Recent content by martin

I tried revving the truck and with no load the missfire is at the same revs so I wondered if there was a governor or rev limiter as I would have thought fuel starvation would only be an issue under load. M

Missfiring. Hi I removed the tank and cleaned it out although it was pretty clean.The pump looks like new. There were 2 pieces of metal lying in the bottom of the tank.They looked as if they fitted on the bottom of the pump but they did not fit it! Egg shaped with a cut out in the middle that...

Hi Just dropped the filters. Primary had some water, first secondary was half full of muck and second not a lot better. Will clean tank and then flush and renew. I think this predates me as I filter and water trap all my fuel before it goes in. Thanks for the help guys. M

Thanks guys.Will let you know once I have sorted it.

Hi We have just attended the War and Peace show in the UK. On the way home the truck was badly missing intermittently and lacking power.It also stalled at tickover a few times. It would then surge for a while and then slow down again. The previous owner had problems with the in tank pump but...

Hi Here's one that I posted on another thread but it seems to fir the bill! Didn't get my old truck back after all but now have a better one. M

PS Please can anyone tell me the thread size of a switch from an M35A2 so I can replace it with a bolt. M

Hi There was no switch connected when I bought my truck so I have fitted a switch from a motorcycle rear brake. It is actuated by a spring which is pulled when the brakes are applied. I secured the switch with a home made bracket to a hole in the chassis. Seems to work OK. M

Hi I don't have the option of a call out and recall that when we had a DUKW a wheel change took about an hour, which is a long time on a narrow British road! M

Hi Has anyone any experience of using pre or post puncture repair 'fluid' or repair outfits? Some suggest large holes can be fixed at the roadside to avoid a hazardous wheel change. Also, if the vehicle is only lightly loaded is it OK to take a rear dual off and put on the front to get you home...

Hi I seem to be in a catch 22 situation here. I am trying to use the advanced search feature and cannot enter a keyword to look for! That means I can't search for help on how to do it!!!! I looked at an M109A3 yesterday and need to know where I can get decent front rubber boots and wiper...

RE: astute people Thanks. I like the darker version. Please can anyone advise me the thickness of the wood strip between the body and the chassis and the distance from the top of the tyre to the top of the wheel arch. I have got to have the fixing brackets made up and I also want to get the...

RE: astute people Hi I have already arranged for it to go to a yard where we can do the required lifting. They can get a large FLT in for the purpose. Still not decided on the paint scheme. M

Just to get back!!! Any ideas re camou pattern and data plate please.

Because it's common rail I have to use pump diesel and wouldn't want to take a chance. They are brilliant cars,the diesel is doing 2500 rpm at 70mph which is the same as my V12 Jags did. Regarding 'size' you are so right.The ultimate 'phallic' symbol is a 'people carrier' full of your kids.I...