Centurion Recovery Tank Will it start?

[@stevetrott1253]

Great to see young men with such passion for their jobs & ex british military vehicles!!!! ❤

[@Bob-kb5pv]

Always impressed by the knowledge and ingenuity of you chaps.

[@johnpartridge7623]

I got stuck in a Bog with an M110, REME hooked me up to another Gun & bellied that as well so they hooked us both up on a straight bar to a Cent Wrecker & It pulled us both out with no probs, the power of that Centurion was incredible. Good job Lads 👍👍👍

[@aaronpentith130]

Watching you work on Abbotts,43's,Chiefs and Cents brings back memories for me. Only advice I can give is to be careful with the K60G engine (Abbott), they had atendency to shear the Scavenge blower drive shaft, which causes the engine to fire once then just turn over (exhaust gases can't get out of the cylinders). If the coolant pump isn't turning (driven off the blower front gear set) then the drive shaft has gone . A hint is a "jumping" rev counter needle as the broken shaft ends drag (rev counter is powered by the tacho gen on the input side of the blower shaft.

[@1chish]

Got to love the words of someone who has 'been there, done that'. Can't beat genuine people giving sound advice 👍👍

[@twin40dave]

Love that massive Milwaukee wrench ... what a beast

[@markedwards158]

I love this channel and all the crew. It’s so British and in complete contrast to Australian Armours Workshop Wednesday, where that take time and energy to get things just perfect. Keep up the good work 👍

[@Punchcones]

Time for tea and crumpets

[@AA-zv6yo]

I love this channel. Great content multiple uploads a week. British humor I dont understand. Cool projects. I'd love to visit the uk one day.

[@paoloviti6156]

When engine compartment and accessories is rusty it is needed good knowledge how to handle it and it seems that you guys are having this knowledge! Keep going 💪 👍👍

[@mwintersteinsmith]

You guys brighten up my day watching such enthusiasm and devotion to your tank restoration projects 😎👍

[@mrfishbulb7187]

I'd like to see a walk around video of the Foden going over the specifications etc. They look fantastic pieces of kit.

[@alancampbell1008]

Those yellow Fodens are a handy tool... 😂

[@markphillips6998]

😂 Not quite as good as the green ones though 🤷‍♂️

[@1068andy]

Being a Ex Reccy Mech, I drove and maintained these beauties back in the 80s, mostly had problems with the Magnetos.

[@sampointau]

Maybe soaking the bolts on the deck with panther P*as applied the day before might prevent the heads snapping off the bolts. Just saying, did wonders with bolts I had to remove on a vehicle that hadn't been touched for 40 years!

[@wideyxyz2271]

Well done chaps. Glad to see Ted has it all in hand (Paw).

[@dob1662]

That Foden that identifies as a Foden sounds sweeet, but the cross dressing other one needs some tlc, 👍 great video pal, I envy your toy box if you was nearer me I would volunteer my time.

[@simonwoodward438]

Keep it up lads this is shaping up into a great channel, I love all the snippets of information and banter.

[@MrHewes]

Cheers bud

[@Punchcones]

Tea and crumpet time

[@Ady11000]

Keep up the good work guys , its getting there .

[@richardthomas6890]

God what a interesting job you’ve created for yourselves. Big boys toys and getting them to tick and I can’t wait for part two 👍🏻

[@MrHewes]

I’m good at job creation

[@cogboy302]

Did you give any of those bolts a tickle with the hot torch beforehand? A bit of heat usually persuades old bolts to give up their love for fittings. Nice bit of welding on that there socket/adaptor by the way. Proper job.

[@MrHewes]

No only because the engine bay is full of petrol tanks.. 💀🔥

[@farenheit1100]

Ted is doing a good job supervising!

[@iaingibbs9589]

The right tool in the 1st place gets you there

[@frankmcgorman962]

Another "success". Good to see another piece of history being brought back to life and preservation. I jumped when I saw you about to grab that freshly welded (still smoking) "adapter" but you must've stopped yourself at the last second. That would've smarted a bit!

[@heymofo1981]

used to love doing this to 432s just to get a working one lol

[@Brigadier9]

13:05 "This tank can be declared officially sniffed." Faux-den doesn't work - cut to immediately after, ignore the fact that afternoon is now night - and we have a real Foden.

[@1701enter]

I very much enjoy your channel and it,s content "real will it run" type stuff! Have you got any idea what the clutch plates are made of? (possibly asbestos?) take care with all that dusty crap it will get you... I look forward very much to part 2

[@MrHewes]

Fortunately I wasn’t near it but I should think maybe so

[@highpath4776]

Think it is late so azzy free material, but check the manufacturer spec.

[@martinbibby9968]

Guys, 22 years as a Recovery Mechanic in REME…. If there’s anything you need to know about Cent ARV winch … let me know… I have a full operators guide book too!

[@tonyclough9844]

Couldn't you print the pages for them

[@jimzo1985]

get an induction coil heater for them seized bolts .

[@nriqueog]

The quality of the videos has greatly improved. You should do a biography segment for each member of the crew.

[@MrHewes]

Cheers and I sure can

[@BWP202]

I would love to work on tanks and such but in Canada we have none to salvage with the exception of the ones our military uses when they work 😂

[@cranegantry868]

Always first: Change oil. Do NOTHING before that.

[@adamhoffman3687]

Face the lead in off of the socket so it has a better engagement on the fastener

[@paulb8186]

Always use heat before the impact to get bolts out in one piece.

[@MrV8rick]

Great stuff I spent a Short period of time when in Royal Engineers at Armored Chieftain bridge layers Engineer tractors RR engines when they worked and Cent gun tanks. It was shit sweep tank park Paint tank. I escaped I love anything will it run. people bring me things and I won't give up. I always thought the Minor engine was part of the starting on Cents. Shows how much interest i showed. We cleaned engine bay of Bridge layer with the Diesel fuel hose with fuel pump on like pressure washer while doing a pack change in the field somewhere. I loved that part of it like the stuff you do just not the Tankey part I joined Engineers no Tanks I'll get abuse now 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@acrchy]

oooo richards gonna be famous ,,,

[@marcfournier823]

I identify as "I wish I had a Foden."

[@mrwhiteinca]

An African or european foden?

[@marcfournier823]

@@mrwhiteinca Whichever beasty he's hauling his tanks with. Unless this like Monty Python's swallow question to the bridge keeper. If I answer wrong will I be launched into the Gorge of Eterna Peril?

[@Dirtyharry70585]

Why no heat on those bolts?

[@paulwalker427]

Well done all, terrific videos

[@simonholland241]

With that impact gun, never hard me thinks...;)

[@howarddavies6685]

The things that stick in the memory; Cent gearbox oil, OEP660.

[@malcolmadams1051]

Why were you turning the engine over with dry cylinders and piston rings?

[@johnnunn8688]

You know they were dry, how?

[@Bigzut]

I wonder if Joe is a fan of the safety squint

[@truckyluv7592]

Old saying " If it don't work, get a bigger Telehandler"

[@MrHewes]

Very true

[@NUTTER8291]

Err I'm no expert but are you not supposed to use a welding mask the other way round ? Or is it one of them super fancy 2way welding masks !! Lol

[@flo__60]

put some diesel/oil mix or wd40 on those bolts in advance, always help!

[@uncleshagnasty]

I've never heard of that cheers Mate

[@uncleshagnasty]

I've used diesel as a lube and protection while doing onshore drilling but never a releasing agent. It was more a preventative treatment.

[@uncleshagnasty]

We also used small tins of a highly combustible agent we called " releasing oil " it ate through rust, and you couldn't use it in a confined space . You just used a cap full ( like a teaspoon full) on a rusty bolt, and it sometimes helped.

[@robertbeech1937]

Clint Eastwood and John Wayne are looking for work, I think they are fully qualified cowboys. Would you consider their resumes?

[@MrHewes]

With jokes like that don’t give up your day job

[@fastmover45]

I think you need some nice big flood lights.

[@garysprandel1817]

Alright fellas I've seen the standard car and truck will it start video. I've seen construction equipment, aircraft and even a fork truck and locomotive but by far the absolutely least expected will it start is a tank. Think you just took the will it start crown

[@Bigsky1886]

What was that about proper tools for the job, lineman’s pliers to pick up the socket

[@feelinghealingfrequences7179]

but why has the shipper not come for whistlin diesels tank?

[@gregedmand9939]

I have to ask you chaps: have you ever considered some yard lights? You tend to work pretty frequently after dark after all!

[@MrHewes]

It’s on my todo list

[@highpath4776]

soak and warm bolts 48hrs prior, use easy outs drilled in for any round or stuck bolts . use long bar method for torque on socket before using the mechanical fast bolt remover

[@tacfoley4443]

I'm very surprised that you dont' have the correct sockets for working on British vehicles. How can that be?

[@MrHewes]

I did and then I had all my tools robbed.

[@tacfoley4443]

@@MrHewes My sympathications to you, Sir. Scumbags are everywhere, it seems. BTW, I love your movies.

[@CH-pt8fz]

There's a man in Shropshire who's got transmissions for cents.

[@gowdsake7103]

Just how do you cope with Seb being around ?

[@burville100]

I had no idea Foden were gender neutral😜

[@michael.h.bradley1865]

beg, borrow or steal a large vacuum cleaner ?? mick, ex royal engineers lol

[@johnnunn8688]

If only you’d put a wee dod of Eezit on those bolts.

[@agviator]

I predict in the hopeful not so distant future we see a flood of videos from UKR- Russian T-72-will it start? Russian BMP-2- will it start? Russian T-80- Will it start?

[@hydrazombie]

0:03 that girl is smitten for you

[@robertmccully2792]

Heat all the bolts first mates.

[@feelinghealingfrequences7179]

mint! sounds like they are fans of zip ties and bias plies

[@luisbatista1103]

Deboss Garage attached a Ford truck to a tank look his channel up great Canadian Dude from Ontario 👍👏🇨🇦

[@Ballentyne817]

The Foden that identifies as a Foden is not very good at being a Foden, so I got a Foden to a fodens job lol

[@prillewitz]

Did someone mention that the hollow side of the weldingcap should be on your face?

[@MrHewes]

Dang

[@lewispalmer8822]

Is there a reason that tank engines are painted that colour?

[@MrHewes]

To show they have been rebuilt by MOD

[@stewartbrown8115]

It's called duck egg blue,all the engines were painted in it after overhaul

[@bvv4861]

❤❤❤

[@dreweburgess6837]

Take the extension off the impact gun, you'll be losing in excess of 25% of your power.

[@MrHewes]

When you have the power I got in my hand you don’t need that 25%

[@spsliger]

What say bloke you have adjustable jaw plyer's

[@Jonathan-NC]

Did WD tank ship yet ffs????

[@malcolmmckinlay2143]

What is the point off all this, ???

[@MrHewes]

What’s the point of your comment

[@hermanwubbe8906]

look master mill the Netherlands

[@kippamip]

The camera guy sounded like a bit of a saddo 🤣 come back jack all is forgiven 😄. What happened to the northerner with the whippet and flat cap by the name of Matt?

[@1chish]

Errrr ... the 'saddo camera guy' owns that tank .... 🤣🤣 [In edit: I should have called it an ARV 🤦‍♂]

[@kippamip]

@@1chish it's not a tank, it's a cent arv. A tank has a turret and a big gun. 🫡 Must be a Reme fan 🤦🏻

[@1chish]

@@kippamip Oh dear we have a sarcastic pedant armed to the teeth with a keyboard. The one who calls people 'saddo' for not having a northern accent. 😏😏 Must a Navy man right 'Jack'? I am pretty sure people knew what I meant as 'tank' is a pretty generic term for civvies.

[@kippamip]

@@1chish I am armed to the teeth with a keyboard yes, you could say pedantic even yes, but certainly not former Navy. Actually former Cavalry, and not a northerner either, actually from the industrial heart lands the Midland's and it's all meant in gest (banter) you see, and understand that most "civvies" don't handle it too well, but don't take what I type to heart or misinterpret it. 👍🏼 Good day.

[@1chish]

@@kippamip I may be a civvie now but I have done my time (Crab Air) and enjoy banter as well as anyone. Yours did not come across as that especially as the vast majority of readers will be civvies. Hence my point of using the word 'tank' and pulling you up on calling the owner a 'saddo'. And I didn't call you a Northerner either. I suggested that people are not 'saddos' just because they do NOT have a Northern accent. I was being kind calling you a Jack but I stand corrected. So you're a Pongo ... 🤣🤣 And a very good day to you as well. Have a very safe week.

[@kerrydunn7760]

What fun Q/ The Americans Cody? Tank hasn’t set sail yet

[@MrHewes]

This month at some point

[@babaganoush6106]

@@MrHewes when you fitting the sail?

[@ewanstewart8011]

That wasn’t oil it was treacle just not as tasty 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🏻

[@stevedangerous1]

Ace..

[@David-mz3or]

What a cluster F

[@anthonygregory3022]

Butchered the deck plates. Ya not metalworkers.

[@johnnunn8688]

Why not use a quarter drive rat-shit handle and a series of step-ups to achieve the desired size? Jeez, I thought you were engine👂s.

[@MrHewes]

🤣🤣

[@UKDrew]

Will it start? NOPE

[@icurator2215]

хоть бы вэдешкой окропил.. ато к тупости маслица и это добавил..

[@gundam7278]

Really admire you guys I wish I can see centurion and have a great experience of it 🥲🥲🥲🥲