Alvis Stalwart HMLC - Service, Maintenance and Repair Files Site
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TRUCK, CARGO, HMLC, 5 TON, 6x6, ALVIS STALWART - Files collection
Stolly files.
FV620 FV622 FV623 FV624
I believe in the free exchange of manuals - to help keep old vehicles out of the scrap yards.
You are welcome to download the files offered here. I would hope that you would offer any files that you have or know of in this free exchange.
In 2020 we had Covid, and I was put on Furlough. As a former RE Stolly Op who was now helping to Admin the HMLC group on Facebook - I decided to start researching the Stalwart's history, and gather any army manuals to help keep these wonderful vehicles out of the scrap yards. Below is the result of two years of work.
You've got to feel sorry for all the archivists and the MOD, for the absolute bombardment whilst half the country sat at home during Lockdown researching things. My thanks to MOD for the cooperation shown through FOI.
And my big thanks to all the members of the HMLC group who sent me manuals for scanning and declassifying.
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Page Quick Links
This page is in support of the Facebook group Alvis HMLC 6x6 Stalwart Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/alvis.hmlc.6.x.6.stalwart.group
Part of the group's aim is to try and help keep the remaining vehicles out of the scrap yards, as well as to share memories and new stories of this amazing machine.
The webpage is to share MOD Service and Maintenance files for the Truck, Cargo, HMLC, 5 TON, 6x6, Alvis Stalwart (FV 620, 622, 623. 624), all of which have been declassified by the MOD at Abbey Wood between 2020 and 2022.
This is the type of oil dispenser that is used (with a grease nipple connector on the end) to pump oil into the torsion bars and other suspension components of the High Mobility chassis.
Alvis Stalwart HMLC Files
If you have a better version of one of the files held here, then please do contact me.
All of these files can be downloaded by hovering over the file and clicking on the Popout icon in the top right corner.
Note. All these files are marked to prevent people from downloading and selling on eBay and other places. If you buy a Stalwart manual with pages missing then you've been had.
Workshop manuals
Files are set out by where the repairs would be completed. Some items would be completed in the Field, some in the Unit's Light Aid Detachment, and some sent to the main Base workshops. All files are relevant, but some are easier to complete than others.
I think this is the full list of Alvis Stalwart HMLC files. I have the green ones, so if you have any that aren't green then please give me a shout. Email at the bottom of the page.
V640
TECHNICAL HANDBOOK - DATA SUMMARY
TRUCK, HIGH MOBILITY LOAD CARRIER, 5-TON, 6 X 6 STALWART, MK 1 AND 2
TRUCK, HIGH MOBILITY LOAD CARRIER, 5 TON, 6 X 6 0 STALWART, LIMBER
TRUCK, HIGH MOBILITY LOAD CARRIER, 5 TON, 6 X 6. STALWART, REME FITTERS
V642 / 2
TECHNICAL HANDBOOK - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
TRUCK, CARGO, HMLC, 5 TON, 6 x 6 ALVIS STALWART MK 2 (FV622)
TRUCK, CARGO, HMLC, with winch and crane, 5 TON, 6 x 6, ALVIS STALWART (FV623)
V643 / 2
TECHNICAL HANDBOOK - UNIT REPAIRS
TRUKK, CARGO, HMLC, 5 TON, 6x6, ALVIS STALWART MK2 (FV 622)
TRUCK. CARGO, HMLC, with Winch and Crane, 5 TON, 6x6, ALVIS STALWART (FV 623)
V644 Part 1 Supplement 1 to 10
DETAILED ACTIVITY GUIDE FOR REMOVING AND REFITTING OF MAIN ASSEMBLIES.
TRUCK CARGO, HIGH MOBILITY LOAD CARRIER, 5 TON, 6X6, ALVIS STALWART MK 2, FV622
V644 Part 1 Supplement 1
Privately Retyped version of the first Supplement of the 10 Supplement file above.
DETAILED ACTIVITY GUIDE FOR REMOVING AND REFITTING OF MAIN ENGINE ASSEMBL
TRUCK CARGO, HIGH MOBILITY LOAD CARRIER, 5 TON, 6X6, ALVIS STALWART MK 2, FV622
V644 / 2 Part 1
Technical Handbook - Field Repairs
TRUCK CARGO, HMLC, 5 TON, 6x6, ALVIS STALWART MK2 (FV 622)
TRUCK CARGO, HMLC, with Winch and Crane, 5 TON, 6x6, ALVIS STALWART (FV 623)
V644 / 2 Part 2
TECHNICAL HANDBOOK - BASE REPAIRS
TRUCK CARGO, HMLC, 5 TON, 6x6, ALVIS STALWART MK2 (FV 622)
TRUCK CARGO, HMLC, with Winch and Crane, 5 TON, 6x6, ALVIS STALWART (FV 623)
V644 / 2 Part 2 Supplement 1
TECHNICAL HANDBOOK - BASE REPAIRS AND BASE INSPECTION SUPPLEMENT NO 1- HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
TRUCK, CARGO, HMLC, with Winch and Crane, 5 TON, 6x6, - Alvis Stalwart F V623 and FV624
V647
TECHNICAL HANDBOOK - MODIFICATION INSTRUCTION INDEX
TRUCK, CARGO, HMLC, 5 TON, 6x6, ALVIS STALWART
This only goes up to 82. If you have 83 to 103 then please drop me a line.
B Series EMERs
User manuals and guides for the Alvis Stalwart
REME Stalwart HMLC Upgrader Course.
Stalwart HMLC
Mk 1 & Mk 2 Cargo Vehicles:
Mk2 Crane Vehicles:
REME Fitter upgrade course from Band 2 to Band 1 Fitter
Army Code No. 14226
ILLUSTRATED SPARE PARTS LIST
for TRUCK, CARGO, HIGH MOBILITY LOAD CARRIER, 5 TON, 6x6, STALWART, MK 1 and MK 2
Army Code No. 22156
USER HANDBOOK
FOR TRUCK. HIGH MOBITITY LOAD CARRIER, 5 TON, 6x6, ALVIS STATWART MK I AND MK 2
Army Code No. 22234
Crew Reference Card
Alvis Stalwart High Mobility Load Carrier
Operating hints
Army Code No. 33749 - FV620
Complete Equipment Schedule - Service Edition
TRUCK CARGO HMLC 5 TON 6x6 MK 1 ALVIS STALWART
TRUCK CARGO HMLC FFR 5 TON 6x6 MK 1 ALVIS STALWART
Army Code No. 34153 - FV622
Complete Equipment Schedule - Service Edition
TRUCK, CARGO, HMLC, w/winch, 5 TON 6x6 MK 2 (ALVIS STALWART)
TRUCK, CARGO, HMLC, FFR, w/winch, 5 TON 6x6 MK 2 (ALVIS STALWART)
Army Code No. 34188 - FV623
Complete Equipment Schedule - Service Edition
TRUCK, CARGO, HMLC, W/WINCH AND CRANE ARTILLERY, 5 TON
6 X 6 ALVIS STALWART
Army Code No. 34194 - FV624
Complete Equipment Schedule - Service Edition
TRUCK, CARGO, HMLC, FFR, W/WINCH AND CRANE,
REME FITTERS 5 TON 6 X 6 MK 2 ALVIS STALWART
Army Code No. 60281
SERVICE SCHEDULE FOR STALWART
Truck, Cargo, HMLC, 5 ton, 6x6, ALVIS, STALWART
FVs 620, 622, 623, 624
Army Code No. 60899
USER HANDBOOK
AIDS TO AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLES 1975
Rocket propelled anchor, launched from Alvis Stalwart
Army Code No. 61389
Provisional Working Instructions for
Tanks and Equipment for the carriage of Bulk Fuel on Bedford MK® and Stalwart Mk 2 vehicles
Army Code No. 70472F
Form for
REGIMENTAL VEHICLE INSPECTION COMMANDERS FUNCTIONAL TEST
STALWART
Army Code No. 70472
Guide To
ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS TRAINING GUIDE TO REGIMENTAL VEHICLE INSPECTION COMMANDERS FUNCTIONAL TEST
STALWART
Army Code No. 70506
Transparency Originals - for Overhead Projectors
ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS TRAINING
DRIVING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTORS' DIAGRAMS (Transparency Originals)
No. 6 STALWART MK2
Army Code No. 70757
AFV TRAINING CHART (D & M)
STALWART HMLC Mk 2
Other files and articles
We do have a selection of other files, trade reviews, articles, etc on the Facebook group.
We would enjoy seeing you there, especially if you have any photos or articles of the Alvis Stalwart in service.
We still seek the following Stalwart HMLC related files
1) Army Code No. 70912 70912 (238) Vehs & Wpns Br ALM 04/62000 1 ? ? HMLC, Stalwart Mk 2 1 C 010 EMER Workshop Introduction to A, B and C Vehicle hydraulic systems
2) C 240 EMER Workshop Clayton Dewandre Hyd powered steering units 1 C 260 EMER Workshop Pump and motor fitted to Stalwart
3) C 261 EMER Workshop Pump and motor fitted to Stalwart 1 J 318 EMER Power Care, and maintenance of Secondary lead acid batteries
4) N 025 EMER Power Testing of anti-freeze mixtures
5) V642/1 EMER Wheeled Vehicle 1 V 644/2, Part 1 EMER Wheeled Vehicle Technical Handbook - Field Repairs
6) V648 EMER Wheeled Vehicle Inspection standards 1 V 649 EMER Wheeled Vehicle Technical Handbook - Miscellaneous Instructions
7) RAC Equipment Trials Wing FV431/Stalwart Comparative Trial Interim Report No. 1. July 1964
It would be nice to have better copies if you have these.
1) Army Code No. 60281 - Service Schedule Alvis Stalwart
2) V644/1 Supp 1 EMER Wheeled Vehicle - Detailed Activity Guide For Removal Main components Alvis Stalwart.
Acknowledgments and Credits
My thanks to everyone who has donate or previously made files available, to share for everyone.