Thread: My first series 2a project

Originally Posted by Cap

Off topic... I am looking for a pair of rear brake lenses, L581. Does anyone know where I can get these? Are there any lenses that are the same size that I can replace these with (same diameter - I think the L581 are 3 1/8" diameter).

These are reproductions but look better than fitting trailer lights......

Red lens 3in - Paddock Spares
Rear light assembly - 3in diameter - Paddock Spares

Colin

Originally Posted by Cap

Some more progress... managed to remove the railko bushes using a press, no way I could do by hand. So next step is assembly!

Off topic... I am looking for a pair of rear brake lenses, L581. Does anyone know where I can get these? Are there any lenses that are the same size that I can replace these with (same diameter - I think the L581 are 3 1/8" diameter).

Failing that, what other brake lights used for a 63 2a?

Any advice appreciated.

Hi,
I have a few of these red lenses new still in there boxes they are marked L761 they are the same size as the white lenses which is marked L581. They are 80mm dia & 40mm deep . You can have a couple for the cost of postage if they are any good to you. I can put them in the post after next when I get home. If you want them send me a PM with your postage details.20180604_140948.jpg

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Awesome! Sent you pm...

I have a query regarding the installation of the steering relay. When I took it out, it was already lose and I think someone had already taken it out or was going to. Anyway, now that I am putting it back, i noticed that it is still lose, as in the body of the relay isnt sitting snug in its home. This was still ith the top bolts lose, but the lower retainer internal diameter is also not a snug fit. So even if I did both top bolts and bottom retainer I think there would still be movement when load is applied.

So how are these supposed to fit?

EDIT: Here is a link I found that relates to my issue.

Originally Posted by Cap

I have a query regarding the installation of the steering relay. When I took it out, it was already lose and I think someone had already taken it out or was going to. Anyway, now that I am putting it back, i noticed that it is still lose, as in the body of the relay isnt sitting snug in its home. This was still ith the top bolts lose, but the lower retainer internal diameter is also not a snug fit. So even if I did both top bolts and bottom retainer I think there would still be movement when load is applied.

So how are these supposed to fit?

EDIT: Here is a link I found that relates to my issue.

The relay is normally a loose fit in the chassis. The top bolts hold it in place at the top and the lower pressed steel retainer should be a tight fit to hold it in place at the bottom once the 4 bolts are done up. The gap between the body and the tube in the chassis is to hold road dirt, water & corrosion products to eventually rust the relay into place !

If the lower retaining plate is a loose fit on the steering relay then there probably would be movement. So........is it the retaining plate worn or a pattern relay where the diameter for the plate to locate on is too small. You'd have to measure & post the details or find another retainer to try out.

If it's the retainer they are available https://www.allfourx4.com.au/217694


Colin

Lol - yes it must be a design feature to let the rust truly prevent any movement in the future. OK so I have another look and yes the collar piece that makes contact with the relay is flogged out - grooved and warped. So I pulled the one from the 109 (after much cursing) and after cleaning it found it to be much better, but still slightly lose. So I managed to tap the collar edge with a hammer and got it to a point where its a tight fit

Thanks for the info to confirm my thinking, at one point I thought something major was wrong with the chassis hole!

Making progress... got both swivels done, diff and front springs mounted. The only issue i have is trying to source the short half shaft as splines are buggered. Ill see if i can make one from the spares but i remember those where also stuffed. Anyone got one in good nick for sale?

EDIT: I have now had a helping hand from Grey Ghost! Many thanks Tom for the assist, greatly appreciated.

Darn Carlos, you're ahead of me. My swivels are still sitting on the garage floor !!

I'm still putting my back axle together, hopefully finish that tonight, then it's on to the front.

Cheers,
John