Thread: Progress report.

Thanks for the pics Ron - I agree about using stretch cord. The rope can be a bit of a pain. I will try to readjust the top when all is dry. Yours seems much tighter than mine so I guess I need to tighten things up a bit.

I just drove down to the garage to get 40 litres of LPG (not filled since the tank test) - the truck drove really well and I got up to 70kph but it was poring rain so I didn't want to push it too much. The steering is a worry though, there is no slack in the system but still wanders and requires constant correction.

When not driving ie at home the engine will switch to LPG OK and keep running but when driving on the way back from the garage the engine would die when switched to LPG - tried it a few times - I just assumed the LPG was taking its time to get through the system as it idled OK on gas back home. Though the thermostat only just opened when I arrived back so maybe the LPG system on my truck needs the coolant to be hot before switching - even with the "shot button" to fire lpg into the engine it will start on LPG.

I will check with the LPG man when I take the truck to him for my roadworthy this week.

Garry

You need to switch to the middle position and run out of of petrol first.
When you feel the engine die go over to LPG.
If you dont do that the thing runs poorly as it is burning two fuels at once.
Got pics I have taken tonight coming showing canvass.
Coming soon.

Check pitman arm nut on splines on steering box.
You need a very large spanner of the correct size.
I had the same problem and couldnt see any play in steering.
Triple check than nut as it is very hard to see if it is moving and loose.
I done it and the thing steers good now.

More pics coming

more coming

This is the fume curtain from the passengers seat.

This shows the extra eyelet I fitted to stop the canvass pulling back out of the channel behind the door on the passengers side.

I think there is still another pic coming.

last one.

Thanks for all those pics Ron - the back of your top is cut a little different to mine but I have some ideas - I will also replace the rope that is used to tie up the sides at the rear to the rear hoop.

I will do it later though. I do not have a fume curtain as yet but will knock up a temporary one out of some vinyl I have and hold in place with some cable ties.

Cheers

Garry