Isuzu C240 powered Series 3

Fitted the clutch pedal box this morning after fixing the septic tank (bloody kids, I'm going to ration toilet paper from now on...).

The new clutch flexi hose was a bit shorter than the old one so I re-routed the rigid pipe to cope with the loss of length. Bled through OK and clutch worked.
Fitted the seatbox back in temporarily and bolted the gearstick on.
Moved a few cars on the driveway, started Wallit up then into reverse and we have movement. Brakes aren't flash (they will be overhauled next).

Previous owner claimed it was a bit slow pulling away because of the high ratio transfer box but accelerated very well for a NA diesel. Managed to get into 3rd on the driveway then had to reverse back. Gearbox works well.

Now to take the seatbox out and seal it in place, re-fit the handbrake then onto the brakes and swivel hubs. It never ends....



Colin

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Originally Posted by isuzurover

Sorry, my previous numbers were a bit out.

2.25D flywheel (weighed last night after removal) ~18.5 kg.
I suspect a 2.25P then is only ~5 kg less.

Murray has posted previously that his 4BD1T (truck) flywheel was 14.7 kg. Dougal's ~16 kg. My landie 4BD1 was 16.0 kg but that would have been after at least 1 round of machining.

My previous measurements:

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/newreply.p...eply&p=1053126

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A 2.25 petrol flywheel is 15kg

Fantastic thread.
Well done.
Or should that be "well doing"



Cheers, Mick.

Yep,sat here on a Sunday morning,reading this post whilst drinking a cuppa.Thinking what a good read it is,and hoping that you were going to get it back together and drive it before I got to the end:D
Well done Colin,I like your style:p
I will be dropping in for my weekly updates.

Managed to remove the seatbox and seal it back in position last night.
I ended up using Sikaflex 227 which is available from Bunnings (or you can get it from Super Cheap at a higher price !). It's listed as suitable for bonding, sealing, vibration and sound deadening.
I applied to one surface and let it skin before fitting the seatbox, hopefully I don't have to remove it in the near future.

Seatbox re-fitted and floor temporarily in position. Not sure what the drivers seat is from but it's been fitted to LWB adjustable seat runners. May have to swap it for an original seat for a roadworthy.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...12/09/1456.jpgDSCN1580 by Colin Radley, on Flickr

One of the problems I'm finding at the moment is that the car was purchased partly stripped. All the bolts, clips etc. are in the back somewhere it's just taking a long time to find everything.

I have to work on one of the front wings.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...12/09/1457.jpgDSCN1582 by Colin Radley, on Flickr


Not sure why there is a hole in the middle of the dent, maybe the PO was trying to pull it back into shape.....



Colin

I didn't get much done at the weekend.
The floor is back in but a few more bolts are needed, sound deadening is back in temporarily, it starts and runs well now it's being regularly 'used'.
I moved it onto the grass Sunday and jet washed it which threw up a few new issues to fix. The roof only has a few bolts holding it down, there doesn't seem to be any seals under the roof panels, the side panels need new seals where they sit on the tub.

I now need to get working on some of the expensive items :-
Seatbelts need to be checked and maybe replaced.
Windscreens need to be replaced, one cracked and one badly chipped.
Seats need to be re-covered and drivers seat possibly replaced.

These are after the brakes/axles are overhauled, swivel hubs replaced, doors repaired, new doortops fitted, wing panel beaten. Isn't it funny how that 'bargain' Land Rover always needs far more done to get it roadworthy than you ever expect (or is it just me ?).

Anyone have some spare seatbelts, door bottoms, bonnet and seats for a Series III at a reasonable price ? Otherwise I'll be looking for a parts car which inevitably turns into another 'project'..........

Colin

I haven't done much on Wallit for a while.

The sound deadening is back in but I need to make an extension for the 4WD lever (the knob sits flush with the sound deadening).
I just noticed that the clutch pedal is still wrapped with rag from when I reinstalled it.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...12/10/1750.jpgDSCN1585 by Colin Radley, on Flickr


I'm heading past 4-Wheel Drives on business tomorrow (OK I'm making a small detour) so I quickly checked out the brakes to see if anything is needed. I already have seal kits for the wheel cylinders and everything else looks OK. Drums are either new or have been machined (I didn't check the internal diameter) and the shoes have plenty of friction material left.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...12/10/1751.jpgDSCN1590 by Colin Radley, on Flickr

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...12/10/1752.jpgDSCN1592 by Colin Radley, on Flickr

When turning the rear wheel there were some funny noises so hopefully it's wheel bearings rather than a diff centre needing attention.

The axles, springs and brake backplates are rusty from where it stood on grass for 3 years. It came with new spring & chassis bushes so I'll check out those fitted and see if they need replacing. The swivel hubs have grooves in the straight ahead position so I'll also have to replace them. Hopefully I won't find too much more that needs fixing......


Colin

Collected brake flexible hoses from 4 Wheel drives last week but Wallit's on hold at the moment.
I'm busy working on my Series 1 to get the main fuel tank repaired plus I have to clear the driveway for a visitor due later in the week. Luckily now Wallit is driveable I can get him down the back of the property out the way for a while.


Colin

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Originally Posted by gromit

I didn't get much done at the weekend.
The floor is back in but a few more bolts are needed, sound deadening is back in temporarily, it starts and runs well now it's being regularly 'used'.
I moved it onto the grass Sunday and jet washed it which threw up a few new issues to fix. The roof only has a few bolts holding it down, there doesn't seem to be any seals under the roof panels, the side panels need new seals where they sit on the tub.

I now need to get working on some of the expensive items :-
Seatbelts need to be checked and maybe replaced.
Windscreens need to be replaced, one cracked and one badly chipped.
Seats need to be re-covered and drivers seat possibly replaced.

These are after the brakes/axles are overhauled, swivel hubs replaced, doors repaired, new doortops fitted, wing panel beaten. Isn't it funny how that 'bargain' Land Rover always needs far more done to get it roadworthy than you ever expect (or is it just me ?).

Anyone have some spare seatbelts, door bottoms, bonnet and seats for a Series III at a reasonable price ? Otherwise I'll be looking for a parts car which inevitably turns into another 'project'..........

Colin

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Colin,

I just bought new seat belts for my S3. (the roadworthy guy was very impressed!) Point is I got them from Paddock spares for a pretty good price! I wouldn't stuff around with old crap.... after all it's safety gear....

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Originally Posted by debruiser

Colin,

I just bought new seat belts for my S3. (the roadworthy guy was very impressed!) Point is I got them from Paddock spares for a pretty good price! I wouldn't stuff around with old crap.... after all it's safety gear....

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I've found a supplier in VIC I just need to check out his prices. They are APV (formally Klippan) belts but they don't seem to list a lap belt. I have to take one of mine in as a sample, once I know the price I can make a decision.

I take your point about safety but I currently run a Series 1 on full rego with no seatbelts.


Colin