Humber FV1600 - ARN 105-819 - Restoration moves forward.

[Richard Coutts-Smith]

Yes not bad for a truck snatched from the jaws of the scrapper!
For the uninitiated, note black umbilical cable running from the cab, to an Austin Champ out of shot. The Champ provided all the 24v electric required to start and run the Humber. A great bit of original kit .
There was also evidence of a minor water leak...
Rich.

[Keith Webb]

Great to see it running, congratulations!

Was that all that was left of the rear body after a high pressure wash?

[Dave Mills]

Originally Posted by Keith Webb

Great to see it running, congratulations!

Was that all that was left of the rear body after a high pressure wash?

Almost, removed the body; well, it fell apart. At least made it easier to remove. Only to expose more rust in the chassis, I am afraid that the vehicle is good for parts only, will need to use my other chassis and transfer the parts.

Dave.

[Keith Webb]

At least what's there was fairly unmolested. What's the engine like?

[Dave Mills]

What's the engine like?

Sounds strong and quite, although running rough as time went on. The compression test told me that I have a blown head gasket between pots 1 and 2. Now that I know it runs and what the problem is I can remove the motor and transmission.

[Dave Mills]

Have been toiling away at the B60 for about 2 two months on and off and here is the end result. Motor overhauled, bearing caps in perfect condition compressions all at 110PSI, bores great, a little wear in the valve guides but i like a bit of extra oil in this area with this new unleaded fuel. Had the cylinder head reconditioned by the local engine reconditioner who did his apprenticship on the B60 & B40 motors which helped no end.

Thanks to Russell Altman who supplied a NOS carby, Fuel pump and what you cannot see are all of the original gaskets including head gasket. Clutch plate religned and flywheel machined along with the transmission being serviced. Manufactured the mobile engine stand myself and it has proved to be a valuable piece of kit with a power unit of this size. A few parts from Roy Elvis in the UK a coat of paint and the job is done.

As time goes on and i master getting photos onto the site i will share more if people wish.

Cheers,

Dave.

[Tony Wheeler]

Nice work Dave, you've certainly made some rapid progress. Motor looks fabulous, I'm glad it turned out to be in good nick apart from the blown head gasket. Cheers, Tony.

[Glen Cairncross]

Originally Posted by Dave Mills

Have been toiling away at the B60 for about 2 two months on and off and here is the end result. Motor overhauled, bearing caps in perfect condition compressions all at 110PSI, bores great, a little wear in the valve guides but i like a bit of extra oil in this area with this new unleaded fuel. Had the cylinder head reconditioned by the local engine reconditioner who did his apprenticship on the B60 & B40 motors which helped no end.

Thanks to Russell Altman who supplied a NOS carby, Fuel pump and what you cannot see are all of the original gaskets including head gasket. Clutch plate religned and flywheel machined along with the transmission being serviced. Manufactured the mobile engine stand myself and it has proved to be a valuable piece of kit with a power unit of this size. A few parts from Roy Elvis in the UK a coat of paint and the job is done.

As time goes on and i master getting photos onto the site i will share more if people wish.

Cheers,

Dave.

Hi Dave have mistaken your Humber for Richards I have recently purchased a Humber 1 ton and love your information what a great job. There are so many questions I would like to ask, here are some.
Do you have the paint code for that two pack finish you got.?
Is there any new or NOS wiring looms available.
Will send a picture when I learnhow to do it on this site.
Cheers Glenn
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