Thread: Isuzu C240 powered Series 3

Originally Posted by chazza

you might find 5 fellow lunatics who can take some of them off your hands

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Like me, ---- like me, ----- like me!

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A couple of them really were just parts cars, I might speak to the owner about just getting the 88" then I can pass his details on if anyone is interested in the others.
There was also an ex army Acco there but not sure if he would sell it. Maybe put the 88" on the back of the Acco and drive it home ?

The FFR would be a reasonable buy because everything was there but with the motor pulled out and everything sitting outside for some years it might need some work.

I have a Series 2 to collect soon (just waiting for the owner to extract it from down the back of his property) so will have to think long & hard about these ones.


Colin

Took the steering rods off today (drag link, track rod etc.) along with the steering damper.
All the ball joints are OK so I removed the knackered boots, cleaned the joint and then covered in masking tape. De-rusted the rods & steering damper with a rotary wire brush.

A couple of holes appeared in the damper cover (water must sit inside). The damper also has a couple of dints but seems OK so I'll paint it and use it for the time being. The outer cover is mainly to protect the shaft.

Picture below doesn't make the paint job look great. The damper was sprayed and the rest brush painted, second coat tomorrow.




Then I'll grease & fit new boots and re-fit.


Colin

New 'boots' fitted tonight.




As previously mentioned these are Chloprene Rubber which should outlast the Indian rubbish I've previously purchased.
I'm paying trade price, the 'gentleman' I opened the account with made the comment "If I catch you selling these on Ebay I'll chop your legs off".....They also supply complete track rod ends and suspension parts for modern vehicles, all parts made in Taiwan.

The new boots only have a garter spring for the larger end. They are tight at the small end but have a groove for a garter spring if you want to fit one.
The old boots that came off had spring clips instead of garter springs.




I fitted new nuts to the TRE's and will source new bolts for the clamps. All reasonably cheap from the local bolt company.
Interesting that the threads are Metric, 3 were M12 Metric fine and 1 was coarse. I guess they have to turn the correct thread to fit the track rod but where a nut is used they go to the nearest metric size.


Colin

Another couple of weekends pass by without any real work being done on Wallit.
What with the weather (I have to work on Wallit outside) , dark evenings/work commitments (I don't have the enthusiasm by the time I get home) and other chores I have to do Wallit is a long way down the list. Last week it was the pump for the septic system failed, the outlet pit & sand filter were full. Replacement pump in stock so wasn't too big a job. This week it was the weather again, pottered around doing a couple of small jobs but I really need to get the wings off (for panel beating) and the front panel off (for repainting & radiator replacement).

I did charge all the Land Rover batteries and start the FFR so I could move it out of the way.

I've had Wallit for over a year now, I need to get the last big jobs done and then look at Club Rego.


Colin

Put the steering damper back on Wallit today. I can't wait for a bit more daylight in the evenings so I can get stuck into the panel work needed.

I have to sort out some panel beating hammers & dollies. I picked up a new Sykes Pickavant shrinking hammer at a trash & treasure for $10 recently and I have a cheapo set but I'm going to look for something a bit better. I also need to investigate an oxy acetylene set because there are a lot of cracks & a few holes in panels that need to be dealt with.

A weekend of cutting grass, washing cars, fixing things the kids have broken (slats on the bunk-bed I made a couple of years ago) and a few minutes spent on Wallit.
I did start the SII 109 and spin up the rear PTO to throw some oil around. I should really take the PTO & shaft off and stick them in the shed in the dry.
I also got the Defender out, washed it and took a couple of the kids for a drive







Colin

Started & ran Wallit yesterday but had a few branches etc. to clean up around the property after the high winds so didn't get much work done.
I did sort out all the new spares in the boot and move some of them inside.

Had a look at a Series 2a 109" today in Rye.
The gentleman wants $300 but it's a spares vehicle only.
Holden motor (was 6-cyl so no crossmember butchery), rotten bulkhead, non-STD rear crossmember with no PTO hole (nice job done installing it though).
The bottom of one wheel rim has dissappeared (owner recons dog pi55 is the problem) door tops flapping in the wind, springs flat, inside full of junk (which the owner has to clear out).

By the time you take into account trailer hire, fuel, the steep narrow driveway it needs hauling up to get it out....... I have a picture if anyone is interested.


Colin

Originally Posted by gromit

Started & ran Wallit yesterday but had a few branches etc. to clean up around the property after the high winds so didn't get much work done.
I did sort out all the new spares in the boot and move some of them inside.

Had a look at a Series 2a 109" today in Rye.
The gentleman wants $300 but it's a spares vehicle only.
Holden motor (was 6-cyl so no crossmember butchery), rotten bulkhead, non-STD rear crossmember with no PTO hole (nice job done installing it though).
The bottom of one wheel rim has dissappeared (owner recons dog pi55 is the problem) door tops flapping in the wind, springs flat, inside full of junk (which the owner has to clear out).

By the time you take into account trailer hire, fuel, the steep narrow driveway it needs hauling up to get it out....... I have a picture if anyone is interested.


Colin

Hi Colin,

Are you able to forward picture's. I am looking for some front panel's for my series II

Many thanks,
Nav