We restored a 1952 Mk 5/2 Cent at the Ontario Regiment Museum, in Oshawa, Ontario. We bought a Meteor engine from a guy in the States who had bought a bunch of them in the 1990’s that were rebuilt in early 1970’s from Scottish Aviation in Glasgow, Scotland. So it had been in a crate for about 50 years! We had two problems: they had not flushed out the petrol left over from the dyno test and it had turned into jelly in the carbs and fuel pumps, and they had sprayed some kind of preservative inside the mags that had turned into a hard waxy coating on the points. So piss-poor fueling and no spark, except what was coming from the booster coil. Once we got that sorted, the engine runs like a champ. The preservative stuff the military spec’d was pretty damn good.
@dwightvx9142
Жыл бұрын
Love the content man, came from Codys channel. These restoration vids of tanks are extremely entertaining glad I found you lot from him!
@dougstubbs9637
Жыл бұрын
Sweet content. In Vietnam, the side skirts were removed, due to jungle jamups. I believe the AVRE would have been an incredible success in Vietnam, the 165 canister would have been jungle clearing tool supreme. The mk5 carried a Twenty Pounder, and the APCBC, rather then HE was preferred when engaging bunkers, or tunnel systems. Imagine the power of that awesome 165 on bunkers ? Loving going through the back catalogue 👍recently subbed.
@peterwall9896
Жыл бұрын
One absolutely beautiful tank... top content again 😎👍👍👍❤️🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
@keithwillson6030
Жыл бұрын
Was in the gulf in 91 when one of these came past definitely a different engine sound to the challengers basically alot louder!
@Luke-md4hb
Жыл бұрын
I’ve never watched any of your videos and then I saw a tank vid about 2 weeks back and have watched them all since - entertaining stuff !
@NUTTER8291
Жыл бұрын
Getting a nice little business there guys !! Won't be long before your gonna need a bigger farm and won't have time to play with your toys !! GREAT VIDEO THERE GUYS KEEP UP THE GREATCWORK !!
@johncrook7705
Жыл бұрын
Again brilliant coverage. Learn a lot about what should be done the right way! Thanks keep up the good coverage.
@leoncharlesworth8108
Жыл бұрын
Lived in one these for three years with 26 Amoured Engineers SQN and 31 Amoured Engineers SQN BFPO 30
@casto-
Жыл бұрын
Nice bit of info on the AVRE, not all of us are ex service’s so gives us a bit of background 👍. I still love the fact some of the recon gear is “sat around” hidden away 🤣😁
@MrHewes
Жыл бұрын
I’m not ex services either 🤣
@casto-
Жыл бұрын
@@MrHewes don’t speak too soon! The shit show that’s in the world at the moment you might just end up in REME 🤣🤣
@2AToday
Жыл бұрын
The de-mil process for the main gun is really depressing.
@MrHewes
Жыл бұрын
Tell me about it.
@bronoun8884
Жыл бұрын
Especially since it’s going to usa where stuff like that is legal
@stuartburton1167
Жыл бұрын
But getting the tank running is elevating. I will get me coat.
@bronoun8884
Жыл бұрын
@@stuartburton1167 a piece of historic genius . Imagine thinking you and your section are all squared away in a safe place: and this thing starts rotating its bizzy end at you . In terms of tank terror its gotta be up there with the heavy German stuff tigers and the like
@vicslav4030
Жыл бұрын
If I buy a tank I want the gun to work. Fuck the government fuck your laws
@66kbm
Жыл бұрын
"Friends of ours that just happened to have a spare boxed Meteor Engine"........Really????? ...You have very good friends. I suggest you ask them for more boxes of anything.
@MrHewes
Жыл бұрын
3 actually
@mikestarkey7989
Жыл бұрын
There were more than 40 when they were in service. The last driver mech course (R.E) for the Cent A.V.R.E was in 1992. As an upgrade, it was in service with the Israeli defence force later than that.
@beargritter7618
Жыл бұрын
IDF upgraded to detroit diesel engines
@SportyMabamba
Жыл бұрын
Those pictures of the GW1 fuelling mishap were pretty shocking 😱
@MrHewes
Жыл бұрын
Nobody was hurt
@NUTTER8291
Жыл бұрын
Apart from a few tanks !! 🤪
@s0ditt
Жыл бұрын
Except for a couple with minors flesh wounds
@vermillion.__-_.
Жыл бұрын
Love the videos man, keep up the banta!
@mrfishbulb7187
Жыл бұрын
Really appreciate the redundancy failsafe of two magnetos on that engine. Military engineering at it's best.
@rhydtuned
Жыл бұрын
I like the format Joe - good stuff 👍 👍
@PartridgeExteriorCleaning
Жыл бұрын
what a monster!
@Pinzpilot101
Жыл бұрын
Dickies tunnellers suit...(not available on line anymore). I bought one just before re-locating to Eastern Poland 14 years ago......I,ve tested this suit down to -35C and it is good, damn good, you could lay down in a puddle and so long as none of the closures are under water it will keep you dry. The one thing I will say about it is that under it ,you only need 'underwear' or you will be too hot. When I bought mine they were only about 75 quid. It even had places to put in knee pads.
@funkmobb9368
Жыл бұрын
I’m glad whistlin D showed me your channel , You are awesome 😎
@blitfire
Жыл бұрын
my grandad drove a number of different tanks in the army back in the 60s and still has a plate off of a centurion mk5 avre saying that it is one (just in case anyone forgot /s)
@gerardhogan3
Жыл бұрын
Such a pity it has to be deactivated. It's a beautiful piece of kit and it frikkin hurts to see it destroyed
@dashtesla
Жыл бұрын
So then they have to reconstruct the gun in america? I mean you can still probably fire some shells over there for fun but it's likely for museum anyway
@kenboswell8012
Жыл бұрын
This is so good keep uploading please man. 👊👊
@karldickinson2799
Жыл бұрын
Keep up the good work lads
@airbornerat
Жыл бұрын
love this tank, I re-sprayed the one at duxford that pulled down statue of saddam 🥰
@iggysfriend4431
Жыл бұрын
One of my favourite tanks.
@wayneholmes637
Жыл бұрын
I used to drive these until I left the army (32 AER) in 1990. Nice to see some still exist. The reason the AVRE in the Gulf was utterly destroyed is likely because besides the 165mm rounds the AVREs also carried explosives for regular demolitions. Any idea which troop and squadron this one belonged to? Mine was 1Tp 26AES 32AER.
@beargritter7618
Жыл бұрын
Wayne I was with 77 AES fitter section on the Gulf. We got sent to get some parts from those two blown up cents. There was next to nothing left. If memory serves, all we got was 2 slightly damaged final drives and a front idler. I do remember one of the turrets being blown in half!. There was bits scattered everywhere. I think the yanks flew 2 replacements out from war stock in one of their massive transport aircraft.
@TheNigelrojo
Жыл бұрын
Hi Wayne I was with 2Tp 26AES, 1986-88. I remember each troop was a pretty big outfit: 1 x 105 AVRE, 2 x 165 AVREs, 3 x AVLBs, 2 CVR(T) Spartans & a Ferret. Happy days.
@twin40dave
Жыл бұрын
Awesome video. You guys well deserved have come on in a huge way , I would love to see the journey of it being shipped to the States, and the cost of shipping lol and logistically getting it on the ship ,
@MrHewes
Жыл бұрын
Stay tuned
@jeffreykmt0920
Жыл бұрын
like to see the whole builds on engines and the whole paint process
@sarkybugger5009
Жыл бұрын
Far better videos than that northern oik!
@shunnp4175
Жыл бұрын
Did me driver training in one of these in bovvy 92 one of the last courses on it,then got posted to Munster lager
@mrsweasly9136
6 ай бұрын
Got to admit that the fodan sounds bloody lovely
@paulmolyneux4216
Жыл бұрын
Great work guys.
@johngray3939
Ай бұрын
The first engine change I did on a centurian was on an AVRE! The short hull makes it a bit tight to get the engine in n out! Lol!
@Jimmythefish577
Жыл бұрын
New drinking game, take a shot every time he says ‘em’ or ‘uh’. You’ll be wrecked within the first 5 minutes…😂
@MrHewes
Жыл бұрын
I know 💀 it’s something I will work on! I’m not used to explaining everything I do. But your 100% right 🤣🤣
@Jimmythefish577
Жыл бұрын
@@MrHewes it’s all good, i’m just messing with you. I’m exactly the same, I don’t ever realize I’m doing it until someone points it out lol
@markgarvey5859
2 ай бұрын
U guys are awesome. I think u need to open farm tank shop in u.s. in Texas Arizona or Arkansas would be good
@tomsimblet7538
Жыл бұрын
It says 27 D.W. 30/8 (or 9) 91 on the engine. I might have been involved on the rebuild of this engine.
@siras2
Жыл бұрын
Not wanting to nitpick, but it might have been a good idea to slacken the tracks prior to liting the engine and gearbox - those tracks look seriously over-tensioned causing excess strain on the idler (TA wheel) and final drive.
@MrHewes
Жыл бұрын
Your not wrong it’s on the to do list
@Dex01-Z_WingZero
Жыл бұрын
Nice coveralls!
@astro1218
Жыл бұрын
she's a monster !!!!
@baasbowing
8 ай бұрын
Hey Joe, Could you disclose the financial side of things a bit? For instance, how much was the NOS engine for that AVRE? And how much did you buy, and sell the AVRE for? I have not a clue, would be interested to know! I only discovered your channel about 4 months ago, and have been binge watching the older episodes ever since. Cheers from Holland!
@bloodswettears234
Жыл бұрын
Shame she's going state side,very nice though.
@lawsonthursfield6950
Жыл бұрын
Mr Hewes are you military trained on this stuff as you are extremely knowledgeable about everything you seem to touch. Great channel .. keep up with the great work
@MrHewes
Жыл бұрын
No all self taught
@LucyEssex
Жыл бұрын
That number 11BA66 is strangely familiar, but can't be certain as it was 40 + years ago
@gregedmand9939
Ай бұрын
For heavy demo like decommissioning the gun, why not use an air-arc gouge instead of oxy cutting it?
@teamidris
Жыл бұрын
Salvage Squad had a bunker buster one on the show that had been in Suez as a normal tank gun. I guess 40 AVRE wasn’t enough? Nice to have the engine bay all painted out. Blokey is buying a nice tank there :o)
@siras2
Жыл бұрын
I think you'll find that the 40 were made from converted guntanks.
@wayneholmes637
Жыл бұрын
That one was the actual tank I served on when in the Royal Engineers. My "company car".
@teamidris
Жыл бұрын
@@wayneholmes637 Cool 😎 Do you go see it? That is the advantage of a tank, it is still around. 90% of what I’ve driven has probably been recycled twice :D
@richardhunt1384
Жыл бұрын
So these engines have 24 spark plugs? Are they normal like a car/van but a lot bigger or are they completely different???
@MrHewes
Жыл бұрын
Il show you in the next video
@joanmajoor3392
10 ай бұрын
what become ofthe old engine that came out ? I bought a similar engine a few years ago just to make it run but the did steal the front end and the smooth rocker arm cover which has been swapedd for one where the oil filter and dyno has to be mounted . so I could do with some spare parts
@Woodn509
Жыл бұрын
27 dist wksp, Warminster...... the last time I saw a BARV on MoD property was in Warminster.......
@davep4703
Жыл бұрын
Hi, may I ask what is the colour paint ahd code number used for the engines is on this tank. Regards, Dave Porter London
@woooster17
Жыл бұрын
Curious what the price difference is with a non s/c Meteor V12 compared to a flight ready Merlin V12?
@p51dghostrider
Жыл бұрын
The flight merlin engines are zero houred, once they reach 2500 hrs they are removed and put in tanks etc.
@janrasmussen171
Жыл бұрын
From where did you get the engine? We need one badly in Denmark
@Bob-kb5pv
Жыл бұрын
We were in the ranges at Hone when one of if these rocked up for its annual firing. Didn't see it fire though as we were firing at the same time.
@siras2
Жыл бұрын
It's impressive - 2400m max effective range and we used to knock hard targets to bits just using the practice rounds!.
@petop8290
Жыл бұрын
Awesome video as ever. There is a big call for guys like yourselves to "refurb" ex-mil equipment for use in Ukraine. Make yourselves available, good money in it.
@MrHewes
Жыл бұрын
I’m not a huge fan of war believe it or not
@rogerjayraphael
Жыл бұрын
Can you tell us prices paid .prices for refurb . Prices sold for. Like salvage hunters & Bruce Compton does
@MrHewes
Жыл бұрын
I can’t on this vehicle as it’s a customers, however I will do one on the next Tank I buy to fix up!
@BugattiONE666
Жыл бұрын
Why is the barrel so long for an AVRE?
@saltymain
Жыл бұрын
How is the Leyland L60 holding up on Codys tank? I want to know more about it since as far as i know the L60 was dogpoo
@MrHewes
Жыл бұрын
The engine in Cody’s is the last of the L60s (mk13a) very strong engine showing no signs of failure
@saltymain
Жыл бұрын
@@MrHewes for real 😧? So then it must be the first versions of it?
@aarondavies8486
Жыл бұрын
Why not get a sit powered bristle gun for the mud
@HeidiSue064
11 ай бұрын
I've heard the side panels called bazooka pants..
@rayjennings3637
3 ай бұрын
10:01 The "... teeth things ..." are called 'Spuds'! Or at least they were back in thge '60s.
@zeppelinshy
Жыл бұрын
Joes really cute
@sandgrownun66
Жыл бұрын
Is the thumbnail to this video of the tank on fire real, or fake?
@MrHewes
Жыл бұрын
Real
@jasonkentish
Жыл бұрын
Have you been buying Mr Meads spare engines!
@MrHewes
Жыл бұрын
There’s a chance
@DavidDavid-ip1xf
Жыл бұрын
Wasn't it whistling diesel who bought the sandy color chieftain
@MrHewes
Жыл бұрын
Yes
@DavidDavid-ip1xf
Жыл бұрын
@@MrHewes thought so don't think he will be destroying that in a hurry
@darrenquarterman2611
Жыл бұрын
Wondering witch you tuber bought this one
@MrHewes
Жыл бұрын
Definitely not a KZitemr 🤣
@darrenquarterman2611
Жыл бұрын
@@MrHewes ha hoping demolition ranch steeped up
@whya2ndaccount
Жыл бұрын
Why isn't the gun decommissioned before this civilian contractor took possession?
@MrHewes
Жыл бұрын
It is deactivated for UK standard. But not for Export
@whya2ndaccount
Жыл бұрын
@@MrHewes Ah. I noticed the breech wasn't there but wasn't sure if that was just to allow access for the gas axe or if removing the breech was the UK standard.
@Rambo55293
Жыл бұрын
how dare you guys cut the poor boys gun off!
@lizcarlile5170
Жыл бұрын
Instead of going through all the rigmerole of cutting up to decommissioning the gun, why not machine a bung and place it into the gun and weld it into place.
@MrHewes
Жыл бұрын
The deactivated laws are very strict!
@DanielAdams90
Жыл бұрын
Matt demo ranch
@abduljabarabboodi7690
Жыл бұрын
المشاة٠٠٠سيد الصنوف٠٠٠(مونتغومري)٠٠٠!
@R.Sole88109
Жыл бұрын
For getting the mud out of the tracks I'd try a air hammer and chisel. Shame we're losing two more tanks to them damn Yanks although it's ironic with all their pro gun/NFA laws and live firing tanks you need to butcher the gun to get it in🙃
@maddthomas
Жыл бұрын
Is it just me or does the dude have T-rex arms?
@MrHewes
Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣
@LostCauseRT
Жыл бұрын
Man not even tanks are safe from drains
@alexbuuks8529
Жыл бұрын
🇺🇸🇬🇧🇩🇪👎💩🦴🦴🦴🦴🦴🦴
@trissuke2191
Жыл бұрын
Centurion with silly tracks
@siras2
Жыл бұрын
Metal tracks were taken from us in the early 80s as they were causing too much damage to German roads.
@robertpatrick3350
Жыл бұрын
The T34 looks like a toy by comparison
@gusgone4527
Жыл бұрын
You should consider gifting it to Ukraine. It's better than sending the corrupt buggers any of our very limited resource of Challenger 2's in storage. I'm sure with some off the shelf upgraded equipment they can bring it up to at least T64 standard. Not that a demolition gun would be used to engage MBTs.
@MrHewes
Жыл бұрын
I have absolutely no interest in War. especially getting involved in any way.
@gusgone4527
Жыл бұрын
@@MrHewes Good for you. A wise man once said the following and being an old soldier, I tend to agree with him. “What difference does it make to the dead, the orphans and the homeless, whether the mad destruction is wrought under the name of totalitarianism or in the holy name of liberty or democracy?” ― Mahatma Gandhi
@rogerjayraphael
Жыл бұрын
Greta says you can't ship tanks anymore. Global Hoaxy Thingy
@bert26a
Жыл бұрын
And her girlfriend Justine Trudeau.
@matthewmclean9734
10 ай бұрын
Disabling the gun makes zero sense... what a waste of time and energy.
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