Thread: Matilda's getting an engine rebuild!

Originally Posted by Scallops

No....the Defender is also stuffed,

What happened to the Defender?

[/QUOTE]and I'm still trying to clean up from Oswald....[/QUOTE] Was Oswald a unwelcome gate crasher to the party?
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Originally Posted by Blknight.aus

what'd'ya do to the ford?

Originally Posted by wrinklearthur

What happened to the Defender?

and I'm still trying to clean up from Oswald...Was Oswald a unwelcome gate crasher to the party?....

I used the Ford the day after the Ippy flood waters dropped to move a bloke in Basin Pocket back into his house...borrowed Killer's trailer and spent most of the day doing so. Had no dramas....all it did was drive on sealed roads moving stuff.

Next day, drove to work, noticed diesel ****ing from the top of the tank....think the gravity feed tank above it has a missing hose clamp perhaps, but couldn't get in there to see....

Got a RACQ tilt tray - off he went to MR. They are flat out. Haven't even looked at it yet....probably no real biggy, just leaves me without the thing.

Oswald was the remnant cyclone that came through our way Arthur. We had trees down, and a mountain of green waste to deal with (which I presently can't get to the dump cos the Ford is crapped again)....so I've been busy with the Stihl and carrying stuff to my front drive, so that when I get the Ford back, I can take the stuff to the dump.

With one thing and another, kind of been thinking of looking for a new hobby....but I reckon Matilda will fix that, along with getting some great stuff happening with SLOW.....I'm planning an interclub, AULRO, everyone welcome, Heritage Rally with judging, prises, and a rally dinner, which SLOW will host at some stage later this year, once Matilda is back on deck.....stay tuned to Club Chat for some taster details shortly....

Is that likely.to happen on a Xmas or waterpump rebuild pace?.


Fozzys the next leafer project.. lotza new toys for him, may even rename him.

....I've always been SLOW at heart, Dave....can't see anything changing now.

Went to pick up my engine on Saturday morning....but I couldn't bring it home....there is 1 hour or work left, which will take some weeks since I need....

- 1 short head bolt ( lost in Killer's shed)
- 3 Rocker cover studs (likewise)

...and a 5/8th BSF nut for a rocker arm. However, we found one, but it will require grinding down to size.

I've also ordered a water/ pressure jaeger gauge from the LRSOC, along with new vacuum line and 4 original plugs. Anyone know where I can get a set of distributor leads (including condenser)?

The engine looks great though.....Painted and all cleaned up as new. All fully balanced with new clutch too.

So yesterday arvo, Mick and I pulled the steering box out as it's cracked and won't hold oil. Also put most of my new gaskets into the TC/gearbox, but I now discover I also need a new TC idler shaft/pin and bearing. I'll ring FWD Melbourne for these Monday as I can't find reference to these parts anywhere...unless they have another name....

Anyway - progress is being made!

YAY - light at the end of the tunnel...

Originally Posted by Scallops

- 1 short head bolt ( lost in Killer's shed) Part No 237345
- 3 Rocker cover studs (likewise)Stud for top rocker cover --- Part No 6316
...and a 5/8th BSF nut for a rocker arm. However, we found one, but it will require grinding down to size. Locknut for tappet adjusting screw --- Part No 2842

Anyone know where I can get a set of distributor leads (including condenser)?

FWD Melbourne is one place I would try, first find the number on the side of the distributor body, as you will need that to get the correct shaped condenser to fit the distributor.

I also need a new TC idler shaft/pin and bearing.

page 86 / item --------------- Description ---------------- Part Number ------ quanity

----- 52 ---------- Roller bearing for intermediate gear -------- 219466 ---------- 2
----- 53 ---------- Thrust washer for intermediate gear ------- 219469 ---------- 2
----- 54 ---------- Shim for intermediate gear ---------------- 234835 ---------- as required
----- 55 ---------- Shaft bearing for intermediate gear -------- 278025 ---------- 1
----- . . ---------- Sealing ring for intermediate gear ---------- 267828 - '56-'57 - 1

Originally Posted by wrinklearthur

page 86 / item --------------- Description ---------------- Part Number ------ quanity

----- 52 ---------- Roller bearing for intermediate gear -------- 219466 ---------- 2
----- 53 ---------- Thrust washer for intermediate gear ------- 219469 ---------- 2
----- 54 ---------- Shim for intermediate gear ---------------- 234835 ---------- as required
----- 55 ---------- Shaft bearing for intermediate gear -------- 278025 ---------- 1
----- . . ---------- Sealing ring for intermediate gear ---------- 267828 - '56-'57 - 1

Can you explain the above, please? The part I need is a metal rod, about 7 inches long and an inch wide, and the bearing is a cylinder shape. I don't see either of these bits in this list, or do I?