Thread: Operation "86 inch revival"

Cheers

Thanks to Lost Landy(Assuming we reach a mutually agreeable financial deal ) I should have a crash damaged chassis to pick parts off, for my little rusty rolling chassis.

Next step is to learn to weld.

After seeing the ridiculous prices for 2nd hand gear at Cash Conripoff , I have been shopping for reasonably priced new ones.

Repco have a 150 amp one for $650, and Glenfords have a Neweld 150 Amp for $479.

Any words of wisdom anyone?

Cheers

Ian

1956 S1 86"

[QUOTE=numpty;1007428]As Diana said, all the S1 carbies are the same. If your vehicle is '56, the engine is likely the later spread bore type.../QUOTE]

Thanks

I have now confirmed it's a later spread bore full-oil-circulation 2L motor,(probably original) . As no luck sourcing a LR Solex carb , I am going to get a Holden Stromberg to get the thing running.

As it was running with a Solex two months ago, is there anything I need to do with the standard 179 or 202 stromberg carb except remove the LR inlet manifold lining before attaching the stromberg.

PS How do people attach air filters when the stromberg is used, room is a bit tight.

Thanks

Ian

"56 S1 86"

As you have said that it was running with a Solex a couple of months ago, what happened to the original carby?

Re the Stromberg, cant help much, but it will need to be jetted to suit for a start. The Solex in my 11A has a small diameter sport filter mounted directly on top.

The bloke I bought the rolling chassis from had helpfully stripped the thing of the small valuable components, windscreen, doors, carb, wings, tub, instruments, master cyl, wheel nuts (Only two on each wheel though) most of the wiring loom...phew....I think he was just making it a challenging rebuild!

Ian

[QUOTE=iannuls;1008870
PS How do people attach air filters when the stromberg is used, room is a bit tight. QUOTE]

My 2A has a Stromberg from a Holden 161 on it. I have managed to get a rubber fitting that does the "right angle thing" so I can use the std air filter - this came off a series 3 that I had once. The carby works fine but is off the vehicle at the moment as I have learnt the difference between a Stromberg for an Auto and one for a Manual (she used to run-on a bit). Can send photos in a week or so if you need to see some; just send a pm.

Hi Troy,
That motor you got from me had a Holden Stromberg carby fitted to it. The original Solex was taken off and replaced with the stromberg back in the '60's. From memory the Stromberg does sit a bit higher making it a bit tight for the Air Cleaner connector. What we did all those years ago is to manufacture a lower metal right angle piece that fitted under the bonnet to connect to the air cleaner. I might still have that piece here. I will have a look and if I can find it I will send it up in case it is of any use.

Sorry, I just re read this and realised that it was Ian asking the question

I will have a look through the old Landy bits I have up in the shed over the weekend anyway.

Regards

Maffra

Quick update on my progress with the 1956 86" rebuild.

1. Bought a crash damaged LWB chassis and bits from Lost Landy (Thanks mate)
2. Bought myself a MIG welder (Still practicing.)
3. Starter motor stuffed, currently in getting overhauled, Carb needs the same treatment unfortunately. I want to get the motor started before I even start cleaning it. Once I know it runs, I'll lift it out and weld the chassis
4. Stripped and fitted replacement steering rack and linkages, new front grille and radiator (Seems to be without splits so far), trying to source hoses at present.
5. Stripped bulkhead on donor, ouch...needs more welding than I'd hoped. Couple of accident cracks and splits became apparant after pressure washing
6. Stripped petrol tank only some surface rust and it still holds petrol...a win at last...
7. Full doors, windscreen and hardtop and 86" bonnet have been sourced, that gives me a spare windscreen and bonnet.
8. I have two average tubs, which I hope to amalgamate to one reasonable one. Funny thing, I now have the original tub off my rolling chassis back, after being stripped and sold off before I bought the chassis, by the previous owner. - Spooky

Ian

hi there

many thanks for the update.......let me know how you go with the mig welder as its my next aquasition...

If its any help, I have quite a few fuel tanks which are in good condition, but distance for freight could be an issue

Wayne