Stage 1 V8

OK, now that makes some sense, but the question is where are they earthed??

Oil pressure alarm isn't standard, unless this is a NZDF feature. There are a number of unique features to military vehicles on this. They aren't standard to the NZ Army necessarily, such as the split charging system. Relays are situated behind the centre panels for start and brake fail. I suspect ...

Hopefully someone can offer some guidance here. On the rubbish run today I was suddenly aware of a rampant clicking coming from behind the console or centre console of the Stage 1 V8. The brake light started flickering on then stayed on but flickered inconsistently when the clicking occurred. Not tr...

Cool

Thanks

landdani wrote:Dear sebking, is your 1971 Mirror Dingy a small boat?

Here are some photos. Good yachts - safe, especially for learners, but reasonably quick too.

http://www.ukmirrorsailing.com/gallery/euros/index.htm

sebking wrote:makes 5988's look like an easy project!

Ooh I don't know. Give it a bonnet, a roof, and she's good to go Who needs seats, a plank'll do.

Pretty tidy looking wagon.

Guards you can trim but will the army hangers be long enough to fit the 35s under I meant the inside of the guards, next to the engine bay, when you turn the steering wheel. You can reduce the amount of turn but that will obviously affect your turning circle. The longer shackles will create a great...

Consider also that the front tyres will probably scrape the inner guards when you turn and the rear tyres may scrape when it articulates.

Stirling, you always have a home here

5988 wrote:it isnt as strait as it looks, virtualy every pannel is bent,

It's all character

Check out the Manual downloads section of the forum. Most parts lists are there.

Like both Doggreen and 5988 said.

If the axle breathers (they are on top of the axle) are blocked the diff heats up and if it gets too hot it can blow out the oil seals. This is what it looks like that has happened in your case.

Howdy and good to see your project.

Looks pretty straight overall and it's probably about due for a strip down and rebuild. Good on ya.

You've got some good space to play in there, I'm looking at it with a little envy.

Where are you based?

Hey, that's the name of my beastie too.



At least the gearbox is relatively straightforward, but I have to admit thinking about what does what inside them does my head in