11 Cab F8 - Change of Plans

[Yeo.NT]

Moving forward at a walking pace, buts its progress!

I have the engine and transmission sitting in the chassis and of course there was some issues. I had to Frankenstien 2 transmission into one and it was a mad thrash to get it done in a day, I didn't get pictures.

Now that the engine is installed, its time to find out the clearance issues i'll have to deal with. As I am using the 1950s engine, the throttle and exhaust are my biggest issue so far. The right hand manifold/downpipe location will interfere with the clutch pedal, this will require the 1940s manifold or aftermarket performance headers to create the needed clearance.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Good to see your progress, Neil!

I also like watching your YouTube channel Tipperary Armouries
https://www.youtube.com/@TipperaryArmouries

[Bob Carriere]

Hi Gord / Neil

Do you need a different manifold for the right side.....earlier production......???

Begs to be asked will earlier production manifold fit older blocks>>>.

I am guessing you need a RH side manifold that connects to the under pipe that as the outlet closer towards the front????? small chance I may have one.....

Let me know if I can help........?

[Yeo.NT]

Originally Posted by Bob Carriere

Hi Gord / Neil

Do you need a different manifold for the right side.....earlier production......???

Begs to be asked will earlier production manifold fit older blocks>>>.

I am guessing you need a RH side manifold that connects to the under pipe that as the outlet closer towards the front????? small chance I may have one.....

Let me know if I can help........?

Yes, I do require said manifold. We will have to set up a time for me to visit maybe next weekend

[Bob Carriere]

Both, from different engines yesterday........ are exactly like yours,,,one more to check.....

Keep you fingers crossed......

[Yeo.NT]

During the restoration of my 8cwt, I’ve been trying to dig up information on the unit it was assigned to for pictures, service history and confirm what base it started its journey on. As it turns out in the 2nd Medium Regiment, War Diaries has confirmed its service with the Regiment in Petawawa.

[Bob Carriere]

Found my 3rd and last RH exhaust manifold and it is identical to the other two
I have and identical to yours as pictured on MLU....... why is the F8 so different........ I have a F15a rolling chassis and the exhaust outlet does clear the pedals...... is the frame of the F15 wider than the F8????

Good find on the regimental records........ how hard was it to find or search for the information......... such as 03851 for my C15a......? can a search be doen online???? or only by paper sifting onsite at the base???

Bob C