This F8 is currently off the road and needing a complete engine rebuild. I have access to all the parts required except a new camshaft which i cannot find anywhere. any information as to the location of one would be most welcome.
I am a forces postal history collector my interest is Ceylon WWII and post war. Have quite a lot of material relating to RN Trincomalee and have just purchased a photo of your engine. Do you have a details of its history as I would like to write up the picture for a forthcoming talk. Thanks Steve
This would be one of two F8 jobs that were issued to Trincomalee at the time, there being 42 RN & 42 RN 81. Chassis Nos. 4162 & 4164 respectively, they were supplied under Works Production Order 40940. Shown as completed in October 1955, both had 300 gallon tanks, and they were ordered by the MoW.
Added by Ian Moore on 01 December 2011.
you are very well informed Ian. This is 42-RN-81 what other information do you have about her
Added by Barry. on 21 March 2007.