Reply With QuoteLooks like she just came out of the factory
though I'm worried about the bullet holes in the rear
Good find mate.
Master
This is my S1 1958 88 inch Land Rover.
The engine runs and overall not in bad condition for a LR that has been in storage on a farm for about 30 years. I plan to get her in running condition and then work on her slowly. To get her deliverable I need to replace the water pump, repair or replace the fuel pump, get the brakes working and get a new set of tires. Of course there may be a LOT more to do. There are some strange holes in one of the wings - looks like some kind of corrosion.
I am part way through a full chassis up renovation of a military S2a (blog of this on the 2a site) Once that is complete - could take many years - I will do a full restoration on Kath.
I plan to keep a record of my trials and tribulations on this site.
Master
Looks like she just came out of the factory
though I'm worried about the bullet holes in the rear
Good find mate.
Master
Yep she has been in the wars - a few holes here and there.
Master
hi welcome to the s1 forum a good project jiOriginally Posted by Chinookflyer
TopicToaster
Good luck with her.
How is the firewall? There appears to be a bit of rust down near the bottom door hinge.
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Maybe we're expecting too much out of what really is a smallish motor allready pushing 2 tonnes. Just because it's a v8 doesn't mean it's powerfull.
One answer REV IT BABY REV IT!!!
ChatterBox
Supporternice looking thing. Well done.
I've never seen holes like that on the panels - is it steel?
cheers,
D
1957 88 Petrol (Chumlee)
1960 88 Petrol (Darwin)
1975 88 Diesel (Mutley)
Master
hi i have a 88 inch outer for you be carfull the they are all sizes your guard is oxedising jim
Master
I fitted a new water pump today. Just waiting for a new thermostat so that I can put it all together.
The thermostat housing still look a bit grotty after a wash there also seems to be a lot of muddy/rusty crud inside the water channels within the engine.
Is it best to flush this out once the water system is back together?
Also wondering if the thermostat housing should be painted or left plain metal finish??
ForumSage
My approach to clean those water jackets out while you can get at them, would be to fashion a scraper out of a piece of fencing wire with a hook bent on the end , scratch out the water ways and then hose out any loosened rubbish.
Change all the 'Welch' plugs and don't forget that one at the back of the engine.
The intake manifold is water heated and I have seen those corrode through from the water galley into the airway, 'beware' as that will hydraulic lock the piston, work out some way of pressure testing the water galley.
You will need a new fat 'O' ring between the water pump and the thermostat housing.
As for the colour of the water pump, paint will stop the rust, but if you want to keep the metal look, use some clear lacquer.
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ChatterBox
SupporterI've just done this, so what Arthur said + consider using a Tefba in-line radiator filter when you put it all back together.
cheers,
D
1957 88 Petrol (Chumlee)
1960 88 Petrol (Darwin)
1975 88 Diesel (Mutley)
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