My 2a freshen up

[bemm52]

Your welcome guys fishing is awesome as you have no doubt heard and we also have an Airbnb presence .....Lacuna Cottage Bemm River[wink11]

Cheers Paul

[Chops]

How you going down there Paul,, keeping out of harms way?

I'm guessing your a bit quiet with the fires in your district,, hoping all is well.

[bemm52]

How you going down there Paul,, keeping out of harms way?

I'm guessing your a bit quiet with the fires in your district,, hoping all is well.

Your right there is still a bit of fire activity around, but thus far there has been no threat to townships mainly burning in hard to access bush, our CFA guys had a few busy days and nites.

Have made a little progress...........and............had a big win[bigsmile1] driving down the main drag of Bairnsdale I followed a series 1 with historic plates and no top, with two guys in it. When they parked I parked as close as I could and spoke to the owner.

He gave me info on the club he was in, but even better gave me the name of a sympathetic RWC mechanic that understands old Land Rovers[bigrolf] I spoke with him as well so perhaps all my angst over RWC without seatbelts etc is unfounded

Progress pics........Brake plumbing complete (trip today was to get some clutch plumbing bits and brake fluid)130124

Seat box and seat mounts in 130125 130126

High spec locking petrol caps and cruise control 130128 130127

Question............ couldn't get arm from steering box on any further although not visible in pic there is a full nut on there and lock washer. Is this OK or normal?
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Cheers Paul

[JDNSW]

The fuel tank lock is usually put at the top (doesn't catch on things as much).

I'll have to look at my steering box, but I think that is fairly normal - the splines are tapered, and how far on it goes will depend a bit on the somewat variable state of the taper. A caution though could be if the splines (both arm and shaft) were painted, it may be seating on a rather thick layer of paint. If this is the case, expect it to get loose after a few thousand km.

[bemm52]

Thanks John I tried locking hasp on top but it meant I had to hold it up with one hand while un capping with other

This way is a bit easier

Cheers Paul

[67hardtop]

Thanks John I tried locking hasp on top but it meant I had to hold it up with one hand while un capping with other

This way is a bit easier

Cheers Paul
Thats what ive done too. Dont have to hold the darn thing up while ur filling it. Just makes more sense...

Cheers Rod

[JDNSW]

Tighten the hinge on the lock so it stays put!

[bemm52]

Small amount of progress, my radiator repair seems OK but engine running and hot will be the best test.

Also got the clutch bled hopefully I've got it right.........when I had the gearbox out I noted a little bit of twist on the clutch arm gave a lot of movement on the sliding washer thingo ,time will tell

Next job is brake bleeding[tonguewink]

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Cheers Paul

[NOMIS1234]

Hey Paul, what brake booster setup are you running? How have you mounted it there off center? Cheers simon

[bemm52]

The booster is a PBR VH44 brainchild of previous owner so I kept it, there is also a huge vacuum tank that goes on passenger fire wall.......if you go back thru my posts there's pictures of it. That'll be going back in to

Cheers Paul

[NOMIS1234]

The booster is a PBR VH44 brainchild of previous owner so I kept it, there is also a huge vacuum tank that goes on passenger fire wall.......if you go back thru my posts there's pictures of it. That'll be going back in to

Cheers Paul

Awesome thanks paul - looking good

[bemm52]

Air conditioning controls fitted
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Flight deck instrument panel new location test fit, gauge needed some modification to clear column bracket all the others plenty of room
130255


Cheers Paul

[bemm52]

Some progress on flight deck instruments......... old
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New........ ready for wiring I bedded gauges in silicon the old ones are bedded in rust but that wouldn't work with ally panel
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Cheers Paul

[bemm52]

Pretty much got back of car sorted except mudflaps
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Not sure about tyre carrier I may remove it and use brackets to store high lift jack, and put spare on bonnet. Unfortunately I only have 5 matching rims so must decide bonnet or back, initially I wanted both but that 6th rim is proving elusive.

Can of electrickery worms well and truly opened[tonguewink]
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Cheers Paul

[Chops]

G'day Paul,

That swing away, is that an original part, or something thats been made to suit? It looks really well made indicating it almost looks like a standard accessory. (?).

[bemm52]

G'day Paul,

That swing away, is that an original part, or something thats been made to suit? It looks really well made indicating it almost looks like a standard accessory. (?).


Im not sure, I assumed it was something the previous owner fabricated, but you are right it is well made. There was no part number on it that I could see".......somewhere in the past some one quiet handy has been at the car ,it also has a full roll cage I've got stored way.

Cheers Paul

[JDNSW]

That sort of swing away was never a factory option for any Series vehicle, and as far as I know was never offered as an aftermarket option either during Series production, but may have been offered more recently.

[bemm52]

getting closer [bigsmile1]providing I can read my notes electrickery should fall into place.[bighmmm]

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Cheers Paul

[bemm52]

Mate came over to day and we bled the brakes meaning I could put the guards on and have something to attach wiring to.

As usual fitted guards twice [bawl] not realising inner goes on the inside of bulkhead support bracket, I was too concerned about lining up outside
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Booster snugged back in nicely
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And inner guard went from this130747 to this130748

Cheers Paul

[AJF]

Paul

Vehicle looks great. I re-read all you posts the other day after seeing how far you had made it. That early work you did on painting the panels as they came off is really paying dividends now.

Thanks
Angus

[Dgd69]

Looking good

[bemm52]

My 87 year old mate dropped around today and gave me a tutorial on how to operate this beastie
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This should help me make some sense of this
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His parting words were "I've destroyed a lot of cars to learn what I know"[bighmmm]

Cheers Paul

[bemm52]

I've lost my way a bit here and some help would be appreciated[bigwhistle]

131004 Ok the three warning lights ,charging cold start and oil press where do the red male bullet ends go? have I lost some of the wiring[bigsad]

Also the white female bullet connector....... wots this for, (original loom)?

Coming out of loom is a purple female connector that looks as if it hasn't been used judging by dust inside
131005Lucas wire code has it as Accessories fed direct from battery via fuse (always live).......so I'm guessing I don't need it.

Finally Alternator I have wiring that connects to this131006 131007

I'm guessing round end goes on post with nut....but the blue female spade connector I labelled "Ground " when I pulled out wiring but I cant find a male spade connector on the alternator???

Cheers Paul

[Dgd69]

Eyelet connector goes to bat+ terminal with nut on alt push on usually dash warning light goes to d+ connector which is at back of alt

[bemm52]

Eyelet connector goes to bat+ terminal with nut on alt push on usually dash warning light goes to d+ connector which is at back of alt

Thanx will have another look tomorrow d+ tab must be reccesed somewhere on back of alt as I missed it today

Cherrs Paul

[bemm52]

Alternator wired ,and my old mate came and gave some advice re warning lights


red wires need to be connected into ignition switch so possibly I have lost some wiring.

his parting words "just remember when you remove the key everything must be dead no power" .Makes sense to me, although I do remember starter button turning over motor with no key.

Cheers Paul

[1950landy]

It will but no power to coil if ignition is off.

[bemm52]

Bit of an update
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I've got a lot of electrical problems to solve........no indicators, high low beam, tacho or fuel gauge[bawl] but my old mate is coming around tomorrow to have a look, recons its all easy fix[bigrolf]

Engine bay once wiring is 100% I'll tidy it all up with corry pipe
131273

This is my take on trying to get a non stranded clutch master to marry up with LR bits
131274

Car starts and runs clutch and brakes could do with more bleeding but they work........went for a drive using 1st and reverse however I can only get low range, when I let the clutch out in high I can hear gears not quiet meshing and no forward or backward motion.

My gut feeling is select lever has not enough travel towards bulkhead what is the arc distance between high and low at the knob?

131275

Manual shows spacers on transfer lever mounting bracket is there a set length for these?, as I'm sure I didn't have them before and I didn't put them in. or is it trial and error?

131276

Will pull drivers floor up and have a good look tomorrow ...............only took an hour of jiggling to get transfer leaver rubber gaiter bolted in[bigsad]

Cheers Paul

[67hardtop]

Fun fun fun its all fun.

Cheers Rod

[bemm52]

Didn't get to lifting floor and cancelled electrical guru's visit as weather was pretty awful and said guru is getting on in years.

Occurred to me that I've been at this project for exactly 12 months now according to my postings:wacko:

Cheers Paul

[Chops]

Didn't get to lifting floor and cancelled electrical guru's visit as weather was pretty awful and said guru is getting on in years.

Occurred to me that I've been at this project for exactly 12 months now according to my postings:wacko:

Cheers Paul


Nothing like a good project to keep you busy Paul [wink11]

[bemm52]

Fun fun fun its all fun.

Cheers Rod

Yep fun, fun ,fun had to pull up both floors and gearbox tunnel, also had to remove lever pivot bolt to get at bracket mounting bolts....... resulting in hi low lever falling down just missing my scone as I was under the car and spring clip going awol for a bit [bawl] going to leave floors loose till everything is sorted[bigwhistle]

Now have... hi low range, forward, reverse and stopping with a bit of pumping....................something is grabbing with brakes not sure if its hand brake or rear brakes, needs further investigation with some one listening for sound source.

First real test drive....bit of a blatt around our garden :burnrubber:

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Cheers Paul

[Dgd69]

Landy looks fantastic great job

[67hardtop]

Landy looks fantastic great job
X 2

Cheers Rod

[Chops]

X 2

Cheers Rod


X 3 even [biggrin]

[bemm52]

My old mate came around and now all my electrics are sorted[bigrolf] except brake lights but when we bridged out pressure switch lights came on so have ordered new switch.

Engine bay tidied up
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Started to fit doors and it would seem I've got to move bulkhead forward[bawl] I had a quick look and figure if I loosen bottom outrigger bolts and vertical foot well supports and radiator support panel everything should move forward.
I will then shim outrigger bolts.

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Rear seats installed

131595 131596

Who needs to get their thrills on a roller coaster when you've got a series LR[bighmmm][bigsmile][bigsmile][bigsmile]
131598

Cheers Paul

[Fausto79]

absolutely stunning

[bemm52]

Shimmed bulkhead only passenger side needed doing. Doors aren't perfect yet but getting there I'm thinking I've got to ease holes in A pillar to get some upward movement.

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Waiting for Postman Pat to deliver brake switch, headlights and prestik for windscreen, then I can finish build[bigrolf][bigrolf][bigrolf]

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Cheers Paul

[bemm52]

Headlights[bigsmile1]yes

Brake switch.....windscreen prestik no show yet[bigsad]

Cheers Paul

[AJF]

Paul

looks like a year well spent. Great job.

cheers
Angus

[bemm52]

After 3 1/2 miles of road testing this happens

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"Not happy Jan".................will ask wife to sew me some sort of gaiter, hand brake rubber is still holding in there...................both blue box [bigwhistle][bigwhistle]


Tuesday going to town to book a roadworthy inspection, windscreen prestik still hasn't arrived so will buy some tube windscreen sealant to set windscreen glass in.

Only oil leak is minor from two selector shafts on top of main gearbox............spewing a bit that I didn't replace O rings when I had box out............can they be replaced in situ with tunnel removed?

Cheers Paul

[bemm52]

Ok this thread is nearly over, roadworthy booked for 27th November

I'm a bit disappointed about windscreen sealant still not arrived and brake sensor switch I ordered off a UK company I've delt with often during build also no show[bigsad]

upside is brake lights now work ......I'm picking poorly bleed brakes weren't activating hydraulic switch properly

Ended up using glazing silicon for windscreen .......messy and will be difficult to remove glass if need be in the future.

Will post some pictures when I've finished whiper wiring

10 sneaky miles on the clock[bigwhistle]

Cheers Paul

[rangieman]

10 sneaky miles on the clock[bigwhistle]
Around the back yard of course[wink11]

[reachjatt]

Hi Paul, Awesome job with the rebuild. Allthough i think it's bit late now but regarding windscreen i heard lot of people had success with dum dum Sealant (http://www.morrisminorspares.com/body-inc-panels-trim-c21/traveller-parts-c34/dum-dum-sealer-1-5kg-tin-no-longer-available-use-t18n-p828706). Also some references on this blog (http://pjboomer.blogspot.com.au/2010/08/10th-august-windscreen-glass-fitted.html)
Regards,
Nav

[bemm52]

some final pictures

132406......................just kidding

132407 132408 a name chosen

132409 132410 132411 132412

132413 132414flight deck

132415 economy class

Remains to be seen what roadworthy guy thinks off ...no roof...no seatbelts... and seats in back of what maybe could be called a ute. plus she has some slight incontinence issues[bighmmm] (she is getting on a bit) I'll have wipes at the ready to save her embarrassment on the big day[thumbsupbig]

Plan is she can give Pearl a rest carting guests around our extended back yard 132416

Cheers Paul

[67hardtop]

Truly a thing of beauty...

Cheers Rod

[bemm52]

And also a huge thankyou to all who have assisted online and in the real world[bigsmile1]

Cheers Paul

[AJF]

Paul

Well done - superb result.

Cheers
Angus

[Chops]

Looks great Paul, well done 👍

[grey_ghost]

Looks fantastic mate - well done!

[gromit]

After 3 1/2 miles of road testing this happens
"Not happy Jan".................will ask wife to sew me some sort of gaiter, hand brake rubber is still holding in there...................both blue box [bigwhistle][bigwhistle]



I feel your pain......I made a handbrake gaiter a couple of years ago https://www.aulro.com/afvb/series-land-rovers/227027-handbrake-gaiter.html#post2440711

I found a supplier for butyl rubber tape https://www.aulro.com/afvb/series-land-rovers/224654-butyl-rubber-tape.html?224654=#post2414520 problem is the link is a bit out of date. They were in Dandenong and I could probably find them again if anyone wants some, heavy stuff to freight though....
I used glazing silicon on one of my Land Rovers but now I have the tape I'll probably use that in future.

Best of luck with the roadworthy.


Colin

[Dgd69]

Well done mate time to enjoy it

[OneOff]

Brilliant! Well done!!

I'm probably another year from that stage.
I'd also like to thank you for putting up such an interesting and entertaining build thread.

So what's the story behind the name?

[bemm52]

Brilliant! Well done!!

I'm probably another year from that stage.
I'd also like to thank you for putting up such an interesting and entertaining build thread.

So what's the story behind the name?

132469 Ruby ....Missus's Puma 90

132471 Pearl.....My Puma 130

132472Then came Jade the green 2a 88.........................Olive sounded a bit boring

Cheers Paul

[bemm52]

132763 Jade on trailer coming home after purchase.

132764Jade on trailer coming home after passing roadworthy and gaining registration.

I was quite anxious about roadworthy and registration but it went well

Roadworthy guy was stoked with car saying it was so good to see old Land Rovers being put back on the road [happycry]and when was I doing my next one[bighmmm]

Only problem with that is I haven't been entirely honest with the financial controller about the cost of the project[bigwhistle]......I think the dog ate some invoices[bighmmm][bighmmm]

Jade is on full Victorian registration as a five seater wagon .....three in front, two in back, no seatbelts or anywhere to mount them, and with no roof.

will be interesting if I ever get pulled over by the constabulary, how can you wear seatbelts if they are not there, and no the vehicle is not a ute. I hope registration details, age etc trumps Police rule book.

Cheers Paul

[gromit]

Check out VSI 21 on the VicRoads website regarding seatbelts.

Not a legal requirement (in VIC) till 1/1/1971 in an offroad passenger vehicle, maybe print off a copy to carry with you. I haven't had any issues with my Series I.
If they are fitted to a vehicle prior to the above date and you're not wearing them it's an offence.


Vehicle standards information : VicRoads (https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/safety-and-road-rules/vehicle-safety/vehicle-standards-information)


Colin

[bemm52]

fitted my $5 market find.

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Cheers Paul

[bemm52]

Bit of an up date 120 miles on clock Jades getting more outings than Pearl or Ruby😊
Filled passenger tank to capacity to check fuel gauge ....all good😊 But......sun was on that side of car and fuel expanded leaking out of cap and running down side of tub.....bubbling paint and dissolving it as it went😫"........not happy Jan 😢
Took car for a 20k run to burn of a bit of fuel and on return felt vibration from somewhere
got home first thought was maybe I'd thrown a wheel balance weight of a front wheel juggled wheels vibration still there.

Had a good look under and found about 1/8" side play in one of the rear Uni joints fortunately I had a new uni in box a mate had given me, popped it in vibration gone😊
Sanded back paint and resprayed side of tub so alls good again.

BE WARNED........Agricultural Enamal for all its good points for an amature spraypainter doesn't like petrol or brake fluid

As a beside 40mph on speedo is actually 52mph on gps and car was rolling along quiet happily
won't try recalabrating speedo until I get original rims and tyres on.......still waiting for Dunlop super gripper roaded tyres from the local guy".........should of bought a full set when I had a chance instead of two😱

Cheers Paul

[flyinglandrover]

Happened to be sitting at the Bemm pub the week before Christmas and saw an excellent looking Series cruise past! I was pumped at seeing a vehicle who's rebuild thread I had been following in the flesh! Unfortunately I was unable to come over and check it out but from what I saw pictures on this thread don't do it justice!
Great Job and thanks for allowing us along for the ride!

[bemm52]

Thanks mate. Car is a joy to drive and is my boat launch vehicle

Cheers Paul

[bemm52]

Jade has a leaking, oil filter have tightened everything but it still leaks

Has any one fitted one of these, seems a simple solution

135221
Cheers Paul

[67hardtop]

I have a similar product on my 2a. Uses a z9 or smaller one cant remember the number. Its good tho.

Cheers Rod

[bemm52]

I have a similar product on my 2a. Uses a z9 or smaller one cant remember the number. Its good tho.

Cheers Rod

Thanks Rod comes with 3 filters so should be a while before I have to buy more

Cheers Paul

[67hardtop]

Just be aware Paul, if you fit it incorrectly you will have no oil pressure. The non return valve in the filter will stop oil flow. Ask me how i found that out. Mine had no instructions when i got it and it can be fitted two ways.

Cheers Rod

[mick88]

You might find the reason you are having trouble with the filter leaking is that a lot of the cartridge filters seem to come
with a neoprene ring now instead of a rubber one. I had trouble on my Fergy diesel tractor with the cartridge filter housing
leaking and ended up reusing the rubber ring from an old filter, it stopped the problem. I had reconditioned the Fergy motor
several years back and fitted a new oil pump, so it had plenty of oil pressure, and under pressure the neoprene rings would
slip sideways and cause a leak. The old rubber sealing rings had little lines on them and they seemed to stay put easier.
However I agree a "spin on" filter adaptor is the better option.

Cheers, Mick.

[bemm52]

Jade has a leaking, oil filter have tightened everything but it still leaks

Has any one fitted one of these, seems a simple solution

135221
Cheers Paul

Unfortunatly supplier doesn't ship Australia[bawl][bawl][bawl]

managed to get a 1/4 turn on filter holding bolt, will keep looking for an adapter that's reasonably priced.

Does anyone know the size of the rubber sealing ring Micks talking about and wether they can be bought somewhere

Cheers Paul

[JDNSW]

Most likely issue is the sealing ring is damaged or has dirt in the groove - easy to do either. Easiest and cheapest way to get a replacement ring is to buy another filter - they are cheap!

[rangieman]

Unfortunatly supplier doesn't ship Australia[bawl][bawl][bawl]

managed to get a 1/4 turn on filter holding bolt, will keep looking for an adapter that's reasonably priced.

Does anyone know the size of the rubber sealing ring Micks talking about and wether they can be bought somewhere

Cheers Paul
You could put a 200Tdi oil filter adapter on if you can find one [wink11]

[bemm52]

Most likely issue is the sealing ring is damaged or has dirt in the groove - easy to do either. Easiest and cheapest way to get a replacement ring is to buy another filter - they are cheap!

John I think I will try this I thought everything was clean when I fitted new filter..........but there was a lot going on at this stage of the freshen up and maybe I didn't clean as well as I could have

Cheers Paul

[JDNSW]

It is also very easy to pinch the sealing ring when tightening the bolt. Been there, done that!

Check that there is not any damage to either the groove or the edge of the steel housing, but most likely is that the ring is damaged.

[bemm52]

Chasing more leaks, when Jade was inspected for roadworthy the mechanic said her rear passenger brake slave cylinder was leaking.........kindly he overlooked this:thumbsup:

Today new cylinder arrived in the post so I went to work

Drum with wheel removed 135335 drum removed....something wrong here 135336 135337 135338

New slave installed 135339

I left pads on and cleaned them up with petrol then sanded them a bit 135340 and cleaned in drum 135341

Then put drums back on cranked up adjuster and bled with my trusty one man bleeder 135342

Over a lemonade this evening my old mechanic mate suggested that heat from the brakes will keep sucking fluid out of pads ...not ideal but things must be better than they were....and car pulled up OK with leak.

Post Mortem

Crap in Cylinder possibly swarf it was new 135343 wear on piston rubber 135344

Also had some sort of leak in master cylinder area ......after checking and double checking connections with no obvious leaks replaced rubber hose from reservoir to master cylinder(It was same existing one from when I got it off Rod)

Also made a rubber gasket for cap hopefully I've fixed mystery leak 135345

Now I can get back to my other Project 135346[bigsmile][bigsmile]

Cheers Paul

[JDNSW]

If only lightly contaminated with brake fluid, washing in metho works well.

[OneOff]

That's not a leak; that's a full on hemorrage!


The next project looks interesting, is there a forum section for boats? Looking forward to checking your new re-build thread...
I can only say that restoring a Land Rover will prepare you well for the expense of boat restoration. [smilebigeye]


Peter.

[AJF]

Paul

Boat looks an interesting project too.

All the best
Angus

[bemm52]

That's not a leak; that's a full on hemorrage!


The next project looks interesting, is there a forum section for boats? Looking forward to checking your new re-build thread...
I can only say that restoring a Land Rover will prepare you well for the expense of boat restoration. [smilebigeye]


Peter.


Paul

Boat looks an interesting project too.

All the best
Angus

Hhm a bit of interest in the boat[bigwhistle]

After sampling what a help this forum can be during Jade freshen up I'm suffering a bit from withdrawals [bigsmile]..........well perhaps the support when project seems bigger than Western Australia and you wonder why you started.

Will look for old photos and start a thread on the build (boat went under tarps while Jade was in progress )

Thinking boating and fishing area.......or should it be projects and tutorials.....perhaps a Mod could advise

Title........My Trailer Sailer Freshen Up

Cheers Paul

[bemm52]

My cold start light remains off until motor warms a little then stays on constantly
Cold start switch lever is engaged in slot that's turned into choke rod so light should be off I'm thinking.
Could it be I've got the wrong terminal on cold start switch on bulkhead I didn't pay a lot of attention to this when I was rebuilding
when I disconnect switch wire at engine block sensor light stays off

Cheers Paul

[Chops]

Sounds like it might be back to front.

[bemm52]

Chops
Swapped wires this morning managing to drop and lose one of the grub screws[bigsad]

However grub screw from an old batten fix light fitting I had stashed was same thread and fitted[thumbsupbig]

end result no light at all maybe maybe switch is cactus ,thankfully cold start light is not essential to running car, and I am yet to use the choke to start engine although winter could be different

Might switch wires back the little yellow light is somewhat reassuring "........at least I know some electrickery is going on[bigsmile][bigsmile][bigsmile]

Cheers Paul

[Chops]

I’ll see if I can get to mine tonight and have a gander, maybe take a pic. I can’t remember where the wires etc go.

[gromit]

The cold start light should stay off until the engine warms, if the choke is still operated the light comes on when the engine is warm to remind you to turn it off.
If the choke control is in and the light stays on when the motor is warm then the switch is still 'made' and possibly needs adjustment.

Disconnect the wires to the switch and put a meter across the switch terminals. It should be open circuit when the choke is pushed in and you should get continuity when the choke control is pulled out.


http://www.lrfaq.org/Series/images/SII+VE.jpg


Colin

[bemm52]

Thanks will check this tomorrow with multi meter

Cheers Paul

[bemm52]

The cold start light should stay off until the engine warms, if the choke is still operated the light comes on when the engine is warm to remind you to turn it off.
If the choke control is in and the light stays on when the motor is warm then the switch is still 'made' and possibly needs adjustment.

Disconnect the wires to the switch and put a meter across the switch terminals. It should be open circuit when the choke is pushed in and you should get continuity when the choke control is pulled out.


http://www.lrfaq.org/Series/images/SII+VE.jpg


Colin

Colin followed your instructions to the letter everything seems to make sense but still have permanant light on once motor is warm

choke in135998 135999


Choke out136000 136001


lever arm choke in136002 lever arm choke out136003 so far everything works correctly

noticed some damage to insulation spacer 136004

so decided to test again with test lamp

choke in136005 choke out136006

would seem damage to insulation isnt effecting anything

any advice kinda doesnt make sense........................is there a way of testing thermostat sender

Cheers Paul

[67hardtop]

When engine is cold the temp switch should be open circuit. When warmed up should be closed circuit.

[bemm52]

Would that be testing from male spade terminal on thermostat to earth".......I'm not the brightest with electrical systems[bighmmm] but slowly I'm learning[smilebigeye]

Thinking more about this I think I should be testing from terminal to wire that attaches to it
will have a go tomorrow

Cheers Paul

[67hardtop]

Power on the test light clamp, then point to spade terminal. Light should be out on cold engine. Light should turn on with motor warmed up. If the light is on on a cold engine the thermo switch is faulty...

Or with multi meter set to ohms check for resistance between spade terminal and earth. Open circuit for cold engine closed for warmed up engine. If its closed circuit on a cold engine the thermo switch is faulty.

Clear as mud...lol

Cheers Rod

[Chops]

Thanks Rod,,

Yep,,, clear as mud [bigwhistle]

[bemm52]

When engine is cold the temp switch should be open circuit. When warmed up should be closed circuit.

Gday Rod
temp switch open circuit cold, also open circuit when warm 70c

Cactus sensor maybe😂😕
New sensor £60/70 plus freight, do I really need to know I've left the choke out when I haven't needed to use it yet.......hmmmm........think not.

Cheers Paul

[gromit]

A bit expensive for a sensor, here's a cheaper one 545010 - Water Temperature Switch (http://www.pegasusparts.co.uk/ourshop_90073/prod_5948126-545010-Water-Temperature-Switch.html) but of course out of stock !
This side of the ditch https://www.allfourx4.com.au/545010

Could it be corrosion stopping an earth path from the sensor to the head ? A long shot but removing, cleaning & replacing with some conductive grease might get it working.....but if it's not important probably best to leave it alone.


Colin

PS. Just found a modern replacement Fan Switch Kit - Otter Switch Replacement - Fosseway PerformanceFosseway Performance (http://www.fossewayperformance.co.uk/fan-switch-kit-otter-switch-replacement/)

[67hardtop]

Yep as gromit says check the earths are clean before replacing it. They are a bugger to remove...

[JDNSW]

Possibly add a separate earth wire under one of the screws, or even just take a screw out and clean the threads.

[bemm52]

Thanks for in put guys will try a jury rigged earth wire with a couple of alligator clips and see what happens

did a 50 mile trip today just to see what happened.......basically nothing everything held together

50 miles being quiet a chunk of the trip to Cooma coming up, gunna stretch it a bit weather permitting (no roof[bighmmm]but my wipers work[bigsmile])next Friday by driving to Orbost as I go there every Friday anyway. Will try and tee it up with local tyre joint for a wheel alignment while I'm there.

Cheers Paul

[bemm52]

A bit expensive for a sensor, here's a cheaper one 545010 - Water Temperature Switch (http://www.pegasusparts.co.uk/ourshop_90073/prod_5948126-545010-Water-Temperature-Switch.html) but of course out of stock !
This side of the ditch https://www.allfourx4.com.au/545010

Could it be corrosion stopping an earth path from the sensor to the head ? A long shot but removing, cleaning & replacing with some conductive grease might get it working.....but if it's not important probably best to leave it alone.


Colin

PS. Just found a modern replacement Fan Switch Kit - Otter Switch Replacement - Fosseway PerformanceFosseway Performance (http://www.fossewayperformance.co.uk/fan-switch-kit-otter-switch-replacement/)

Colin reading about your otter switch they are saying comes on at 85c my motor never seems to reach that temperature hovers around 140f or 60c could this be the issue?...

Cheers Paul

[gromit]

Seems the Otter switch was used in some vehicles to turn on the electric fan.
with that in mind they may have different temperature settings.
I think yours has failed or lost it's earth connection.

Colin

[bemm52]

Jade is as ready as I can get her....hoping to find a remote master cylinder reservoir cap in Cooma and my new hydraulic brake switch should arrive Monday or Tuesday

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[JohnboyLandy]

Beautiful !!

[Cap]

Stunning, great work!!

[donh54]

Proper Job!!!

[bemm52]

Don't get to excited guys remember the 88 inch viewing rule[bigwhistle][bigwhistle][bigrolf]

See ya's in Cooma

Cheers Paul

[Johnno1969]

Wow! Beautiful!

[AJF]

Paul

Looks great.

I didn't get mine finished but will bring it to Cooma anyway. (Perhaps you can give me a few pointers as to how to finish off).

See you there.

Angus

[bemm52]

Paul

Looks great.

I didn't get mine finished but will bring it to Cooma anyway. (Perhaps you can give me a few pointers as to how to finish off).

See you there.

Angus

After seeing the boys and your car you need no help from me, the teams getting it done with much enthusiasm 👍👍

Cheers Paul

[AJF]

Paul

great to meet you and see your car at Cooma - looked great.

My sons have really enjoyed the project and after Cooma are really ready to finish it off.

cheers
angus

[bemm52]

Jade is running really cool now its winter temperature gauge barely moving possibly due to eight bladed fan

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so my wife knocked her up a winter coat


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Gauge now moves a little bit further but nowhere like summer operating temperatures


Cheers Paul

[bemm52]

The winter coat scenario was actually a crook thermostat, amazing how much better the car performs now sorted.


Some scrap steel, an old shovel and a welder have transformed Jade into a fully fledged Yamadori collection vehicle [thumbsupbig]

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[bemm52]

What happens when you've left two 3/16" holes in the bulkhead and go on a high country ramble during an east coast low[bigwhistle]

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Cheers Paul

[grey_ghost]

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[67hardtop]

What happens when you've left two 3/16" holes in the bulkhead and go on a high country ramble during an east coast low[bigwhistle]

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Cheers PaulThat'll learn ya[emoji22]

[Johnno1969]

What happens when you've left two 3/16" holes in the bulkhead and go on a high country ramble during an east coast low[bigwhistle]

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Cheers Paul

Bahahahahahaha!!!!

(I mean that nicely)

[bemm52]

Rivets have been inserted and set........it was like a projection vomit of mud at the time fortunately I was driving solo [bigsmile][bigsmile]

Cheers Paul

[Chops]

Rivets have been inserted and set........it was like a projection vomit of mud at the time fortunately I was driving solo [bigsmile][bigsmile]

Cheers Paul


Hehe 😂, been there done that, only in the Puma, and it came in through the window,, onto cloth trim [bigwhistle]

Twas very lucky for Chris (rangieman) as he was out taking pics at the time,, but damn I’d have had a good laugh 😂 if he’d been sitting there [thumbsupbig]

At least in the Series you can rinse it out with the hose [biggrin]

[Homestar]

Would have paid to see that had Chris been in the car at the time.. [emoji6]

[bemm52]

Putting Jade thru her paces with northern visitor Mr One Off an unusual noise manifested itself

In both high and low range four wheel drive a knock knock sound came from what seemed to be the handbrake region, pulling handbrake on a few clicks did nothing to cure it.

This noise is only there on a very steep descent using the engine as a brake. Under power the noise disappears in high and low range, also not there freewheeling on the flat or moderate downhills

I put the problem past my 85 year old mechanic mate and he said its an old Pommy car, and started to tell me about.... to much end float, thrust washers and helical cut gears and not to worry about it. Then the conversation turned to problems he was having with a poor tradie job involving electrolysis between gal and zincalum sheets on his shed, which at the time seemed more important than my noises

Thought I'd throw it out there to the forum, any ideas and is it nothing to worry about

Cheers Paul

[JDNSW]

Bit hard diagnosing a noise without hearing it, but I would be looking for some part of the engine/gearbox assembly that touches the body or chassis when the engine moves forward under gravity on steep descents, and possibly twists under engine braking. Exhaust system is the most likely but there could be other bits. Possibly contributed to by soft or loose engine mounts, but could be something a bit out of place.

[bemm52]

Thanks for your thoughts John I sort of think you are right and I will have a fossick around for something loose.

Cheers Paul

[OneOff]

You’ve described it pretty well Paul, a sort of tinny knocking, only at high over-rev, I think John might be onto something with the exhaust, from memory it was that kind of noise.

Have your old mate hang over the tailgate and have a look underneath while you go down that same hill... [thumbsupbig]
(No, I’m not being helpful at all...:bat:)

Very kind of you to let me drive, that sand track was awesome, Jade very much in its element.

Peter.

[JDNSW]

Doesn't have to be something loose - just inadequate clearance between bits that move with the engine and bits that don't.

[bemm52]

took the scenic route home from Orbost today

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Cheers Paul

[OneOff]

Funny how old Land Rovers look right at home on a boat ramp... [smilebigeye]

[bemm52]

Took Jade for a ride in the park this arvo

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[bemm52]

Still getting callouts on trucks, but the worse thing is not being able to leave town, been locked in for 18 days now

This is as far up the road I was allowed in a private car, these are cool burns compared to the devastation on Princess Highway going east to Cann River

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Cheers Paul

[ezyrama]

Still getting callouts on trucks, but the worse thing is not being able to leave town, been locked in for 18 days now

This is as far up the road I was allowed in a private car, these are cool burns compared to the devastation on Princess Highway going east to Cann River

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Cheers Paul

Terrible situation. I went for a drive a few weeks ago to Rapville in Northern NSW. Poor locals copped an absolute pizzling down there. One house fine, the next two like the attached.

[OneOff]

Vic copped a fair bit of rain last week I heard, did you get any of that Paul?

[bemm52]

No we only got about 10 mm from the rain coming down the NSW coast from the north and the heavy Gippsland falls never made it this far.
Town is safe and road is open to residents as far as Cann River so Karen back yesterday
Still fire ticking away in Croajingalong Park and Conran Coastal Park but DWELP crews are doing a great job on containing it. We cross paths with these crews every now and then and seem to see the same faces day or night

Cheers Paul

[mick88]

G'day Paul,
good to know all is well with you and your wife.
I found those photos you posted very interesting, it looks like the fires have traveled through the base of the forest.

Cheers, Mick.

[bemm52]

G'day Paul,
good to know all is well with you and your wife.
I found those photos you posted very interesting, it looks like the fires have traveled through the base of the forest.

Cheers, Mick.

Correct Mick there was a very high fuel load on the forest floor

Cheers Paul

[bemm52]

Went after some firewood today an "allowed" activity in firewood collection areas

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Cheers Paul

[bemm52]

Went for a drive to clear COVID cobwebs down one of my favourite tracks this arvo
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[grey_ghost]

Hmmm Firewood [emoji1303][emoji3]

[bemm52]

Hmmm Firewood [emoji1303][emoji3]

Yep wood cutting season opens on Tuesday.
These are in a national park so out of bounds:rulez:

plenty of easy gets around close to home on the bitumen though

Cheers Paul

[bemm52]

Some wood pics for you Mr GG [thumbsupbig]
Its true what they say about heating three times before it reaches the fire.[tonguewink]
All 8.8klms from home and no I didn’t roll the 130[bigsmile]


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[grey_ghost]

You lucky bugger!!!

[bemm52]

Took Jade for a blat down some local tracks this evening

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Xanthorrhoea flowering ........beautiful plants

Cheers Paul

[OneOff]

Going topless again huh?

Must be summer...

[bemm52]

Going topless again huh?

Must be summer...

Hasn’t stopped raining since I took it off [bawl][bawl][bigsad]

[Cap]

Beautiful, motivates me more to get mine finished!

[1950landy]

Hasn’t stopped raining since I took it off [bawl][bawl][bigsad]

I can relate to that back when Qld was getting more rain than it dose these days , every I took Landy to a car show topless & windscreen on bonnet it would rain on way home.[bighmmm] Used to have the motor bike riders pointing there head as they went past indicating I should have a helmet on.

[bemm52]

Checking the oil and old mate decided to drop in so I gave him a feed

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Cheers Paul

[bemm52]

After nearly three years of carefree motoring Jade has decided she needs more attention than servicing.
A week or so ago I had difficulty getting the car out of first into reverse and vice versa.
This afternoon the car wouldn’t go from first to reverse in a mates driveway so I gave the gear stick a bit of force and it went into neutral however when I select a gear now all I get is a bit of whirring from the box but no movement in any gear.
Any ideas anyone [thumbsupbig]

Cheers Paul

[Cadas]

Unless something has gone at the bottom of the gear lever (i.e. did your persuasion force the ball out of the selector) then the problem lies in side deep down.

My gearbox was the same when I got Sid and that was the bronze main shaft bush.

[gromit]

After nearly three years of carefree motoring Jade has decided she needs more attention than servicing.
A week or so ago I had difficulty getting the car out of first into reverse and vice versa.
This afternoon the car wouldn’t go from first to reverse in a mates driveway so I gave the gear stick a bit of force and it went into neutral however when I select a gear now all I get is a bit of whirring from the box but no movement in any gear.
Any ideas anyone [thumbsupbig]

Cheers Paul

I had a similar situation.
The reverse gate had broken and was stopping gear selection. Couldn't get a replacement so welded up the break in it and refitted.
There were some pictures on here but removed thanks to Photobucket.

Once you remove the transmission tunnel you'll get a better idea.


Colin

[bemm52]

Finally found some time to have a look for my gearbox problem, after I removed the drivers floor I noticed the red lever seemed loose and wobbly. Not sure why perhaps perhaps I’ve lost the spring clip on the knuckle but it did move forward a bit ........maybe and it’s maybe I knocked it into neutral which would explain the wirring but no movement when the clutch was let out.
I went for a drive to heat up the gearbox oil all gears were fine and no jamming in first or reverse very odd. Drivers floor is just sitting loose now I will pull the tunnel and passenger floor to see if something is amiss with selectors and a cause of the jamming problem and why red lever is loose.......things mightn’t be as bad as I first thought[thumbsupbig]

Cheers Paul

[bemm52]

Out and about today
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Cheers Paul