thwaites 4x4 aligator dumper

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thwaites 4x4 aligator dumper

Post #1 by crew_cab » Wed Apr 05, 2023 4:26 pm

has anyone any ideas my dumper starts ok and goes in to gear but looses drive
sometimes in a few minutes other times after around 10 /15 minutes
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Re: thwaites 4x4 aligator dumper

Post #2 by dixie-normous » Wed Apr 05, 2023 7:02 pm

Is this the type of clutch you have?
Wingett or thwaites dumper, repair drum clutch
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Re: thwaites 4x4 aligator dumper

Post #3 by cobbadog » Thu Apr 06, 2023 12:07 am

Or is it hydraulically driven and new oil filters or oil needed?
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Re: thwaites 4x4 aligator dumper

Post #4 by crew_cab » Thu Apr 06, 2023 2:28 pm

its the trumph herald brake drum and shoes
i replaced them but still the same problem


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Re: thwaites 4x4 aligator dumper

Post #5 by essexpete » Thu Apr 06, 2023 2:48 pm

crew_cab wrote:its the trumph herald brake drum and shoes
i replaced them but still the same problem


What happens when drive is lost, does something appear to slip or is it instant?


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Re: thwaites 4x4 aligator dumper

Post #6 by Janmik » Fri Apr 07, 2023 6:24 pm

Hello, I live in the Czech Republic and I bought a thwaites alligator damper. Does anyone have a schematic/parts list/manual please? Thank you
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Re: thwaites 4x4 aligator dumper

Post #7 by cobbadog » Sat Apr 08, 2023 1:20 pm

Gday and welcome to the forum janmik.
I domthave any diagrams or parts list but these machines have very basic electrics as it is usually only for the starter motor and charging system. This bei ng the case a basic charging system can be found using Google or YouTube. You possibly have an alternator which should have a built in regulator, a battery, an ignition switch and a starter motor. After that lights are also basic and easy to incorporate.
What problem/s do you have with the electrics?
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Re: thwaites 4x4 aligator dumper

Post #8 by Janmik » Sun Apr 09, 2023 4:30 pm

Hi Cobbadog, the translator mistranslated my sentence. The electrics are ok, I have a bad clutch and brakes. I need a diagram of the spare parts so I know how it should be assembled and what is missing.


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Re: thwaites 4x4 aligator dumper

Post #9 by essexpete » Mon Apr 10, 2023 12:35 am

Janmik wrote:Hi Cobbadog, the translator mistranslated my sentence. The electrics are ok, I have a bad clutch and brakes. I need a diagram of the spare parts so I know how it should be assembled and what is missing.

Have you taken off/removed the brake drums for a look/inspection of the brakes?


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Re: thwaites 4x4 aligator dumper

Post #10 by cobbadog » Mon Apr 10, 2023 1:10 pm

Hi mate, have a look at my thread running now, Grumpy Dumpy. I have brake issues but mine is a Liner ROughrider dumpy. The brakes on mine are Girling brake system rod operated and very simple mechanical action. Standard 10" diameter so shoes are readily available. I have a broken return spring which I should be able to get one easily. I have to replace an axle oil seal which I will buy next trip to town.
To remove my brake drums I backed the brake adjusters off then used a slide hammer to remove the drum, they were tight to remove because they locate on the centre hub and the wheels studs have a shoulder that fit to as well. Hope this helps you.
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