Betsy, my 67 s2a build.

The other day whilst looking at the pistons on my 2.25 diesel motor i noticed the new gudgeon pin was a little loose in the no.1 conrod. Checked the rest and they are fine. I cant find any reason for the no.1 little end bush to be more worn than the rest. Searched ebay. No good. Plenty petrol motor bushes but no diesel bushes. So i consulted the s2a parts book and got a part number. Seems the part number is still good. Ordered 4 new bushes. Seems the bushes are the same for 200 and 300 tdi. $2.80 each. Not bad. Should be here next week. Bushes are from a local source. Happy with that.

Cheers Rod

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Originally Posted by JDNSW

Note that the position of the tub dictates the rest of the body location. The positioning of the firewall (or bulkhead as it is called) is adjusted so the doors fit the tub, and the front panels are adjusted to it.

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Hello John,

Now that is a handy bit of information about everything lining up after the tub is fitted. It probably applies to ex-army ambulances too that needs a new firewall.

Would the same rule apply for tray back utes with drop-down sides since there is clearance between the trays and the rear of the ute's cabin?

Kind regards
Lionel

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Originally Posted by Lionelgee

Hello John,

Now that is a handy bit of information about everything lining up after the tub is fitted. It probably applies to ex-army ambulances too that needs a new firewall.

Would the same rule apply for tray back utes with drop-down sides since there is clearance between the trays and the rear of the ute's cabin?

Kind regards
Lionel

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The cab lower back on these is effectively a truncated tub and is the same - it has no provision for adjustment. The trayback is completely independent of the rest of the bodywork, and is usually fitted after all the rest of the bodywork is fully fitted.

Well I got some news on friday at our club meeting about the gudgeon pin bushes I ordered. Not good news. It seems the only small end bushes in Australia were on a transport truck along with the only series 2a 6 cyl top hose in existence, were involved in an incident. The bloody trailer caught fire and burned to the ground on the way to Adelaide. They saved the prime mover tho. Could have saved my bushes. Bugger. Now the hunt is on for more bushes. Finished bushes of course. Why does this always happen to me? I was just starting to get back in the mood to get this diesel motor done. Another step backwards. Also found out that the 4 hot spots now have to be replaced as the head has been machined with them fitted. They should be removed before machining as they are supposed to be proud of the head surface when fitted as the head gasket is what holds them from coming loose and a small pin stops them from rotating in place. They arent cheap and not available in Australia so far. Big BUGGER. Grrr.
The pleasures and pains of rebuilding a Land Rover continues.....

Cheers Rod

Cant believe that, what are the chances of that happening! All the best mate, yes these projects can test patience!!!

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Well I got some news on friday at our club meeting about the gudgeon pin bushes I ordered. Not good news. It seems the only small end bushes in Australia were on a transport truck along with the only series 2a 6 cyl top hose in existence, were involved in an incident. The bloody trailer caught fire and burned to the ground on the way to Adelaide. They saved the prime mover tho. Could have saved my bushes. Bugger. Now the hunt is on for more bushes. Finished bushes of course. Why does this always happen to me? I was just starting to get back in the mood to get this diesel motor done. Another step backwards. Also found out that the 4 hot spots now have to be replaced as the head has been machined with them fitted. They should be removed before machining as they are supposed to be proud of the head surface when fitted as the head gasket is what holds them from coming loose and a small pin stops them from rotating in place. They arent cheap and not available in Australia so far. Big BUGGER. Grrr.
The pleasures and pains of rebuilding a Land Rover continues.....

Cheers Rod

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Rod,
Have you tried Four Wheel Drives in Hallam (hopefully the parts weren't coming from them !)
It's the sort of stuff they used to carry, I remember only a few years ago getting 6-cylinder top & bottom hoses plus heater hoses all NOS.
If you phone make sure you speak to Murray (works Mon, Wed & Fri) the rest of them wouldn't have a clue.

Colin

Not yet Colin. Money is too short now. I wish i could get work. Unfortunatly my body is letting me down. I need a job that pays well, starts at midday and ends at 1pm. with a half hour lunch break...lol.
Seriously id love a job driving a truck or such where i dont have to actually do any lifting etc. coz my back isnt good and my knees are stuffed. Ill check them out when ive got some funds

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Not yet Colin. Money is too short now. I wish i could get work. Unfortunatly my body is letting me down. I need a job that pays well, starts at midday and ends at 1pm. with a half hour lunch break...lol.
Seriously id love a job driving a truck or such where i dont have to actually do any lifting etc. coz my back isnt good and my knees are stuffed. Ill check them out when ive got some funds

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If I get time next week I'll call in and see what they've got.
Over a couple of changes of ownership a lot of the old parts (and virtually all the secondhand parts) have been dumped !!



Colin

Ive got a phone number now. I will prob call tomorrow if i remember...lol. Thanks Colin

So today i ordered 4 gudgeon pin bushes and 4 hot spots and locating pins from PCB Land Rovers. They are coming from England on a stock order so i hope i dont get hit too hard with freight. Parts should be here end of next week or mid week after next. Hope its not gonna burn the bloody plane down this time...lol.

Cheers Rod