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Some in the UK changed the alternator pulley for a V.W. one. Allowed it to run from the front crank pulley with the waterpump. I didnt have a V.W. so left the alt to run from the rear pulley and be its own tensioner.
It means two belts but I made a plate to replace the PAS pump and turned up a spigot that I bolted to the plate to take the tensioner from the timing cover. This does the waterpump belt.
General Grabber TR's on a 80" nice!
Will be interesting to see what MPG it get's I rekon it will be as good if not better then a modern TDCi Defender.
Being a bit of a hoarder and living too far from town to pop in and get things I pick up stuff from the dump that may come in handy some time.
This time bits of exhaust and an old muffler came in handy to fabricate the new system. The straight bit from left to right is from a trampoline frame.
Fuel tank looks a bit cactus so had to weld up a new one and swap all the bits over.
Finished and fitted the tank and installed the battery. The disco battery cable was just the right length.
Still enough room for an OD. [I think].
Keith
Fitted 1" thick double layer sound / heat insulation to the firewall as a bit of an experiment.
Got the sedimentor and filter hooked up. Kept the former low so as to be able to drain crud out without getting air in.
Keith
Looking really good sofar. With all the work your doing to your 80" it has inspired me to take on a similiar project, I have a great 2.25 desiel engine in the shed now i need to find a donner 80" :D
Hey Lost Landy, we are all hanging out to see the Pink Panther build up.
Today I thought I better make some seats as its getting close to time for a test drive. Had some checkerplate alloy left over from a tool box but got a bit carried away and decided to make a semi bucket for a bit more comfort.
A good combination, my 80" has a 2.25 diesel! :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Lost Landy