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One of the pivot pins that connects to the master cylinder was badly worn (furthest right) so I made a couple of new ones.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...15/04/1345.jpgDSCN3442 by Colin Radley, on Flickr
Just need to make my mind up whether I'm taking the steering column out while there is extra room with the pedal boxes removed. Just means that Walter will be out of action a bit longer......
Colin
Spent yesterday taking out the steering box.
Managed to do the job with the wing (mudguard) in place, fiddley but possible.
My modified Pitman arm puller came in handy and a long breaker bar to undo the nut.
Everything was very oily, looks like the O-ring seal failed some time back so most of the oil fell out, luckily a small amount remained inside to provide a degree of lubrication and rust prevention.
The O-ring broke into pieces when I removed it, not sure if it was the original but it was certainly very old.
I had a spare steering column in stock so I compared the two, Walter's one was no worse than the spare so both got new O-rings and side cover gaskets.
Column & box now repainted, mud shields & steering box cover need de-rusting & painting then a fiddley reassembly job.
I noticed that the swivel hub seals are leaking so looks like it will be a while before Walter is mobile again.
Colin
Had some good weather at the weekend but I went to the Lake Goldsmith (steam) rally Saturday and spent most of Sunday in the garden.
I'm working in an open sided shed so the weather needs to be good for me to be down there working on Walter.
Parts overhauled & painted ready to be re-assembled.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...15/05/1627.jpgDSCN3463 by Colin Radley, on Flickr
I must take out the clutch slave cylinder to re-seal it and replace the flexible hose. Then it will be the rest of the steering component including the relay.
Colin
That radiator looks similar to the one in my 109" fc.
Pedal boxes & steering column went back in a few weeks ago.
I made a new foam seal where the column goes through the bulkhead because the original had decomposed.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...15/06/1086.jpgDSCN3530 by Colin Radley, on Flickr
Last week I lifted the floor and transmission tunnel to make overhaul of the clutch slave cylinder easier, also replaced the flexible hose.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...15/06/1087.jpgDSCN3532 by Colin Radley, on Flickr
Today I decided to remove the steering arms to check the track rod ends and replace the boots. Bit of mucking around to get access but eventually removed them.
Unfortunately I found that one of the swivels has badly pitted chrome (I'll take a guess that all the oil has escaped from the swivel hub).
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...15/06/1088.jpgDSCN3531 by Colin Radley, on Flickr
I'll be on the lookout for either a replacement axle or at least a more serviceable swivel.....
Colin
Just managed to cross one item off the shopping list.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...15/07/1426.jpgDSCN3552 by Colin Radley, on Flickr
A few parts missing and some alloy welding needed but all the big bits are there.
Colin
What is it? :confused:
It's one of theseQuote:
Originally Posted by crackers
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...013/05/507.jpgDSCN2368 by Colin Radley, on Flickr
A capstan winch.
Colin
Thought it might have been - the drum reminded me of one of those things you tie boats up to.
Have fun. Personally, I don't plan to get stuck... but I own a Series 1, not one of those JohnnyComeLatelies :D
Just a suggestion, prompted by your pictures, while it is easy to get at. Check the two pins that link the clutch slave cylinder bell crank shaft to the clutch release fork shaft right at the bell housing. These are special hardened pins, and do tend to fail occasionally. Check them for wear, cracking or signs of bending, and that they have not been replaced by inferior pins or ms bolts, which will have a very limited life. They are a real pain to replace with all the floor panels in place!
John