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1971 Series IIa 88" Overhaul

SeriesG said:
That sounds like a good idea. I've got to make up some shrouding for this one anyway so I might as well put the work into a more efficient fan. Thanks for the tip.
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Old Ford fiesta one or similar . You can buy the radiator hose sensor off eBay for not much money, way cheaper than Kenlowe and eases load on yer waterpump which don't seem to last long these days .... ( 3 Brit part ones in 20 years 😳)
 
madmechanic 954 said:
I am just wondering if a small core plug could be used to cap off those fitting in the carb that you drilled out ...
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I don't know if you can get them that small. The hole was about 0.118" diameter. I think the plugs I drilled out were made of lead so maybe a similar diameter of solder wire would work too. Actually that sounds like a better and easier idea than turning little plugs on the lathe... I might just try that if there's ever a next time.
 
Kevm said:
Now you need to go on ebay/amazon and like/watch all the suitable sized ultrasonic cleaners.
One with heat as well.
Not that you need it now but really handy when you have a small intricate part to clean.
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An ultrasonic cleaner is definitely one of those "wish I had done that six months ago" things. 🤣
 
Okay so I've gotten the engine running well with good oil pressure and it doesn't look like I need to pull it back out to work on it. Nice! I've also run the transmission through each of its gears and it seems to work properly. Nice again! With this milestone completed I set about looking the vehicle over carefully and detailing the remaining "must do" operations on my white board. Many of the jobs listed are quickies and shouldn't take long but these details have a habit of turning into full-on adventures so we'll see how things turn out. The carburetor is a good example of that... 🙄
Starting with an easy one I tightened the distributor clamp. Stoke one thing off the board - and in less than a minute! At this rate I'll be through the list in half an hour! 😄
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Next was install the propeller shafts which had been rebuilt earlier in the project. I pulled out the new hardware kits I bought for this and realized I'd only ordered enough for one shaft. Classic "late night after a couple of drinks" parts ordering screw up. Not a big deal as I cleaned up the old hardware and will use two new and two old bolts per joint. I'll get the remaining new hardware on a future order but to be honest I'm not that worried about it. They'll be fine for now.
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I'd torqued the pinion nuts when I had the diffs out and in the vise but I still needed to tighten up the output flange nuts on the transfer case. I loosely installed the rear prop shaft and with the wheels blocked and transfer case locked in 4wd, the rear axle and vehicle weight provided enough hold to torque the front output nut. With a new cotter pin in the nut I torqued the front prop shaft into place.
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I removed the rear prop shaft again and with the front hubs locked and the transfer case back in 4wd I torqued the rear output nut. With a new cotter pin in the nut I reinstalled the rear prop shaft - for good this time. Prop shafts in!
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Before someone calls me on it I'll admit that the rear springs don't look good. I'll lube em' up and drive on them for the short term but replacement springs all around are in order sooner than later.
This operation took considerably more time than snugging up the dizzy clamp but still - two things stroked off the list. Progress!
 
Neil said:
Just some light reading for the day when you decide to do the suspension.

Land Rover Multi Leaf Springs - Leaf Spring Manufacturer | Jones Springs

We manufacture Multi Leaf Springs for all Land Rovers based on original specifications for all models and builds.
www.jones-springs.co.uk www.jones-springs.co.uk
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You know I can't wait that long... 😆
Actually I've already read through their website but thanks for the link just the same. Very impressive. I haven't decided yet whether I'll replace with OEM style or parabolics but I'm leaning toward the latter. Rocky Mountain parabolics seem decent and are a reasonable price for me as they're relatively close shipping wise. I've still got to ruminate on the subject...
 
Neil said:
Just some light reading for the day when you decide to do the suspension.
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"specialise in manifesting high quality Land Rover multileaf springs"

What kind of sorcery is this?

I do like the sound of some Jones springs, but the site sucks and I hate scrolling through a long list of utterly disorganised springs to find the 4 I need.
Those bastards likely have my trade though, so I guess jokes on me :p
 
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