AndyFowler Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 im sorry to say you will need help, I used a JCB teleporter and even then dont rush, its heavy and it hurts when it pinches your fingers. still no pain no gain :cry: Ok mate, thanks for the advice ! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 sorry to hear that ,I got my bolts from all fix but im sorry to say they were rather exspensive and not to military standered. It apears that any thing in AF or BSF or BSW has got to be made as it is no longer in common use. gps - don't forget that , with the exception of 1/2"dia., UNC threads are reasonably compatible with Whitworth (but perhaps not advised for "critical" joints). The bolt/nut hex head is slightly smaller. If you have a John Deere main dealer nearby, they can be an excellent source for high strength UNC, especially the unusual longer lengths, in up to 7/8" dia. And very reasonably priced too compared to fastener suppliers (you obviously pay a slight premium). May be worth a try if you are ever stuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gps Posted January 21, 2009 Author Share Posted January 21, 2009 N.O.S thank for the advice i have noteced that there seams to be a few bolts that are interchangeable but only one way ,and if put under to much load will strip so i tend to only do this as a last resort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 N.O.S thank for the advice i have noteced that there seams to be a few bolts that are interchangeable but only one way ,and if put under to much load will strip so i tend to only do this as a last resort. Although they are predominantly the same threads per inch, from 1/4" to 1", excepting 1/2", the thread angle is 60 degs on UNC and 55 degs on BSW. It is not good practise to mix and match male and female threads, even if they are on non-critical locations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gps Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 i must say i change the affected bolts as soon as i get home and do not treat it as a perminent fix, as i have seen the result of doing this.Not pretty:nono: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gps Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 as you all seam to be hardened travelers what should the gearbox pressure be , mine is 15 psi cold and 11 psi hot running on the road, 8 psi on tickover hot ? i put in the box SAE 90 is this good i was told to use SAE 140 if the box gets noisy but what is noisy in a scammell ? :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrtcrowther Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I would be very interested as to what is noisy in a scammell. My gearbox is smooth and silent and very easy to change gear (can change all gears with finger and thumbs on gearknob) until we go for number 6 which changes easy in and out but screams. How loud is a loud? I only have a oil pressure light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
younggun Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 as you all seam to be hardened travelers what should the gearbox pressure be , mine is 15 psi cold and 11 psi hot running on the road, 8 psi on tickover hot ? i put in the box SAE 90 is this good i was told to useSAE 140 if the box gets noisy but what is noisy in a scammell ? :-D ime running SAE 90 in the gearbox as instructed by gritineye my oil pressure is about 15 psi when cold also havent bin out on the road yet to get it warm nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Book says 3 - 5 lbs g/box pressure at normal road speeds when hot, not a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gps Posted January 30, 2009 Author Share Posted January 30, 2009 hi all. My mates scammell had a big problem with the gearbox.he went to shunt his lorry around ready for a show and it jamed up on the drive.we had to leave it there and go without it. it was such a shame to leave it behind that we returned to see if it could be fixed.on looking deeper into the problem we found the input shaft had fused with the counter top shaft so the four of us reluctently returned to the rally. and swiftly entered the beer tent to mourn the fallen comrade.on further inspection after removing the gearbox my mates brother (a commercial engineer )found that the grub screw on the oil baffle pipe had fallen out thus there was no oil geting to the needle roller bearing in the top shaft ,thus overheating and fusing the dog clutch and shafts together ,what a mess :cry::cry: . the funny thing is all through this it had good oil pressure.sadly this could not be repaired and second hand parts were luckily found :-D . a lot of work but its alright now :yay: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 (edited) Same missing plug thing happened to mine, not so much damage though. http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?t=7123&page=4 Edited January 31, 2009 by gritineye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thor698 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 hi gps i heard that you can fold tin small enough for the bottom front cab panel. took my roof off this weekend not good:cry: got to do headboard and the four bottom panels:cry::cry::cry::cry:. so just wonderd if you could fold some panels for me.:cool2::cool2::cool2::cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gps Posted February 1, 2009 Author Share Posted February 1, 2009 hi gps i heard that you can fold tin small enough for the bottom front cab panel. took my roof off this weekend not good:cry: got to do headboard and the four bottom panels:cry::cry::cry::cry:. so just wonderd if you could fold some panels for me.:cool2::cool2::cool2::cool2: news gets around fast i got the apprentice to do it as a test peace, i have a feeling that his next task will be to see if he can replicate something say three times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thor698 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 news gets around fast i got the apprentice to do it as a test peace, i have a feeling that his next task will be to see if he can replicate something say three times. the junglevine is good up on this hill and i can see what you are all doing from up her.:cool2::cool2: so just wonderd if you could do the panels in front off the doors and behind. will cut panels got to get tin this week:iloveyou: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gps Posted February 1, 2009 Author Share Posted February 1, 2009 (edited) for those who may find interesting the first is my first scammell bit of a big prodject to big ended up pic 2. second lot of no nuts when i first got her lot of work :shocked: ps my son now has a family of his own and daughter is at college Edited February 1, 2009 by gps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 for those who may find interesting the first is my first scammell bit of a big prodject to big ended up pic 2.second lot of no nuts when i first got her lot of work :shocked: :cry::cry: Interesting to see the rear support legs holding the lightened chassis up on their own ! I think these pics will be appreciated in the Explorer gallery too mate ! I've been taking the rear crossmembers off Daisy today ! Never thought I'd snap a 3/4 BSF bolt ! :argh: Good to see your pics !:thanx: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Is that a right hand fuel tank in one of the photos mate ? :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gps Posted February 1, 2009 Author Share Posted February 1, 2009 the junglevine is good up on this hill and i can see what you are all doing from up her.:cool2::cool2: so just wonderd if you could do the panels in front off the doors and behind. will cut panels got to get tin this week:iloveyou: you know where i live , ill see if i can do them when your ready , got to make room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gps Posted February 1, 2009 Author Share Posted February 1, 2009 Is that a right hand fuel tank in one of the photos mate ? :confused: gosh andy you dont miss much :-D when i uploaded the pic i reversed the image sorry :embarrassed: i did not notice until you said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Well impressed mate ! You definitely made a good job of saving old "No Nuts" I hadn't realised she was so tired when you first got her ! Well done !:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 gosh andy you dont miss much :-D when i uploaded the pic i reversed the image sorry :embarrassed: i did not notice until you said Opps ! Obvious now you mention it ! No more red wine for me this evening ! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gps Posted February 1, 2009 Author Share Posted February 1, 2009 Opps ! Obvious now you mention it ! No more red wine for me this evening ! :-D thats alright, you have as much as you wont i have posted the pics forgot to revers pic lets see who else is on the ball:rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thor698 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 you know where i live , ill see if i can do them when your ready , got to make room. cheers will try and get tin this week:cool2:if the snow ever stops and the idiots move there cars from the end off the road so i can get out in the morning:nono::nono:or i will move them for them:argh::argh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gps Posted February 8, 2009 Author Share Posted February 8, 2009 cheers will try and get tin this week:cool2:if the snow ever stops and the idiots move there cars from the end off the road so i can get out in the morning:nono::nono:or i will move them for them:argh::argh: you cant do that :nono: sit back and relax then laugh at them trying to move:rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gps Posted February 15, 2009 Author Share Posted February 15, 2009 this is my next prodject. I LIKE A CHALANGE.:shake: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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