Hello/S1 Rebuild
done some more dismantling,
mains and big ends are worn out - crank is ok though
the rockers of the 3.9 have a bit of wear so not worth swapping- going to fit new shafts to the old ones, then see how they are bores will need honing then new rings fitting.
pile of parts
big ends a bit worn
mains even more worn
mains and big ends are worn out - crank is ok though
the rockers of the 3.9 have a bit of wear so not worth swapping- going to fit new shafts to the old ones, then see how they are bores will need honing then new rings fitting.
pile of parts
big ends a bit worn
mains even more worn
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still waiting for engine parts today, so have atached the bulkhead rust....maybe should have left it looking solid, now lots of holes, and a pile of pathes waiting to be welded on (tomorrow)
finaly decided on a colour, it will stay Java green, having decided that the paint on the bulkhead that hasnt faded looks quite good
alos now got some new dash pannels, a steering wheel (to replace the 110 one) and a few other bits to replace damaged ones
drives side-this as hidden behing two sheets of aluminium screwed either side
passenger side and top rail were the result of a big hammer
finaly decided on a colour, it will stay Java green, having decided that the paint on the bulkhead that hasnt faded looks quite good
alos now got some new dash pannels, a steering wheel (to replace the 110 one) and a few other bits to replace damaged ones
drives side-this as hidden behing two sheets of aluminium screwed either side
passenger side and top rail were the result of a big hammer
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not been updating this, but so far,
engien is back together and re-fitted
bulhead stripped back and painted
some of the dahs re-fitted
found lots of melted wiring in the chassis ...some po obviouly didnt remove it before welding
fond 2 gallon of petrol in the tank though ...so thats some free fuel for the S2
rear axle is re-built and fitted with new springs
chassis welding is now finished...didnt do that bit myself - dad did that (though learning on the chassis wouldnt be a good
idea) - some of the previous repirs were rather scary ....playes just peeled off in palces ....cross member wasn realy held the weldign was so bad....and it would have passed an mot as there werent any holes
gearbox is also been checked, all seals and gaskets done and diff lock freed off and now about to go in ...so should be running soon ...once ive bodged a fuel system and cooling
currently stuck for a front prop flange for it ....any ideas ???
and alos fuel pipes, and maybe a rear prop ...unless a 110 prop fits ...hopefully
rolling chassis
with new tub trial fitted
engien is back together and re-fitted
bulhead stripped back and painted
some of the dahs re-fitted
found lots of melted wiring in the chassis ...some po obviouly didnt remove it before welding
fond 2 gallon of petrol in the tank though ...so thats some free fuel for the S2
rear axle is re-built and fitted with new springs
chassis welding is now finished...didnt do that bit myself - dad did that (though learning on the chassis wouldnt be a good
idea) - some of the previous repirs were rather scary ....playes just peeled off in palces ....cross member wasn realy held the weldign was so bad....and it would have passed an mot as there werent any holes
gearbox is also been checked, all seals and gaskets done and diff lock freed off and now about to go in ...so should be running soon ...once ive bodged a fuel system and cooling
currently stuck for a front prop flange for it ....any ideas ???
and alos fuel pipes, and maybe a rear prop ...unless a 110 prop fits ...hopefully
rolling chassis
with new tub trial fitted
bit of an update
gearbox now fitted - had to get a rear prop made as couldnt find a stage 1 prop and nothing else fitted
overdirve was dead so not fitted for now - need another
clutch now piped up and working properly
cant find a cover for the flywheel housing - seems to be differne to normal V8 one
trial fitted the rear tub and adjusted the front mounts to fit properly (took quite a long time to line it all up well)
fitted the old doors and adjusted the bulkhead possition to get some decent door gaps
trial fitted the seatbox - the 110 one ive got to use wont fit , so going to need to repair the S3 one
got the exhaust trial fitted - turns out a stage 1 Lh manifold is different to RRc and 110V8 , but fitting the 110V8 down pipe to the RRc manifod, mates with the stage 1 exhast fine (unless you have LHD )
got the engine running today with a temporary fuel and cooling system, runs reasonably well given the tming is a rough guess and the carbs arent balanced or set up.
warmed up properly , no smoke and no odd noises, gear box selects all gears well and runs smoothly, diff lock works but is slow to respond ....maybe 20 secs from pushing button to it engaging - is this normal
some pics with the bodywork on
gearbox now fitted - had to get a rear prop made as couldnt find a stage 1 prop and nothing else fitted
overdirve was dead so not fitted for now - need another
clutch now piped up and working properly
cant find a cover for the flywheel housing - seems to be differne to normal V8 one
trial fitted the rear tub and adjusted the front mounts to fit properly (took quite a long time to line it all up well)
fitted the old doors and adjusted the bulkhead possition to get some decent door gaps
trial fitted the seatbox - the 110 one ive got to use wont fit , so going to need to repair the S3 one
got the exhaust trial fitted - turns out a stage 1 Lh manifold is different to RRc and 110V8 , but fitting the 110V8 down pipe to the RRc manifod, mates with the stage 1 exhast fine (unless you have LHD )
got the engine running today with a temporary fuel and cooling system, runs reasonably well given the tming is a rough guess and the carbs arent balanced or set up.
warmed up properly , no smoke and no odd noises, gear box selects all gears well and runs smoothly, diff lock works but is slow to respond ....maybe 20 secs from pushing button to it engaging - is this normal
some pics with the bodywork on
1 - thanks wil check the pipes...have another gearbox so may swap the actuatordisco2hse wrote:About the manifolds, yes that is the case.
About the CDL, that should be immediate - no delay. Check that you do not have any leaks in the vacuum pipe and that the ends are correctly fitted.
And...
I dare you to leave the panels those colours
2-erm.......would save me alot of work
1- insted of overdrive you can replace the gear box with a 5 speed gear box5988 wrote:
overdirve was dead so not fitted for now - need another
clutch now piped up and working properly
diff lock works but is slow to respond ....maybe 20 secs from pushing button to it engaging - is this normal
2- I don`t know about the difflock, it supose to be vocume operated so it either ON or OFF ?
wonderful sport!
1984 SeriesIII ex-melitary, 109 inch, V8 stage one
1984 SeriesIII ex-melitary, 109 inch, V8 stage one
thats looking great, I hope my work on the bulhead is not as much as that!
unusual cab roof,
Overdrive, I have an offer on a couple at the moment, but I cant find a stage 1 OD linkage ...
as you are not going to use yours for a bit, any change of hiring it so I could get some copies made? your less than an hour away from me?
Aidan
unusual cab roof,
Overdrive, I have an offer on a couple at the moment, but I cant find a stage 1 OD linkage ...
as you are not going to use yours for a bit, any change of hiring it so I could get some copies made? your less than an hour away from me?
Aidan
1982, Stage 1 SW LPG
1999, Disco 2 4.6 Stage 1 Heads ES Multipoint LPG
1976, 88 SW
1973, 88 Truck Cab
1999, Disco 2 4.6 Stage 1 Heads ES Multipoint LPG
1976, 88 SW
1973, 88 Truck Cab
Thats quite minor bulkhead work compared to some of what ive seen ...V8_Disco wrote:thats looking great, I hope my work on the bulhead is not as much as that!
unusual cab roof,
Overdrive, I have an offer on a couple at the moment, but I cant find a stage 1 OD linkage ...
as you are not going to use yours for a bit, any change of hiring it so I could get some copies made? your less than an hour away from me?
Aidan
Cab roof is a tropical truck cab roof, normals seen on ire engines or export vehicles - actually there for a practical reason-stopped the condensation and as much heat in summer
Yes you can borrow it at some time, or i can do proper drawings of it , but at the moment im at uni , and the vehicle is all sheeted up with parts thrown in the back so not practical till after Christmas (can dig bits out when im at home)
Mine is from a 110, not sure if the linkage is correct, but it fits (well on mine, but ive got 110 transmission tunnel etc)-looks the same but knowing LR probably isnt
Cool
I am around New Year, Might be able to bring the Stage 1 down for your to look over
Indeed the bulkhead is reltvly minor but I want to get mine sorted out before i put the old girl through another MOT... with work at the moment I would take some time to complete
intesting to note the 110 linkage
Aidan
I am around New Year, Might be able to bring the Stage 1 down for your to look over
Indeed the bulkhead is reltvly minor but I want to get mine sorted out before i put the old girl through another MOT... with work at the moment I would take some time to complete
intesting to note the 110 linkage
Aidan
1982, Stage 1 SW LPG
1999, Disco 2 4.6 Stage 1 Heads ES Multipoint LPG
1976, 88 SW
1973, 88 Truck Cab
1999, Disco 2 4.6 Stage 1 Heads ES Multipoint LPG
1976, 88 SW
1973, 88 Truck Cab