.... Just you air system, front axle and transfer box to do now! Quote
Mark Posted July 28, 2008 Posted July 28, 2008 Sorry to heasr that mate.......................................how about the 432 it's only 30 miles. ? Quote
AndyFowler Posted July 28, 2008 Posted July 28, 2008 Is this a case of lucky in love but not in Wards ! Only going on the many rumours of your affect on the fairer sex Mark ! :-D :-D :-D Quote
Markheliops Posted July 28, 2008 Author Posted July 28, 2008 There is no quick release valve on the front. More likely one of the brake cylinders is leaking. Remember, it is a 60 year old truck, and until you have personally been through and checked/serviced/repaired/restored just about every system, you will occasionally get problems. Nearlly there now.... Just you air system, front axle and transfer box to do now! Beg to differ young Grasshopper - The quick release valve is situated just behind the front winch on the chassis crossmember - Check your manual young man - thats a beer you owe me. Markheliops Quote
Markheliops Posted July 28, 2008 Author Posted July 28, 2008 Sorry to heasr that mate.......................................how about the 432 it's only 30 miles. ? Can't use the 432 Mark - the track pads are shot - waiting on a new set now. Quote
TooTallMike Posted July 29, 2008 Posted July 29, 2008 Beg to differ young Grasshopper - The quick release valve is situated just behind the front winch on the chassis crossmember - Check your manual young man - thats a beer you owe me. Markheliops Quite right Mr Mark. & 10 points to you. We'll think of an oily greasy job for Grasshopper in penance for not knowing all about our fabulous trucks . Now Mark - put on your best happy face and go and find out what the problem is: it may be a loose pipe or hose or some similar and equally easily-repaired thingummy. You have another truck there and a big pile of spares so it shouldn't be too bad. You may note how easy it is for me to say this from 2000 miles away but it really can't be THAT bad. I'd suggest you put the kettle on, run the truck up to full air pressure, leave it running and wedge the brake pedal down to find out where the leak is. Then have tea and choccy bikkies. This will make everything seem better so you can do the repair and get to the show . - Mike Quote
Mark Posted July 29, 2008 Posted July 29, 2008 Hey Mark, I am free Wednesday afternoon and all day Thursday if thats any good to ya!, I can come and press the brake pedal for you. Quote
TooTallMike Posted July 29, 2008 Posted July 29, 2008 I recieved the happy news at lunchtime today that it's fixed again so the WLF grin should be in evidence at the weekend after all . - Mike Quote
Markheliops Posted July 29, 2008 Author Posted July 29, 2008 Quite right Mr Tootallmike. Took the Ward by the wings and went up today for a last ditch attempted to get it repaired fior Lingfield. Found the problem. The quick release valve (which I haven't got Vince) LOL - diaphram was holed. This is the offending diaphram. Took the diaphram out of the spare quick release valve on the other truck. Everything is A okay now. Probably going to be a winter project to renew all brake diaphrams and overhaul the complete system. Never been estatic about the Wards brakes. Anyway - see you at Lingfield. Mark - see you at the farm. Markheliops Quote
Lord Burley Posted July 29, 2008 Posted July 29, 2008 Anyone drink Stella?.I will be bringing a crate down,nicely chilled. Quote
Markheliops Posted July 29, 2008 Author Posted July 29, 2008 Anyone drink Stella?.I will be bringing a crate down,nicely chilled. I drink Stella Mark - make sure you pitch next to my Ward - that way I won't have to walk too far to get a tinni - If you can't find me - look for the tottie. LOL Markheliops aka hornyops Quote
Lord Burley Posted July 29, 2008 Posted July 29, 2008 I drink Stella Mark - make sure you pitch next to my Ward - that way I won't have to walk too far to get a tinni - If you can't find me - look for the tottie. LOL Markheliops aka hornyops O.k mate.Leave me a space to get the Jeep in,and you have access to the Stella,s. Quote
Mark Posted July 29, 2008 Posted July 29, 2008 Anyone drink Stella?.I will be bringing a crate down,nicely chilled. I drink loads of the stuff (bottles) so you can be my friend :-D Quote
Lord Burley Posted July 30, 2008 Posted July 30, 2008 Well looks like the beers are off lads.Phoned the fella dealing with the show today to see about turning up with the Jeep.He said and i quote(I dont want anymore of the bloody things.I have a hundred booked in already,and people want to see a variety,other than military vehicles) What a Twat!.But he said(If i'm in the area over the weekend,then phone,and we might possibly get you in for next year) Yeah Right!!!.F**k off!!!. Quote
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