Metroman Posted August 22, 2008 Author Share Posted August 22, 2008 (edited) Thanks everyone, Started the grease up process last night, notice first casuality of the day, you can just see it in the delivery video. From the picture it looks as though only part of it was bonded to the wheel. Best tool of the moment, new air grease gun - just can't imagine doing this job by hand. A few bits & bobs in the boot..:-D Edited August 22, 2008 by Metroman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Phil, Those track pads are the wrong shape, 432 ones should be square. Those look like CET. You might want to check them all! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markheliops Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Hi Chris - The triangular pads are for a Combat Engineer Tractor - a chap who will be collecting them from Phil. The other pads are 43 series - a set for me and a set for Phil. There should be 360 pads there - hopefully. Markheliops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metroman Posted August 23, 2008 Author Share Posted August 23, 2008 Its been a long day, started at the front, of course, degreased the steering box, then regreased it, pushed out all the old black grease, best buy so far, air grease gun £8.99 While I was doing this, noticed the fuel cutoff cable was not attacted :shocked:, I take it this attaches to the metal plate on the right. First filter was NBC, it took longer to get the door open than clean. and this was the condition of both air filters.. ..moved on to the fans, this didn't take to long - found a lot of shot pellets. Under the rad cover I have never seen so much mud, stones & leafs, this took an absolute age. Onward & inward, the biggest challenge. removal of the drivers seat was a little strained to say the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metroman Posted August 23, 2008 Author Share Posted August 23, 2008 this is rather narrow for a man of my modest bulk.. Today will be dirt removal, the start of wash down, once I can remove the drain plugs. Weapon of choice to is.. :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abn deuce Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Lots of over looked mantainance items to do , thats for sure !! I m sure the Vehicle will thank you for doing what the previous owner neglected for a Long time . amazing how little the engine smoked while trying to suck air thru such a clogged filter !! Who needs oil injectors to create a smoke screen when you can use compressed air ....Well Done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Sooner you then me! Best of luck, look forward to scrounging a ride:-D though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metroman Posted August 23, 2008 Author Share Posted August 23, 2008 Just come in, went out at 7.30am now 3.45pm. Escape hatch cover, before & after.. ..under that is the esacpe hatch.. ..drop the hach & drive the 434 out the way. First treasure to be found, yes it was in the hatch. Cabin starting to look less of a bog. Thats all for today, have a pleasent evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markheliops Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Looking good Phil - Looks 100% better already - think how good it will look when both you and the misses get down to it - I am referring to the cleaning! Markheliops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metroman Posted August 24, 2008 Author Share Posted August 24, 2008 Thanks Mark :thumbsup: Started to clean the engine covers today, just going to make them look presentable. A question.. I understand A engages the pto drive, so what does B do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 Phil, If I remember correctly B disconnects the gearbox from the engine. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metroman Posted August 24, 2008 Author Share Posted August 24, 2008 Phil, If I remember correctly B disconnects the gearbox from the engine. Chris Chris What situation would you use that.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 good luck with your new project .and keep the pics coming ,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveP Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 Chris What situation would you use that.. Phil In extreme cold :shake:etc when you need all your bat power just to crank the motor.Get motor warm,switch off,reconnect g/box,away to go.The purpose being no drag from g/box when cranking motor. Hopefully you should never need to do this:cool2: DaveP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markheliops Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 Hi Phil. The B you asked about has two uses - As previously suggested - it is used to aid starting in very cold conditions - ie you are only turning the engine over, hence less drag. Other use is when tow starting by another vehicle. Markheliops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnkeyiand Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Hi Phil, One very important point, you noticed that the fuel cut-off was disconnected. The pedal that this attaches to is called the "dead man's" pedal for good reason. As you will already be aware, the steering and main brakes are one and the same. If the steering box goes u/s this is the only means of stopping! Approx 1984 a 432 used for driver training buried itself in a house in Whitehill on test drive, alledgely after split pins had not been fitted to the stering box connecting pins. A friend also buried his 434 in a german farm house after a steering box failure. In the latter case it was considered that if the deadman's pedal hadn't operated, then the crew would probably be dead. re: the lever marked "B" in the photo. It is indeed the disconnect for the g/box (operating thru the transfer box). As for its use, I would agree with the cold start example, though I personally never used it for that, even in the depths of winter on the north german plains. I have used it to check out a none start problem which turned out to be a trashed g/box not allowing the engine to turn over. When tow starting a 43x series, it is necessary it leave the g/box connected otherwise the tracks won't drive the engine. I suppose it could be disconnected when being towed as a dead vehicle, but the steering box and g/box would still be being driven and therefore would not be any particular advantage. The normal routine for towing is to dis-connect the muff couplings and remove the "dumb bells" to prevent damage to the steering and gear boxes. Without wanting to state the obvious, when you come to lift the Pack, the PTO needs removing from the t/box as there is no room to manipulate it in the engine bay and it has been kown for this to be forgotten about resulting in endless "yellow handbags" being purchased to maitain the silence! Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markheliops Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 I stand corrected - The B lever - (engine / transverse gearbox dis-connector control handle) is used to facilitate engine starting whilst either cold starting or being slave started by disconnecting the drive between the engine and transmission. Straight from the FV432 operators manual. Aplogies for previous statement. Markheliops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antar Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Not wishing to hijack the thread but interested in who the CET track pads are for ? I also have a CET which I may be selling soon, but would like to get in contact with other owners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metroman Posted August 27, 2008 Author Share Posted August 27, 2008 Morning.. Thanks for the replies, I was the person that asked for pics of the inside, that was 5 days ago.. 04-Aug-08 Q: Hi Can you supply any pictures of the inside. Phil A: Hi Phil, I will get them done tom and post them up here.... Best Regards Robert ..well nothing as yet. I also asked if I could view Sunday morning - no response. I had a Zil 131 which is know sold and my Daf Wrecker is on ebay. I'm looking for something a bit different, hense the 432 or similar. Thanks again for the replies, tech info is always helpful. Phil Just as an add on, found this http://plain-military.tripod.com/ Well the pic's are now on ebay, only 23 days later, Robert you can't be that busy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metroman Posted August 30, 2008 Author Share Posted August 30, 2008 A question for those that know, having read the operators manual, have I just to engage this lever (A) to make the power take off live, I want to move the Hiab tomorrow at the show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveP Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 A question for those that know, having read the operators manual, have I just to engage this lever (A) to make the power take off live, I want to move the Hiab tomorrow at the show. Lift locking lever and pull A back.It may not engage,if not,keep a gentle pressure on it and operate the starter from the remote starter control(situated on the rear bulkhead inside rear hatch under crane contol)and you should be in business.There,s a hand throttle situated just in front of the switch.Have fun.:-D:-D:-D DaveP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metroman Posted August 31, 2008 Author Share Posted August 31, 2008 Thanks Dave Andy at the show today said exactly the same, so I will be trying to engage the Hiab drive one evening this week, lets see how many pipes go..:coffee: :tup:: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metroman Posted September 7, 2008 Author Share Posted September 7, 2008 Engage hipadrive & bingo...well after a lot of please, please, you know daddy loves you - she was alive . ..main ram is in almost perfect condition, second smaller ram does not move under power, seems to be air in the system. Checking oil level today & see if there is a bleed valve. I will also be removing the hand rails at the back (never to be seen again) which will give me the chance to straighten the fold up work bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Must be very pleasing Phil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ives Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 whats the saying ive created a monster and it lives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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