AndyFowler Posted March 8, 2010 Author Share Posted March 8, 2010 Hi Bernard , Didn't use loctite , but if you recommend it I shall have another look ! Makes sense while its on the bench ! Thanks for the advice mate it's ALWAYS welcome !:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Daymond Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 the unloader valve seems to be the same as fitted to my militant, it's Clayton Dewandre isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 the unloader valve seems to be the same as fitted to my militant, it's Clayton Dewandre isn't it? Also fitted to late RAF Matadors, and many civilian AEC's, also to Douglas vehicles and Mk 2 Antar. Pretty standard valve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Daymond Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 it was hard to get hold of! I was just asking for one for a militant, it helps if you know it's fitted to several vehicles. I know someone who turned up a new one, and a couple of kits if anyone's interested? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted March 10, 2010 Author Share Posted March 10, 2010 Well done for finding the valve kits Simon , how much are they selling for please ? :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Daymond Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 (edited) Charlie at Deanfield comercials has them, sorry don't know how much. I ended up with a complete valve from a scrap militant from good old ebay. Deanfield Commercials 13 Deanfield Court Clitheroe Lancs BB7 1QS. Tel:+44 (0)1200 429448 he advertises on Milweb, which is where I lifted his address and details from. Edited March 11, 2010 by Simon Daymond spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted March 11, 2010 Author Share Posted March 11, 2010 Charlie at Deanfield comercials has them, sorry don't know how much. I ended up with a complete valve from a scrap militant from good old ebay. Deanfield Commercials 13 Deanfield Court Clitheroe Lancs BB7 1QS. Tel:+44 (0)1200 429448 he advertises on Milweb, which is where I lifted his address and details from. Thanks Simon ! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted March 11, 2010 Author Share Posted March 11, 2010 Spent this afternoon cleaning up a set springs and found something I hadn't expected ! A bloody great crack running from the bush about six inches along the spring ! Luckily I have a spare ! Wouldn't have noticed if I hadn't cleaned the muck off !:wow: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Andy, Are you sure that is a crack, it looks too straight. I think it is a mark from when the spring material was rolled, before scrapping it, use a crack detecting spray or similar test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted March 11, 2010 Author Share Posted March 11, 2010 Andy, Are you sure that is a crack, it looks too straight. I think it is a mark from when the spring material was rolled, before scrapping it, use a crack detecting spray or similar test. You may well be right Richard , I just jumped to that conclusion as I had another lying around ! I'll have a closer look and let you know ASAP ! :-D Not the first time I've got it wrong and almost definitely not the last !:cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted March 13, 2010 Author Share Posted March 13, 2010 Richard , I have had another more thorough look at the spring and I am 99.99% sure that you are right about the rolling mark ! It does look wider at the bush end but I'm guessing that this is because the roller worked hard at that point ! Thanks for taking the time to post your advice ! It is always welcome mate ! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Richard , I have had another more thorough look at the spring and I am 99.99% sure that you are right about the rolling mark ! It does look wider at the bush end but I'm guessing that this is because the roller worked hard at that point ! Thanks for taking the time to post your advice ! It is always welcome mate ! :-D No problem Andy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrtcrowther Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Hi Andy was just re reading / looking at the pictures / of you restoration and was wondering how your going to get Daisy out of the garden. looks a bit tight not sure how the garden path will look after you have driven over it :shocked: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 Hi Rob , It will be a lot more shunting than when she went in as there is a new fence opposite my gates but I am not worrying about that for a while yet !:cool2: I will probably modify the fence a little one way or another !:angel: Hope you and your Scammell are well mate ! Andy ! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haybaggerman Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Looks like you are doing a "proper job". She's looking really good. I think these are my favourite soft skins, or maybe a militant mkIII, or an RL recovery............. no, definetly the scammel, probably:) Anyway, the work so far is a credit to you, Cheers Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 Thanks Paul ! She means a lot to me so want to be proud of her when she hits the road ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted April 11, 2010 Author Share Posted April 11, 2010 Had a day playing with Daisy today and refitted the brake linkages and the O/SR spring ! Lovely feeling putting parts back on ! Just a few new split pins for the linkages ! :nut::nut: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted April 11, 2010 Author Share Posted April 11, 2010 Still smiling ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrtcrowther Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 I would have loved to do a restoration like this but not without a shed!! So a on going job is what i have to do rolling resto type thing. trust you have a working oil pump in that axle:cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted April 11, 2010 Author Share Posted April 11, 2010 I would have loved to do a restoration like this but not without a shed!! So a on going job is what i have to do rolling resto type thing. trust you have a working oil pump in that axle:cool2: Well you are still young enough to have another go in a shed when you get old like me Rob ! I have not had the courage to remove the cover yet mate but I will do before she's finished probably remove it really slowly with one eye shut and all my fingers crossed ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
protruck Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 Looking Good Mate. Keep up the good work, there is light at the end of the tunnel.:-D Clive ........................................ protruckservices.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted April 11, 2010 Author Share Posted April 11, 2010 Thanks Clive , anything to report on your lovely Constructor ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
protruck Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 Not yet mate. I think this may be a long term resto:-D. The problem is that it's a 2 hour round trip, so I might be looking for somewhere closer to home to store the old girl. I need to start looking ASAP. Clive ............................................ protruckservices.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
younggun Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 looking good andy hope fully someday i will have floyd looking as gd as daisy not that i am jelous ........ much :blush: nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 That's a standard to aim for! I'm almost worried you won't want to get her dirty...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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