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Black/ Grey emissions, (Then..) Just a thought..Some (Not all) of the deuces with the lds engines will run without the in tank working. However, Some run extremely rough without it. Some will not run. Check the fuel supply. (In Tank Pump Clogged, or missing bottom spacers).

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Welcome to the site, The hobby, Friendships, advice's and events to come. Can't help you with your 'Computer Controlled Truck'.. ( I( am still a fan of steam and clockwork things..), But I'm sure one of the members with knowledge will step in and help you. Though, If the truck is designed not to...

I(have turned my engine so many times I am dizzy!, At NO time have the marks on the Harmonic Ballancer (Front pulley) lined up with or without the pump marks, When that (Dreaded!) red tooth is actually spot on. Tomorrow I shall get soldier b to watch the half get into position, And (B*****r)...

Thank you everyone posting here...I have no faith in the timing at all, read my latest post, However, Since there is absolutely NO point in timing the engine..you only fit the hydraulic head when and if it slides in. So, As I now understand it, (And how I did (Do( the deuces we have)), I simply...

I never, in over 60 years motor engineering came accross such a 'Micky mouse' engine setup as confrontd on the M series vehicle Multifuel pumps, Videos on utube perport to show 'How to' time up the pumps. 1 Guy states it does not matter where the engine front pulley mark is! Another states "...

Welcome to the site, Hobby, Friendships, Advices and events to come. You must have a whip? (Why?) "To 'flog it' past evry petrol you come to!).

That looks a great truck and a worthy project indeed. Following your ongoing work avidly.

A very welcome to the site, Hobby, Advices, friendships, And events to come. Post up some pictures when you can. How small an island? and where..interesting. Are there any other enthusiasts there for you?

Welcome to the site, Hobby, Friendships , Advices , And events to come. Post up some pictures of your new acquisition when you can.

!!, I just gave myself a ..> SMACK<!.. I did not notice the Avatar in your post, And you forgot to mention, YOU have a F A N T A S T I C Truck there. That is a great looking truck, Some of the fire trucks i.e. The M45 530-C had a normally aspirated engine, (Non Turbo). Your truck might have...

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Have you checked the gearbox? At a standstill nothing else is rotating. So you dip the clutch the noise goes away....Now even the gearbox is not rotating.. I would take the lid off the gearbox top and have a listen, transfer case in neutral trying different gears, Could be an (Easier) starting...

I might be a 'Daihatsu' engine!...count the injectors again. On the turbo side of the engine (Manifold if not) and just under it (The manifold) is a plate with engine data on it. No data plate?...It is a multifuel engine?. Check the data on either the hydraulic head, or the injector pump.

Thank you for that, quite interesting,

That goes for me to, (And), 6 would be good, and the 'Buttons if you care to make them.

They are all enthusiast ex military stuff except the "Day Van", probably a member of the displaying club?. Any other info on British stuff, Just ask, (After all I AM an 'Expert' F....know it all' ( So I'm told..)) !.

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You know what?, You have a (Somewhat) rare truck there, and as mentioned WELL worth saving and restorinjg. When, And as you do the restoration, Put the truck back to orriginal, (And), Save money by throwing away the twin rear 'civy' wheels and tires, And fit it with singles. (Big or otherwise!)...

Such a shame the rare stuff seems to get scrapped. Iv'e been after one of those for many years. And that one looks to be (Or have been!) A great example of the breed, I used to work on them. They are a fantastic truck to drive, Once you get over the 'Scary' jerks and bangs of the transmission...