Mr Dawe's Centurion.

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Superb Phil! Have you resolved your forum posting issues?
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Nope, it's still logging me out I just cross my fingers as I write and post the days events. To be fair it was not quite as bad this evening.
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Here's an interesting Australian Centurion photo.
Here's an interesting Australian Centurion photo.
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The idlers are just about done all but for some 1.5mm bolts for the hub covers.
I'm still having problems with being logged out!
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Boy these are some small part id letters to add!
Boy these are some small part id letters to add!
They may be 2mm high but I still had to cut them down a tad.
They may be 2mm high but I still had to cut them down a tad.
Could anyone tell us when these numbers were used, I've only seen this one vehicle with the road wheel hub covers like this?
Could anyone tell us when these numbers were used, I've only seen this one vehicle with the road wheel hub covers like this?
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Nice, regards simon.
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'Could anyone tell us when these numbers were used

Part numbers, relating to the Ilustrated Parts List and te manufacturer’s drawings. Some also indicate the foundry which cast the part. In this case, ROF W is Royal Ordnance Factory Woolwich.

They’re all over Centurion if you look hard enough.
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As my question and road wheel photo suggests I was referring to the road wheel hub covers.
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? That’s what I answered, Phil.
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Thank you Stephen, maybe I shall add these road wheel hub id's to the odd one of two on each side unless the later mks didn't use them.
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This afternoons exploits.I'm still having trouble with getting locked out.
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Great little device this.
Great little device this.
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Some of the cap heads that hold the suspension units are very tight so a little heat helps.
Some of the cap heads that hold the suspension units are very tight so a little heat helps.
Apparently graffiti paint was used .
Apparently graffiti paint was used .
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Nearly there, well the first round of milling anyway, lots more to do.
Nearly there, well the first round of milling anyway, lots more to do.
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Stephen White wrote: ↑
Fri Feb 04, 2022 7:40 am
 ? That’s what I answered, Phil.
Stephen, I think Phil was asking could these hubs with part numbers cast in appear randomly on any Mark of Cent or was it particular to early or late marks.
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Ah, you’re a mind reader.

The use of casting marks appears to vary between foundries. Supplies of parts to the production line would mix sources. The result is what appears to be random presence on completed vehicles. Parts might be further mixed during base overhaul/upgrading. So they would not be incorrect on any mark.
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The second machining stage of the suspension units is now complete.
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The fixings just wont budge without some heat.
The fixings just wont budge without some heat.
Second stage machining.
Second stage machining.
The boss hates cap heads so they have to go.
The boss hates cap heads so they have to go.
There's another four hex heads to add to this area.
There's another four hex heads to add to this area.
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I had a look see how the hand filed radius looks and I'm very pleased with it.
I had a look see how the hand filed radius looks and I'm very pleased with it.
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I'm having trouble loading the days work but will keep trying.
I am having to load photos on my new device, that device has a wonderful up to date camera, then edit and load the text for each photo on my old identical device or I get logged out...very strange.
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Letting in that middle piece.
Letting in that middle piece.
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Making the large locking tabs and adding the extra bolt detail
Making the large locking tabs and adding the extra bolt detail
Cutting down the large nuts to look more like the real thing.
Cutting down the large nuts to look more like the real thing.
I have the weld seams to add, the end plates and the bump stops to make. That's one of two done then.
I have the weld seams to add, the end plates and the bump stops to make. That's one of two done then.
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It's so quick to square off and angle stock now.
It's so quick to square off and angle stock now.
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Testing, I've deleted all cookies, turned off my older device and checked the security settings but to no avail. I'm still getting logged out! It's just hit and miss. I had no problem before the site crashed. If I continuously have to log in even after clicking on " keep me logged in" is the problem my end?
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Phil - thanks for persevering with your posts through the technical difficulties you are experiencing. I know I speak for others - your work is exceptional to watch, and it would be a real loss to the forum if you couldn’t/didn’t continue.

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