Series II Firefly (Ex Snowy Hydro)

[ellard]

Hi there

Was sent these pictures of Alex's Fire Fly - pictures speak a 1000 words enjoy.



https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/02/398.jpg


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/02/399.jpg


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/02/1354.jpg


Wayne

[olmate]

Wayne,

These photos are great mate. :D

[ellard]

Hi there

Many thanks there Troy - Alex initally thought he had major problems with his Coverntry Climax pump (as it was locked solid)

These pumps (300gpm) have very tight tolerances and it turned out to be stones jammed in the impellor. He has now learnt a leason of always running the pump with a suction strainer.

I suspect Alex would have a smile from ear to ear with his pride and joy running.

All the best

Wayne

[Lotz-A-Landies]

So Wayne are all you guys with fire engines going to have a contest to see who can wet the highest up the wall? :angel:

Diana

[ellard]

Hi there Diana


So Wayne are all you guys with fire engines going to have a contest to see who can wet the highest up the wall

Depend on how many rums have been consumed..........

But I am happy Alex has his pump working - he will be happy indeed.

All the best

Wayne

[LR V8]

nice pics :)

that sure is a lot of pressure... even with what looks like a split hose ? (last pic, behind the pump operator)

thanks,

Pete

[ellard]

hi there

I must admit one of the major problems with the Land Rover Fire Engines - small motors with huge pumps and I suspect they would struggle over long pumping periods (to assist they fitted heat exchangers and huge oil coolers).

From memory the Fire-Fly's were fitted with the coventry Climax Pumps 300gpm - but the ex Army Fire Tenders (IIa) were fitted with the bigger 500gpm pumps.

All the best

Wayne

[Fusion]

Some pretty cool pics there wayne . good to see a bit of the past still in action showin' them how it's done . ;):)