I may have the chance to purchase a FV432 here in Canada..

[Canuck031]

I was in the Canadian Infantry (2PPCLI) for 15 years, and spent a good amount of my time in the M113. I have a chance to purchase a running FV432, and only had a good look at them out there in Medicine Hat AB "a few years" ago.... So my question is, are there any retired REME tec's here in SW Ontario Canada, that have worked on the petrol version, and could give me a hand once in a while, if I decide to fix the old girl up?

If there are none in the area, could I come here for advice, incase I have any problems in the future. I don't believe the British Forces uses this veh any more, so I'm guessing there should be no security issues on this matter.

Cheers
Dean

 

[k13eod]

I was in the Canadian Infantry (2PPCLI) for 15 years, and spent a good amount of my time in the M113. I have a chance to purchase a running FV432, and only had a good look at them out there in Medicine Hat AB "a few years" ago.... So my question is, are there any retired REME tec's here in SW Ontario Canada, that have worked on the petrol version, and could give me a hand once in a while, if I decide to fix the old girl up?

If there are none in the area, could I come here for advice, incase I have any problems in the future. I don't believe the British Forces uses this veh any more, so I'm guessing there should be no security issues on this matter.

Cheers
Dean

Not REME mate but good luck ... you will find that the 'old girl' will be more often known as the 'bitch'!

My bold above ... that should read when I have problems in the future

 

[Unlucky_Alf]

Afraid that the 43 series is still in service (not petrol version though).

How much are they asking for it?

 

[smudge67]

The 432 will be in service forever!

 

[Canuck031]

My bold above ... that should read when I have problems in the future

LMAO.... good one!

 

[Canuck031]

Afraid that the 43 series is still in service (not petrol version though).

How much are they asking for it?

$20,000 Cdn which I think would be about $8,900 Pounds Stirling.

 

[theloggie]

There was a reason we went to the diesel ones - and it wasn't anythig do do with fuel efficiency - the buggers kept catching fire!!

Also there was the problem with 'runaways' - when the mechanical (engine driven) fuel pump would go into meltdown and keep the engine going even when turned off - and as the thing kept running it would demand more fuel, which would be provided and then it would go faster, requiring more fuel - all the way to destruction. Hence on the Mk 3 onward they put a manual fuel cut off mod on.

My advice - avoid.

 

[Canuck031]

There was a reason we went to the diesel ones - and it wasn't anythig do do with fuel efficiency - the buggers kept catching fire!!

Also there was the problem with 'runaways' - when the mechanical (engine driven) fuel pump would go into meltdown and keep the engine going even when turned off - and as the thing kept running it would demand more fuel, which would be provided and then it would go faster, requiring more fuel - all the way to destruction. Hence on the Mk 3 onward they put a manual fuel cut off mod on.

My advice - avoid.

Geeezzzz, you're ruining my day here . I'll check to see if this girl is a Mk3 or not.... Thanks for the heads up!

 

[box-of-frogs]

There was a reason we went to the diesel ones - and it wasn't anythig do do with fuel efficiency - the buggers kept catching fire!!

Also there was the problem with 'runaways' - when the mechanical (engine driven) fuel pump would go into meltdown and keep the engine going even when turned off - and as the thing kept running it would demand more fuel, which would be provided and then it would go faster, requiring more fuel - all the way to destruction. Hence on the Mk 3 onward they put a manual fuel cut off mod on.

My advice - avoid.

Geeezzzz, you're ruining my day here . I'll check to see if this girl is a Mk3 or not.... Thanks for the heads up!

Buy it!!!! Go on - you know you want to!!!!

 

[RedcoatGreenjacket]

Get a girlfriend instead, cheaper easier to service, won't run off on you if fuelled with Rohypnol, that is.

RCGJ

 

[Canuck031]

Get a girlfriend instead, cheaper easier to service, won't run off on you if fuelled with Rohypnol, that is.

RCGJ

I've already had 3 wives, and now you say get a girl friend?? Na, this thing would cost me alot less in the long run...

The fellow selling says she's a MkI but with manual fuel tap just inside the back door. Would this be same as a fuel cut off?

 

[Royalee]

Also there was the problem with 'runaways' - when the mechanical (engine driven) fuel pump would go into meltdown and keep the engine going even when turned off - and as the thing kept running it would demand more fuel, which would be provided and then it would go faster, requiring more fuel - all the way to destruction. Hence on the Mk 3 onward they put a manual fuel cut off mod on.

You're a little off the mark. The Mk 1 was a petrol B81 series engine (less the 433 and 434 that were diesel from introduction, the Mk 2 was the K60 diesel and although the most likely to run away I've only had one run away in a very long career and the Mk 3 is the new BULLDOG.
BATUS was mainly Mk1's, forever changing plugs and leads, worn out distributors, synchronising new points, gennies, coolant hoses and steering units. Oh the days!

 

[Canuck031]

You're a little off the mark. The Mk 1 was a petrol B81 series engine (less the 433 and 434 that were diesel from introduction, the Mk 2 was the K60 diesel and although the most likely to run away I've only had one run away in a very long career and the Mk 3 is the new BULLDOG.
BATUS was mainly Mk1's, forever changing plugs and leads, worn out distributors, synchronising new points, gennies, coolant hoses and steering units. Oh the days!

Ok..... so are you're saying the chances of a MkI having a run away engine are rather remote, to nill? And other than that, it will just spend most of it's time on the shop floor...

I'm thinking, that if I did buy this beast, the number of hrs it would be running over a period of a year, but be less than a few days in active sevice on an Ex. She has a new power plant and trans, so most of the work would be cosmetic. A major paint job, and an overhaul of the insides.

 

[k13eod]

A major paint job, and an overhaul of the insides.

No need for a major paint job mate ... just scrape off a couple of layers because there's probably 197 coats of paint on it

 

[Manic_mechanic]

Bump

 

[RedcoatGreenjacket]

Canuck, sorry mate i drive a Ford.
I am just being sarcastic, good luck.

RCGJ

 

[Canuck031]

Canuck, sorry mate i drive a Ford.
I am just being sarcastic, good luck.

RCGJ

Hey, no problem, but I think you may be right. After reading most of the posts here, I think I'll pass on this old girl..... I'd rather have a tank anyway There use to some people in the States selling WWII T34's for around $20,000 US, but I can't find them anymore.

By the way RCGJ, were you in the RGJ?

 

[TRAZTAZ]

Don't let these tales of run away engines put you off, its a petrol FFS, only the diesle engines can run away , CI engine and all that!!
Good lord , thought there were a few mechanics around here???

 

[two-four-albert]

I have a certain amount of experience with the Mk1, as a few people have mentioned, it is not likely to run away as it is the B81 Rolls Royce engine fitted with a 48NNIP carb (if I remember correctly). It will as any petrol engine, run on if it is not timed correctly or massively overheating. The engine itself is very strong, the ignition is a labour of love and you will benefit from a spare distributor, as it is easier to just swap 1 for 1 when the points go tits up, remove old unit bolt in new twist to the extreme left tighten up, motor on. Refueeling fires were common if you tried to fuel up without letting the wagon cool down as the complete exhaust would glow bright orange at running temp,therefore would ignite the fumes from the fuel (bit like Indy car pit stop fires). I remember the track adjusters were a manual screw thread version and needed regular cleaning and grease after use. Check the genny leads have been reversed (from what the manual says) as this means you wont throw the rear genny prop if you turn the radio master on while the engine is running.
Right thats enough Mk1 for me wheres my beer

 

[lawsom34]

Don't let these tales of run away engines put you off, its a petrol FFS, only the diesle engines can run away , CI engine and all that!!
Good lord , thought there were a few mechanics around here???

beat me to that but remeber not all people know the difference between Ci and SI engines
and im sure theres a few im with at moment who dont know the difference