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Have I missed the auction?

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In order to fit a new rotor shaft / sprocket assy the chaincase needs to be split.Those rivets only fix the bearing housings onto the chain casing.It sounds like you may have other “issues” with the gearbox that need attention if its making a grinding noise.

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Email me at hitchinsm@gmail.com

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Thanks will haggle did try ato truck club but alas they have problems and very slow to respond just my luck, will try facecloth though under some other id as really cant be bothered with it .
many thanks cf

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Dear all,

Thanks to this forum and Neil JARRETT, I succeeded to start my crawler Ransomes MG6. Here is what I have done before setting the valve at 0,15 mm : I removed the wick holder and I placed the push rod out of position when adjusting the valve.

It is marvellous , I am very very happy.

Here is the the machine no MK6 13699
and the Drayton engine no (ALPRO M34362636 34R /24/E )
and my email is delval_michael@yahoo.fr (for private contact)

I have now two simple questions :
Where is the oil filter on the Drayton Engine ?
What type of oil (available in France) should I use for the gear box, the engine, the air filter ?
What type of grease should I use ?

MIKE26 (a french who likes reliable and nice mechanic)

Attachments:

1. IMGP2014.pdf
2. IMGP2015.pdf
3. IMGP2016.pdf
4. IMGP2017.pdf
5. IMGP2018.pdf
6. IMGP2329.pdf
7. IMGP2020.pdf
8. IMGP2022.pdf
9. IMGP2021.pdf
10. IMGP2023.pdf
11. IMGP2328.pdf

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thanks for the reply.is there a picture i can look at or a wed site i can have a look at thanks

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Hi all,

Can anyone tell me what capacitance value I should read across the capacitor.

And, presumably I should be able to see the points spark on the magneto, as per a distributor?

Another query relating to the Amal carb. With the air induction pipe off, and the emulsion tube removed. If you look down the venturi with the choke open you can see a brass collar protruding up into the venturi by what looks to be just under 10mm. Is this normal? The emulsion tube inserts inside this. Should this be tapped down flush? – what is it?

I seem to just be getting a ‘river’ of fuel in the carb and inlet manifold, which is not helping.. Any thoughts? Perhaps this is perfectly normal..

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Yes I have plenty.

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I dont mind short journeys in the Landrover, I suppose its just a lot of “extra” things to do, compared with a car, Like knowing the stopping distance is totally different, and of course , being Paralysed from the waist down after sitting on those squab seats for an hour…. I know I know… I am turning into a Poofter. Odly, my next Big project in the barn is a Series 2A station Wagon LWB 12 seater with a 6 cylinder engine, … I dont know either!

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Hi Neil,

Sorry to be a pain, but is the orientation of the emulsion tube critical? I.e. Should the slot be in line with airflow?

Regards

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Hi Neil,

This tube has not been out. However I have tried to remove it. Should it simple unscrew? The slot is OK, but perhaps the thread is damaged. As it wont come out.

I will investigate this first. 🙂

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Ok. I am now suspecting this is a fueling issue.

Can someone advise how I remove and check the emulsion tube from the Amal 356? I’ve changed the jets, but seem to get a small flood of petrol coming out the carb inlet.. Suspect blocked emulsion tube..

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Thank you Charlie, Just what i needed, I have a small 4 wheel trailer that is easier for my series one Landrover to pull, and it is rated at 500 KG so with plough and cultivator etc still within the limit, Since the Mercedes burst into flames when I tried to tow the other trailer, I now have to rely on the Landrover for towing…. It,s going to be a Long journey!

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Hi Steve
Yes, me and Jr consider ourselves very lucky!
Funnily enough, on a certain internet auction site there is currently a van type pick up with the lower floor and wheel arhes protruding into the load area, no tool boxes or ladder box underneath.
Yes, the engine is a 4108, although there appear to be one or two unusual features (I don’t pretend to know much but the experts on the Commer forum have pointed out the cold start device on mine may not be the usual one). Also, there may be some doubt as to whether the truck originally had a diesel fitted, the ID number suggests petrol when new.
35 odd mpg from the diesel is something I’m quite happy with, though I did find a packet of earplugs in the cab!!

Peter

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thank you very much Martin I have decided to retire as Northern Rep and dispose of half my collection as at the moment I am not going rallying if I can I might go to some rallies as a spectator so you cannot get rid of me that easy regards Dave Foster

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