ABANDONED APC DRIVES AGAIN!

We finally get the FV432 running and driving for the first time in 13 years.
Next time you see this APC we will be Aqua Blasting the hull to bare metal.

[@armorer94]

Nice how the startup turned the exhaust into a mouse-cannon there.

[@DarkVoidIII]

I missed that! Timestamp?😂

[@y0rkiebar]

@@DarkVoidIII 09:51

[@theoldhobbit3640]

Can I just say, your knowledge, expertise and dedication to getting these machines back up and running is astounding, thank you all so much. I used to mess about in the 432 when stationed in Germany and that engines sound brought back some fantastic memories 👍👍

[@garyharris8082]

me too I used to drive and fix them too. The pack sounds good when reved but that tick over sounds wrong

[@spritbong5285]

Totally agree

[@DaveDave65]

Ditto. Always does. Happy times.

[@gusgone4527]

Greetings to all brother BAOR Cold War veterans.

[@lewisdean22]

Greta Thunberg will be screaming at the level of pollutants coming from this 432

[@zstation64]

You guys are an antidote for depression. Brilliant job. (Also loving the HDR video, about the only channel that I watch that does).

[@MrHewes]

I have no clue what a HDR is but thank the IPhone 15 for that

[@pure_awareness]

Video zoom quality is impressive

[@GuyWilson706]

@@MrHewesHigh Definition Rendering 😏😏

[@davemcravedj]

High dynamic range- an expanded colour gamut for displays that are capable of displaying it. It allows deeper blacks and brighter whites which also allows a more accurate colour response. Aka should look more like what our eyes see rather than what exaggerated colours most older displays could reproduce ! Also your iPhone records in a much higher quality than most dedicated camera I would never have guessed you were using an iPhone !

[@blackdoublezero]

@@davemcravedj is that what makes the paint look 5h1t ?

[@adriansherratt2145]

Absolutely brilliant watch. I was in army and drove AFV432 Mark 2. In Germany late 60s early 70's. Bought back so many memories. Well done to you guys. Great 👍

[@andylees2940]

Once you made the tweak the engine sounded mint! Great troubleshooting to get it running and an encyclopaedic knowledge of the engine and how it all works. Jolly good show old bean👍

[@thepirate5955]

Speaks to how good the engineering, design, materials and construction used were back then - in the middle of a battle, reliability was key. Well done.

[@SimonSudbury-mi8us]

Brilliant video, who else could sort out the poor running of the FGV432 with only a screwdriver. I am 80 years old, never been involved with the military but follow your channel avidly

[@simonchaddock4274]

Boy! Is that 'power egg' a tight fit. As an apprentice I worked at J Sankey in Shropshire where the 432 final assembly took place and ! even had a ride in one on the test rack there. New with engines direct from RR they did not smoke at all but they certainly sounded the exactly the same. Well done. Now see if it still floats!

[@tompiper9276]

I was going to say don't hold your breath, but if it's going to be driven in to a lake you might just have to! 😅

[@ianlulham]

I got to say how much I enjoyed this video. I didn't realise Jack was so short, bless.

[@Willheheckaslike]

A well known Italian dictator who was something of a short arse (er I mean statuesquely challenged) always insisted that he be filmed/photographed from below to make him look taller. Handy hint there for Jack. Most excellent video. Well done Joe.

[@john8451]

Kenneth Newman, former Chief Constable of the Royal Ulster Constabulary was so short that he always insisted on a cushion being provided whenever he did a seated TV interview! 😮😂

[@patrickmaloney6440]

Leave him alone he's perfect for cleaning wheels...

[@leecolclough2492]

U can tell why the brush handles so short made for the vertically challenged poor lad 😂👍👍

[@anthonyg4671]

That doesn’t matter the lady’s say he’s hung like an horse 🐴 .

[@brianwillson9567]

Absolute respect. Whatever you tackle the problem is defeated by experience, intelligence, hard work, all accompanied by good humour.

[@mstx1007]

These guys are great. Would like to meet them in person and shake their hands...and give Ted a doggie treat.

[@raggytom]

So satisfying to see it run after the starter motor disaster. Although it looks like a bag of shite, tbf it’s complete and not wrecked. It’ll be nice to see it sorted (eventually). Great content as always

[@dickdegraaff5452]

Dear Joe and Adam, Holy Smokey APC is running finally more than smoothly so you both have done a great job and when you go to the pub please send everybody my warm greetings. Look forward to your next vlog and send you love from the Netherlands

[@ejharrop1416]

Engine install was a reminder of the Golden Shot. 😊. Showing me age there. Brilliant job.

[@julianvasey1]

What a babe that 432 is, Takes me back to my 20s when i was the driver of one. Love it 😍

[@terryfowler6090]

You've made me appreciate how much simpler our m113s were to maintain and repair😊

[@paulvernon4160]

The extra tooth on the starter should help the engine turn over faster, in the car community that I belong to(Mazda RX8) it's common to use a starter with an extra tooth and this helps tremendously with the cranking speed(in a rotary compression is directly proportional to engine speed)

[@timbo9200]

That sound takes me straight back to the 1980s in Germany. Great work fellas. Love all your videos.

[@user-fd6og9ym9l]

These lads would have been great on the Scrapheap Challenge TV show!

[@Nalski2007]

Haha, that would've made some interesting viewing.

[@MrHewes]

Now that was a program I would love to do with my Dad

[@baseddoggie]

@@MrHewesvery sad we didnt have an Australian version of that one. Id be one of the first to put my name down.

[@philleeson7835]

​@@MrHewesspeak to Mark Pacey. Pacey transport Spratton,he did a couple of episodes,one as a contestant and one as the specialist when they built some tractor pullers

[@GreenJimll]

@@MrHewes Being farmers, I think you'd do a "proper job"!

[@deanedeane4318]

Now thats the ultimate supermarket tractor !!!!!! You can keep your Dodge rams Ford rapters and Toyota Hilux . Great job Lads !!! Love from New Zealand 😉😎

[@ScienceChap]

Greta Thunberg has left the chat.

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

*A.M.F.* 😉

[@LETSGOBRANDONFJB]

LOLOL

[@alxgu198]

These videos are getting more frequent 😁👍, tanks a lot.

[@orionbirch2705]

Thanks for the injector pump adjustment explanation. These first drive 'it's alive!' repairs are the best.

[@sagecouncil]

Excellent job.. Used to pack-lift these with an 8 tonne TM truck and a couple of army issue shovels.. Ahh the joys. Love this channel brings back great memories!

[@MercuryGremlin]

Yesterday was crappy and chuffin' cold. Maybe the iPhone was full for a reason. Today's video is a belter. Watching and hearing old kit like this brought back to life is fantastic viewing. Smiles all round and rightly so. Top job.

[@TheJones-xr2qx]

Heard these as a kid in West Germany as part of the British forces over there. So many memories of these bashing through the camp and roads. You show real passion and skill sorting it and its issues out. Thank you for making me smile from those memories and that there are people keeping them going!

[@AndyUK-Corrival]

That new starter was so mint…. Lol love it. Sounded great after a fettle. Pretty nimble driving it around, not sure I’d want to be cooped up inside waiting to be let out into battle.

[@aks8291]

I love these videos. I have no knowledge of engines/tanks etc but just love watching how you get a mass of wires/metal and moving parts all working!!! It's captivating. where do you get your knowledge from?? you seem to know everything about these vehicles.

[@baseddoggie]

you get it from pulling shit apart and swearing a lot, from my experience. all you need is the determination

[@kevinhough5960]

Memories of trade training on the 432 rigs at Bordon 1982, then pack lifting for real on the training area at Iserlohn circa 85 being watched by a load of laughing Bundeswehr! Happy times! 😂 Great videos chaps.

[@greenbimoon]

Brilliant. I reckon that motor will settle in, after all it's been waiting 13 years. I built an old 1947 Bedford 214 out of 3 engines, it took a little to settle in, then it was happy and ran for years until I sold the Truck.

[@ianwestmoreland5950]

Well done lads, it's a good job you have a sense of humour! 😁 I must say, Adam showed immense self control on the crane when you Joe, instructed Adam 'straight down!' I expected the pack to fall faster than gravity! 😁 There's light at the end of the tunnel, things look to be going well. Move any soviet equipment well out of sight! 😃

[@garyphillips7993]

Another great sounding machine 👍😎

[@hillbilly8621]

11:50 "I knew I shoulda put more than five bucks in!"

[@MrAllstar]

Ooh that cleaned up nicely, that engine note 😍😍

[@Mercmad]

That crook sound and smoke said an injector or pump element was sick. I worked on Rolls Diesels (C range) when I served my Apprenticeship 50 years ago . They ran a lot smoother than the Equivalent Leylands etc but not like a Gardner. The supercharger was always a test, if the rebuilt unit lasted 3-4 minutes on first start up,it was OK. I think that smoke is actually NATO option 666 ,Smoke effect.

[@andrewsmith7395]

I remember these firing up in the early hours, in the German forests, along time ago whilst on exercise, a unique sound but when they started you new that we would soon be on the move. Great vids guys.

[@londonteecher]

That was genuinely interesting - as a non-mechanic seeing someone slip and gash themselves undoing something tricky in the engine whilst I sip my tea in comfort - it's better than anything I can find on TV. From bush to battlewagon, well done.

[@peterwardle572]

A success, great. One thing that crossed my mind was with so little clearance to drop the engine pack back in could they not have fitted guide rails, once it locates just drop it down and the rails do the positioning. I do think you should have gone to the pub in it though.

[@GarfieldTidball]

Spot on with your repair as you said as soon as she fired up she sounded right - i spent many hours working on these relics with a Royal Signals Squadron in Germany back in the early nineties. You grow to love them and feel a sense of bond with the beast when pack sound and steering set correctly she is a pleasure to drive

[@jediknight9284]

Top video guys, just hearing that 432 running brought back so many memories of Germany in the 80’s. 👍

[@matthewwagg4030]

Don't scratch the paint Adam! LOL

[@Eisen_Jaeger]

Nice to see it running, nothing more aggravating and painful than banging your knuckles in cold weather while trying to work a wrench.

[@baseddoggie]

all part of the game man. A busted knuckle or two is a sign that you're making progress. war scars

[@branstondave1170]

Another great video,as explained in the last video (designed to be replaced) I remember assisting the REME in pack lifts on the Guns etc but can not remember doing a lot of actual fault finding not even in the workshop…(used to be one of the easiest blags to pull off,where are you going? up the workshop! (Said with coveralls under arm)😂😂😂😂

[@PaddyMayneUK]

Fault finding is for REMFs us LAD boys just get em back in the fight as soon as.....

[@terryaylward8178]

Yes but us REMFs kept you supplied with kit to work with!!🤣👍

[@glynluff2595]

Like the auto extraction of dead exhaust baffles on start up! Remember humping 20 litres cans onto the roof to fuel up. They do have the ability to slide down grassy slopes with or without power! Sounds a slight knock on exhaust recollection is they sounded more hollow. Maybe a lack of baffles in exhaust.

[@figerchannel]

Greetings from Poland! The more I watch your videos, the more addicted I become ;) 👌 Great job, gentlemen!

[@teamidris]

I believe in my heart that you can use clear windscreen washer hose shoved on top of the pump to match the element flows. Need some spare injector pipes to chop off though. I never tried it because it never came up. :o) (same as filling the rad with oil on a bad head gasket)

[@manic_tinkerer]

reading this and thought similar. I have 3 cheap water levels cut off near the measuring section located in a bit of wood with a spirit level bubble glued on it to keep them level and some ends off old hardlines to screw on the pump, so covers 6 pump elements with graticules on the fatter diameter for under 15 quid. Spin the engine over until the diesel levels are at a reasonable level and observe. The larger diameter of the measuring bit improves accuracy. This is pretty close to the measuring section of a oldschool diesel phasing and calibration rig that I was trained on at tech college many moons ago... I've bought a few old crappers and sorted the pumps out myself using it. That, a cheap popoff tare and spray tester for injectors and a bit of care and your away.

[@draknor7730]

Levels of good from this channel: Babe: she starts and runs Brilliant: starts, runs and the lights work.....edit...and the brakes work Living the dream of many...love it.

[@Rokonroller]

Thanks guys, ‘cracked it again’ I’m getting better acquainted with British dialect. Keep up the great work

[@robleary3353]

It wants to live!. 🤣 Another old bit of kit bought back to life!. Nice one!... Nuff said.🙂

[@edjones7709]

Such a blast from the past. All this fault-finding - and part finding - and not a computer or EMER in sight! Back to the old days in the workshop .... God bless the Blackhand gang!

[@colinblick8946]

That mini crane really is the business 😎👌🏽…….lovely job lads…… armoured recovery would have been proud 😂👌🏽

[@robwigglezz944]

Sounds way better. Great job fellas. Thanks for all the updates

[@pdtech4524]

I've never once found an abandonded tank or APC, I just wish I knew where to start looking for them?😮🤔😳😁

[@johnfisher9816]

The engine starting sounded like music, Joe! Well done you two. Best, John

[@mustang-hovercraft]

Howling at the end! 🤣😂 Nothing beats some proper British banter! Fantastic job lads, well done 👍

[@BurtBigelow]

😊

[@alwatts3778]

Found your channel recently, wish I’d found it ages ago! Great bunch of guys and attitude. 👍

[@juniusvindex769]

There are a load of these in varying states of disrepair at imber on Salisbury plain. 432's were my favourite in the 80's when they trundled through my village on Salisbury plain. In my day s3 ambulances were de rigour, 109 soft tops were great except in winter and the SA80 was a let down after the L1A1..............with all our technological know how, we were let down by feckwits in government..........in most respects.

[@jayjones6904]

New subscriber ole retired equipment operator here love the old iron military or construction operated m4m5 high speed tractor and fmc cricket cranes on right of ways ty i enjoyed this

[@larryg.9187]

... In recognition of your tenacity and knowledge, you are hereby awarded an Official At-A-Boy Award 🏆 ...

[@vinnymoody9674]

Bring s back memories of working on these panzers back in the 80's in freezing cold garages in BOAR

[@jamesmccann531]

It really is nice to see what can be fixed with a spanner and a hammer, sometimes they are even the same tool!

[@simonchaddock4274]

hello

[@wideyxyz2271]

Excellent work team. Never in doubt! Teds got it all in hand!

[@TankMasterElite]

I just love watching these videos when im bored especially the soviet gear ones like the T3485 and the T72M1

[@In_memory_of_Dad]

Brilliant job as always Joe 👍

[@jimkhana007]

I’ve no idea why or how I’ve stumbled across your channel but I’m absolutely loving it! Deco going to binge on a lot of your past videos and enjoy more content and adventures 👍

[@beckyrichmond2046]

Great tank vid, I love your approach to fixing stuff, it’s a great watch an I always look forward to your vids over a coffee 😍 Adore the little yellow crane, it’s straight out of Trumpton 😂

[@Ka9radio_Mobile9]

Becky is cute! 😃

[@beckyrichmond2046]

@@Ka9radio_Mobile9 it’s the Trumpton thing innit 🤔😂

[@DaveDave65]

The smile on my face when that wagon came to life, was as big now as it's always been. Even more so hearing you rev it towards the end. That sound was great. A thrill... which usually means I need to get out more 🤣 That said though, the satisfaction when it restarted near the end on zero throttle was massive. Great job as always. Looking forward to seeing this one play out.

[@jimrky6062]

Very nicely done. Especially the rack adjustment.

[@PossetCraggs9411]

Loving this, thank you so much for sharing what you do. Only one little thing - can't help hoping to see bump-caps in those confined all-metal spaces.

[@colinwhite5355]

Imagining meeting you lads for first time. I ask, “So what you lot been up to?” Anticipate hearing, “Playing on my IPad”. Lesson. Don’t judge a book by its cover. Brilliant, there’s hope.

[@neiloconnell2120]

I loved your little grunty noises when you exerted yourself undoing the odd nut. How is Jack? Is he okay? I hope so. A belated 'Happy New Year' to one and all. Great start to 2024.

[@garycharland3018]

Talk about a snug fit! The shape reminds me of a M113, so to me it looks familiar and very, very cool. Great job!

[@martinpendlebury5820]

Excellent work!! Your Knowledge is incredible....keep up the great work 👍👍

[@chullychullster3077]

I love it when I see a longer video is posted, thanks Joe and crew.

[@paulday-lh5mx]

The APC sounds amazing. Looking forward to the upcoming videos. 😊

[@darrenhawken9766]

Nice work , sounds better after the professional adjustment on the pump , thanks for sharing 👍💨💨

[@ryanturner8318]

That’s really cool how they got the engine in a contained area and not have to disassemble the whole thing to remove it. Things these days are way too over engineered/ complicated for something like this. Pretty happy that I came across this channel on here. I’m definitely going to be sticking around to see just what in all your doing. Have fun and I can’t wait to see what’s next!

[@TheAdminist]

Great work lads!

[@arranshirovay4064]

Great content lad's, id love to see more of this cleaned up in the future. Totally understand the leg and backwork with this. It's a great toy chaps 🇬🇧

[@Vile-Flesh]

Fantastic video. Very satisfying to see the FV432 running and easily starting. The end of the video was very funny. I was in a complete shit mood as I have to go in to the hell hole job but this video put me in such a better mood. Thank you for taking us along while you sorted things out.

[@Wardog-rf1tx]

I’ve learned more watching your videos than I did with the vehicles I drove in the British Army. 💂‍♂️🪖⛑️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇨🇦

[@Sean1974]

You guys are amazing I love what you do and you always make me smile. Keep up the good work.

[@bulldog1066jpd]

That lump is so snug in there... literally shoe horned in. What a sweet ride..... perfect for going shopping in 😊

[@chrissmith7655]

What a great bunch of guys. Many thanks.

[@jorgebravo415]

Genios de la mecanica,Saludos desde Valparaiso Chile.👍👍👍

[@howner501]

You guys are amazing. Wish I had your confidence and ability with engines

[@thetoymanator7723]

Greetings from Sydney, Australia. Love your vids and dedication to get these old war dogs running again. I'm into restoring old motorbikes and thought I'd share a good saying I heard a while back: "I'd rather wear out, than rust away". Fits in nicely with the work you guys do!

[@2dogsf-ing]

As you went ripping off down the drive. I was thinking to myself. I wonder if they ever put fuel in that machine. 😅

[@markorrick7558]

Awesome, just Awesome! Love this stuff! Wish I had a work space like that! Great job Gentlemen 👍 thanks for posting!!

[@gavevans3795]

Loving these vids especially the tank/APC stuff 😀

[@Oliverdobbins]

Can I say that it’s very good of you to give gainful employment to a member of the vertically-challenged community.

[@johncook3817]

Great video!! The beast is alive! GRETA AND THE MOSQUITOS WON'T LIKE ALL THAT SMOKE! So everything is good!

[@bazwabat1]

Despiet it's rough exterior she was in great condition. Good job lads..........and Ted.

[@anthoneyking6572]

OMG That Brings Back so many happy Memories I'm a Ex Green Jacket 1 ST Battalion we were Mechanised INF so the 432 was our Go to Machine Hearing that one Was so cool its Sounds Great and Most Times they Smoked Anyways you Drive Just Like our Guys Did Crazy lol I Hope you Restore Her Thanks so Happy I came across you Vlogs thanks

[@daz6637]

I love seeing you do this restoration, however, I hate working on armour! I used to work on 439 Radio Relays and 436 Command/staff wagons, I hate the grease, oil, batteries, panzer rash, you name it, this was also compounded with an autumn exercise in BATUS Canada to fully seal the fate of working on armour.

[@lancecluster]

The crane is turning out to be pretty useful, not to Foden levels yet. Still waiting for the paint job indicating that it "identifies as a Foden". Great job as always. Love the get it done attitude.

[@lordcaptainvonthrust3rd]

Very nice result Mr Hewes 👍

[@heliarche]

My Son, 7 years old, came in when you were cracking fuel lines loose after the break down, priming it up. He asked if you guys are ogres. Heavy vehicle mechanics, might not be far off. I enjoy your vids. There's something fascinating in seeing this old clapped out looking military gear running around. You guys show us things that we'd normally never see.

[@Tenaciousmojo]

Good on you guys for rescuing history before its gone forever. it must feel incredibly rewarding when they come back to life. vastly entertaining watch, thanks for sharing ! cheers from canada

[@max16]

with the aqua blaster. im actualy suprised you have not rigged up a tank engine to it as one complete unit on a trailor. that way you can just run the engine to power it and you have a fully mobile blaster without having to have a tractor power it :P

[@graememckay9972]

Loved the camera angle trickery at the end. 😅😂😅😂