Hi Steve, in the Dutch Cavalry we learned that the starting procedure begins with pulling the accelaratorpedal towards you, then turn the starthandle for 30 seconds and then let the acceleratorpedal go and the engine starts up. This is to build up oilpressure and at the same time you prevend big damage if there should be fluid above the cylinders (fluid lock we called it). The engine runs smoother also. Keep up your good work and regards from Holland, Rob
Thanks for your help with Mr Hewes' T72, it was rather smokey!!! Thanks Steve, glad your feeling better hope your back firing on all cylinders next week. Good to see all the hard work was worth it, getting the old girl back on her tracks and moving. Great job. From UK.
Outstanding work Steve. I'm no mechanic and only have very basic technical understanding, but watching your processes of assessment and evaluation on this particular job has been impressive to watch. Then to see how you actually do the repairs has been incredibly educational. Thanks very much for these videos guys. They're the highlight of my Wednesdays
as a Dutch person, it was nice to see that you have got a Dutch variant of the Leopard tank (the gear indicator sais 'druk' instead of the German 'Druck'). it makes me wonder if the reverse gears are indicated with an A (for Achteruit) instead of an R (Ruckwerts or Reverse). And if you need anymore translations, just let me know. I also live quite close to Overloon, by the way, if you are wondering about visiting Militracks...
I was on an exercise in the eights up north, and at the live fire, the drivers were wearing straw hats with the crown cut out and fitted over their helmets. To protect from sunstroke. 😅
@@causewaykayak Getting badly burnt from the sun. In North Queensland sunstroke can make you so ill, you can end up in hospital from it and dehydrated. It is quite serious.
Thanks to Steve Mr Hewes T-72 us no longer killing Mosquitos for three counties in England , Steve is quite the asset to the AusArmour group with His knowledge of the operating systems fo these steel machines
I was lucky enough to work on a large number and variety of tanks throughout the 70s and early 80s. I loved every minute of it. But one day, during some routine track maintenance I accidentally dropped a tank on my foot, and It broke. The tank, I mean. Not my foot. I was seven at the time. :)
It's always nice to see a master mechanic at work; but especially on this monster/treasure, a Cold War MBT from the former West Germany. Both the Leopards, old and new, are complex and expensive but worth every pfennig - they are the Maseratis of the modern Tank world, (The Israeli Merkava is the Jaguar) and I've seen videos where an expert driver makes the tank dance, similar to watching a well-built Lowrider exercize it's hydraulics. I can't wait to see videos of it performing for the tourists. Great work, Steve ! !
We visited Cairns and Ausarmour earlier this year. It was the reason we went.But only a fraction of the locals were aware that they had such a gem in their town?
Were the side skirts on the Aussie Leopard's somewhat different to this unit or am I imagining things? Given that I went to Pucka a handful of times in the late 80s and early 90s, I can only recall seeing a Leopard once on it's Tank Only road headed back to it's Barracks. Mark from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺
Awesome video. These more mechanical type content are really hitting in a way i wasn't expecting. Give us more please. As long as its not instead of, has too be as well as. Cool...
The final drive muff coupling tool was colloquially known as the 'pool cue' during my RAEME days. IIRC, ours had a centre sliding rod for pushing in the spring loaded unlocking detent which made winding the coupling in and out a little less of a chore. Great job on diagnosing and sorting those transmission harness gremlins!
Another great WW! Glad Kurt is doing better and Steve's work on this complicated machine, especially the electrical cable/transmission bus repair, has been fantastic to watch. There was no better way to end this repair series than seeing Steve out for a Sunday drive, complete with sun hat, like a grandma after church! I love it!
Glad you're feeling better Kurkfromausarmour! I really enjoy watching Steve do the repairs and talk about what he's doing. Very skilled guy for sure as are all of the cast at AusArmour.
The best part of working on all these drivable tanks, the road test! I was giddy watching the Leopard move again and see it moving around the track. So envious of the work you get to do with all these great historical vehicles. Another great video to bring us all along with you on these wonderful adventures. Keep up the great work and can't wait for next Wednesday's adventure.
HEY, NO FUN ABOUT GERMAN ENGINEERS. We can solve every problem, we are blunt wise guys but we have NO HUMOR at all!!! Wise guy mode ON: The note contains the following information: - The engine was issued to the Belgium Military. - After 574 service hours it was pulled out of the tank due to bad compression. - Later during the maintenance process they found the following additional issues: -- Main bearing number 4 shows heavy grooving due to dirt -- Heat fractures at Crank shaft main bearing shaft journal number 4 -- All main Bearings underwent "repair-procedure IV" Wise guy mode OFF: I love your work, love the channel and enjoy the wonderful accent and interaction. Thanks! It's a long way down under from Germany but if I ever screw up here, do you employ?
The leopard was the tank when I was in the army but I went to the air cavalry regiment So hopefully when I come back next year I can finally get to ride in one Keep it working steve 👍👍
About those watertight plugs in the hull, there’s a DD Sherman recovered from the sea at Slapton in Devon from training for D Day, they reckon the reason it sank was that the bottom plate that was removable for maintenance was not correctly replaced, leading to it filling with water shortly after exiting the landing ship and the crew bailed out! So someone was probably very unpopular with his crew mates, not to mention the total loss of a nearly new DD Sherman!
There is footage around of Leopards doing "jumps" and "getting air", is a "rally-car" style. Here: ruclips.net/video/6E2LYppLNoo/видео.html The things you can do when someone else is picking up the maintenance bill. Not so easy with Challenger.
Thanks for making the video whilst you are not 💯 well, Steve has done great sorting the tank out, especially considering he comes from car mechanic background? Was impressed with the transmission repairs 👍
Its the muff couplings that are being wound in to connect the final drives to the transmission outputs. Once they are wound in and particuarly if you lost count, you are to back them off 1-2 revolutions.
Awesome work Steve. Love the road warrior mud and dirt patina on the tank - looks like she just crossed the Russian steppe. Hope your feeling better Kurt - I'll let you off for the shorter than usual Wednesday Aus Armour "fix".
My VW 412 station wagon had the same setup connecting the rear CV joints to the transmission....very easy to disconnect if you have to tow the car, which I did.
The engine record actually states that the reason for removing and servicing the engine at MTU in the first place was a bad compression reading. After removal they've noticed heavy dirt marks on the crankshaft main bearing journal No4 and some heatcracking. All main bearings have been repaired and are now on repair dimension level 6. I love your videos :) Regards from Germany!
Steve sure seems like a master of his craft. Personally I like the sound of the big Rolls Royces more, but I can hear how folks like this. That track seems very squeaky though, too tight? Yet another great video. Thank-you
I'd like to shout out a thanks for helping Mr Hewes get their T-72 out of smoke mode.
Steve will be going insane soon with that T55.
I saw that vid as well and thought the shout out from Mr.Hewes was nice and I didn't expect to hear oz armor in one of his vids was impressed
Lol it was funny watching you guys as it poured out the smoke! 😂 nice to see a link up between Mr Hewes and Oz Armour 👍😎
Hi Steve, in the Dutch Cavalry we learned that the starting procedure begins with pulling the accelaratorpedal towards you, then turn the starthandle for 30 seconds and then let the acceleratorpedal go and the engine starts up. This is to build up oilpressure and at the same time you prevend big damage if there should be fluid above the cylinders (fluid lock we called it). The engine runs smoother also.
Keep up your good work and regards from Holland, Rob
A response like this is worth its weight in GOLD considering the value of these beasts... as well as their rareness.
Steve is another great addition to the working cast of Aus Armour!!!
Fanging the Leo around the track is a nice reward for all of Steves hard work.
Thanks for your help with Mr Hewes' T72, it was rather smokey!!! Thanks Steve, glad your feeling better hope your back firing on all cylinders next week. Good to see all the hard work was worth it, getting the old girl back on her tracks and moving. Great job. From UK.
That registration paper for the engine is a neat detail.
Love the sound of that MTU engine!
Outstanding work Steve. I'm no mechanic and only have very basic technical understanding, but watching your processes of assessment and evaluation on this particular job has been impressive to watch. Then to see how you actually do the repairs has been incredibly educational.
Thanks very much for these videos guys. They're the highlight of my Wednesdays
as a Dutch person, it was nice to see that you have got a Dutch variant of the Leopard tank (the gear indicator sais 'druk' instead of the German 'Druck'). it makes me wonder if the reverse gears are indicated with an A (for Achteruit) instead of an R (Ruckwerts or Reverse). And if you need anymore translations, just let me know. I also live quite close to Overloon, by the way, if you are wondering about visiting Militracks...
Fantastic to see the leopard being bought back into service
Brought.
@scottcrawford7310 this leopard isnt in service its a museum piece also the leopard 1 never left service
Nice work Steve - teaching me heaps about how complex even a 1970s tank was. Keep it coming!
Me remembering how, as someone who wishes to work on the Brazilian arsenal maintenance, I'll have to have this info on the back of my head 24/7 😭😭😭😭
A tank mechanics and electrics ninja, amongst many talented Aus Armour ninjas - Respect to you all!
Glad you are feeling better, and excellent work making that gem run again!
Gotta luv the tank driver’s hat 🎩 😂
I was on an exercise in the eights up north, and at the live fire, the drivers were wearing straw hats with the crown cut out and fitted over their helmets. To protect from sunstroke. 😅
From Ireland ☁️🌧️
What is Sunstroke ??
@@causewaykayak Getting badly burnt from the sun. In North Queensland sunstroke can make you so ill, you can end up in hospital from it and dehydrated. It is quite serious.
it’s like heat rash. 😊. You remember heat.
@causewaykayak 😂 the thing a lot of the Irish lads got over here while working on the gas fields in Queensland and Northern Territory. 🇦🇺
Love that sound from the engine!
Thanks to Steve Mr Hewes T-72 us no longer killing Mosquitos for three counties in England , Steve is quite the asset to the AusArmour group with His knowledge of the operating systems fo these steel machines
I've worked with a German feller who drove one of those in service. They called it Tiger VII.
Would have loved to see Steve's face after the test drive. I think his smile would go from right to left ear ...
Congratulations - top work!
A huge amount of very fiddly work gave a really good result. Glad all Steve's hard work paid off. Glad you're feeling better.
Bloody hell! Plovers aren't even scared of a tank! Nice work guys! Great to see the Leopard back up and running.
Love those leopard tanks they always look battle ready..and sleek
Not the ones that are littered across the Ukraine…
@@barneymagee3285 'littered' IDTS Orc fanboy.
@@barneymagee3285 no those cats are too domesticated and beaten...
Nice job Steve! And you got to drive her!
Steve, thanks for the Mr. Hewes assist--my 'other' favorite channel. A thorough job on the Leopard. Well done.
The Lebenslaufkarte, or life cycle report card, is indeed a very nice detail
I like steve's tactical straw hat.
Wednesday night special. Thanks for another great vid
I miss the sound of this tank´s engine from back in the. Eighties. Good to see. And hear it back!
Get well soon Kurt!
Great work getting the Leopard fixed Steve.
Always an outstanding video.
Whispering grass on the AusArmour lawn: _"Oh no - that cat again…"_
That is a beast of a machine. You guys do a fantastic job and without all the other bull that many YT videos add. One great reason to visit Cairns...!
I was lucky enough to work on a large number and variety of tanks throughout the 70s and early 80s. I loved every minute of it.
But one day, during some routine track maintenance I accidentally dropped a tank on my foot, and It broke.
The tank, I mean. Not my foot.
I was seven at the time. :)
It's always nice to see a master mechanic at work; but especially on this monster/treasure, a Cold War MBT from the former West Germany. Both the Leopards, old and new, are complex and expensive but worth every pfennig - they are the Maseratis of the modern Tank world, (The Israeli Merkava is the Jaguar) and I've seen videos where an expert driver makes the tank dance, similar to watching a well-built Lowrider exercize it's hydraulics. I can't wait to see videos of it performing for the tourists. Great work, Steve ! !
Hey, Kurt, glad you're back.
Nice job Steve, as a brazilian Im happy that my country army helped you with the paper work!!!
Leopards got to Moscow at last , As trophies, The lesser spotted type Leopards with crosses on there markings.
Great job on the repairs - very well done and get well soon
We visited Cairns and Ausarmour earlier this year. It was the reason we went.But only a fraction of the locals were aware that they had such a gem in their town?
Drove one of these at Pucka. Awesome rig. Nice work on the repairs lads.
Were the side skirts on the Aussie Leopard's somewhat different to this unit or am I imagining things?
Given that I went to Pucka a handful of times in the late 80s and early 90s, I can only recall seeing a Leopard once on it's Tank Only road headed back to it's Barracks.
Mark from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺
Awesome video. These more mechanical type content are really hitting in a way i wasn't expecting. Give us more please. As long as its not instead of, has too be as well as. Cool...
When is the 88 sitting out in the elements getting a restoration and a cover over it 😉
Thanks for your help on Mr Hewes smoke screen! Truly global tank helpline. 🇬🇧🇬🇧
Great work Steve. Thanks for the work by the whole team in bringing this to us.
Awesome video, even if Kurt is still under the weather. Best wishes for a quick recovery!
The final drive muff coupling tool was colloquially known as the 'pool cue' during my RAEME days. IIRC, ours had a centre sliding rod for pushing in the spring loaded unlocking detent which made winding the coupling in and out a little less of a chore. Great job on diagnosing and sorting those transmission harness gremlins!
Another great WW! Glad Kurt is doing better and Steve's work on this complicated machine, especially the electrical cable/transmission bus repair, has been fantastic to watch. There was no better way to end this repair series than seeing Steve out for a Sunday drive, complete with sun hat, like a grandma after church! I love it!
It strikes me as so Impressive to see this huge machine move actually kind of nimbly! Steve is the man!
1970
I remember it well
This channel is 💥💥💥
Glad you're feeling better Kurkfromausarmour! I really enjoy watching Steve do the repairs and talk about what he's doing. Very skilled guy for sure as are all of the cast at AusArmour.
Love the Leopard 1, particularly the early ones without the additional armour. Brings back memories of Germany in the 70's.🙂
The best part of working on all these drivable tanks, the road test! I was giddy watching the Leopard move again and see it moving around the track. So envious of the work you get to do with all these great historical vehicles. Another great video to bring us all along with you on these wonderful adventures. Keep up the great work and can't wait for next Wednesday's adventure.
I see some dutch text ... "luchtfilter" and "druk" ... awesome video!
This Leopard served in a Dutch speaking Belgian Lancer battalion
I can hear the 1812 Overture in my head now! 😉🇦🇺
Very cool. I love the sound of the MTU 830hp motor. As I kid I was let inside the leopard 1 during reforger exercises in our town In Germany.
Steve and I are the same age. 😎🤙🌺 Happy next birthday Steve and fantastic job on the Leopard!
my dad was a wharfie he drove the leopards off the ship when they arrived in station pier melbourne
Thanks to Steve for taking us inside the Leo's innards. Hope you feel better Kurt!
It's really great to see this tank running around the grounds. Nice work Steve. Thank you Aus Armour.
HEY, NO FUN ABOUT GERMAN ENGINEERS. We can solve every problem, we are blunt wise guys but we have NO HUMOR at all!!!
Wise guy mode ON:
The note contains the following information:
- The engine was issued to the Belgium Military.
- After 574 service hours it was pulled out of the tank due to bad compression.
- Later during the maintenance process they found the following additional issues:
-- Main bearing number 4 shows heavy grooving due to dirt
-- Heat fractures at Crank shaft main bearing shaft journal number 4
-- All main Bearings underwent "repair-procedure IV"
Wise guy mode OFF:
I love your work, love the channel and enjoy the wonderful accent and interaction. Thanks!
It's a long way down under from Germany but if I ever screw up here, do you employ?
Great final update of Steve's work on the Leopard Kurt thank you. Hope you now have fully recovered from COVID.
Nice! love the exhaust note. Good job guys
Nice , first saw these in person and the driver training tank at Pucka in 1979 when I was an Army Apprentice
And of course the Centurions were still there
The leopard was the tank when I was in the army but I went to the air cavalry regiment
So hopefully when I come back next year I can finally get to ride in one
Keep it working steve 👍👍
Great work Steve! A pleasure to see you having so much fun mate
Well done, the repairs on the Leopard show the great skills and tenacity. Thanks for the very interesting content on the whole platform.
About those watertight plugs in the hull, there’s a DD Sherman recovered from the sea at Slapton in Devon from training for D Day, they reckon the reason it sank was that the bottom plate that was removable for maintenance was not correctly replaced, leading to it filling with water shortly after exiting the landing ship and the crew bailed out! So someone was probably very unpopular with his crew mates, not to mention the total loss of a nearly new DD Sherman!
Good to see you back, Kurt. Hope you're well now. More Stug please !!
Great to see the Leopard out again
Glad your on the mend Kurt. Good Job Steve.
I spotted a rusty gun during the drive test, is that gonna get a spruce up !!! Mechanic Steve is quite the genius !!!!!!!!
Tanks for another awesome video from you guys.
As always good video…. 😃👍🏻
That was a great video.
Awsome tank, great job Steve! She must be fun to drive eh....
Awesome work, great to see it back up and running
Pleased you are on the mend, Kurt. Great job, Steve. Love your work, AusArmour.
Really enjoy watching every videos from you. The Leopard looks so happy back to healthy again !. Wishing you fully recover ASAP from Japan.🙏
There is footage around of Leopards doing "jumps" and "getting air", is a "rally-car" style.
Here:
ruclips.net/video/6E2LYppLNoo/видео.html
The things you can do when someone else is picking up the maintenance bill.
Not so easy with Challenger.
Fantastic job guys. Lovely engine burble, looks fantastic.
Great job.
Well done Steve.
Great job Steve. Good video Kurt, get well.
You guys really make my day!
Thanks for making the video whilst you are not 💯 well, Steve has done great sorting the tank out, especially considering he comes from car mechanic background? Was impressed with the transmission repairs 👍
What a monster-great to see it going. well done all.
great to see all that hard work pay off. cheers fellas.
Great video, well done on the repair. The tank sounds awesome!
Get well soon, love the videos
Thank you
Well done on bringing her up to rampaging around the track!
That looked like fun!
Oh cool, I'd take a leave of absence at work to come work with Steve on the T-55. That would be neat.
“After many long months, the Leopard emerges from its den” cracked me up.
Get well and greetings from Germany
Its the muff couplings that are being wound in to connect the final drives to the transmission outputs. Once they are wound in and particuarly if you lost count, you are to back them off 1-2 revolutions.
Awesome work Steve. Love the road warrior mud and dirt patina on the tank - looks like she just crossed the Russian steppe. Hope your feeling better Kurt - I'll let you off for the shorter than usual Wednesday Aus Armour "fix".
My VW 412 station wagon had the same setup connecting the rear CV joints to the transmission....very easy to disconnect if you have to tow the car, which I did.
The engine record actually states that the reason for removing and servicing the engine at MTU in the first place was a bad compression reading. After removal they've noticed heavy dirt marks on the crankshaft main bearing journal No4 and some heatcracking. All main bearings have been repaired and are now on repair dimension level 6.
I love your videos :) Regards from Germany!
What a great mechanic!
Another really talented mechanic.
Super to see it moving
Thanks for another wonderful and very entertaining update. You are doing an awesome job! 👍👍 Just such a shame that these videos are so short.
Steve sure seems like a master of his craft. Personally I like the sound of the big Rolls Royces more, but I can hear how folks like this. That track seems very squeaky though, too tight? Yet another great video. Thank-you