Right is wrong

[wrinklearthur]

When one thinks they know it all, along comes something to trip them up.

'Inc' wanted a shield for the back axle brake pipe, right hand side and so I dually located, removed, inspected and sent a example of required item.
What could be simpler?

Well, after a while Inc sent me the message, "it's for the wrong side"!!!!

I'll pause now and throw the question open to all of those who know.
Why is it that, right is wrong?

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[clubagreenie]

He got it wrong?

[wrinklearthur]

He got it wrong?

No, we were both right, so how did Inc end up with the wrong one?
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[123rover50]

What car was it for?
On an 80 the shield is in front.
86 on etc its on the back.

[wrinklearthur]

What car was it for? On an 80 the shield is in front. 86 on etc its on the back.

Thanks Keith

This forum is great, I didn't know about the forward placement of the shield on a 80" either.

The Land Rover in question belongs to Inc, and that is all I thought of at the time, I would have to go back and read that thread again to see if the model is mentioned.

I'll leave the answer for now, to give someone else a chance of addressing the question
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[bobslandies]

What car was it for?
On an 80 the shield is in front.
86 on etc its on the back.

From:
Service Bulletin 5043, Date issued 23.2.49
Fracture of Rear Brake Pipe

Complaint: Complaint of Brake Failure or Fracture of a rear brake pipe at the point where it passes between the rear shock absorber and rear axle check strap.

Cause: Under normal circumstances the flexible check strap is slack; movement of the rear axle may allow the strap to chafe on the brake pipe, ultimately causing a fracture and consequent brake failure.

Remedy: Renew the rear brake pipe andfit a suitable shield betweeen the check strap and brake pipe on each side of the vehicle.

The Bulletin goes on to describe the introduction of the shields (free of charge) LH #232089, RH #232088 and also gives a dimensioned drawing so the shields "may be made locally"

"Vehicles produced in future will be equipped with shields on assembly. In addition, each brake pipe will be secured to the shield by means of a clip Part No. 56666, rubber bush Part No. 06860 and drive screw part No. 72626."

Bob

[incisor]

but whats the long and the short of it?



such a learning curve..

makes the mundane very interesting..



when is the above lefthand or righthand ?

[clubagreenie]

Wouldn't it be relative to the orientation of the housing?

A RHR would be LHF.

[bobslandies]

clubagreenie snip - Wouldn't it be relative to the orientation of the housing? A RHR would be LHF.

Early vehicles had the brake pipes across the differential casing on the front side and later vehicles have the brake pipes on the rear of the differential casing. Series 2/3 IIRC have two of the clips with rubber bushings per side and they are bolted up with 2BA(?) bolts, nuts, spring washers.

Not to mention the way you bolt up the checkstraps - they are on the outer face of the chassis rail.

Bob

[wrinklearthur]

------- and fit a suitable shield between the check strap and brake pipe on each side of the vehicle.

Clue.
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