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Old 22-08-15, 00:08
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Hi folks
As I said, progress has been slow but with over 25 crawlers time is short...
I decided to keep it "As found" and do as little as possible to get it running. Distributor was totaly renovated, carburettor and fuelpump got a cleanup and a gasket set, new coil, new starter, all new oils and a battery: http://images.mydozers.com/#!album-40-0
Monday or tuesday I'll try to get it in gear
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Old 25-08-15, 23:08
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When trying to engage a gear I noticed the clutch was stuck... Opened the mini inspection cover and hit what I saw with a hammer. Put it against a wall and pushed the starter button when gear and clutch was engaged, after a couple of attempts it broke loose. I disconnected the boogie steering and then I sat of out into the open. Brakes worked perfect without touching them. Easiest way to drive it is in low gear, sure is noisy.
Realy happy with it working so good. A little water leakage from on of the waterpumps, it may self heal. How fast can it go?
/Erik
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Old 26-08-15, 01:53
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I have my Carrier up to 35 MPH
Lots of fun

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Old 26-08-15, 19:06
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I have my Carrier up to 35 MPH
Lots of fun
Together with Willem Keizer with his Carrier and Roy Aalderson with his Sherman at your back is 41 MPH possible.

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Old 26-08-15, 20:19
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Had about 40 out of mine
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Old 27-08-15, 03:07
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Show me the video indicating speed measured by GPS device
Sherman at over 40 miles per hour? I know Rebel is fast, but
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Old 27-08-15, 06:58
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Looks like I have a trip to the shops coming up ��
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Old 27-08-15, 12:59
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Show me the video indicating speed measured by GPS device
Sherman at over 40 miles per hour? I know Rebel is fast, but
I don't exactly know how fast it is, but here is the video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVwFN1Tap7k

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