Thread: My 2a freshen up

How you going down there Paul,, keeping out of harms way?

I'm guessing your a bit quiet with the fires in your district,, hoping all is well.

Originally Posted by Chops

How you going down there Paul,, keeping out of harms way?

I'm guessing your a bit quiet with the fires in your district,, hoping all is well.

Your right there is still a bit of fire activity around, but thus far there has been no threat to townships mainly burning in hard to access bush, our CFA guys had a few busy days and nites.

Have made a little progress...........and............had a big win driving down the main drag of Bairnsdale I followed a series 1 with historic plates and no top, with two guys in it. When they parked I parked as close as I could and spoke to the owner.

He gave me info on the club he was in, but even better gave me the name of a sympathetic RWC mechanic that understands old Land Rovers I spoke with him as well so perhaps all my angst over RWC without seatbelts etc is unfounded

Progress pics........Brake plumbing complete (trip today was to get some clutch plumbing bits and brake fluid)IMG_3006.jpg

Seat box and seat mounts in IMG_3007.jpg IMG_3008.jpg

High spec locking petrol caps and cruise control IMG_3010.jpg IMG_3009.jpg

Question............ couldn't get arm from steering box on any further although not visible in pic there is a full nut on there and lock washer. Is this OK or normal?
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Cheers Paul

The fuel tank lock is usually put at the top (doesn't catch on things as much).

I'll have to look at my steering box, but I think that is fairly normal - the splines are tapered, and how far on it goes will depend a bit on the somewat variable state of the taper. A caution though could be if the splines (both arm and shaft) were painted, it may be seating on a rather thick layer of paint. If this is the case, expect it to get loose after a few thousand km.

Thanks John I tried locking hasp on top but it meant I had to hold it up with one hand while un capping with other

This way is a bit easier

Cheers Paul

Originally Posted by bemm52

Thanks John I tried locking hasp on top but it meant I had to hold it up with one hand while un capping with other

This way is a bit easier

Cheers Paul

Thats what ive done too. Dont have to hold the darn thing up while ur filling it. Just makes more sense...

Cheers Rod

Tighten the hinge on the lock so it stays put!

Small amount of progress, my radiator repair seems OK but engine running and hot will be the best test.

Also got the clutch bled hopefully I've got it right.........when I had the gearbox out I noted a little bit of twist on the clutch arm gave a lot of movement on the sliding washer thingo ,time will tell

Next job is brake bleeding

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Cheers Paul

Hey Paul, what brake booster setup are you running? How have you mounted it there off center? Cheers simon