Taking the Engine and Gearbox out of a Chieftain Main Battle Tank 

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  • Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
  • We take the engine out of Sab’s ex Berlin brigade Chieftain Tank!
    The engine has a few minor oil leaks and needs a service as dose the gearbox!
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  • @trisrush9155
    @trisrush9155 Рік тому +29

    Ted is the star of this show, without doubt!

  • @markdavis2475
    @markdavis2475 Рік тому +15

    3:32 I used to make those exhaust flexi/bellows in the late 80,s! We knew they were for Chieftains. I always wondered where they were fitted! We used to make a lot of them!!!

  • @stephenclift6421
    @stephenclift6421 Рік тому +14

    I served in Berlin on these and was in the troop that designed the Berlin camouflage. Over the years carried out many of these. A brilliant machine to work and at times live on. Keep up the good work.
    .

  • @formhubfar
    @formhubfar Рік тому +11

    8:14.., it was always the dinner lady.., breakfast dinner and tea.

  • @MikeDent
    @MikeDent Рік тому +7

    Breakfast, dinner, tea. Spot on. Supper if your
    Lucky too

    • @1chish
      @1chish Рік тому +2

      I was always partial to the 'afters' ....
      Phnar Phnar ..

  • @Johnc259
    @Johnc259 Рік тому +3

    I’m an old man that just found your channel. I am amazed at the knowledge you folks have. I’ve worked for years to learn about semis and Diesel engines. You are leaps ahead of me at your age. Please be safe. Peace

    • @vanman6368
      @vanman6368 Рік тому

      American vs. British way, perhaps??? What works better, I leave that up to you to decide. :)😊

  • @lukehann303
    @lukehann303 Рік тому +9

    8:30 I will have to agree with Jack. Also love the new Foden telehandler.

  • @hamishsheinkels1478
    @hamishsheinkels1478 Рік тому +4

    This has to be the most entertaining video of 3 blokes taking an engine out I have ever seen

  • @SuperSavage35
    @SuperSavage35 Рік тому +88

    Love the JCB identifying as a Foden 🤣

  • @stevefairbanks835
    @stevefairbanks835 Рік тому +3

    Breakfast, dinner, tea. Spot on

  • @FrontSideBus
    @FrontSideBus Рік тому +12

    I bet a certain generation of REME squaddies had that pack lift down to a fine art!

  • @nedbell1857
    @nedbell1857 Рік тому +17

    18:30 the back and forth and jack actually getting pissy about it tickled me more than it should have 🤣

  • @mikeandhev
    @mikeandhev Рік тому +6

    Hi Joe. My job when it was time to take the pack out as a driver was to disconnect the engine coupling bolts to the gearbox (twi flex coupling) and it is so much easier to undo from the access plate underneath the Chieftain than from the top of the vehicle, try it when you put the engine back in!

    • @MrHewes
      @MrHewes  Рік тому +12

      That’s how I usually do it. However I had parked it right over a wet mud patch 🥲

  • @mattcartwright8272
    @mattcartwright8272 Рік тому +1

    Pack lifts...oh happy days (not). Hated the first few on my 432 but in the end was doing them with an oppo in about 45 mins. Never ceased to amaze me the vehicle's ability to throw a pipe and drop all the oil into the bottom of the engine bay on a regular basis.

  • @TheGeezzer
    @TheGeezzer Рік тому +4

    I'm convinced that you blokes are the shit! No job is too big when it comes to AFV's.

  • @kreemkrackered3755
    @kreemkrackered3755 Рік тому +2

    "Make sure it doesn't fall off" 😅😂

  • @murtoasumpoiler
    @murtoasumpoiler 2 місяці тому

    I love the sound of those engines

  • @beargritter7618
    @beargritter7618 Рік тому +2

    Taking of the M-type pump makes access to the twyflex easier.(1/4 UNF bolts if memory serves) Also to speed things up we used to have someone underneath undoing a bolt and another on top undoing a bolt.

  • @jameszy88
    @jameszy88 Рік тому +7

    Video idea… could you give us a insight into the costs of these things?
    Like purchase cost, restoration then final value? Would be really interesting. 👍 loving the channel keep it up

  • @bernehalligan
    @bernehalligan Рік тому +9

    BREAKFAST-DINNER-TEA...

  • @kippamip
    @kippamip Рік тому +1

    Ah reminds me of the good old days in batus taking chally 2 packs out, only a bit easier as gearbox and engine come out as one. Can't beat a bit of Muff coupling action! Loving the banter.

  • @patchmack4469
    @patchmack4469 Рік тому +2

    i had a handful of them nice chunky connectors - they are pretty and sparkly and all that, like a Christmas tree decoration, but for servicing they are utter hopeless - some of the ones i had had been dropped, so the knurled collar was no longer round, i had to strip them, heat them, bash them best i could, polish them till they looked almost new and flogged 'em for a fortune to some foreign country - anyway great to see you boys playing so nicely together - Ted looks somewhat bemused

  • @TheNapalmFTW
    @TheNapalmFTW Рік тому +3

    As a Mancunian, it's breakfast dinner tea, but as an ex pat Brit living in the us it's breakfast lunch and dinner. Smh

  • @alanpearson1844
    @alanpearson1844 Рік тому +3

    You guys need tank hub beenies with Tankers on the other side lol
    Breakfast Dinner Tea Supper lol

  • @richboyo8306
    @richboyo8306 Рік тому +1

    You guys cheer my day up!! brilliant videos and superb banter!!

  • @farmerlamb2372
    @farmerlamb2372 5 місяців тому +1

    Breakfast, dinner, tea and supper

  • @chrissavill8713
    @chrissavill8713 Рік тому +1

    Breakfast, dinner and tea. Lunch is for snobs 🤣

  • @christophermann804
    @christophermann804 6 місяців тому

    This is the Bloke That has been turning rolls. Royce Tank engines stripping them down when they brand new. Engine
    And he has done that Three of the suns tank engine engines. Veteran Royal

  • @crawlstockrc
    @crawlstockrc Рік тому +3

    The way he looked in that JCB reminded me of Oddball lol

  • @theflyingfool
    @theflyingfool Рік тому

    Jeez! The clouds of exhaust smoke drifting across the land in the distance @ 1:50

  • @timongryhed1674
    @timongryhed1674 Рік тому

    love this kind of vides, Your passion and knowledge for tanks are just amazing, Keep it up

  • @tonysharoneubanks2762
    @tonysharoneubanks2762 4 місяці тому

    "Get it to where it's safe...then you throw it off the back of the tank.😅😅. That was funny.

  • @nigelbennett5637
    @nigelbennett5637 Рік тому

    This brings back a few memories, lifted many a pack and Gearbox as part of 5 Armd Wksp FRG and then as a member of a couple of LAD's. We used to take the M-Type pump (8 bolts If I remember) off the engine made it easier to do the twiflex coupling was being disconnected from the top. Generally, though the driver was sent underneath.

    • @petersmithm9
      @petersmithm9 Рік тому

      As a REME tech I did the most important job. Making the egg banjos and NATO standard brews. AeM.

    • @beargritter7618
      @beargritter7618 Рік тому

      Nigel, I was 11 Armd FRG, (87-90) Correct on removing the M-type pump. I remember it being 6 bolts tho.

  • @paulwalker427
    @paulwalker427 Рік тому +3

    splendid video chap

  • @jfro5867
    @jfro5867 Рік тому

    Sounds magnificent when that tank fires up 👍

  • @emersonmsd
    @emersonmsd Рік тому

    L60 Pack lift. Brings back memories.

  • @allthingsmotorized1885
    @allthingsmotorized1885 Рік тому +3

    that intro is the perfect tell me you dont have a girlfreind without telling me moment 🤣

    • @MrHewes
      @MrHewes  Рік тому +2

      I have 3

    • @1chish
      @1chish Рік тому

      Well I wouldn't know but I have seen a few ladies doing some really shit jobs (as in the jobs are shit not how it turns out) so no 'girlfriends' but a few 'lady friends'. Sorted !👍👍

  • @trisrush9155
    @trisrush9155 Рік тому +2

    Youw can always tell a brummie, but youw can never tell, him muuch 😂

  • @tunepatrol
    @tunepatrol Рік тому +2

    Ex Brummie here watching in Thailand. Keep up the good work mocking their ridiculous accent!

  • @catlee8064
    @catlee8064 Рік тому +2

    Got so used to lifting the pack on my CR1, in the end me and the REME could get it out in around 40 mins....never did find what was wrong with it (over the course of a year) i moved onto recce.

  • @Foster_85
    @Foster_85 Рік тому +1

    What do you have to eat on Xmas day? Argument closed 😂

  • @spherx.imperatix5012
    @spherx.imperatix5012 7 місяців тому

    Fuck im laughing so hard please don’t stop swearing Jack. Also never cut out this hilarious banter. You are so OG and that’s what I once loved so much about YT just join someone doing his thing not this scripted softwashed family friendly shit.
    Anyways really appreciate your work keep it up.

  • @martincherry6921
    @martincherry6921 4 місяці тому

    Breakfast, dinner and tea

  • @robleary3353
    @robleary3353 Рік тому

    Said it before. Always a laugh and always a mechanical education (of sorts!). Nice one!. 🤣 Nuff said!. 🙂

  • @QALibrary
    @QALibrary Рік тому +1

    another great video - love the editting

  • @Discoveryjamie
    @Discoveryjamie Рік тому +3

    Just want to apologise I’ve been watching your content for a few weeks and wasn’t even subbed, I’ve rectified ❤❤

  • @gt3911
    @gt3911 Рік тому +1

    Breakfast, Dinner, Tea. Anyone saying otherwise needs conversion therapy

  • @CEngineering-pv8uw
    @CEngineering-pv8uw Рік тому +1

    Thought I was listening to Monty Python discussing lunch and dinner.

  • @OutofTownwithRobinBell
    @OutofTownwithRobinBell Рік тому +1

    Excellent vid !!!!

  • @Bob-kb5pv
    @Bob-kb5pv Рік тому +2

    Interested to know where you chaps got your knowledge from. You certainly know your stuff. Quill shafts and hiw to pull them are deffo insider information 😉

    • @Brigadier9
      @Brigadier9 Рік тому +1

      Literally a video of Bovington on UA-cam doing that to a load of Chieftain ARV/Bridgelayers on some firing range where they'd been taken to be dispersed, but just dumped in a thicket and not shot at.

    • @Bob-kb5pv
      @Bob-kb5pv Рік тому

      @@Brigadier9 The Legendary Chatty Taylor from the maintenance crew at Bovington was my Commander. I was his loader at Fallingbostle. I popped in to see him now and again if I was in the area. His knowledge of armoured vehicles was huge, and his pure joy of being around tanks obvious. One one occasion our driver told me that he was urging him on to go faster and asked" How many years have we got left". Sadly he has gone to the "Green Fields Beyond"

  • @FrontSideBus
    @FrontSideBus Рік тому +1

    Breakfast. Dinner. Tea. BARM CAKE!

  • @haalstaag
    @haalstaag Рік тому

    Not a Chieftain but it still brings back memories of changing a 432 pack in BATUS

  • @benjamintuck9258
    @benjamintuck9258 Рік тому +1

    Greta video, i liked the time lapse of you working, makes sense to have little tripods so you can all get involved and not hold phones. Some of the audio if a bit hard to hear, maybe worth investing in a little shotgun mic for the camera.

  • @nriqueog
    @nriqueog Рік тому

    I like how Jack got the "Special" Intro & graphics this time.

  • @frankboff8185
    @frankboff8185 Рік тому

    Good video. Very interesting and funny. We need more Jack and Ted.

  • @Lisi_Gilby
    @Lisi_Gilby 3 місяці тому

    From wikipedia italy: "The engine is a horizontally opposed piston diesel, derived from the Junkers Jumo 205 aircraft engine from the Second World War. Thanks to the cylinders with opposed pistons, it is an engine that takes up little space. But like other two-stroke diesels, it has long been unreliable, and the initially planned output of 750 hp was limited to 650 HP"
    Really? (the first version)

  • @robertdonnell8114
    @robertdonnell8114 8 місяців тому

    I was in the US Army's Berlin Brigade and many a time I came around the corner to see a chieftain parked in the middle of the road.

  • @allensnook7760
    @allensnook7760 Рік тому

    Hello chaps,saying hello from good ole usa!!!just been bing watching ur tank repairs and antics after tripping onto ur site.love this stuff i was an 88 recovery tanker 81 to 87 in us army.we threw a track once after splashing snapping turtles out of there swamp hole.what a royal ass pain fixing that was,anyway wanted to ask have you ever worked on a sherman at all or want too.being they are radial like an airplane would that be beyond ur expertice or do you wish too have that chance.no i dont have one handy mind you.but if i did you fellas can have a go around.snooky pa.💥🤪😜🖐👍💥

  • @eMGunslinger
    @eMGunslinger Рік тому +1

    A L60 in its natural habitat, taken out of a Chieftain for work.

  • @shoots2001
    @shoots2001 8 місяців тому

    I've just realised rewatching this that Seb reminds me of Paddy from Emmerdale for some reason lol.

  • @AIaskan
    @AIaskan Рік тому

    Im gonna be honest , I didn’t know you Europeans got down like this 🤘🏼🤘🏼 I live in Alaska , US and this doesn’t look to much different then what goes down in my town … badass videos man

    • @MrHewes
      @MrHewes  Рік тому +1

      Sounds like you live with my sort of people!

    • @MaxKingsley72
      @MaxKingsley72 Рік тому +2

      Got down like what exactly?

  • @zephyro76
    @zephyro76 Рік тому +1

    man I love the Chieftain tanks

  • @11mroscar
    @11mroscar Рік тому +12

    I’m jealous of jacks hat. Does he do only-tanks?

    • @MrHewes
      @MrHewes  Рік тому +4

      🤣

    • @11mroscar
      @11mroscar Рік тому +2

      @@MrHewes love the vids pl, wish my work banta was like urs!

    • @minmog
      @minmog Рік тому +2

      He's this channels fluffer

    • @peterlarkin762
      @peterlarkin762 Рік тому

      I also think hubs are pornographic.

    • @11mroscar
      @11mroscar Рік тому

      @@minmog u gotta keep em ready otherwise they will underperform!

  • @TheRunner1996
    @TheRunner1996 Рік тому

    Cool video, really liked the edit. Keep it up!

  • @dreb222
    @dreb222 Рік тому +1

    Fuucckinnnn ehhl mate, y’all forgot brunch, secondies, and supper.

  • @LostCauseRT
    @LostCauseRT Рік тому +2

    Just comedy gold

  • @martinjohnharley202
    @martinjohnharley202 Рік тому

    Breakfast - Dinner - Tea 👌

  • @peterwall9896
    @peterwall9896 Рік тому

    Top content again boys 😎❤️👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 and Yorkshire tea bags

  • @simonwoodward438
    @simonwoodward438 Рік тому

    Videos get better everytime

  • @steveash8480
    @steveash8480 Рік тому +1

    Remove the M type pump, makes the clutch bolts much easier,,,,,

  • @latheadventures1390
    @latheadventures1390 Рік тому

    Il stick to welding rotten vehicles and leave the big mechanical work to yourselves lol don’t think my 2 ton engine hoist would lift said engines nor even reach over a tank haha love the videos MR Hewes, on a positive note if you ever need any rotten vehicles welding/ restoring I’m in North Yorkshire !

  • @johnnunn8688
    @johnnunn8688 Рік тому +1

    Back in the day, before COSHH, Elf etc and PPE and all that, you’d be working sans gloves and shit and be able to grip stuff.

  • @mikefoley360
    @mikefoley360 Рік тому +1

    You should really have many more subs.

  • @cowkiller2189
    @cowkiller2189 Рік тому

    I like how its like you guys are a bunch of kids working on a tank.

  • @NUTTER8291
    @NUTTER8291 Рік тому +4

    OK so without you guys Arguing about whether luch comes before dinner ( sorry but I follow Jack on that matter !! ) ..
    How long ( on a good day) would it take to pull out an engine and gearbox out of that old beast ?

    • @MrHewes
      @MrHewes  Рік тому +1

      About 2 hours

    • @NUTTER8291
      @NUTTER8291 Рік тому +1

      So 3 hours + for you guys then !! Lol 🤪

    • @MrHewes
      @MrHewes  Рік тому +1

      11 hours

    • @NUTTER8291
      @NUTTER8291 Рік тому

      Sounds reasonable 🤣

  • @mitchs2148
    @mitchs2148 Рік тому +1

    just found your channel recently and it looks like a fun place to work, i work on cranes in Australia and I like tanks so it's cool to see

  • @FrontSideBus
    @FrontSideBus Рік тому +1

    Just a quick question. What sort of stuff is it that you use to foam up and degrease engines ect. It looks like it does a good job!

  • @Brigadier9
    @Brigadier9 Рік тому

    I need a 50 cal on my mantlepiece.
    Love that he is live watching the tutorial on how to start his own Chieftain... filmed in his own Chieftain.
    Can't get over that look you're giving the camera at 2:44. At least you've got another Foden for the collection.
    "Easy easy!" "Carefulcarefulcareful" "Make sure it doesn't fall off" "Let's get it so it's safe" "Quite a valuable piece" "Bye. Fucking scrap!"
    Am I seeing a smiley face on the radiator at 4:35
    Lunch is at noon, tea is something you drink, and dinner/supper is at the end of the day.
    Wow, even cleaned your own tank engine rather than getting another UA-camr in!
    My father can do a great Rhodesian impression for impersonating Ian Smith.
    "Some absolute infidel-" crusade time against fitters of badly fitted shims and washers?

    • @MrHewes
      @MrHewes  Рік тому +1

      Whoever put the Smiley face on the rad is a legend

  • @stevefairbanks835
    @stevefairbanks835 Рік тому +4

    Do K&N do an after market air filter for a Chieftain? 😁

  • @philleeson7835
    @philleeson7835 Рік тому

    Straight piped Fastrack sounded great.was it in the Archers xmas run?

  • @Bob-kb5pv
    @Bob-kb5pv Рік тому +1

    I see the V bellows on the roots blower is missing. A pig to fit.

  • @Tofflus
    @Tofflus Рік тому

    Its lunch, not dinner.... 🤣

  • @SCKB
    @SCKB Рік тому +3

    I am probably going to get some heavy repercussions for saying this, and I will not be responding to hate before anyone tries, so bear this in mind…
    I ABSOLUTELY LOVE this channel and it's content… I cannot state that enough!… You guys work super hard, and it is an absolute privilege to see into the finer details of the greatest machines in the world that we as Civvies NEVER get the chance to see. Not only this, but the knowledge that comes with it is beyond incredible. I just have one small complaint, and that is the amount of offensive language and “P--n Hub” branded clothing some of you wear. I get life as a working Briton in these kinds of environments has its quirks, and you do have the rights to say and wear whatever you wish… I have no argument there as it is your choice… but I just think it may be a better experience for us to maybe be more self-aware of these. If you are doing this as a purpose to show professionalism and encourage learning by sharing all the skills and knowledge you have acquired in this particular line of work, then it needs to be presented more respectfully.
    It is possible that children are a huge presence here and particularly those who are extremely enthusiastic about Tanks, Military Vehicles, Engineering, Workshops, etc etc… so this is more of a reason than any to just be more mindful. If it is age restricted, then parents may allow their children to watch this as a method to satisfy their interests further, so again it is important to uphold a level of professionalism.
    Please don't hate, as this is only advice and input from a newly following subscriber. It is not meant to harm or cause trouble for anyone at all.
    To you, Family, Friends, and all the crew @Mr Hewes…
    Stay Safe!… Stay Well!… Stay Positive!
    Stewart.

    • @ruuman
      @ruuman Рік тому +6

      You know the tank museum has a UA-cam channel which also covers builds, all very friendly, my kids love watching some of those. These boys are doing their own thing.

    • @philleeson7835
      @philleeson7835 Рік тому +1

      You don't have to watch if it offends you. And let others make their own mind up. These lads are making a great channel with good banter and very good humour.
      It's also very much local humour to the area the lads live in. About 15 miles up the road from me.

  • @front2760
    @front2760 Рік тому

    A young T. Rex fan?Nice.

  • @nonamediankem
    @nonamediankem Рік тому

    nice beanie bro 15:42

  • @jameswright9214
    @jameswright9214 Рік тому +1

    Make sure it doesn’t fall off., they throws it lmao 🦾💎

  • @prodigalespace7299
    @prodigalespace7299 Рік тому +1

    BEST COFFEE TABLE EVER!!!!

  • @tonysmyth1767
    @tonysmyth1767 Рік тому +3

    God how many times did i do this job on soltau!

  • @mikedowland9949
    @mikedowland9949 Рік тому

    You boys should be teaching the mod how to do it properly😉

  • @Sledgie555
    @Sledgie555 Рік тому

    This channel is awesome....Just what I love watching. Tank f uc kery

  • @sararedfearn4691
    @sararedfearn4691 Рік тому +1

    Hi Ted. Very nice removal. Bye Ted.

  • @gowithbazza
    @gowithbazza Рік тому

    No dinner is around 6 /8pm and lunch is around 12/2pm get it right lad 😂

  • @johnnunn8688
    @johnnunn8688 Рік тому +1

    That air cleaner, is that one of those that has those swirly/spinney/centrifugal dodads that spin the crap out before it enters the donk?

    • @MrHewes
      @MrHewes  Рік тому +1

      Yes

    • @johnnunn8688
      @johnnunn8688 Рік тому

      @@MrHewes, ah, the Pumas I worked on had the same.

  • @richarnold8951
    @richarnold8951 Рік тому

    whats the name of the song your using?? it gives a proper throaty feel to the video!

  • @Salty3439
    @Salty3439 Рік тому +1

    New Sub

  • @dirtywetdogboatsandsailing6805

    Whatever happened to second breakfast ?

  • @johnferris37
    @johnferris37 Рік тому +1

    The foden handler beats that fastrac hands down.

  • @petersmith4455
    @petersmith4455 Рік тому +1

    hi there, what make of engine is it ? i know we had rolls royce in the centurion tanks back in 1967 when we went to Lulworth gunnery school and loads of series 2a land-rovers

  • @idrisddraig2
    @idrisddraig2 Рік тому

    Thats not a chisel, thats a drift!

  • @wapted
    @wapted Рік тому +2

    Breakfast -> LUNCH -> Dinner/Tea