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M3 Stuart Turret Support Blocks
I am looking for at least 3 x M3 Stuart Tank support roller bearing cast housings. We have the bearings, just need the castings , to complete a restoration, any help, Thanks Andrew.
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Valentine MkV Covenanter MkIV Lynx MKI and MKII Loyd Carrier / English / Candian / LP. M3 Stuart |
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M3
Hi Andrew
Are they the same as the M8 supports? They appear the same.
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Cheers, Darryl Lennane 1943 Willys MB 1941 Willys MBT Trailer 1941 Australian LP2A Machine Gun Carrier 1943 White M3A1AOP Scout Car 1944 Ford M8 Armoured Car 1945 Ford M20 Armoured Car |
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The bearing size might be a good clue?
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Bluebell Carrier Armoured O.P. No1 Mk3 W. T84991 Carrier Bren No2.Mk.I. NewZealand Railways. NZR.6. Dodge WC55. 37mm Gun Motor Carriage M6 Jeep Mb #135668 So many questions.... |
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Maybe I get some measurements tomorrow. It may have been a common support for Stuarts/M8's all using the 37mm, If I cannot track some down, will cast a dozen up , Cheers Andrew.
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Valentine MkV Covenanter MkIV Lynx MKI and MKII Loyd Carrier / English / Candian / LP. M3 Stuart |
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The overall length of the casting is 206mm, tip to tip, and the width is 80mm, and the height is 116mm, Darryl if you can measure your M8 ones and see if they used the same support blocks?, Cheers Andrew.
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Hi Andrew
The same I'd say.
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Cheers, Darryl Lennane 1943 Willys MB 1941 Willys MBT Trailer 1941 Australian LP2A Machine Gun Carrier 1943 White M3A1AOP Scout Car 1944 Ford M8 Armoured Car 1945 Ford M20 Armoured Car |
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So.............where do we get some from?
Cheers Andrew
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Valentine MkV Covenanter MkIV Lynx MKI and MKII Loyd Carrier / English / Candian / LP. M3 Stuart |
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Turret blocks
Hi Andrew
I've asked around and so far they all come with bearings. I'll send you a PM.
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Cheers, Darryl Lennane 1943 Willys MB 1941 Willys MBT Trailer 1941 Australian LP2A Machine Gun Carrier 1943 White M3A1AOP Scout Car 1944 Ford M8 Armoured Car 1945 Ford M20 Armoured Car |
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Does the M8 have 1 narrow one at the rear and 2 wider ones at the front, the same as the Stuart?
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1943 LP2A Carrier 2674 restored 1942 M3 Stuart Tank 4078 under restoration |
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Turret blocks
Hi Sean
They are all the same size. Are the Stuarts different sizes?
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Cheers, Darryl Lennane 1943 Willys MB 1941 Willys MBT Trailer 1941 Australian LP2A Machine Gun Carrier 1943 White M3A1AOP Scout Car 1944 Ford M8 Armoured Car 1945 Ford M20 Armoured Car |
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Hi Darryl,
I have emailed you as I still haven't worked out how to post photos. regards Sean.
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1943 LP2A Carrier 2674 restored 1942 M3 Stuart Tank 4078 under restoration |
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We believe they are all the same, except the back one had a thinner nut on a shorter shaft so it does not hit the engine balkhead? There are also a cutout near one hole and these can be opposite handed , but I think they are not really needed? Cheers Andrew.
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Valentine MkV Covenanter MkIV Lynx MKI and MKII Loyd Carrier / English / Candian / LP. M3 Stuart |
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