Lynx II, hull # 4225

[Peter Duggan]

Guys,

Thanks to Robin Craig we have solved the origins of "Kilroy was here". Today I went to a Hackaberry quarry north of Gananoque to run the Lynx through their commercial scales to get a certified weight for the Lynx. I think that this sequence of pictures best depicts what soldiers felt like surrounded by larger, threatening equipment, frustrated by the waiting times.

Peter


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[Michael R.]

Congratulations Peter.
The Lynx looks swell!

[Peter Duggan]

Guys,

The trip to Gananoque was very productive. The Lynx now has a good looking and functional exhaust system thanks to Gerry Foster. He also installed a Pertronix ignition kit and 12V coil. Thanks to the suppression boxes around the distributor and coil they can't be detected. Purists may object, but the Lynx certainly doesn't, starts and runs like a dream.

Peter


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[Robin Craig]

Peter,

You were like a little kid with the Lynx yesterday, I am glad you are pleased with the work Gerry has done for you, both the exhaust and the electrical work. It is good to be able to make a recommendation to someone like you and have you happy at the end, managing peoples expectations is important.

FYI The weigh scale was G. Tackaberry & Sons.

[lynx42]

Well done, I did not have to get mine weighed for rego, so I do not know what the actual weight is. You will have an incorrect weight reading Peter, as the engine cover weighs a lot. What did she weigh in at?
Regards Rick.

[Peter Duggan]

Rick,

The Lynx weighted in at 3,209 kgs, You are right, when the engine covers, radiator armour and bins are added this will change. I will have her re weighted, and I'll share that with you.

Through some more great MLU networking I was able to find a foundry here in Ontario, that had some of the correct cast handles for the engine cover fasteners. Mine were missing. Great to stroke another item off the list.

Now in the fettling stage. Two steps forward and one back. Have some issues to sort out with my shift lever and linkage. Wonder what the next one will be.

Peter


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[lynx42]

Thanks for the weight reading Peter, Be interesting to compare a Lynx 1 and a Lynx 11.

Do the foundry have any more screw down handles as I only have one and need three more.

Thanks Rick.

[Peter Duggan]

Rick,
Judging by the price, I think they flipped them from another foundry. I had to cut the shank to length, drill out the centre to accept the stud and then cut a groove to accept the retaining clip. Still, it was worth it to get the correct handles. PM to follow with the details.

Peter