Military Vehicles, May 1997,: Re: [MV] Humber Pig

Re: [MV] Humber Pig

FIREBASEZ@aol.com
Fri, 9 May 1997 00:52:10 -0400 (EDT)

In a message dated 97-05-08 04:42:57 EDT, you write:

>
>Don't waste your time on the Museum of Army Transport they closed for good
>a couple of months back, the records are going to the Army museum in
>Chelsea; in some 18 months time. The Tank Museum in Bovington is the best
>bet at present, they should be able to identify the unit/squadron insignia.
>
>If it has the front scaffold pole cow-catcher it was certainly used in N
>Ireland and is up-armoured to cope with rifle calibre armour piercing
>rounds, this however takes the transmission and suspension to its practical
>limits. You'll be OK driving through Watts though!
>
>And why is it called a Pig.......................................?
>
>Richard
>(Southampton UK)
>
>

Richard,

It has become quite obvious why the veh is called a pig. It is big, ugly, and
slow, and does not respond well to commands. Other than that it's great. Ours
is definitely of N. Ireland service. Cowcatcher, rear apron, and additional
plates welded all over. Runs pretty strong though. It is a cold blooded
vehicle though, and I could not find the hand throttle control. Possibly was
removed. The fuel mixture seemed to be too rich, as it would start to load up
in 4th or 5th gear. I made a quick fix by changing the altitude setting from
zero to 6000. this seemed to lean the fuel fixture out, and it runs strong in
all gears. I will have to re-set the altitude control, and re adjust the fuel
mixture correctly, when I get the chance.

I faxed Bovington with a request for a copy of the veh history card. I still
don't have a copy of my Ferret's card, which I ordered over 2 months ago. I
imagine that they are pretty backed up on requests.

Byron
California, USA

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