VICKERS MK6B's resto

[colin jones]

After I get my new parts back I will be able to fit them to the tank and put the tracks on. I still have plenty to do though.

[colin jones]

Been a little while between drinks but I have done quite a bit inside the tank as in the linkage and also the drive train. Fortunately I have some very good diagrams. I also got the first of my gear gutting parts back.

[colin jones]

I had to complete the rest of the turning clutch drum. The chap that cut it for me left excess so I can do my welding and then machine it down to size.

[colin jones]

He did a great job as the clutches fit in really nice. I have changed the design a bit to suit myself but it will still be OK.

[colin jones]

I will drill the holes after I get the shaft back.

[colin jones]

I have assembled the steering clutches but not the fine adjustment yet. I guess that will be done after installation as I don't have details of that part so a bit of trial and error to come. I have just temporarily put the newly made clutch cover on for a bit of a test fit and it is excellent.

[David Herbert]

Collin, that looks great !

I think your redesign of the clutch drum is very sensible. It will be much stronger than the original which was obviously too fragile judging by the brazed repair where the centre had been ripped out of it. That reduced the cooling venilation area to less than yours and it evidently worked so I think you probably have a better cooling / strength compromise than the original, plus it was easier to make.

I can't wait for the next installment...

David