Handy Hints

**Michael2** · 22nd April 2004, 12:59 PM

I propose a new subject HANDY HINTS where we can add unusual but effective short cuts to getting the job done.

I'll start with one.

Have you ever tried to clean an oil and dirt soaked diff housing, scrubbed with degreasers and a wire brush. Or tried to clean rusty and grimey springs? .... Anyway, you get the hint. Instead of using a degreaser, spray on some OVEN CLEANER, let it sit for awhile, (a shorter while if you're cleaning aluminium) then rinse it off. You get a clean surface, almost ready to paint on. Take a can when you go camping for side of road repairs, and then your arms won't be coated in grime when you get back in the car.

Looking forward to further Handy Hints.

**VladTepes** · 22nd April 2004, 01:14 PM

I second that proposal. Great idea, Michael2 :!:

The oven cleaner would be good for old rusty BBQ plates and stuff too, I imagine.

And just imagine how impressed your friends will be if you come across an old oven in the middle of the Simpson desert, and someone says "If only it was cleaner".... [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]

So I agree, anyone with tips... here's your chance....

**Phoenix** · 22nd April 2004, 01:32 PM

This will be handy as I am writing a page on restoration hints for REMLR at the moment.

What hints can I offer ..... mmmmmm.

If you are bellding brake lines, rather than let the brake fluid drip everywhere, get a picece of hose or that clear plastic tubing (whatever fits, and put it over the bleed nozzle. Put the other end in a container and collect the drained fluid.

**Cul** · 22nd April 2004, 03:15 PM

Good idea too Phoenix.
The REMLR page could really do with something along those lines.

If you ever want me to add anything just let me know.... I should have a few hints after I finish my first one and start on restoring the other two ex-army landies.....

"One at a time" the girlfriend keeps saying....
(I have trouble keeping my mind out the gutter too sometimes....)

Cheers,
Cul

**Phoenix** · 22nd April 2004, 03:24 PM

See the REMLR thread along the same lines, but for restoration Cul.
(ok it isn't there yet, but give me 30 seconds :wink: )

**Cul** · 22nd April 2004, 04:05 PM

Yeah I'm aware of the one on the REMLR website which I refer to all the time... I was talking about an additional one for here too....
I won't stand on anyones toes though... it was just a harmless Idea afterall..... [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img]

Cul

**Phoenix** · 22nd April 2004, 04:26 PM

Oh, I see what you mean, a forum one.

The REMLR one that I was refering to was the one that I am writing, but doubling up on it here isn't a problem.

Another hint while I am here.

If you are pulling apart anything that has bolts, washers nits or screws, get a piece of cardboard to attach all of the bits to, it saves time looking for lost bolts. If it is something specific, draw a diagram on the cardboard and put the parts in the coresponding places, very good if there are different bolt sizes or screw threads involved.

**Michael2** · 28th April 2004, 10:37 PM

Chequer Plate

Have you seen chequer plate guard tops for about $180 a pair!? [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif[/img]

Get some cardboard cut outs and take them to your local alum. engineering workshop and get them made cheaper. Alternatively you can buy 2nd hand chequerplate alum. from a scrap yard for about $4 per kg and use a jigsaw to cut it out yourself.
:?
I got 5 inner door panels (for a s/wagon) with map pocket holes cut, plus 2 wing tops, plus 12 external panels for only $200.

Secure them with rivets or tek screws and sikaflex.

I've posted pics in the Michael2 album on page 8 of the gallery.

Lance · 28th April 2004, 11:08 PM

If you have old oil containers and you want to make trays for bit as you are pulling things apart or to store odd ends just cut around the bottle long ways wipe out witha rag and theirs your tray and they can be stacked on top of each other on the shelves too save room. Cheers ,,Lance

**Bushie** · 29th April 2004, 07:13 AM

For filling gearboxs etc and all those awkward bits under the vehicle I have started using an old pressure garden sprayer with the gun cut off.

Fill with oil a few pumps stick the hose in the diff etc and sit back. Its a little slow with the heavier oils but sure beats laying underneath with a hand pump etc.

Have marked the levels/quantities on the outside of the container so you know when its getting close to the full mark.

Bushie

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