6 x 6 Weight Tolerances?

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Originally Posted by GMDMD53

Have found the weak link with my 6x6! I suppose it was just a matter of time.

Clutch started slipping 200 K's from Alice. With careful driving have made it to Alice.

Interestingly found in the log book the clutch has been done twice before, the last time was just 21,000 K's ago.

Have ordered a new stronger clutch, pressure plate, engine and gearbox seals (in case it's oil that is the cause) from KLR AUTOMOTIVE and booked in with Sutton Motors (Land Rover dealer) to have the job done.

In the meantime we have become semi permanent residents in Alice.

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Just a tip for after you have the new clutch fitted. Make sure your wading plug is not fitted to the bottom of the flywheel housing. This will cause any oil leaks in that area to build up and stuff the clutch if it is fitted. Only fit the wading plug if you are going through deep water (like over 500mm deep) Make sure you have a look through the Transport Museum while you are lazing around there waiting for the repairs to be done....Cheers

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Originally Posted by Bearman

Just a tip for after you have the new clutch fitted. Make sure your wading plug is not fitted to the bottom of the flywheel housing. This will cause any oil leaks in that area to build up and stuff the clutch if it is fitted. Only fit the wading plug if you are going through deep water (like over 500mm deep) Make sure you have a look through the Transport Museum while you are lazing around there waiting for the repairs to be done....Cheers

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Thanks for the tips.

We visited the National Road Transport Hall of Fame yesterday. Saw a few Land Rovers, Lassiter's included.

Parts arrived today so hope from now things will progress.

Parts arrived in 4 days. On the road again in 10 days. Now home again. Will include Stats when the Navigator gives me the figures......

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Originally Posted by Bearman

She will handle the gravel with ease. That's what they were made for!!:thumbsup:

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Yes she handled the gravel with ease. The worst being the track from William Creek to Lake Eyre which is terrible!!

Just thought I would share these stats with you ...

Carrying in excess of the G.V.M. for 9,882 Km for 33 days, averaging 300 Km a day cruising at between 80 and 90 KPH she used 18.5 L/100 Km of diesel and 1/2 a liter of oil.
Apart from the clutch we did not have another mechanical issue. Although not as comfortable as a modern truck I think these beasts are the best!!

Another thing to note, despite the increased load (4 extra spare tyres and 2 inflatable kayaks) compared to last years similar trip we achieved better fuel consumption this years trip which I can only put down to new slightly taller tyres and free wheeling hubs on the 6WD axle both of which we did not have on last years trip.

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Originally Posted by 123rover50

I would be interested to know what the axle ratings are as well.
I built mine into a forward control 15 years ago and looking at the front end on it looks as if the wheels are leaning out at the bottom.
How does one check for a bent axle?

Keith

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Keith , You can buy a magnetic camber gauge on Ebay for under $30 with free delivery . We bought one for the race car so we can change the camber for the different circuits, Works well . You just put on the hub center with the wheel on the ground & level ground & it will tell you weather it is positives or Negative & how many degrees it is leaning.
Wayne