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Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 10th October 2015, 07:53

Replies: 22 TK shocks Views: 44,326 Posted By mylesdw All the threads I've come across so far have been... All the threads I've come across so far have been NPT or UN, that's all over the braking/air system but not the engine but I would be surprised if it were different. Bedford was owned by GM for most...

Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 8th October 2015, 21:19

Replies: 22 TK shocks Views: 44,326 Posted By mylesdw I guess they are probably a standard part but I... I guess they are probably a standard part but I don't know any more about them. There is another chap on here, G-CPTN who is very knowledgeable on the subject of TKs; hopefully he will chip in.

Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 8th October 2015, 19:51

Replies: 22 TK shocks Views: 44,326 Posted By mylesdw My first port of call is always Rob at ... My first port of call is always Rob at www.bedfordtruckparts.co.uk He is a helpful and knowledgeable chap. Otherwise, keep an eye on fleabay

Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 20th July 2015, 20:46

Replies: 53 TK Questions Views: 123,046 Posted By mylesdw Shiny new front brakes A few shots of the front brakes going back together

Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 12th July 2015, 06:29

Replies: 11 Mystery Truck Views: 28,723 Posted By mylesdw Thanks guys, I never thought of Commer; I did not... Thanks guys, I never thought of Commer; I did not know they made a light pick-up truck. Speaking of the Humber saloon cars being fast - I believe they build some with the Chrysler 318 cid V8...

Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 10th July 2015, 01:36

Replies: 11 Mystery Truck Views: 28,723 Posted By mylesdw Mystery Truck Anyone know what this is? Badge looks vaguely Chevrolet shaped but I don't recognise it.

Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 10th June 2015, 20:26

Replies: 53 TK Questions Views: 123,046 Posted By mylesdw Turns out they are NP. I bought a set of... Turns out they are NP. I bought a set of three plug taps on fleabay for $33 delivered. I probably will never use them to cut new threads but for cleaning out old ones they work very well.

Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 24th May 2015, 20:42

Replies: 53 TK Questions Views: 123,046 Posted By mylesdw Putting the condensate tank back on. Does anyone... Putting the condensate tank back on. Does anyone know what the threads for the fittings in the air tanks will be?. I had assumed NP because of the GM connection but the guy from the local truck parts...

Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 30th April 2015, 21:52

Replies: 53 TK Questions Views: 123,046 Posted By mylesdw Dismantled the rear cross-member and gearbox... Dismantled the rear cross-member and gearbox mount. What an elaborate set-up! I wonder why. 1 cross-member 2 large castings 4 rubber bushes 4 large bolts 4 special bolts with coachbolt...

Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 22nd April 2015, 22:32

Replies: 53 TK Questions Views: 123,046 Posted By mylesdw I stripped down the foot-brake air valve. ... I stripped down the foot-brake air valve. There are air two chambers one of which was quite clean and the other was full of white powder. The cylinder bore seemed good but then I noticed that it...

Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 7th April 2015, 21:42

Replies: 53 TK Questions Views: 123,046 Posted By mylesdw Thanks so much for all the help guys! These... Thanks so much for all the help guys! These forums are such great resources for amateurs like me. Following various advice I got the springs off pretty easily with a large pair of water-pump...

Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 3rd April 2015, 04:50

Replies: 53 TK Questions Views: 123,046 Posted By mylesdw Does any one know the right way to remove the two... Does any one know the right way to remove the two springs that retract the brake shoes? I've done it various times (on cars) over the years but never what you might call elegantly and usually...

Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 26th March 2015, 20:06

Replies: 2 Master Brake Cylinder TK Bedford Views: 12,110 Posted By mylesdw I was hoping someone more knowledgeable than me... I was hoping someone more knowledgeable than me would come to your aid. I'm not very good at the rusty metal and big hammers side of things! Which brake set-up do you have there? Is it vacuum or air?

Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 8th February 2015, 20:22

Replies: 53 TK Questions Views: 123,046 Posted By mylesdw Do you by any chance have the torque settings for... Do you by any chance have the torque settings for installing the front and rear spring shackle bolts? I have been collecting the training manuals but I don't have that one yet! Rear ones looked as...

Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 26th January 2015, 19:54

Replies: 53 TK Questions Views: 123,046 Posted By mylesdw It's a good question and I did think long and... It's a good question and I did think long and hard about it, why blue and not black. Here is my reasoning - Blue is nicer to work on than black, not so dark underneath It's the same colour as...

Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 26th January 2015, 19:38

Replies: 53 TK Questions Views: 123,046 Posted By mylesdw Chassis in a nice blue gloss now Chassis in a nice blue gloss now

Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 15th January 2015, 22:43

Replies: 53 TK Questions Views: 123,046 Posted By mylesdw Naked TK Chassis! All blasted and painted in a beautiful pink primer

Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 5th January 2015, 01:22

Replies: 53 TK Questions Views: 123,046 Posted By mylesdw Would it be a good idea to use something like... Would it be a good idea to use something like this as a pre-filter before the lift pump to remove water and any large debris or is there not much advantage in that? If so, would it be difficult to...

Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 5th January 2015, 01:18

Replies: 53 TK Questions Views: 123,046 Posted By mylesdw It's amazing what these guys get up to! Makes my... It's amazing what these guys get up to! Makes my efforts look very 'small fry'. The folk on that welding forum (particularly under the Projects section) and others on the Hot Rod forums that I...

Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 4th January 2015, 23:23

Replies: 53 TK Questions Views: 123,046 Posted By mylesdw Interestingly the same question came up on... Interestingly the same question came up on another forum I visit with a chap doing up a much newer truck http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/threads/tow-truck-re-engine.49260/ He has completely...

Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 17th December 2014, 00:52

Replies: 53 TK Questions Views: 123,046 Posted By mylesdw It's the stub brackets I am talking about,... It's the stub brackets I am talking about, probably a poor photo because the cross-member and gearbox are all out now. The stub brackets are bolted and riveted to the side rails.

Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 17th December 2014, 00:03

Replies: 53 TK Questions Views: 123,046 Posted By mylesdw The support brackets are in two parts (per side)... The support brackets are in two parts (per side) and these are riveted together. The assembly is then riveted AND bolted to the chassis. If you remove the bolts (2) it does nothing because the...

Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 16th December 2014, 21:45

Replies: 53 TK Questions Views: 123,046 Posted By mylesdw TK Questions I thought I'd start a new TK thread because Mystery Part was large and off-topic! Here's one: Why did they use a mixture of bolts and rivets on the chassis? The rear engine/gearbox mountings...

Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 16th December 2014, 21:17

Replies: 6 TK Rear axle Views: 26,587 Posted By mylesdw This page has some good info info about regearing... This page has some good info info about regearing http://www.acwbedford.com.au/Bedford%20FAQ.html I don't think you mentioned whether you have 16" or 20" wheels.

Forum: Vintage Truck Discussion 5th December 2014, 10:12

Replies: 55 TK mystery part Views: 99,506 Posted By mylesdw I labelled all the pipes (you can see the little... I labelled all the pipes (you can see the little tags in the photo) and took lots of pictures, then added notes to the pictures. All metal pipes buts as you say, a chat with the man down at our local...

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