starting series 1 restoration

[mildred]

Yes I do and most will be restored others are for wrecking the ones in my sig pic are keepers the others I will decide besides the military ones and yes we have meet Tony a very nice young man:D

Ms hh:angel:

PS we we are storing another 5 here for other people:D

YOU ARE VERY GENEROUS in your storage
what is your screen saver of ?
keep up the good storage and enjoy the view, a sea of landies Ohhhhh :D

[Landy Smurf]

Yes I do and most will be restored others are for wrecking the ones in my sig pic are keepers the others I will decide besides the military ones and yes we have meet Tony a very nice young man:D

Ms hh:angel:

PS we we are storing another 5 here for other people:D
oh you

[The ho har's]

this at the moment:D


perhaps you should start this thread in General to give everyone somthing to show...just a thought

Mrs hh:angel:

[mildred]

do you remember the bundy rum ads when they are camping and the guys tell the foreign backpackers to watch out for the drop bears.my screen saver at the moment is of a kelpie x something that turned up here one day.i think you can guess personality to an extent

I wish that I could say that about my screen saver- just turned up here one day--I
only wish ( Ferrari Californian )


what a surprise that would be? even a yellow one would be OK
Is your kelpie called Lrover ? ;)

[Landy Smurf]

i will get a pic of mine soon

[mildred]

this at the moment:D


perhaps you should start this thread in General to give everyone somthing to show...just a thought

Mrs hh:angel:

that pic is now on my desktop, made me go all of a quiver...............:angel:

[Landy Smurf]

this at the moment:D


perhaps you should start this thread in General to give everyone somthing to show...just a thought

Mrs hh:angel:
thats not a bad idea you should start a thread on screen savers mildred

[Landy Smurf]

anyway here is my screen saver now and this is what i am about to change it to it is of a recent roadtrip that some of my friends took me on for my bday
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/907.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/04/304.jpg

[mildred]

thats not a bad idea you should start a thread on screen savers mildred

ho Tony ,
just have in General for series one owners
peter

[Landy Smurf]

found it.just after i posted here

[mildred]

found it.just after i posted here

Tony,
how come that you are now a Wizard? :tease:


I am a master something ,:zzz: but suddenly you have become a Wizard?

do we have to now start post with " dear sir or Wizard"
it might be something to do with lookers or reply?

or is it your new hair cut :bangin:

hosta la vista
Peter

[Landy Smurf]

it is because i have posted 1000 times.sir or wizard either either

[mildred]

it is because i have posted 1000 times.sir or wizard either either

ever so umble my lord , ever-so....

Sir Anthony Schmierer, has a certain ring to it dont you think? :woot:
Sir Wizard , your leage , boofy, hey you, oie oie.....the list is end-list
(wipes shoes on trousers for effect)

:Thump:
peter

[Landy Smurf]

question.on the really early s1 gearboxes/transfers should the front output shaft have a oil thrower on it?

[Landy Smurf]

lol by the way it is just Tony,common mistake

[mildred]

lol by the way it is just Tony,common mistake

kewel :D

[Landy Smurf]

lol you crack me up

[mildred]

lol you crack me up

go to go on to my talk Morgan site in the UK
http://www.talkmorgan.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/43213/rear_suspension_conversions#Post43213

so ta ta from me
my rubymorgan is anxiously waiting for me

omg

[Landy Smurf]

so what am i looking at on there

[mildred]

[quot e=schmierer LR at singleton;1238332]so what am i looking at on there[/quote]
Moire the rubymorgan icon

no Sir ,master, or Wizard

just a plain senior Pedro mildredo......
with beautiful Morgan 4/4 in Rolls-Royce red.......even landies are humble, jags are humble,Chevrolet are humble. In fact we are all in the same boat, connoisseurs of machinery of the past.

[Landy Smurf]

ok i will do that next time

[Landy Smurf]

well have not done much for a while been busy busy busy and going to be busy for the rest of the month but here is what i did today after my 13 hour sleep:angel::eek: i took the sump off the engine and finished the gearbox crossmember off except for holes and actually welding it on
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/1200.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/1201.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/1202.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/1203.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/1204.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/1205.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/1206.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/1207.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/1208.jpg

[mildred]

hi Tony
that sump pic brings back memories, the cross member looks very professional and will be stronger than the original.
I know that growing boys need lots of sleep, but 13 hrs must be a record?
Remember, dont neglect your HSC studies for the land rover twins. Priorities are important, and learning is number one :)
Keep up the good work, and less ZZzzzzzzz.......:zzz:
made the gun racks yet for the landie
Peter

[Landy Smurf]

lol i was up for about 37 hours.no gun racks yet

[mildred]

lol i was up for about 37 hours.no gun racks yet

Why up 4 so long? you dont have to watch the paint drying you know? :p

[Landy Smurf]

lol umm well i had a guest over

[The ho har's]

It is comming along quite nicely Tony...keep up the good work;):D


Mrs hh:angel:

[mildred]

well have not done much for a while been busy busy busy and going to be busy for the rest of the month but here is what i did today after my 13 hour sleep:angel::eek: i took the sump off the engine and finished the gearbox crossmember off except for holes and actually welding it on
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/1200.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/1201.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/1202.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/1203.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/1204.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/1205.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/1206.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/1207.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/1208.jpgTony,
I notice that you have the chassis up side down for welding.
Remember to make the chassis completely level, (out of winding) before welding in the new (magnificent) angled cross member. I'm sure that you have remembered that anyway, but just in case, I type it in for posterity :angel:

[Landy Smurf]

yeah i know but thanks anyway

[Landy Smurf]

well the engine is apart dad did it while i was at an 18th but unfortunately dad doesnt get the concept of a camera,so no photos.took the block pistons crank shaft and head into an engine place today,so i will have some good news soon...hopefully.

[mildred]

well the engine is apart dad did it while i was at an 18th but unfortunately dad doesn't get the concept of a camera,so no photos.took the block pistons crank shaft and head into an engine place today,so I will have some good news soon...hopefully.

hi Tony
the bad news will be the COST.:o

when I rebuilt my engine, I took the trouble to have the camshaft radius ground and hard chromed, also did the same to the rockers and hard chromed.
It gives a much longer lasting coating/finish to those hard working parts. They will last a long time if you then use good oil and change it twice a year.
I mean good oil not elcheapo from K-Mart or Big W.
The machine shop where you took the bits will probably know of a plating works , or someone who will do the work. The actual cost of that fine tuning will not be much in the overall cost of the restoration.
:thumbsup:
Peter

[Landy Smurf]

well after a few weekends at aprtys i final have gotten back into it today nearly finished the gearbox i just have to put the high and low range and the 2wd-4wd levers on the front and put the speedo housing on and the handbrake a few distractions so im not sure wether we will finish it before i go to another 18th tonight anyway here are a few photos
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/576.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/577.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/578.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/579.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/580.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/581.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/582.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/583.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/461.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/462.jpg

[LRO53]

well after a few weekends at aprtys i final have gotten back into it today nearly finished the gearbox i just have to put the high and low range and the 2wd-4wd levers on the front and put the speedo housing on and the handbrake a few distractions so im not sure wether we will finish it before i go to another 18th tonight anyway here are a few photos








https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/461.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/462.jpg

I notice the main gearleaver is a around the wrong way. Are you just temporary mounting it?

[Landy Smurf]

yes just temporary :cough cough:

[mildred]

I notice the main gearleaver is a around the wrong way. Are you just temporary mounting it?

I think that he has done it that way because he prefers to go backwards normally, please note that Tony now belongs to the BLUE tribe and everything is reversed................:bangin:
but of course he may be building it for left hand drive?

[Landy Smurf]

yes left hand drive we smurfs are different

[mildred]

yes left hand drive we smurfs are different
I would never have guessed :p
Peter

[mildred]

yes left hand drive we smurfs are different
I would never have guessed
hope that it is unleaded in the glass with a dash of castrol -R :eek:
:coplight:
Peter

[Landy Smurf]

we are not that different,but shhh dont tell them what im drinking

[Landy Smurf]

well i welded the gearbox crossmember to the chassis today as well as getting the paint of the chassis with the wire wheel hopefully i will have the chassis ready tomorrow but like the previous weekends i have another party to go to and lots of catch up home work from being home from school most of the week with a cold,aswell as this we have been doing a bit of work on the defender since i cant drive it around for a while i will get some photos tomorrow hopefully i will have something to show yous

[Landy Smurf]

well since we are flooded in this weekend means that all we can do is my series one project.and i only have 10 weeks left and this is what i have to do
chassis repaired and painted
firewall soda blasted and painted
diffs rebuilt
brakes
steering
suspension
gearbox
engine
and this is where i am at
chassis repaired nearly ready to be painted;)
diffs pulled apart just need to do the bearings and seals have done a practice run on one;)
brakes no work:(
steering just pulled apart but i shouldnt take to long to do that:(
suspension ^as above:(
gearbox finished:D
engine is stripped and at the engine place still waiting to here back
so im starting to get worried i wont finish.my goal is that i can drive it at least 10 metres forward and back if i dont get this then i have failed:(

[The ho har's]

Raining....well get stuck into it boy..you have deadline to adhere to get to it..hope it all works out for you;) I have my fingers and toes crossed for you:D
Mrs hh:angel:

[Landy Smurf]

well tomorrows plan is to finish off sandling the chassis and to do the firewall.i am doing a bit of diff centre work at school started today

[digger]

Good Luck smurf at singleton!, I hope things fall into place to make the deadline............every spare moment...........

also have fingers and toes AND EYES crossed for you!!
digger

PS, Please hurry and finish its hard driving like this!

[Lostkiwi]

I would never have guessed
hope that it is unleaded in the glass with a dash of castrol -R :eek:
:coplight:
Peter
Hmm Castrol-R:) I remember putting that in Dads lawn Mower:twisted: just for that great smell:D

[Landy Smurf]

Good Luck smurf at singleton!, I hope things fall into place to make the deadline............every spare moment...........

also have fingers and toes AND EYES crossed for you!!
digger

PS, Please hurry and finish its hard driving like this!
lol im trying plans are if we get good weather to paint the chassis tomorow.the wire whell is getting stuffed and spitting wire at me to much so i had to give it a rest and use a flappy wheel in a drill on the chassis.im bringing it back to bare metal do i have to do this or get i just bring it back to the undercoat?
thanks Tony aka smurf

[numpty]

A lot of work there Tony, but I'm sure you're up to the task......so get to it.;)

[Landy Smurf]

ok so i have tried wire wheel on the chassis and i have tried flappy wheel and now sandblasting and this is my reccomendations where there is big flat areas with no obsticals use the wire wheel any where else use the sand blaster the sandblasting is working fairly well but is extremely slow. i will get some photos up during the week,getting a bit tired now.plans are probably do an hour of sandblasting every afternoon during the week and then pain next weekend.just for those people that are interested when i blow my nose its blackish so respirator on now as well as a beanie to block the sand from getting in my ears and a welding helmet on to protect my face

[mildred]

[bigwhistle]
ok so i have tried wire wheel on the chassis and i have tried flappy wheel and now sandblasting and this is my reccomendations where there is big flat areas with no obsticals use the wire wheel any where else use the sand blaster the sandblasting is working fairly well but is extremely slow. i will get some photos up during the week,getting a bit tired now.plans are probably do an hour of sandblasting every afternoon during the week and then pain next weekend.just for those people that are interested when i blow my nose its blackish so respirator on now as well as a beanie to block the sand from getting in my ears and a welding helmet on to protect my face

Tony,
You seem to now be champion in lots of game sites as per the right hand side of your display! maybe you are spending too much time on that and not enough on the restoration?
If its green when you blow your nose, and its land-rover green, remember that old stuff contains lead, so always wear that respirator.
Ear muffs keep out most of the sand and tight fitting goggles are more comfortable than the welding mask?

So what happens in 10 weeks time, exams or more party's every weekend? :tease:

I dont think its really necessary to take the chassis back to bare metal, just removing all loose paint and rust is all that is required.
The old paint if it is sound (not loose or flaky) will help the new undercoat to stick. (just my opinion).
Be careful if you are going to reassemble the diffs.
The crown wheel and pinion have to be set up for the correct mesh and that is really a specialist field, needing special measuring instruments. Fitting bearings an seals are all part of the fit up and I would recommend leaving it all to a Differential axle workshop.
You have done all the hard work in disassembly and cleaning and painting, obtaining all the required parts, so the final reassembly is a very small cost/part of the overall job.
The brakes probably need the cylinder honing or new S/Steel cylinders inserts if you have the $$$$. Exchange shoes are available over the counter as are the rubbers sets.
So go for GOLD, you are doing a fantastic job and every one is cheering,you on :arms:
Have you tried asking your brother to come over and give you a hand?
Two working on a job always makes it go better and 2 heads are better than one. Even if you are blowing black stuff and regurgitating sandy green gilberts, and going deaf with all the noise? [bigwhistle]
Peter

[Landy Smurf]

my brothers are to busy and not into this sort of stuff.i am doing the diffs at school so ill see what happens i might just but new brake cylinders and be done with it.i would have thought i wouldnt have to bring it back to bare metal either,thanks for the help peter

[chazza]

The diff adjustments are not hard to do if you follow the workshop manual and make a few special tools.

You will need to make: a peg spanner to move the adjusting nuts; machine a round bar to help measure the pinion protrusion; make a variety of press tools from bar and pipe all of which you can do in the metal shop at school.

The only special tool you will need to buy is a magnetic base and dial indicator, which are very cheap nowadays and can be used to set the front wheel bearings and time the valves in the engine as well.

PM me if you want to see some photos of the tools I made when I did mine,

Cheers Charlie

[Landy Smurf]

thanks mate my auto teacher has some of these tools so i dont need to buy them,im trying to get him to join up here as he has a few rangies and his son does aswell a heaps good modified one

[digger]

.just for those people that are interested when i blow my nose its blackish so respirator on now as well as a beanie to block the sand from getting in my ears and a welding helmet on to protect my face

Just to alleviate the questions etc, I have seen the smurfs protective gear and it seems he is taking his safety seriously....

I get the feeling that he is ready to take on the world now he has this safety gear?.....

I have included a photo I took of him near the shed...with the safety gear on... (it hides the blueness!!)
25924

all I could hear from inside the shed as I took this was a deep voice saying
"I AM YOUR ROVER LUKE".....
NOT SURE WHAT THAT COULD MEAN??



Digger

[d@rk51d3]

.............."use the whitworth, Luke"

[Landy Smurf]

Just to alleviate the questions etc, I have seen the smurfs protective gear and it seems he is taking his safety seriously....

I get the feeling that he is ready to take on the world now he has this safety gear?.....

I have included a photo I took of him near the shed...with the safety gear on... (it hides the blueness!!)
25924

all I could hear from inside the shed as I took this was a deep voice saying
"I AM YOUR ROVER LUKE".....
NOT SURE WHAT THAT COULD MEAN??



Digger
:Rolling::Rolling::Rolling:
:woot:

[Landy Smurf]

well if i had my time again i would fork out the money and get it sandblasted the amount of time this is taking is ridiculous.NOT A VERY HAPPY CAMPER ATM

[digger]

.............."use the whitworth, Luke"

REECE, I didn't see you but obviously you were there!!:D

[mildred]

well if i had my time again i would fork out the money and get it sandblasted the amount of time this is taking is ridiculous.NOT A VERY HAPPY CAMPER ATM
Tony,
What are you using for the blasting?
There are different types of material and maybe you do not have the right one? :angel:
It also helps to have a large capacity compressor tank , larger the better.
its the air behind the "force" that gets the paint off. :rocket:

[Landy Smurf]

i am using top of the range grit.yes i need a bigger tank but i wait until it builds up enough pressurebefore i sandblast

[Landy Smurf]

well did a bit more today got the speedo housing on the back of the gearbox and did a bit more sandblasting still heaps to go and with family and my gf coming up this weekend it is just getting pushed back further and further i am getting the ****s with it and i am about ready to.....dare i say it....buy a toyota

[digger]

well did a bit more today got the speedo housing on the back of the gearbox and did a bit more sandblasting still heaps to go and with family and my gf coming up this weekend it is just getting pushed back further and further i am getting the ****s with it and i am about ready to.....dare i say it....buy a toyota

yep, good idea!!

Darkside,Ellard and I will be there within a week to clear some space by taking that pesky landrover stuff away for ya!!!!:twisted::twisted::p:p


keep plugging Smurf!!!,each bit gets you closer!!! (HAVE A FAMILY DAY WITH THE SANDBLASTER AND PAINT REMOVAL!!!!!....your turn Pop!)


digger

[Landy Smurf]

LOL i thought of that pop has spent his time working with rovers i dont think at 77 he wants to do it again

[Landy Smurf]

but i started my later s1 today and i saw some people near by that had there s3 stage 1 out and another guy ha his original s1 from new out of the shed today and he was driving it so that has got me keen again

[Landy Smurf]

here are a few photos of what has been happening
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/831.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/832.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/833.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/834.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/835.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/836.jpg

[mildred]

here are a few photos of what has been happening
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/831.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/832.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/833.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/834.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/835.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/06/836.jpg
Tony,
Do you really need to blast the whole chassis? a light rub down with the "Sporting Times" is all that is needed.
2 coats of bituminous paint and a hit with a blow drier.
Hay presto sticky:tease: sticky bang bang Series one......

[Landy Smurf]

im not sandblasting the whole chassis just where there is surface rust or dirt you know that oily dirt crap.i have a bit more of that crap to get rid of first then one last quick check sanding off any bits that need it and a wash out of the chassis and then blow out the chassis then PAINT

[Landy Smurf]

i assembled a rear diff centre this week at school i used the same bearings though as it was only a practice run and i got it right fairly quick which was good,well it took me 20-30 minutes to put the diff carrier in and do up the cups thingy mejigs yu know the threaded locks that puts the load on the bearings and it sets up the backlash and the thou' i did the meshing aswell and it was spot on i didnt have my camera with me then but i will hopefully take some photos when i am doing the proper one,fairly happy with it though

[Landy Smurf]

very disappointing news i sent the engine in about 4 weeks ago and it still hasnt been touched he said he will work onit next week if he hasnt touched it by friday next week he is going to get a very annoyed customer and i will take it somewhere else,from when he starts it i want it finished within a week assuming the parts come in on time.this is really putting pressure on my deadline

[Landy Smurf]

ok so this is what has happened so far today cleaned handbrake lever and painted it
more sandblasting replaced the nozzel and is working alot better should hopefully have it done by tonight
cleaned some brakes
got the firewall out ready to be sandblasted when finished with the chassis
undinted 2 diff housings
cleaned more diff gears
dad has started to look at the starter motor
and thats about it for now camera is flat so need to find some batteries from somewhere so hopefully i will get some photos up tomorrow

[Landy Smurf]

well 9hours work today on it and i only have a few little bits left to do on a couple of the wings. then i have to finishing welding a couple of bits but should have that all done by mid day tomorrow ready to paint it a few questions
1.what can i use to wipe the chassis before i paint it can you give me a few suggestions in case i dont have some of the stuff to do it
2.what colour paint is the firewall
3.is it ok if i do the first coat on the firewall with the chassis paint i am using i have 4L of it
thanks Tony

[Landy Smurf]

ok so all was going well until today wheni woke up around 9ish dad was down plowing the pddock so i went up to finish the sandblasting then helped my neighbours with firewood then had lunch i went up to the shed cleaned it out waiting for dad to come up and help flip the chassis over an hour later no dad but guests so then they left about 3ish i finished off a bit of welding that went crappy the welder just wasnt working well at all btw the welder machine not me lol so then dad said we cant paint today we have missed our chance and he had to finish off the ploughing so now i am 8 weeks behind on the chassis and the engine is probably going to take longer frustions is an understatement atm:mad:

[mildred]

well 9hours work today on it and i only have a few little bits left to do on a couple of the wings. then i have to finishing welding a couple of bits but should have that all done by mid day tomorrow ready to paint it a few questions
1.what can i use to wipe the chassis before i paint it can you give me a few suggestions in case i dont have some of the stuff to do it
2.what colour paint is the firewall
3.is it ok if i do the first coat on the firewall with the chassis paint i am using i have 4L of it
thanks Tony
1. Prepsol
2. same as body colour , always.
3. paint is paint, as long as the preparation is done properly, it will do.

[Landy Smurf]

ok these next few pages are going to be of my diff assembly that i did today this took me about 3 hours to do which includes cleaning it and preparing it which includes some disassembly as you will see,i am quite happy of it so i hope you guys will enjoy and i hope this will help a few people:cool:

[Landy Smurf]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1464.jpg
hitting out both bearing cups with a long punch minding the shims on the one that sits in the middle
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1465.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1466.jpg
polishing up the faces
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1467.jpg
using a file to get rid of any burrs on the faces
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1468.jpg
pulling the bearing off the pinion using a hydraulic puller?

[Landy Smurf]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1457.jpg
the 4 shims the 2 cups with the jigs made up on the lathe for pressing them in so it doesnt not ruin the bearing
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1458.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1459.jpg
pressing in the top bearing cup
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1460.jpg
the lower bearing cup pressed in
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1461.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1462.jpg
pressing the bearing onto the pinion

[Landy Smurf]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1375.jpg
putting oil on thrust washer and where the sun gears sit
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1376.jpg
put in the sun gears
note: when putting in the smaller sun gears place them opposite on the open sides then spin around until they are in there place,check to see whether the spindle will go through if not start again moving one of the smaller sun gears a tooth at a time until you get it to line up.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1377.jpg
pushed the spindle through and put the split pin in the other side make sure it is a tight fit the split pin that is
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1378.jpg
put the crown wheel on by starting it with 4 bolts and then putting them all in and starting them to make sure that they all work and that there are no bad threads.the original 4 bolts that were started were done up tight
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1379.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1380.jpg
starting with one of the bolts that i did not do up tight,put loctite on and did it up by hand until it was tight then used the torque wrench
marked each bolt when done to keep track of where i was at.did the bolts up in an alternate pattern
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1381.jpg
done

[Landy Smurf]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1454.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1455.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1456.jpg
when pressing the bearing on this way make sure that you are not resting it on the crown wheel but on the 2 flat spots near the bolts

[Landy Smurf]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1451.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1452.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1453.jpg
now getting the preload took a bit of fiddling as the shims that came off it were not enough so had to pack another few in until we got it right,also had to swap the driving flange with another one there as the original one had been flogged out

[Landy Smurf]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1448.jpg
line the 2 bolts up and slowly do them up making sure that you get the right cup on the right side these should be marked accordenly.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1449.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1450.jpg
do the bolts up a fair way then check the backlash with a dial indicator.this can take a bit of fiddling
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1441.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1442.jpg
i will get the rest up tomorrow my photobucket is playing up

[JDNSW]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1441.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1442.jpg
i will get the rest up tomorrow my photobucket is playing up

So's your tripod by the look of the last picture!

John

[ellard]

Hi there

An impressive group of pictures, and an also impressive workshop to go with it.

Well done

Wayne

[Landy Smurf]

i have not taken the photos yet of the meshing marks on the crown wheel and pinion gear but today i took all of the things off the firewall and pressure cleaned it
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1406.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1407.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1408.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1409.jpg
the first one is before i washed it and the 2nd is after you cant really tell much different in the photos but i did clean a fair bit of crap off
the other firewall needs some repair
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1410.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1411.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1412.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1413.jpg
taking the steering off this one

[mildred]

Hi there

An impressive group of pictures, and an also impressive workshop to go with it.

Well done

Wayne

love the outside vice in picture one, awesome piece of equipment :)
now I know where the garden hose went to in pic 5........:angel:

[mildred]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1375.jpg
putting oil on thrust washer and where the sun gears sit
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1376.jpg
put in the sun gears
note: when putting in the smaller sun gears place them opposite on the open sides then spin around until they are in there place,check to see whether the spindle will go through if not start again moving one of the smaller sun gears a tooth at a time until you get it to line up.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1377.jpg
pushed the spindle through and put the split pin in the other side make sure it is a tight fit the split pin that is
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1378.jpg
put the crown wheel on by starting it with 4 bolts and then putting them all in and starting them to make sure that they all work and that there are no bad threads.the original 4 bolts that were started were done up tight
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1379.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1380.jpg
starting with one of the bolts that i did not do up tight,put loctite on and did it up by hand until it was tight then used the torque wrench
marked each bolt when done to keep track of where i was at.did the bolts up in an alternate pattern
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1381.jpg
done
Tony,
This is a most impressive set of pictures and of you doing the job.
At you age I would not have had a clue, but you are 100% tuned in.
Well done :arms:

[Landy Smurf]

ok i have started sandblasting the firewall i am abit over half way on one side but i keep having to stop so i can breathe i have all the gear on and the shed open, this is just the photo of the firewall just before i started sandblasting it is coming up pretty well
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1256.jpg

[Landy Smurf]

ok now for the meshing i painted on some bearing blue onto the crown wheel teeth making sure to do both sides of the teeth.your better of putting the bearing blue on the crown wheel teeth not only is it easy to do but it shows up how much of your pinion gear is in contact with the crown wheel.
sorry the photos are not much good but i hope you guys see what happened
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1248.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1249.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1250.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1251.jpg
well we got it right first go.the blue was coming up pretty much exactly in the old wear marks,it was getting full mesh across the teeth.now all i needed to do was use special tie wire on the outside and i was done oh and put a few split pins in
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1252.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1253.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1254.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1255.jpg
:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

[Landy Smurf]

ok i have nearly finished one side of the firewall
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1044.jpg

[digger]

Well done "Smurf"!!

I must say I am also impressed, keep up the good work,

how is the grading going?


Why,"smurf", am I not surprised to see you advocating "BLUE" paint!?



Cheers
Digger

[Landy Smurf]

lol what else do you expect me to use.
grading?

[easo]

Fire wall looks good.

Found this stack of fire walls up here a few years ago.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1210.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1211.jpg

Easo

[digger]

lol what else do you expect me to use.
grading?

as in how is the "project" going as far as school assessments?
(by the way... good come back!:D)

[Landy Smurf]

well it does not getting any marking until the end which is about a month away.compared to the rest of the class mine is heaps better and im further through then what they are.i will get some ohotos of theres when they are done

[Landy Smurf]

some photos
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1034.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1035.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1036.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1037.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1038.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1039.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1040.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1041.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1042.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1043.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1044.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1045.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1046.jpg

[Landy Smurf]

:Dok finally got somewhere today, finished off the sandblasting
then i had to do a bit more panel beating and welding
then a massive blow out of the chassis and firewall before we wiped the chassis and firewall with thinners.
sorry about the last few photos i will get some better ones when its finished which will be by the end of the week:D
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1011.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1012.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1013.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1014.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1015.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1016.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1017.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1018.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/1019.jpg
:D

[The ho har's]

excellent work Tony it is looking brilliant:D

hope you have it finished in time:)

we did a bit today also;)

Mrs hh:angel:

[Landy Smurf]

me to im always checking yours out,im looking forward to seeing that chassis repair

[Landy Smurf]

dropped the engine off today crank everything need something done to it and new pistons aswell.oh and does anyone know what the go is with the brass water jackets

[Landy Smurf]

hey i have just painted about 1litre on the chassis would this be engh or do i need to do more?

[Landy Smurf]

well have pulled another diff apart today got all my drums sandblasted ready to go,have both my diff housings ready just need to put a dob of weld in one oh and nearly have the fuel tank guards ready.tomorrow should be good

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Looking good Tony :BigThumb:

[Landy Smurf]

thanks it is coming up quite nice i am pretty happy not so much the cost but i am still happy no regrets so far well apart from not starting earlier

[Landy Smurf]

well i got another coat done just one more and i am finished....the painting for a while that is here are some photos
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/672.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/673.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/674.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/675.jpg

[chris1983rangie]

Hi,

Love your work mate and your makeshift spray booth ;) and detail on the diff rebuild. keep the pics coming. looking foward to the next installment!

cheers Chris

[shaunh]

looking good mate, you seem to be very skilled, all the best for finishing it in time.

[digger]

Good work Smurf,

hope there is some ventilation in that booth because without it youll end up talking "HUDDLESTON"esque


"Keep working man, damn damn damn any delays, keep working before a herd of those damn damn bears comes through and does much damage to the building in which you are working!...Oh no here comes stoker, he'll tie me up again the bounder!, thats the end of my typing tonight!

[Landy Smurf]

right

[digger]

whats left on the list of jobs mate
and
how long left now to do it all?

[Landy Smurf]

well im picking up the rest of the parts today for what i need.
list
one more paint.
brakes everything needs doing there
i need to press off the bearings on the axles and press the new ones on
steering relay
steering arms and linkages all that
unis and get a prop shaft worked on
swivels need cleaning
suspension one of my last steps
diff center needs to go in quick and easy that one
need to get some front axles looked at some bad wear on the end
probably need to do some wiring
paint one door(just to show osme skills there
i would say i need to get my s3 engine out and out in it and try and getting it going good well at least going
reassemble
and a massive about 60 page port folio for it
well thats all that springs to mind at the moment

[Timj]

well im picking up the rest of the parts today for what i need.
list
one more paint.
brakes everything needs doing there
i need to press off the bearings on the axles and press the new ones on
steering relay
steering arms and linkages all that
unis and get a prop shaft worked on
swivels need cleaning
suspension one of my last steps
diff center needs to go in quick and easy that one
need to get some front axles looked at some bad wear on the end
probably need to do some wiring
paint one door(just to show osme skills there
i would say i need to get my s3 engine out and out in it and try and getting it going good well at least going
reassemble
and a massive about 60 page port folio for it
well thats all that springs to mind at the moment

So we will be seeing the finished pics next week? :D

[Landy Smurf]

well dad is picking up the parts.going to the teachers place again this w/e
doing the axles berings at this w/e the final paint coat
so should be doing the diffs then aswell
i am just cleaning up the swivels myself now and then taking the prop shafts to a guy around the road to fix and hopefully he can do some axles to. i will tell more when parts are here

[Landy Smurf]

ok i dint get all my parts that i ordered but i got the main ones so that is good this is what i have got now
all 4 bearings for diff
gasket for diff
4 axle bearings
4 oil seals
2 axle casing seals
all wheel cylinders
and adapters for wheel cylinders
all new brakes and brake pads
2 unis
2 threaded end cap and seal for prop shaft

[Landy Smurf]

so i still need some grommets for the gearbox and tie rod ends

[digger]

OK,
how long have you got?

I assume you have a checklist up somewhere to keep track of all this!!!
keep plugging away mate!

[Landy Smurf]

16th august its due

[Landy Smurf]

finding it hard atm to get the motivation things in my life have taken a bit of a turn and to be honest im over land rovers

[digger]

finding it hard atm to get the motivation things in my life have taken a bit of a turn and to be honest im over land rovers

bollocks!

if you must- leave them for a bit and come back... but dont be hasty smurf, youve displayed a real talent here and it would be a pity to back off now!

hope things straighten up a bit but be assured you have a lot of mates here, even ones Im sure you know nothing about!..hang in there!

digger

[Tote]

At the rate you are pushing yourself, I'm not surprised you are sick of it. Take a break and do something else for a weekend, you will regret it if you quit. A bit of distance and a different perspective can make all the difference.

Hang in there,

Regards,
Tote

[Landy Smurf]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/314.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/315.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/316.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/317.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/318.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/319.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/320.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/321.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/322.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/323.jpg

[Landy Smurf]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/310.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/311.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/312.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/313.jpg

[Landy Smurf]

some more painting photos
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/203.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/204.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/205.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/206.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/207.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/208.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/209.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/210.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/211.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/212.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/213.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/214.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/215.jpg
have decided to do one last coat on wednesday then done :)

[Landy Smurf]

i just got told from the guy where my engine is that the crank is from a 1.6L so what does this mean?

[mildred]

i just got told from the guy where my engine is that the crank is from a 1.6L so what does this mean?
its not a 2000cc

[Landy Smurf]

the engine is a 2l though

[Landy Smurf]

oh and welcome back

[dreamin']

Thanks for all the pics - so good to see it being done properly, not just a cosmetic job - well done. And one hell of a workshop too.

In the pictures of your chassis, looking from the front, are those stiffening plates inside the ends of the dumb irons, with holes on them?

I haven't seen these before. Most intact dumb irons I have seen have a solid flat face welded flush with the end. Do these brackets normally sit behind the end plate, providing strength where the bumper bolts through?

Is it that this is an 80 and the ones I have seen are 86/88, and different?

Arfa's dumb irons are rusted out at the ends - no end plate left and no evidence of brakets having been there - I think you asked me about that when I posted some pics but I didn't know what you were looking for.

Does anyone have a picture showing how the dumb iron is put together on an 86?

Thanks again

D

[Landy Smurf]

i have to weld the flat face on later after i fish oil it inside and yes that is for the bumper bar bolts

[mildred]

oh and welcome back

yea in here for keeps :Rolling:
phew that was awesome

[Landy Smurf]

good to hear,so what have you been up to.oh and i had to re ad you as a friend on here aswell

[mildred]

good to hear,so what have you been up to.oh and i had to re ad you as a friend on here aswell
at least I have one friend on here
thanks Tony
you are a true friend

[Landy Smurf]

always have a friend here mate.cant wait to catch up and share stories

[Landy Smurf]

mad rush is on.just wondering if anyone has a engine crane i could borrrow thanks tony

[Tote]

I have one but it's in Yass ((
If you get stuck you can borrow it

Regards,
Tote

[digger]

I have one but it's in Yass ((
If you get stuck you can borrow it

Regards,
Tote

mate, if you cant get Totes I have one you can borrow!:p:twisted:

[Landy Smurf]

hmmmm i think i might buy one if it gets to that

[Tote]

Kennards/local hire places usually have them at a reasonable price but 3 hires and you can usually buy them, thats why I got mine, got sick of borrowing or hiring.

Regards,
Tote

[Landy Smurf]

well my project is due in 2 weeks:eek: so busy busy busy busy BUSY!!!!!
here are some photos of todays work i will just put the photos up and if you want to ask information i will put it up later.i hope some of you get some help out of it
cheers tony

[Landy Smurf]

i have decided to use the 2 worse swivels and pack them with grease but i thought i should give them a clean up first.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/08/1511.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/08/1512.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/08/1513.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/08/1514.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/08/1515.jpg
fairly happy with the result

[Landy Smurf]

while i was on the lathe
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/35.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/36.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/37.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/38.jpg
these came up really well too

[Landy Smurf]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/31.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/32.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/33.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/34.jpg

[Landy Smurf]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/27.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/28.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/29.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/30.jpg

[Landy Smurf]

unfortunately i damaged the shims off this diff mainly because i couldnt care less and was in a crappy mood.so solution make new ones,i priced these and to buy them all that i needed would have cost me $25 making them myself $3:)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/23.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/24.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/25.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/26.jpg

[Landy Smurf]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/16.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/17.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/18.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/19.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/20.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/21.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/07/22.jpg
thats it for now

[digger]

SMURFTASTIC!...

I like the lathe solution but would have used emery paper myself so you would have saved heaps of time on me!

keep up the good work, I hope all comes together well and without fuss...

Good luck bluey!

digger

[Landy Smurf]

i hope everything goes to plan.we intend on painting first thing tomorrow,then probably more diff assembly then we will get the old springs out and pick the best ones,clean them up and give them a quick paint i will get new springs one day but for my project this will have to do,depending on how time is going then i might start at looking at getting the 2.25l petrol engine out of my s3 so i can put it in this one for my project if i get all that done tomorrow i will be pleased so fingers crossed

[mildred]

i have decided to use the 2 worse swivels and pack them with grease but I thought i should give them a clean up first.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/08/1511.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/08/1512.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/08/1513.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/08/1514.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/08/1515.jpg
fairly happy with the result

when I did my tractor joints I packed them with Fluid grease, guarantee that it will not leak out......
also with all the pitting the seal will not prevent ordinary oil from leaking out every time you turn the steering wheel.
The seal wipes the surface of the ball all the time and consequently oil is dispersed over the ball joint every time the wheel moves.
That's land rovers for you.
Same happens with your knee joints , except that you dont need fluid grease :p
BTW the coating on the swivels is hard chrome so dont sand it off Master Tony,

[mildred]

hmmmm i think i might buy one if it gets to that

what's wrong with a block and tackle from the roof truss if you tom it up near to the lifting point?:(
I have done this many times when in a tiss.

[Landy Smurf]

yep thats what we are doing

[Landy Smurf]

when I did my tractor joints I packed them with Fluid grease, guarantee that it will not leak out......
also with all the pitting the seal will not prevent ordinary oil from leaking out every time you turn the steering wheel.
The seal wipes the surface of the ball all the time and consequently oil is dispersed over the ball joint every time the wheel moves.
That's land rovers for you.
Same happens with your knee joints , except that you dont need fluid grease :p
BTW the coating on the swivels is hard chrome so dont sand it off Master Tony,



yeah i have 2 sets so these are more of a temporary and just need to look the part more then anything

[Northern Lander]

Saw this the other day on swivel ball repair and might give it a go.
Its from Land Rover FAQ's

Land Rover FAQ - Repair & Maintenance - Series - Drivetrain - Swivel Ball Repair (http://www.lrfaq.org/Series/Drivetrain.SwivelBalls.html)

Was thinking of giving it a crack on the 1953 80" once the Game is back on the road.
Hope this gives members some ideas

Wardy

[Landy Smurf]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/08/1384.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
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[Landy Smurf]

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[Landy Smurf]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/08/1388.jpg

[mildred]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/08/1384.jpg
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Tony, I'm not sure if you are aware that the springs on series ones are matched side for side.
That means that the springs for the drivers side have more tension than the passenger side,(curvature) to compensate for the drivers weight and also the petrol tank.
So dont get them mixed up or you will be very loppy loo loo.....:eek:
and that is not becoming to a singleton master restorer,
btw top job so far..

[Landy Smurf]

of course i knew that but maybe for those who dont are you saying whichever one is curved the most is the drivers side

[mildred]

of course i knew that but maybe for those who dont are you saying whichever one is curved the most is the drivers side

yes

[JDNSW]

of course i knew that but maybe for those who dont are you saying whichever one is curved the most is the drivers side

Yes

John

[Landy Smurf]

and lets just say what if all springs are the same.what could i do to fix that without getting new springs

[Maffra]

Hey there,
This has been a marvellous thread and congratulations to you for all that you have achieved. You have every right to be very proud.
Re the springs, a workshop manual will give the settings for each side - front and rear - I have a couple of original manuals here and can give you the spring settings if you need.
Again, great work and well done. It is great to see you on the home stretch.
Kind regards
Maffra

[Landy Smurf]

thanks for the kind words and the offer but since i am at school i take full privialge of the printers and have printed over 700 pages of info including many manuals alot of photos will be coming up in the next 2 weeks

[easo]

As always nice work.

[Maffra]

Hey, my pleasure.
My father bought our 1951 80" in 1960. Spent many wonderful years travelling the Victorian high country during the 60's and 70's before I shifted it to the Victorian Mallee in the early 80's. I was rebuilding it for about the 3rd time, but unfortunately lost it in the 2009 Victorian Black Saturday fires down in Gippsland. An enormous amount of history gone but such is life. Actually, Olmate picked up many of my bits and pieces. I sincerely hope things are smoothing out for him.
I had a look at my workshop manuals and as you said the springs with the greatest arc appear to be on the drivers side.
Again, great thread . . . love your work . . . and admire your passion.
Great job.
Cheers
Maffra

[digger]

Nice work Tony-smurf!


for some reason I thought that your 'spray suit" would have been blue:eek:

and

the chassis was going to be blue too!!!:o



maybe to make it look the goods, get that motor etc "soda or bead blasted" whilst out, only exposed wiring anything bakelite or similar at threat from bad finish with that so should be able to take complete -get done, wash off and or paint and install, will then look new and should only cost $50 or $100 depending on who's near you.... (Ive been quoted $600 for a 109, inside/outside/engine and engine bay with a soda blaster!). It gets all the nooks and crannys looking fantastic.

well done mate...
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK... (meccano time soon, putting it all back!:p)
digger

[Landy Smurf]

just have to finish off another diff centre and then meccano

[JDNSW]

and lets just say what if all springs are the same.what could i do to fix that without getting new springs

If you have left and right springs the same it will lean to the right. You probably have a spring works nearby that will reset the springs. I think Diana has posted a list of spring cambers somewhere in this forum, but I am not certain it included Series 1.

I would be inclined to reset the original springs if possible, rather than get new ones, as the leaf thickness used in Series Landrovers (except for rear 109) is no longer available, and the thinner leaves of the originals give better results.

At first glance, you would think that the lean would be to the left, since the engine is offset to the left. But masses to the right, not balanced by anything except the slight engine offset, include the transfer case and handbrake, steering column, steering relay, sprung proportion of two prop shafts, battery, fuel tank, and, often, the driver. These are all further offset than the engine is. The Series Landrover is sensitive to this uneven mass distribution, because of the long travel suspension and the lack of sway bars. It is worse in the swb because the rear springs are further inboard.

John

[Landy Smurf]

oh goody

[chazza]

Nice work Tony!

It is probably too late, as I suspect that you have already painted the pedals, but I noticed that like mine the raised bumps had worn off in the same place. I restored mine by holding the MIG torch very still and giving it a high-voltage burst for about 2 seconds on top of each worn bump.

The reason I mention it, is that a picky inspector may not pass it at licencing, although an alternative is to fit rubber pedal covers,

Cheers Charlie

[Landy Smurf]

yes i thought about that but i just thught i would put rubber pedal covers on i have other pedals there that i might try doing what you did

[The ho har's]

We wish you the best of luck Tony on geting this little truck finished and registered;):D

[groucho]

Nice work Tony!

It is probably too late, as I suspect that you have already painted the pedals, but I noticed that like mine the raised bumps had worn off in the same place. I restored mine by holding the MIG torch very still and giving it a high-voltage burst for about 2 seconds on top of each worn bump.

The reason I mention it, is that a picky inspector may not pass it at licencing, although an alternative is to fit rubber pedal covers,

Cheers Charlie


Another good tip is to get or make a copper washer to spot the little lumps on the pedals. After a little practice they will all come out the same.........

[Landy Smurf]

thanks alot ho hars my goal is to have it registered by 2012 so it can go for a drive on its 60th bday

[back_in]

Hi Tony
your birthday or the vehicle's
just kidding
you are doing a great job
and have done more than many lad's of your age
your father must be a great mentor
cheers
Ian

[Landy Smurf]

thanks,umm well we teach eachother things.it is about equal.he just has more experience under his belt growing up with land rovers and have pretty much always owned them himself

[Landy Smurf]

today: rear diff complete front diff well thats a different story,we had a few problems with the rear.the engine is cleaned up a bit and is loose ready to be lifted out.dad and i have been talking about how easy or hard the s3 engine will go on so what do i need to do for this to work.

[Landy Smurf]

ok things are abit tight at the moment have had some really bad issues,such as getting the inner hub bearing and its not the right one well it didnt fit and it was from china not happy jan.anyway so im 2 days behind so i had to make a decision to not do brakes at all.it was the best decision so far.so we finished off the front diff and put the spring and chassis bushes on and here we are
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/08/1038.jpg
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[Landy Smurf]

CODE RED I REPEAT CODE RED yes smurf is up the **** i did get my s2 bellhousing but i have take my s1 gearbox apart are the grief i have the engine cleaned and now i have to put that in tomorrow and put shockies and steering firewall steering box and column prop shafts and that will be done easy oh and still a few hundred pages of folio to do calm down smurf its ok NO ITS NOT STOP KIDDING YOURSELF

[dreamin']

HANG IN THERE SMURF!

[Landy Smurf]

have just done the front diff for my folio yeah just over 30 pages for it nice...not

[digger]

have just done the front diff for my folio yeah just over 30 pages for it nice...not

won't a lot of that be transferable for the front diff folio?
(cut paste alter...)

hang in there smurf.. we're all batting for ya!

its looking good

[Landy Smurf]

the photos will be different but only the diff centre will have the same info reely

[digger]

the photos will be different but only the diff centre will have the same info reely


see 20 minutes saved already! :)

[Landy Smurf]

we have wasted abit oer a day and have gone back wards thanks to some one who shall remain nameless for now

[mildred]

we have wasted abit oer a day and have gone back wards thanks to some one who shall remain nameless for now
Noddy or bigears?

[Landy Smurf]

i wish he did get noddy say a few days ago

[mildred]

i wish he did get noddy say a few days ago
so tell the prob and lets move on and fix it

[Landy Smurf]

i told it in the other thread

[Landy Smurf]

a few pics of what is happening i will fill in the blanks later this week
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ok these are of my s3 do you think it need a wheel allignment?
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250cc quad vs s3 without engine.quad wins
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yes i towed the s3 with the quad

[Landy Smurf]

my folio is stuffed i have to redo 15 hrs of work by 9am tomorrow and thats without sleeping and i spent 15 hrs on my project yesterday im really ****ed off

[Landy Smurf]

well i have failed no thanks to technology

[digger]

smurf.

just seen this,
mate do not give up... (although I dont think you will!)

late or not continue and present it anyway...
if nothing else as a matter of pride.

chin up mate.
digger

[Landy Smurf]

well i had just over 100 pages saved on my computer and usb and cd and when i went to open them yesterday at 10 am it wouldnt open them i tried on other pcs still wouldnt work so i went to my nans pc and started to redo it 5 hours later and it wouldnt print the photos and it wouldnt save it was saving as i went i made sure of that so then i went to my uncles place started at 7 pm had to redo from the beginning got about 60 pages done and couldnt go on i had 2 hours sleep got up at 630 came out to my dads loaded it and went into school to drop it off and my teacher was very disappointed because of my folio and everyone kept saying that it sucks it doesnt have an engine in it to test it and i agree bcoz they were not there for the 300 hours i havce put into it so they wouldnt know if things worked or not.i am so emotional physically and mentally drained i have had way to much sugar honey ice tea in my life in this last month espicially.lucky we dont have a swear jar around here other wise i would be broke well i probably will be when i finish this project when ever that will be not for some time anyways.

[mildred]

well i had just over 100 pages saved on my computer and usb and cd and when i went to open them yesterday at 10 am it wouldnt open them i tried on other pcs still wouldnt work so i went to my nans pc and started to redo it 5 hours later and it wouldnt print the photos and it wouldnt save it was saving as i went i made sure of that so then i went to my uncles place started at 7 pm had to redo from the beginning got about 60 pages done and couldnt go on i had 2 hours sleep got up at 630 came out to my dads loaded it and went into school to drop it off and my teacher was very disappointed because of my folio and everyone kept saying that it sucks it doesnt have an engine in it to test it and i agree bcoz they were not there for the 300 hours i havce put into it so they wouldnt know if things worked or not.i am so emotional physically and mentally drained i have had way to much sugar honey ice tea in my life in this last month espicially.lucky we dont have a swear jar around here other wise i would be broke well i probably will be when i finish this project when ever that will be not for some time anyways.
Tony,
You have the satisfaction of knowing what you did and how it now looks.
Comments from others that refer to lack of engine are typically immature of that age group.
You know the pain so try to ignore negative souls.
Computer glitches happen and usually at the worst possible time, we have all experienced that, some more than others.
But you made the effort to rectify the situation, and teachers who are insensitive to students efforts probally should not be in that venerated position?
This project is just one part of your HSC and all the other subjects are just as important as the landie, but also need your undivided attention.
Its time to move on and give your best to the rest of the curriculum.
Thats what matters at the moment
Good luck and dont give up, Australia needs young men of you calibre and dedication...:thumbsup:

[Landy Smurf]

well to bad for australia then because im leaving soon as my hsc is done

[Landy Smurf]

here are some photos of it this morning the door is missing as it was in the truck
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https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/08/744.jpg
notice the 3 landies ther one from the 50s, 70s and 90,s

[The ho har's]

well to bad for australia then because im leaving soon as my hsc is done


Tony I am very disappointed with what you said:(

You have great friends here to give advice and help when they could:)

You have done a terrific effort for someone so young...restoring landy's....so yes Australian LR enthusiasts will be 1 less restorer:(





Mrs hh:angel:

[Landy Smurf]

im not going forever i am negotiating a job at the moment in swden doing maintance work on motorbikes tanks and ex army trucks and 4x4s

[dreamin']

Hey Smurf

Get your teacher and your class to log on to AULRO (as guests) to see your thread with 8819 views and 444 replies, and the list of people who have learned things from you while you've been learning.

Seriously, in this day and age, your ability to seek information and communicate with the world to solve problems is an essential skill, and this thread is a document of your work and methods that should be part of your assessment. Not to mention the accolades you have had from the many masters you have been apprenticed to online.

You're an inspiration, mate. Send the link to your teacher.

Dreamin

[Landy Smurf]

aulro got banned at school

[digger]

then ask the teacher to look at the thread from home..

its an honest thread, and as said lots (including myself) have gained from it.

[Landy Smurf]

i shall mention that to him tommorrow

[JDNSW]

i shall mention that to him tommorrow

I would do that. I would also be interested to know why AULRO was banned. I have difficulty thinking of any valid reason.

I am astounded at the effort you have put into this project, and the ability you have shown in doing it. Certainly more than I was capable of at your age!

John

[Landy Smurf]

thanks john aulro got banned because i was on it to much in class so my auto teacher got the computer guy to ban it :(

[Scallops]

I would do that. I would also be interested to know why AULRO was banned. I have difficulty thinking of any valid reason.

I am astounded at the effort you have put into this project, and the ability you have shown in doing it. Certainly more than I was capable of at your age!

John

Agreed - and your enthusiasm and moral support for others, as you have expressed in countless replies, is to be commended too. I'm looking forward to as many of us as possible all getting together one day. :)

Best of luck with the HSC and for whatever road you follow.

Dan.

[Landy Smurf]

lets hope the road i go down that im in a land rover might take longer to get there but it will be more fun

[Landy Smurf]

well picked her up and brought her home tody got to talk to the hsc markers did not really get any insight on how well they marked it though but did have a good conversation with them about it and mentioned aulro they were blown away that there was so many people into them and stopped on the way home and met and showed a local aulronian my project.rest time now

[mildred]

well picked her up and brought her home tody got to talk to the hsc markers did not really get any insight on how well they marked it though but did have a good conversation with them about it and mentioned aulro they were blown away that there was so many people into them and stopped on the way home and met and showed a local aulronian my project.rest time now
Tony,
you sound a lot happier now and I bet that you get top marks for your project...........................:banana:
If you had presented it as a chassis rebuild and running gear, it would have blown there tiny minds away.
:clap2:

[Landy Smurf]

i would be happier if i knew where i was going to be next year i am happier then yesterday well in some areas i am

[Scallops]

You have definitely got a wonderful future ahead of you, my friend - it is quite evident to all of us here. ;) If you do move afield - even for a time, make sure you're never a stranger. :BigThumb:

[Landy Smurf]

i can promise you that

[Scallops]

You know, Albert Einstein's school teachers told him he was an "underachiever"! I think, when very talented students make themselves apparent, it can often be the teacher who is last to realise.

I say this because your effort, ability and enthusiasm for this project should have been obvious all along - and fostered - not acted on by banning AULRO.

Keep being involved in your true loves - because excellence can really only be achieved in areas where we have interest and passion. You have found at least one of these! ;)

[Landy Smurf]

very profound i like it

[Scallops]

very profound i like it

Well, maybe not really.... :) Nevertheless, I do think it's the case. But I'll also say this - I think teachers are all doin their very best, but the regimented system just doesn't fit all sizes. It's a pet topic of mine - my Grandfather was an outside the square Mathematics educator, so perhaps it's in the blood to a degree.

[back_in]

Hi Tony
keep working at what you are working at
marks at school are most important
when you are a little older
apply the same to the rest of your life
and you will succeed
cheers
Ian

[Landy Smurf]

yeah im taking a break from it for study and while the engine is away when we get it back it will be in and we will do the brakes and some panels.

[digger]

good stuff Smurf...

and I believe this will clock up 9,000 views!

surely the assessors should be able to see that?
(also there is a summary of work you've done, with some photos and all time/date stamped!)

Keep going mate

[Landy Smurf]

i have a good articale i just cant get my hands on it untill friday but if its what i heard it is you guys will like it.fingers crossed it is as good as i got told.yes past 9000 views now i cant believe it when i first started that it would get this much attention and i am not finished yet i just hope this can help others with there restorations.

[easo]

Mate, when your project is done and finished and this thread starts to go into the Aulro back pages, fire up the printer, get plenty of ink, print the whole thread out and put it into a binder that you can keep as a memento.

Easo

[Landy Smurf]

good idea i will do that

[numpty]

Well done Tony. You should be very proud of your efforts so far. These things take so much time, but think of the enjoyment you will gain from it once completed. A lot of readers here would be happy with that in their garage.:BigThumb::BigThumb:

[chris1983rangie]

hey there Tony, mate give yourself a big pat on the back your doing a great job and im learning new things from your project. when your Landy is finished you can kick back and enjoy it after all those hard hours and years of work put into it.

i have really enjoyed following your thread!
thumbs up mate!

cheers,

Chris;)

[Landy Smurf]

thanks alot i am glad to hear others are getting something out of it always good to know.

[mildred]

hi Tony
since you stopped posting and that your resto is almost finished,
it has become a wilderness on here again.

you are almost "ALURO.com " all by yourself
post up some stuff.

About time you were nominated to become a "Moderator" :confused:

almost like the 20 yr old , youngest M.P. in the almost formed new parliament!

In the almost greatest country in the world,
sunshine, land-rovers and opportunity...


:banana: :rocket: :tease::tease::tease::tease:

[Landy Smurf]

lol i do have something to post up but i have been waiting for a few weeks to get it and now i should have it up by monday well not hould i will one way or another pretty good news so you will just need to wait untill monday afternoon

[mildred]

lol i do have something to post up but i have been waiting for a few weeks to get it and now i should have it up by monday well not hould i will one way or another pretty good news so you will just need to wait untill monday afternoon

so you have finally been offered the post of minister of transport to the Gillard government?
please ensure that the new fleet are totally land rovers and that range rovers are for cabinet only.
Others can use freelanders and donkeys
You must be so excited Tony.............
have you bought your own saddle yet?
got spurs ?
tips: buy carrots at super cheapauto, best in town......:p

[Landy Smurf]

dam it how did you know

[mildred]

dam it how did you know

in cognito,
loose lips sink ships

[Landy Smurf]

i like that saying im takin it

[mildred]

i like that saying im takin it

Its yours Tony,remember forever........

iI meant in the last world war that talking loosely in a pub or about could enable "German spys" to overhear conversations and pass on information to Hitler and other commands.
it was a saying that my parents instilled into me and I have never forgotten it.
Still apples to the modern world.


"Least we forget" :wheelchair:

[easo]

G'day Tony, how is the "top fuel door slammer"??

Easo

[mildred]

G'day Tony, how is the "top fuel door slammer"??

Easo
what is that

top: the highest you can go

fuel: petrol or Diesel or gas

Door: opens and shuts even on s1's

Slammer: person who is inconsiderate to you vehicle.


Recap: tall, petrol head, that opens your door with no concern to your vehicles stature or fragility.


so g'day Tony how is the s**t -head that slammed your doors at mass today?

yeaa :angel: btw just for fun
peace :MileStone:

[Landy Smurf]

lol you are a clown just waiting on the engine while doing school and planning he future will get some more info up soon

[Landy Smurf]

mildred you going to castle hill still?

[easo]

what is that

top: the highest you can go

fuel: petrol or Diesel or gas

Door: opens and shuts even on s1's

Slammer: person who is inconsiderate to you vehicle.


Recap: tall, petrol head, that opens your door with no concern to your vehicles stature or fragility.


so g'day Tony how is the s**t -head that slammed your doors at mass today?

yeaa :angel: btw just for fun
peace :MileStone:


AAhhhhh, that's funny... :D

[Landy Smurf]

see if this works

[Tote]

looks good mate
Regards,
tote

[dreamin']

Fantastic, Smurf!

You've got to be proud of that - I reckon we all are!

Even AULRO gets a mention - yooohooooo!

It's been great watching your journey so far - keep up the great work!

D

[Landy Smurf]

thanks mate yeah i did make sure aulro got a mention well if it wasnt for aulro i wouldnt have gotten even what i got done finished so thanks everyone for watching and supporting me so far and thanks alot for the helpful info
chers tony aka smurf

[digger]

hey SMURF....

just wondering what colour you are doing your landy in...



Im assuming blue with a white lid???

I have no idea why I thought that but thought I'd ask??!!
28557


cheers
Digger

[Landy Smurf]

that wood be cool i think british green

[digger]

do you know what it was originally?

I reckon thats the go....

cheers
digger

[Landy Smurf]

i think it was bronze green but i think i prefer british green its a long way off yet anyway

[mildred]

i think it was bronze green but i think i prefer british green its a long way off yet anyway
Hi Tony,
when I had my paint made up I just quoted land-rover green and they looked up the colour and came up with the darker land rover green.
I can get you the colour code but it is on a can in the shed so it will have to be tomorrow.
The PDF looked good, the other projects were amazing to, you are all amazing youngsters and worthy of being Australian with your heads held high.. :thumbsup:

[Landy Smurf]

i have looked before on the net and i have the paint codes printed off for all series one

[Scallops]

These are the original Green paint codes - I think they were originally enamel

Land Rover Aerosol Touch-Up Dupont: Ditzler Glasurit
Pastel green RTC4041A GAP405 GTU405 38504
Bronze green RTC4042A GAP406 GTU406 38500 46451

Heya Tony - I reckon it's just you and me doing anything on our Series 1's at the mo! :D Love your work too. :)

[Landy Smurf]

tote is aswell i loved your thread and yours turned out a million bucks even if shannons only thought $15000 thanks for the help to by the way

[Tote]

Tote would be if he wasn't travelling for work :mad:

Regards,
Tote

[mildred]

HAVE A look at Tonys world.
his link to what he likes and about Australia and young people
at
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/general-chat/112978-tonys-world.html

give him your support and encouragement as you did in his restoration of his series one landie...................:arms:
:tease: :clap2:

[Landy Smurf]

thanks mildred i am about to update it to

[mildred]

thanks mildred i am about to update it to

hope that you are still not hugging trees,

:angel:

hope that Sweden is big enough for you.
BTW they drive on the wrong side of the road so watch out!

[Landy Smurf]

how do you come up with this stuff seriously lol

[easo]

HAVE A look at Tonys world.
his link to what he likes and about Australia and young people
at
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/general-chat/112978-tonys-world.html

give him your support and encouragement as you did in his restoration of his series one landie...................:arms:
:tease: :clap2:


Nice little read.

Easo