Thread: 6 x 6 Weight Tolerances?

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

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......

Originally Posted by Bearman

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

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.