Universalgrl's MK I

[maple_leaf_eh]

If you are going to go to the trouble of getting 6 or 7 wheels done, make sure you have as good a master copy as you can find. There is a military museum in Chilliwack - who might have a good wheel, or can point you towards someone who does. Then, please report back to the collective wisdom how you make out.

One suggestion that the guys here have seriously discussed for killing rust is to soak parts in molasses. Another is build a giant reverse electrolysis tank. Dream big! The first suggestion will attract any black bears within smelling range, the other will attract all local witches wondering what you are stewing!

[universalgrl]

My mother lives about a mile from the museum, matter of fact she was an assistant currator for several years before the engineers pulled out. She has been a long time legion member and has more medals than I do.
So I have been all over the MK I carrier thats on display. Unfortunally its a genuine 2 lb'er and lacking a lot of detail, and to top it off the gun is a 37mm not a 2 lb. But its a runner and only a purist would know the difference.
I have to build a coffer dam around around my carrier so I dont pollute my yard when I pressure wash the hull and remove how many pounds of gunk rust, rat droppings etc??
I'm trying a product called "evapo-rust" this is supposed to be very clean and enviromentally safe product and works through a selective "chelation " process and in my opinion is a good product, its aviable at automotive shops.
An engine option is to use a VW TD turbo AZ motor and run it on canola oil, I can hear the howls from the purists already but it would be cheap to run. Of course that just an option.

Roberta

http://www.evapo-rust.com/

[Bob Moseley (RIP)]

Hi Roberta - why not throw the Carrier on a truck or trailer and go to the local truck wash. They have all the high pressure stuff and you leave your crap there. I do this with the vehicles I restore. Saves you building a coffer dam.

Bob

[universalgrl]

My latest find, a complete 1940 Ford flathead engine and transmission last ran about 10 years ago, no evidence of water contamination in the oil so I think I got a good one.
I will install new water pumps, oil pump , fuel pump, a carb kit, new coil, points, condensers and anything else it may need.
I payed for it by collecting pop and beer bottles for three months.
I also have a lovely set of matching boat anchors, coffee table supports, book ends, planters etc. etc. for sale cheap!!
All of the blocks I have are drilled for the three oil gallery fittings.
The two spare blocks have to be pressured washed and magnafluxed.

[charlie fitton]

wouldn't be in such a rush to swap over the pumps and such.

get the tranni off and treat it as a different project, it's not the right one anyway.

Get oil into the cylinders (tranni (atf) and acetone mix is rumored to work miracles), drain and fill the oil pan, crank it over by hand as much as you can, check that the valves are working, compression check, and go from there.

good luck.

[maple_leaf_eh]

Originally Posted by universalgrl

My latest find, a complete 1940 Ford flathead engine and transmission last ran about 10 years ago, no evidence of water contamination in the oil so I think I got a good one.
I will install new water pumps, oil pump , fuel pump, a carb kit, new coil, points, condensers and anything else it may need.
I payed for it by collecting pop and beer bottles for three months.
I also have a lovely set of matching boat anchors, coffee table supports, book ends, planters etc. etc. for sale cheap!!
All of the blocks I have are drilled for the three oil gallery fittings.
The two spare blocks have to be pressured washed and magnafluxed.

As much as I hate beverage bottle deposits now, there was a time when I too got spending money a nickel and a dime at a time. In Saskatchewan, the province assigned a monopoly on processing to one of the dominant disabled communities, developmentally delayed (I think). Jobs and responsability plus income when people bring in their buckets and bins of cans and drink boxes. Quebec and Ontario have deposits on beer, wine and liquor bottles, and various collection streams.

[maple_leaf_eh]

Originally Posted by universalgrl

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An engine option is to use a VW TD turbo AZ motor and run it on canola oil, I can hear the howls from the purists already but it would be cheap to run. Of course that just an option.

Roberta

An alternative fuelled VW? Speak up. Are you talking about bio-diesel from French Fry oil, or glug glug glug ordinary cooking oil?