107 Gus

[Defender Mike]

Guys you may have seen 107 Gus post a few things here and there. Gus is from Oregon USA over here on holiday. Gus is involved with Pangolin 4wd in Oregon they collect and restore Series landy's for a living. Check out the webb page Welcome to our garage - Pangolin 4x4: THE Leafsprung Resource (http://www.pangolin4x4.com/)

Gus doesn't muck around he flew to OZ and bought a very nice Series 1 ute similar to mine so he has a bit of class LOL. He is traveling around Australia in the 107 currently in Sydney and slowly moving South then West. Some of you like Keith have met him already. Keep your eyes out for the 107 with a capstan on the front. Keep your Tickfords locked up I think he is after one to take home.
Mike:)

[Yorkshire_Jon]

If he needs a driveway to change the oil, he's free to call into North Sydney for a coffee and a chin-wag:)

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[Dinty]

Well it would appear that he has passed my part of the world:( anyway wishing him safe travels, cheers Dennis:angel:

[107gus]

Ha! Thanks Mike! To correct Mike, I only worked on landies professionally for a month, between my real job and this trip, but yes, I am interested in piles of series Land Rover bits, mainly for the entertainment of looking at everything and meeting new people.

I have a blog southby107.blogspot.com.au/ (http://southby107.blogspot.com.au/)

And a bit of a thread in the SLOw club section, which I believe is open
The great 107 trip (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/slow-chat/183666-great-107-trip.html)

I am Currently in Newcastle, I just took the train into sydney for a few days. After this week, I dont have any set plans.

-Gus

[drifter]

What a lovely vehicle - and the owner is a bloody nice bloke...

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/02/984.jpg

[107gus]

Just a feeler for any possible work somewhere between Canberra and Tassy. I am keeping a watch on gumtree etc...

[wrinklearthur]

Gus toddled out of the yard at my place today with a grin that big, he had to turn it sideways to be able to fit through the gateway out onto the road. :D:D:D

Toe in now set at 3/16th" not 1" :o brake adjusted up and the report was, "it's like a new car". :thumbsup:

Heading for the bottom end of Bruny Island via JC's.

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[justinc]

Met Gus briefly today, a true adventurous series owner :) unfortunately had very little time to chat, let alone take a squiz at the 107...Hope to catch up with him on his way back from bruny.


JC

[wrinklearthur]

Gus rang me when he got off Bruny Island, saying he had problems with the engine not running at all well.

I ended up driving 'Daisy' down to Kettering to help Gus out and he wasn't going anywhere, with the engine refusing to start.

I got stuck into the problems one thing at a time, the first was the points were stuck where they pivot, so we cleaned up the spare set of points and set the timing statically at 6 degrees advanced, that had it running but not anywhere as sweet as it was when Gus left home the other day.

The engine seemed to be blowing a bit of unburnt petrol, so hoping for the best I checked the level of petrol in the float bowl, it was a bit too high so found another fibre washer to fit under the needle and seat that settled the engine down a bit, it was still not running sweet after that, so I talked Gus into returning to my place so we could do a compression test as we were now suspecting problems with the exhaust valves.

Add; A nasty find by Gus as soon as we had the engine running, was the discovery of a hissing sound from under the middle of the 107, when he investigated, he found a hose to a now defunct vacuum brake booster had come loose. This air had leaned the mixture on the back two cylinders and possibly the number two cylinder as well, we checked this by looking at the colour of the spark plug tips and the colour ranged from a sooty black on number one to a very white deposit on number four that was consistent with running too lean.

On the road things quickly deteriorated, with a rattling noise that sounded like it was pinking from being too far advanced, I adjusted the timing a little by retarding it a bit, it was at the risk of the engine getting hot so I asked Gus to keep a sharp eye on his temperature gauge.
The engine seemed to run a little better, but we hadn't covered much distance again when Gus pulled over and the rear cylinder was chuffing -- the head gasket had definitely blown!

So after one more attempt to get the 107 moving under it's own power we decided to tow it with 'Daisy', this we decided to do in low range as the auto in 'Daisy' is to be nursed along as it has done 556,000 Klms and while it is still working ok it is a bit tired. Slowly we made our way up to Kingston to leave a not so happy Gus and the sick 107 near JC's workplace.

Tomorrow we start trying to round up four exhaust valves, a top overhaul gasket set and if possible a throttle body and gasket set for the Solex carburetor. This will not be easy as it's a long weekend.

If anyone can help with those parts or some of them please PM me with your phone number and I can give you a ring.

[dane h]

PM sent

[wrinklearthur]

The surprise is that all the valves still look serviceable.

The Head gasket looks like the head wasn't pulled down properly and it was leaking between 1 and 2, blown badly between 3 and 4 with a piece missing completely at the back of number 4.

Thank you Dane h for your offer, I passed this onto Gus and he will be dealing with this side of things.

Public holiday here in Tassie today so that will slow things a bit getting any parts over, then getting the head checked for warping and cracks.

Gus is sort of happy after finding this, next step is to make Gus really happy.
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[gromit]

Four Wheel Drives have exhaust valves if needed.
Land Rover Series 1 Exhaust Valves SET OF 4 | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/LAND-ROVER-SERIES-1-EXHAUST-VALVES-Set-4-/321319816382?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4ad0274cbe)

They will also have a head gasket etc.

Colin

[wrinklearthur]

Four Wheel Drives have exhaust valves if needed.
They will also have a head gasket etc.

Hi Colin

Thanks for that, I have already given Gus the details to contact Four Wheel Drives. They are certainly a good standby for those with the proper Land Rovers.

Gus has decarbonised the head and block and is ready for the head gasket when it arrives, hopefully tomorrow.

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[107gus]

As Arthur has been on top of descriptions, here is a photo of the offending gasket. :o

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/03/882.jpg (http://s49.photobucket.com/user/solidaxelprernr/media/DSCN2243.jpg.html)

[pop058]

All part of the adventure Gus :), I hope you are enjoying your trip. You are certainly meeting all the right (and nice) people.

[Homestar]

Bugger - that's gone good and proper. All the best getting it sorted - glad to hear you got the toe in sorted - sounds like it was a loooong way out.:)

[justinc]

Arthur, Jim and Gus,

You lot embody the spirit of series ownership :)

Having a really difficult time here at present so apologies for not stepping into the breach. I am so glad it is getting sorted and you will soon be back on the road.

Hats off to you all :)

JC

[107gus]

GREAT SUCCESS!!! Got the car all back together and I now have a 2.0 rocket ship. Runs better than ever. :D

[JDNSW]

Remember to re-torque the head after about 500 miles, and probably again after a couple of thousand.

John

[wrinklearthur]

Hi Gus, it was good to see that grin back at widest setting and don't forget to record the sounds of the Series one for my sleep background noise.

Here is the link to Gulliver's Travels, by Jonathan Swift.

Gulliver's Travels, by Jonathan Swift (http://www.gutenberg.org/files/829/829-h/829-h.htm)

***START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK GULLIVER'S TRAVELS***
Transcribed from the 1892 George Bell and Sons edition by David Price, email ccx074@pglaf.org

GULLIVER’S TRAVELS into several REMOTE NATIONS OF THE WORLD
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[107gus]

A bit behind, but I have updated a couple posts on the blog. Look for the additional pages, links on the top right of the page.

[Timj]

Cool, been looking for some updates on the blog. Are you glad you have a nice warm beard in all that cold? :).

Just had a head gasket give up on one of mine, between 3 & 4 as well.

Cheers,

Tim.

[Sitec]

So, where is 107gus now?? :)

[The ho har's]

Last I read he was heading to Melrose:)

[107gus]

Gus is in the greater Melb area. Great ocean road heading toward Melrose. No serious plans yet.

The beard is great in the weather here, plus great at catching food :D

[Sitec]

Here's Guss's beast of burden having 'quiet time' at Melrose!:)

[Sitec]

And again at Chambers Gorge. Awesome views here, once Gus and I had climbed the mountain near by! :D

[Sitec]

Here's a little vid taken by SWMBO of Gus on the move on the dirt between the Flinders and The Gammon. Those "Naughty" Victorians talked him into coming north!! He loved it, and we're now bringing him back to the Barossa for some vehicle servicing and chilling!

[Sitec]

Chilling at the entrance to Lake Frome! :)

[Dinty]

I see you have fitted the rear view mirror, looks like it has been there forever LOL cheers Dennis

[Sitec]

The big clean, and now for the maintenance before the next leg! :)

[107gus]

Shame.... :imwithstupid:

[wrinklearthur]

He's still practicing that grin. :D:D:D

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/series-i-land-rover-enthusiasts-section/76384d1398849601-107-gus-image.jpg
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[Homestar]

I'm assuming that is its first tub since being on the road.:)

[digger]

Nice grille Gus!!

Hope you are having fun!
(almost guaranteeded with that mob!)

[107gus]

Yes, this was the first wash it has had, and it promptly repayed me by not starting after.

Having a good time here for sure, and the 107 is getting lots of love. New oils in everything and a long range tank.

[Cobber]

That looks fantastic. No wonder you're smiling :D

[107gus]

Heading west! In Adelaide at the moment, then heading west via Port Lincoln then the Nullarbor to Esperance, stopping at "interesting" things, then up to Perth. Not much of a schedule yet, but planning to take a couple weeks.

[Tombie]

Gus, drop in to Whyalla and give me a call.. 0468478666...

We can have a drink!

[klonk]

Hi Gus
If you come down to Esperance, I can recomend the trip around the south west corner. Albany, Walpole, Manjimup etc and up to Perth . Good land rover country.
And you can call in and see klonk.

Cheers Steve

[back_in]

Hi all
Gus dropped in for short stay this arvo
sent him off with a couple of fuel drums and fresh water, not in the same drums,
to help him across to W.A.
he is heading north via Pt Aug on the way to the Eyre Pen.
he has enjoyed his 3 or 4 weeks so far in S.A.
cheers
Ian

[Sitec]

Well, finally, Gus is on the road. Today he had a wet start as its been raining for most of the day. He called into work to say bye.. He's left the Barossa with a new piece of cooking equipment... His 'Plough Disk Wok'!!!! Something I've made a few of.. His had adapted handles so it will sit in the center of the bonnet mounted spare wheel.
The rain was to be his undoing.. The Series wiper motor packing up just nth of Gawler.. After a rtn to my shed and a rebuild of the motor, he was on his way again.... Wilmington bound I believe... (The wiper motor packed up again!!). Not sure if he has forum access when he's mobile, but if I hear how he's doing, I'll add it here until he gets further west.. Tombie.. Think he's inbound!! :D

[digger]

I believe that Gus made it to "Tombieville".

I wonder if he may become Tombies international campaign manager?.



As to the plough disk bbqs,
I have a couple, a small (standard one) with scollaped edges
and a MONSTER ONE made the same but much bigger!

They have been 'plugged' in the centre square with metal, this has a hole drilled in the centre for oil to dribble on the fire.

Then I have a tent peg that plugs that hole and has a 4 finned plates shaped to the plate-- this helps divide cooking food and keep the oil in.. a great addition. They are the best BBQ woks ever!

[Tombie]

Caught up with Gus down the foreshore, then headed to the Pub for quote "A pint of anything" (Pale Ale) :D

Gus was then offered lodgings at Casa De Tombie for the night.

A home made soup, garlic bread and roast pork offering by Mrs Tombie..

He also got to meet the Dogs...


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[Tombie]

Fantastic bloke...

[107gus]

Hi all. Thanks again for the hospitality. I have made it across the Nullarbor, and arrive in Esperance. Having a look around today, then hoping to head toward Albany in the morning.

[Dinty]

Are your little dogs Pomeranian's? good to see Gus enjoying himself, cheers Dennis

[Tombie]

Are your little dogs Pomeranian's? good to see Gus enjoying himself, cheers Dennis


The one in the pic is a Japanese Spitz and we also have a Samoyed

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[klonk]

Well on Tuesday evening a grey and blue landy pulled up outside our house and a smiling Gus emerged.

Introductions performed and the 107 was parked outside the shed for the night.
After tea and a chat, we made a bolt for the shed and emerged in the small hours of the morning, hit the sack about 1.30 am:o.

Had organised Wednesday as a day off work;), So we did a tikky tour around town including the ANZAC memorial on Mount Clarance which has good veiws over King George sound and town.
Gus had had trouble with the distributor points on the landy and we tried to find some new ones but couldnt match them. (DM2 dist). Bosch CL15 as cross referanced from here didnt match and tried two others from the shop recomendations but no joy.
Then we called into another landy mate for a chat and later in the evening went to the police citizens and youth club where I teach kids to shoot on the 10mtr air rifle range, a good day was had and went to bed abit earlier at 12.30am.

Thursday Gus headed west, up to Margaret river for a surf. It started to rain again and his wiper still wasnt working.

Thanks Gus keep in touch.

Steve

[wrinklearthur]

Hi Gus,

Can I draw your attention to this thread? http://www.aulro.com/afvb/showthread.php?p=2152284&posted=1#post2152284

Scallops has been working on his carburetor and it is applicable to that acceleration hesitation with that accelerator pump spring on your 107.

Hope the trip is going well and where about's are you now?
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[chazza]

Gus stayed with us two nights ago and allowed me the joy of listening to and touching a running S1. :D

What a nice chap! It was incredible how many things we have in common!

Last seen heading north to Baker's Hill.

[107gus]

After much procrastination I have updated the blog.

Also, planning a trip to Steep point and north. Gibb River rd, tanami, maybe more back across.

[Sitec]

South by 107 (http://southby107.blogspot.com.au/)

That's the blog address above.. Not sure if it works as a link. Good work so far on the blog. Just had a look. What's the go with that Miniature Series 1 in Tazzy??? The engine is scale too?? what's that out of I wonder? :)

[wrinklearthur]

After much procrastination I have updated the blog.

Also, planning a trip to Steep point and north. Gibb River rd, tanami, maybe more back across.

Hi Gus

Make sure you have a good working tyre pump, some of the patches you are going to travel through are loose sand.

Have a good trip.
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[wrinklearthur]

South by 107 (http://southby107.blogspot.com.au/)

That's the blog address above.. Not sure if it works as a link. Good work so far on the blog. Just had a look. What's the go with that Miniature Series 1 in Tazzy??? The engine is scale too?? what's that out of I wonder? :)

It's all 5/8th scale and actually sounds like a series one as well.

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[107gus]

He is a turner and fitter by trade, it is a 5/8th scale 1.6l so 1l motor. As arthur said, it sounds just like the real thing. I have a vid on my FB page

[107gus]

Hey all!!! after hiding in the bush for a while, I am back in Brisbane. The blog is updated and things are going well.

Couple photos
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/08/1089.jpg (http://s49.photobucket.com/user/solidaxelprernr/media/P1010026.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/08/1090.jpg (http://s49.photobucket.com/user/solidaxelprernr/media/P1000328.jpg.html)

[Homestar]

Hi mate - good the hear it's all going well.:). How many KM have you clocked up now? Have you made a decision about the 107 - staying here or heading home with you?

[Timj]

Welcome back Gus! You will have to come and see us with some photos and stories. Maybe we should get together all the Brisbane people who met you and have been following you around on the forum and the blog :).

Cheers,

TimJ.

[107gus]

Ill have to add up the distances from the map, my odometer broke :mad:

[wrinklearthur]

Ill have to add up the distances from the map, my odometer broke :mad:

Did the cable inner break? :(
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[The ho har's]

Welcome back Gus! You will have to come and see us with some photos and stories. Maybe we should get together all the Brisbane people who met you and have been following you around on the forum and the blog :).

Cheers,

TimJ.

Exactly Gus, when can we all catch up? We still have mail for you from last year:angel:;)


Mrs hh:angel:

[107gus]

Gauge broke. Speedo part works perfect, but the counter doesnt spin.

I am around this week, then heading south friday.

[JDNSW]

....

I am around this week, then heading south friday.

Where are you heading then?

John

[107gus]

Where are you heading then?

John

Eventually Newcastle.

[klonk]

Hi Gus

Good to see you've had a good trip, hope you didn't swallow to much red dirt.
Did you get to change the oil in your overdrive and fix the windscreen wiper?

Cheers steve

[107gus]

Hi All!

After a rather hectic month, I am back in Oregon, trying to drive on the "right" (correct?) side of the road. A huge thank you to everyone who has helped me in my journey, and a hello again to those met along the way. And as everyone wants to know, the 107 is currently in a big metal box in the middle of the Pacific, heading to meet me in Oregon for more adventures and explorations. Hope all is well, and the summer is bringing good weather.

Cheers,
Gus

[The ho har's]

Was terrific meeting you also :D

Did you manage to fit something else in the big metal box??

[Homestar]

Great to meet you Gus. Glad you had a great trip, and also glad your so attached to the 107 that you want to keep it as part of your life.:)

Keep in touch buddy. :)

[Sitec]

Same here too! It was good to meet you and pleasure to b involved in a small part of you're trip! Glad to hear the 107 is on the water!! Converting to LHD then!? Hope to meet again one day! Cheers from Si and Hills! :)

[Landy Smurf]

Good to hear you got back ok. It was good to meet you a few times.
I cant wait to see photos of the 107 driving around USA.

[Tombie]

Great to meet you Gus..
Hope your trip has given you many great memories of Australia and the AULRO people..

Hope to catch up again - perhaps in Oregon

[107gus]

Merry Christmas from the snowy side of the world.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/12/227.jpg

[crackers]

Merry Christmas to you Gus. Good to see another 107 Ute being used. Not sure about that funny white stuff though (they're talking about comfortably over 100F here Christmas day).

[weeds]

Bumped into Gus.......I caught him having a sneak peak at my defender while it was on a hoist at British Offroad.

I offered to to give him a tour of the defer at Cooma 70th.

[Larry]

So did he bring the 107 back with him?????????

[weeds]

So did he bring the 107 back with him?????????

I didn’t ask......suppose I’ll find out at Cooma