What did you do yesterday ?

matilda IIA · #1 03-01-10, 11:20

We removed a matilda drive line !

Another engine rebuild started following a right hand engine failure during manoeuvres.

matilda IIA · #2 03-01-10, 11:57

More photos from the project

matilda IIA · #3 03-01-10, 12:00

Last group of photos. now for the rebuild over the next few weeks .

Kind regards
Matt

charlie fitton · #4 04-01-10, 13:42

knows no bounds....

maple_leaf_eh · #5 05-01-10, 04:20

Jeez! And I was expecting something interesting!

I read a story about a Valentine DD tank that was rebuilt, and the owner found all the parts had been assembled one by one, and fitted "looking like that was the right place to put the screw". Good luck with your new found headaches!

Ganmain Tony · #6 05-01-10, 06:50

G'day Matt,

Haven't met you yet but you're reputation preceeds you through Max Hedges who is a good friend of mine.

Looks like a hell of a lot of fun and rare bit of history you're playing with.

They are a superb looking tank & it is fantastic to see what you're up to.

Thank you for posting these pics. I'll be checking this thread everyday for updates.

For what its worth - sing out if you need a hand.

Wishing you a smooth rebuild

Ganmain Tony

matilda IIA · #7 05-01-10, 08:46

Hi Lads

Thanks for the comments, Its our third matilda rebuild and our 4th removal so we know whats involved. 12 hours from backing it into the workshop complete to fully stripped, I would consider that ok by anyones standards. we have another pack ready however its going to the Uk to assist with a restoration so although the temptation is high just to swap packs we will rebuild the original E164 E165 pack. Also doing the gerbox and Rackhams as well..

Visitors welcome, Tony, Next time your around my way drop in for a play.

Kind regards
Matt

Max Hedges · #8 08-01-10, 04:52

Matt, Tony is very handy with the spanner, the only problem you may have is the supply of food to keep him going.

One night we left here before tea to organise hay making for that night, as it turned out we thought we had better get on with the job, the look on tonys face when he realised he was going without tea was worth a mint (he just stood there looking at me what about tea?). Then we had to lead him on kidding that we were going half way to the coast that night to bale hay, that kept him enthused

to keep him going he got a cup of coffee and a piece of cake upon arrival. Mind you he always made sure he was fed before leaving there after.

After being at your place we can see Tony would be amply fed.

Max

Ganmain Tony · #9 08-01-10, 07:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Max Hedges

Matt, Tony is very handy with the spanner, the only problem you may have is the supply of food to keep him going.

One night we left here before tea to organise hay making for that night, as it turned out we thought we had better get on with the job, the look on tonys face when he realised he was going without tea was worth a mint (he just stood there looking at me what about tea?). Then we had to lead him on kidding that we were going half way to the coast that night to bale hay, that kept him enthused

to keep him going he got a cup of coffee and a piece of cake upon arrival. Mind you he always made sure he was fed before leaving there after.

After being at your place we can see Tony would be amply fed.

Max

In the words of a famous philosopher "I eat.....therefore, I am!"

matilda IIA · #10 28-06-10, 03:15

I guess its been a while but progress has slowed a little with my work been 3 thousand miles away from the workshop. We have however made good progress and are hoping to get the first engine sorted as soon as we sort out the crank shaft main bearings.

While investigating the non charging generator we aslo found a little trouble with the feilds !!

No dout the engines have been in the vehicle for at leat 60 years so now one of the worst jobs has started, The washing of the bits and bobs.....

life with Armour is always an adventure !

Kind rgegards