Central California! I came from Hewes, I thought they were Dickensian!! From the first watch I have worried that someone will get injured. I am glad to see you are safe and I love the show, even though I barely understand a single word...I know English is our lingua franca lol Much love from California, USA!
I am watching from Washington State in the US. I have owned a military vehicle and restored several unusual military engines over the years including a somewhat rare Guiberson Diesel Radial. But I am getting too old to take care of them, so they are going away. I enjoy watching all of the military vehicle channels. Thank you for your videos.
Nice to see some quality, careful, work being done. A change to see cleanliness under the cover too. Excellent video. Have subscribed and be watching regularly.
Oh should I have mentioned I really enjoy the channel and watching what you guys get up to, it’s really great to see old military vehicles brought back to life. When ‘s the next Antar engine episode?
Another interesting video. I love how you keep going on about how cold it is and you can’t feel your fingers, but you’re still wearing shorts. It’s cold here in Aylesbury too. Keep up the good work. 😎
I was involved in the road master rallying back in the day. I took one screw from the distributer Rpm unit on a champ, to allow in crease in rpm for the rally.
The first factory I worked at in Coventry used to make the long wing or mud guards and triangular boxes on these things. I used to spot weld the straps on the wings. A P Metalcraft Bell green.
I know nothing about all this stuff, but I find it fascinating to watch and I like your style. In answer to your 2 recent questions, my hobby also involves rebuilding an Antar, this one being a more manageable Dinky Supertoy scale. I have also done a couple of Saladins, Matchbox scale. As to where in the world, I am the only Englishman in the village, somewhere in deepest Germany. Josh is right about the calendars by the way.
Last one of those dizzy's i worked on was on a martian,it soon had one of "jolly engineering's" electronic conversion kit's fitted,saved all the problems with points,and condensors 👍👍
Very interesting about the timing and taking the distribute out to adjust the points. At the moment I have the engine out of the Saladin to fit fluid fly wheel seal so now I can clean up the engine bay and paint the engine. You asked what else we are working on, well beside the Saladin we have 6 Saracen, 3 Ferret, 3 Land Rovers, Pig, Squirt Pig and the backet case Hornet.
Hi Guys, I hail from sunny but very cold Sheffield. I love to see you tinkering with the old military stuff, started watching as I had an Antar tank transporter and centurion as a kid. Currently in my workshop building a 5inch gauge Britannia steam locomotive at the moment. All the best. Mike
I am living in a small village named Tootgarook, which is in Wilson’s Promontory, in the state of Victoria. Tootgarook was named by the local aborigines, as it mimics the croaking of the local frogs in a nearby wetland. It is a popular holiday destination for the residents of Melbourne, 60 miles to the north. 😊
Thanks + I found the bit about the timing AFTDC for hand starting but advancing at 200rpm especially interesting. (Currently in Warwickshire but a long time ago, Stowmarket).
Pretty sure this is the one I have sat in and the interior is excellent 👌 It was interesting how the odd looking steering arrangement of the stalwart makes sense when you are sat right between it in this.
Canberra Australia - I never timed one of these, but with 70's two stoke motor cycle twins with points you have to time both sets of points. Either with timing light, or dial indicator down the spark plug holes. The second set has an extra plate to push them forward and back in relation to the first set or if you are really unlucky you have to open and close the second set slightly to time. I don't feel you are timing the second set and you can hear it huffing and puffing and running rough at idle
hi, great video, amazing how the contact breaker gap is 10 thou, thats pretty close setting ,the old series 3 4cyl l/rovers used to be 15 thou,with the lucas distubertor
Good instructional video. However, since you would have done this 6 months ago when you replaced the head gasket and it is unlikely that the engine would have run much since then; that much burning on the points indicates that the condensers are shot. So why not replace them?
I'm from California...... just East of ya..... and Norf of Yarco. LOL!! Another great video....... I've always wondered. Do these Saladins suffer axle windup like the Stalwart?
I used to maintain an Austin champ with a RR B40 the ignition coil is 12v although the rest of the system is 24v I replaced the coil with an ordinary 12 v coil I think I used an intermotor as it was physically small enough to fit inside the original coil (with oil sealed in for thermal conductivity) I hope this information is helpful ps the round finned housing above the inlet manifold contains a ballast resistor.
Operation motorman the locals were a bit nervous when they saw the Saladin until the centurion dozer came on the streets to clear barricades,egg banjos on the move while we escorted them.
Operation motorman was good. After the operation the Army said - "There are no no go areas in North Belfast" That's why the Centurion Dozer was brought in, good times!!
When re-torquing the head bolts you didn’t mention backing off the bolts before torquing up again (to break the sticking friction) is this something that is needed on this engine?
JUST NOTICED THAT THE BLUE STICKER ON THE BACK OF THE SALIDAN THEY ARE REPAIRING, IS A ( Q.D.G ) QUEENS DRAGOONS GUARDS STICKER. SO AT ONE POINT THEY MUST OF SERVED ON THAT VEHICAL. WOULD BE INTERESTING TO KNOW WHEN IF THERE'S ANYONE WHO KNOWS:OR THE MUSEUM COULD LET US KNOW?
Early education RollsRoyce is an education in bolt sizes! Funky washers! Now there is a ten minute well could be more but lots to teach people about washers because most don’t know a are very amiss with how they use and assemble them. I am close to you served in REME as electronic ECE and using much knowledge on Vintage Car maintenance became involved with lots,of electric bits on mechanical contrivances in Army. Now so bloody old I fall down and get lifted up! Check inside of distributor cover and remove and check rotor arm and its flexing. Nothing is sacrosanct. Should have a spring load for tension. Remember the stone you use must be true over the work area. Use a finer stone than that I can here it grossly ! Nothing wrong but finesse is all n electrics and electronics. Feeler at accurate then next size up say twelve. That must not pass. If it does just reduce because it will fire spark late. Not much but could give mis fire! Just the same with twin spark motorcycle’s. These things are adaptable. Always do this job twice as often pays off. Excellent tutorial as usual.
Same engine as fitted to the Sentinel aircraft towing tractors that we had for towing Vulcan's, Victor's and Valiant's. A superb bit of kit.
Central California! I came from Hewes, I thought they were Dickensian!! From the first watch I have worried that someone will get injured. I am glad to see you are safe and I love the show, even though I barely understand a single word...I know English is our lingua franca lol Much love from California, USA!
Awesome piece of tech, thanks both.
I am watching from Washington State in the US. I have owned a military vehicle and restored several unusual military engines over the years including a somewhat rare Guiberson Diesel Radial. But I am getting too old to take care of them, so they are going away.
I enjoy watching all of the military vehicle channels.
Thank you for your videos.
Nice to see some quality, careful, work being done. A change to see cleanliness under the cover too. Excellent video. Have subscribed and be watching regularly.
Oh should I have mentioned I really enjoy the channel and watching what you guys get up to, it’s really great to see old military vehicles brought back to life. When ‘s the next Antar engine episode?
I’m literally having a coffee break in the
Middle of filming cylinder head overhaul now
Great video, well done everyone. Looking forward to the next one.
Thanks
Love this channel ❤ I’m hooked 😊
I came down with the kids last year and had a great time. Will be back
Watching from Tasmania Australia
Another interesting video. I love how you keep going on about how cold it is and you can’t feel your fingers, but you’re still wearing shorts. It’s cold here in Aylesbury too. Keep up the good work. 😎
back in the day. I was involved in rout master rallying in Germany. I removed a screw from champ distributer rev limiter to increase hp. it worked.
Nick Rodgers Metal Sculptor is watching from Spain and loving this newly found channel. Thanks, Mr Hewes, for the recommendation
I was involved in the road master rallying back in the day. I took one screw from the distributer Rpm unit on a champ, to allow in crease in rpm for the rally.
The first factory I worked at in Coventry used to make the long wing or mud guards and triangular boxes on these things. I used to spot weld the straps on the wings. A P Metalcraft Bell green.
I’m watching from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺, enjoying the video’s, thanks
I know nothing about all this stuff, but I find it fascinating to watch and I like your style. In answer to your 2 recent questions, my hobby also involves rebuilding an Antar, this one being a more manageable Dinky Supertoy scale. I have also done a couple of Saladins, Matchbox scale. As to where in the world, I am the only Englishman in the village, somewhere in deepest Germany. Josh is right about the calendars by the way.
Another great instalment, regards from frosty Salisbury
That rolls started so sweet. Great video. Very informative... oh from a chilly west midlands.
Last one of those dizzy's i worked on was on a martian,it soon had one of "jolly engineering's" electronic conversion kit's fitted,saved all the problems with points,and condensors 👍👍
Brilliant video. Live in Norfolk, Cantley, just recently sold my old 1984 military Landrover 109 , now looking for a new project!
Very interesting about the timing and taking the distribute out to adjust the points.
At the moment I have the engine out of the Saladin to fit fluid fly wheel seal so now I can clean up the engine bay and paint the engine. You asked what else we are working on, well beside the Saladin we have 6 Saracen, 3 Ferret, 3 Land Rovers, Pig, Squirt Pig and the backet case Hornet.
Watching from Newcastle,New South Wales, Australia.
Clive in marysville Ohio USA. Great videos👍
Keep up the good work, I'm fron not so sunny Great Yarmouth.
Another top video guys! I'm in Lowestoft, Suffolk, UK. Love coming to see the museum as often as I can and Armourfest each year.
Another great video, I'm in Chesterfield UK and proud owner of a LandRover 101 GS. 😎
Hi Guys, I hail from sunny but very cold Sheffield. I love to see you tinkering with the old military stuff, started watching as I had an Antar tank transporter and centurion as a kid. Currently in my workshop building a 5inch gauge Britannia steam locomotive at the moment. All the best. Mike
Thank you for another great video. I'ld watch more than once a week. Just saying...
Great video guys . A lot learned on that video.👍👍👍
I am living in a small village named Tootgarook, which is in Wilson’s Promontory, in the state of Victoria. Tootgarook was named by the local aborigines, as it mimics the croaking of the local frogs in a nearby wetland. It is a popular holiday destination for the residents of Melbourne, 60 miles to the north.
😊
I love the sound of the B80. I spent many years in the Ferret and of course CVR(T) as 16/5L!
ferret had a b60, ask me how i know
Really enjoying your videos
Awesome, again thank you! this really helps to us doing what we do!!!
Thanks + I found the bit about the timing AFTDC for hand starting but advancing at 200rpm especially interesting. (Currently in Warwickshire but a long time ago, Stowmarket).
love the series, keep up the great work. From Emu Plains New South Wales.
Pretty sure this is the one I have sat in and the interior is excellent 👌 It was interesting how the odd looking steering arrangement of the stalwart makes sense when you are sat right between it in this.
Canberra Australia - I never timed one of these, but with 70's two stoke motor cycle twins with points you have to time both sets of points. Either with timing light, or dial indicator down the spark plug holes. The second set has an extra plate to push them forward and back in relation to the first set or if you are really unlucky you have to open and close the second set slightly to time. I don't feel you are timing the second set and you can hear it huffing and puffing and running rough at idle
😎👍
It's bloody cold here too mate! (London)
Rolls on spring!
Don't forget to add a dab of points grease on the distributor cam lobes! Unless RR says not to of course!
hi, great video, amazing how the contact breaker gap is 10 thou, thats pretty close setting ,the old series 3 4cyl l/rovers used to be 15 thou,with the lucas distubertor
Brilliant video
Good instructional video. However, since you would have done this 6 months ago when you replaced the head gasket and it is unlikely that the engine would have run much since then; that much burning on the points indicates that the condensers are shot. So why not replace them?
Thanks Lads, very interesting!!
Glad you enjoyed it
I'm from California...... just East of ya..... and Norf of Yarco. LOL!!
Another great video....... I've always wondered. Do these Saladins suffer axle windup like the Stalwart?
Lurking in snowy east lancs. Rawtenstall is nearest town people may have seen written somewhere unless theyre local.
Typical British engineering, reliable, built like a brick outhouse but they never thought about the poor bastard that has to service them.
I,m originally from Dagenham but live in St Helens . I have a RB44 and my son has a Bedford RL.
I used to maintain an Austin champ with a RR B40 the ignition coil is 12v although the rest of the system is 24v I replaced the coil with an ordinary 12 v coil I think I used an intermotor as it was physically small enough to fit inside the original coil (with oil sealed in for thermal conductivity) I hope this information is helpful ps the round finned housing above the inlet manifold contains a ballast resistor.
Operation motorman the locals were a bit nervous when they saw the Saladin until the centurion dozer came on the streets to clear barricades,egg banjos on the move while we escorted them.
Operation motorman was good. After the operation the Army said - "There are no no go areas in North Belfast" That's why the Centurion Dozer was brought in, good times!!
When re-torquing the head bolts you didn’t mention backing off the bolts before torquing up again (to break the sticking friction) is this something that is needed on this engine?
I'm from Southend on Sea in Essex
Josh wouldn't let me open the calendar at home 😂
Hahahaha! He’s a character, had you ever heard of it before?? 😎
Yeah I though it was just normal but I think the rule is you can't open bought calanders so once they have left the factory there unlucky 😂
JUST NOTICED THAT THE BLUE STICKER ON THE BACK
OF THE SALIDAN THEY ARE REPAIRING, IS A ( Q.D.G )
QUEENS DRAGOONS GUARDS STICKER.
SO AT ONE POINT THEY MUST OF SERVED ON THAT VEHICAL.
WOULD BE INTERESTING TO KNOW WHEN
IF THERE'S ANYONE WHO KNOWS:OR THE MUSEUM COULD LET US KNOW?
I'm from Norfolk Buh! Although my accent don't come through as strong on the internet.
Early education RollsRoyce is an education in bolt sizes! Funky washers! Now there is a ten minute well could be more but lots to teach people about washers because most don’t know a are very amiss with how they use and assemble them. I am close to you served in REME as electronic ECE and using much knowledge on Vintage Car maintenance became involved with lots,of electric bits on mechanical contrivances in Army. Now so bloody old I fall down and get lifted up! Check inside of distributor cover and remove and check rotor arm and its flexing. Nothing is sacrosanct. Should have a spring load for tension. Remember the stone you use must be true over the work area. Use a finer stone than that I can here it grossly ! Nothing wrong but finesse is all n electrics and electronics. Feeler at accurate then next size up say twelve. That must not pass. If it does just reduce because it will fire spark late. Not much but could give mis fire! Just the same with twin spark motorcycle’s. These things are adaptable. Always do this job twice as often pays off. Excellent tutorial as usual.
Promo-SM 😁
You sound like Tommy Cooper
Aha! Not sure that’s a good or bad thing 😂😂
Watching on the bus home from ras laffan to Doha Qatar
@@tinkeringwithtanks It's a great thing. Your delivery is funny and interesting. Keep going!