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The last of the Series 2a, while retaining the 9/16" BSF studs, changed to single sided 27mm AF nuts instead of the double sided 9/16" BSF nuts that had been used since the first Landrovers. The two types are interchangeable, but it is usually considered a good idea to have all the wheel nuts on a vehicle the same size!
John
Hi John,
I believe that all of my nuts are now the double sided 9/16" BSF nuts - and that 2 spies had infiltrated my shed, being single sided 27mm AF nuts.
I know that they are inter-changeable, but I figured it would be easier to carry one spanner instead of 2 when out and about - just in case I have to change a spare.
That was the main reason why I changed them - so that all are the same size.
I actually ended up importing these 2 second hand nuts from the UK - in another parts order.
Today I decided to give the nuts a second coat of paint:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...ps00ef2c00.jpg
Now my nuts are all shiny and polished, even though they get very little use.. :angel:
Next step was to finish cleaning the drivers side axle parts - this has been a few hours of joy. The parts aren't perfect, but they are as good as I'm going to make them! (I am a little over cleaning at the moment)..
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...ps25e997c1.jpg
I'm quite happy with the work that I managed in the shed today.
Man - your attention to detail blows me away! I just get lazy all the time cleaning stuff and think "That'll do...."
Hi All,
"Roger" came with a front valance - although it did not come with the brackets that mount it to the front of the chassis. So I purchased some from the UK:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...ps84d03d42.jpg
Painted them:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...psaf4e753a.jpg
First problem - the front bumper bar (a replacement unit) didn't have any holes for the front valance, so I had to drill some:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...pse0e69473.jpg
I then fitted the front nuts/bolts:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...ps08c3aefd.jpg
When I went to fit the brackets for the top side, I noticed that the hole in the valance was quite big - but the hole in the bracket was quite small.. Hmm. Rather than having a slim nut that would fit the bracket, but which would then be loose in the valance - I decided to drill out the 3 brackets:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...ps393ece94.jpg
Next pain - in order to fit the bracket you have to undo the existing nut/bolt in the chassis. Not the end of the world - but a pain... That done, I installed all of the brackets and fitted the front valance!
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...ps97f72e70.jpg
Next job - clean up the Voltage Regulator? Before:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...psed4d0fc3.jpg
After:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...psd44dbe40.jpg
And here it is - test fitted on the firewall:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...psb804694c.jpg
I am missing 1 of the screws for the Voltage Regulator... Would anybody have a spare one? Pretty please! :angel:
That's it for today. Cheers.
I should have a spare screw somewhere in my collection, let me know if you can't get one locally.
I am pretty sure I have a spare screw, will get back to you tonight about 7:30 west Australia time
I have a screw if you still need it?
PM me your address and I can send it tomorrow 😄
Hi mate, I'm chiming in a bit late here, but we are putting an alternator on Roger, so no need for this regulator now.:)
Maybe I should have mentioned that before you spent all that time cleaning it - sorry. Your new wiring loom will have no connections to that.
On the bright side, you now have a nice clean regulator as a spare for the Grey Ghost...:angel:
See you on Saturday.:)
Hi All,
Well yesterday Super Gav came over and we worked on Roger for a few hours.
Whilst I was completing the very difficult task of installing the front lights, Gav decided to take the easy road and rebuilt the passenger side swivel..
Cleaned-up, new gaskets/seals - and some hard work, here it is:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...psc95a6c0a.jpg
And installed on the car:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...psdf930fd8.jpg
Remembering that I have removed the free-wheeling hubs and putting the car back to standard..
Here was my contribution to the day:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...psff0804fc.jpg
Make sure the next "Work on Rodger" day I have no engagements so I can pop on round too.
I'm keen to see how your barista skills are being honed.