AndyFowler Posted July 7, 2010 Author Share Posted July 7, 2010 Glamorgan Fire Service's ex-army Recovery Vehicles. Blimey , if I'd been around then I'd be transfering Brigades in a heart beat ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big chris Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 hi anyone know what a recovery martian is worth its complete wants a clean up and a bit of paint but all working and is very reliable oh and its also a diesel not many of these turn up so i want an idea what its worth thanks chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antar Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 hi anyone know what a recovery martian is worth its complete wants a clean up and a bit of paint but all working and is very reliable oh and its also a diesel not many of these turn up so i want an idea what its worth thanks chris Which diesel engine ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big chris Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Not sure of breed of engine as just saw it parked up in a yard and on the grill it said diesel but that was it i have yet to return to have a look just wanted an idea of what they go for, as the guy may want daft money for it and as i said i have never seen one for sale before to put a ruff price on it thanks chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antar Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Not sure of breed of engine as just saw it parked up in a yard and on the grill it said diesel but that was it i have yet to return to have a look just wanted an idea of what they go for, as the guy may want daft money for it and as i said i have never seen one for sale before to put a ruff price on itthanks chris I sold mine about 9 years ago for £6500 Perkins 540 V8 truck was very clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big chris Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 its all up in the air at the moment but might be trading in a leyland martian recovery vehicle it is in very good condition and would be for sale it is in near army condition and has not been knocked about modified except for rear lights and paint work cab tin work good lots of history can only sell to good home thats condition of current owner any one interested how much is it do you have pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big chris Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 anyone know if the gear ratios in a recovery martian are different to others or are they all slow as i think i may have got one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 anyone know if the gear ratios in a recovery martian are different to others or are they all slow as i think i may have got one I think the ratios are the same over the range of models, but don't forget that the Recovery is about 8 tons heavier than the Artillery tractor in unladen state. A 6.5 litre petrol engine driving a 22 ton truck, it is not going to be swift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big chris Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 i never said anything about petrol ehhhhh its got a leyland t11 in it which enables it to actually reach top speed lol which is why i wondered if there was a way of up gearing it cheers chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 i never said anything about petrol ehhhhhits got a leyland t11 in it which enables it to actually reach top speed lol which is why i wondered if there was a way of up gearing it cheers chris 15.00 tyres instead of 14.00???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 i never said anything about petrol ehhhhhits got a leyland t11 in it which enables it to actually reach top speed lol which is why i wondered if there was a way of up gearing it cheers chris Ah well, Chris, all the Martians I had dealings with were petrol and was going on that experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thor698 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 bob has 16.00 on his and we opened up the pump on the FL7:cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big chris Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 its on 1500 x 20 already maybe need to open the pump up a bit then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big chris Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 oh its a t11 engine and 10 speed slicer box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big chris Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 sit and enjoy after a long night travelling form barrow in furness to the isle of mull we picked up a couple of soveneirs most people bring back a key ring or a post car or some even manage to get a spoon with a picture on it but oh no not me and r kid we go the whole hoggggggg!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big chris Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 are you enjoying it yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big chris Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 both on the button and both being put to work towing in vehicles around mull martian pics on here scammell pic on scammell gallery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Interesting vehicles and nice location too Chris, is it me or do the wheels on the Martian keep popping in and out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big chris Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 yep you are correct the wheels were replaced with aec rims which stick out a bit i have both sets of wheels though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Wide wheels look much tougher! :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiomike7 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 anyone know if the gear ratios in a recovery martian are different to others or are they all slow as i think i may have got one All the same, 14.9:1 overall in top, 190.4:1 in bottom. Standard tyre size was 15.00 x 20. Most had a brass plate with a warning not to exceed (32?)mph as the transfer box could develop a serious vibration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 All the same, 14.9:1 overall in top, 190.4:1 in bottom. Standard tyre size was 15.00 x 20. Most had a brass plate with a warning not to exceed (32?)mph as the transfer box could develop a serious vibration. Is there room for 16.00x 20's???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiomike7 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Is there room for 16.00x 20's???? Can you get a 16.00x20? Does Militant 3 not use a 16R20 which being a radial may have a 90% aspect ratio and be no bigger than a 15.00x20. Rim is 10" wide on both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big chris Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Plenty of room for 1600s but as the tyres are brand new i wont be changing them lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 beware of Leyland Martian ownership / assoscioation... I can do strange things to a man..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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