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  1. #41
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    Rebuilt engine

    Hi all

    great progress over the past few weeks.

    i got the engine back from the workshop, fully overhauled and even a polished rocker cover.

    Photo below.

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    front axel rebuild

    Quote Originally Posted by JDNSW View Post
    No, it is not necessary to update the top swivel arrangement - no doubt the rivet counters would stick with it. The major reason for changing is to use readily available parts that are cheaper. In fact, I'm not absolutely sure you can get the parts for the old setup.

    What goes wrong with the cone and spring system is that although unless badly neglected, the cone and socket working surfaces should still be good, there is a tendency for the splines on the cone and the pin to wear. There must be no perceptible free play here, or the damping will not be effective, and wheel shimmy is almost guaranteed.

    John

    Also had a go at rebuilding the front axel last weekend - got one side rebuilt. Cone and spring system parts looked good with very little wear. We had some trouble getting the correct tension (12 - 16 lbs) and changed the shims a few times - we started with 4 lbs, then went to 22 lbs, before ending just at 12.

    Will see how it goes when we get it back on the road.

    Thanks for the advice.

    Cheers
    Angus

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    Also had trouble with pre load had it spot on ,then when I fitted oil seal things were way to tight so I had to juggle shims again

    Cheers Paul

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    Started painting

    Hi all

    we took a break from the axels last weekend and started painting - limestone for the canopy and wheels.

    We are spraying outside, next to the shed but were happy the the result of the first coat.

    cheers
    Angus
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    green paint

    Hi all

    With the second axel rebuilt, it is now time to get the firewall in.

    That means painting it so, we started spraying the green now. We are a long way from a spray booth - but shouldn't have any problems getting the BBQ going next time.

    Good start and nice to see some green paint.

    Photo below.

    Cheers
    Angus

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    Last edited by AJF; 19th November 2017 at 08:23 PM. Reason: typo

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    Update for Jan 18 - not much time until Cooma

    Hi All

    We have made steady progress over the last month or so.

    Below are a few photo's - one of the car as it currently stands and one taken after installing the accelerator linkage and brake master cylinder. (Note the tyres are only for the workshop until we get the guards on).

    Next step is to overhaul the steering box and fit the clutch master and slave cylinders.

    We have also done a timeline to plan out how to get the vehicle ready for Cooma at Easter - lots to do and not much time.

    Cheers
    Angus

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  7. #47
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    Looking great keep up the good work
    1960 series 2 143001010
    1976 series 3 91331709c
    98 discovery 300tdi manual
    06 discovery v6
    2010 cub supamatic drover

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    see ya in Cooma

    Cheers Paul

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    Going strong Angus, you're just a bit ahead of me. I won't have Barney ready for Cooma but I'll see you (all) there.

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    Lights - correct type

    Hi all

    My vehicle is a 1960 series 2.

    Can anyone confirm whether the lights should be the flatter L488 or the more rounded L594?

    Cheers
    Angus

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