Your set up might be different than mine but I'll also try to get a picture or two.
Here's mine. As you can see, when the hinged buckle is closed, it effectively lengthens the front strap. I am thinking that if routed differently throught the buckle, the strap would tighten when the buckle is closed.
I worked on the Lightweight for a few hours and here's where I'm at:
#4 was about 50 psi low on compression. No evidence of a head gasket problem, but the cylinder has a distinct wear ledge compared to the others. Oh well.
Other than that, I'll pick away at it each night for a few hours until all I'm left with is the chassis, then I'll refurbish/replace everything and start the whole process in reverse. What have I gotten myself into??
It's amazing how far you can get in just a few hours. I've had my wings and radiator support off so often in the past few years that I'm considering installing quick-disconnects for the wiring harness between the wings and rad support.
--Mark
1973 SIII 109 RHD 2.5NA Diesel
0-54mph in just under 11.5 minutes
(9.7 minutes now that she's a 3-door).
...don't forget about the new stainless exhaust, new radiator, and transmission ass'y..
Yeah, I figure a few weeks and I'll have it all together....just kidding. I have a lot of sandblasting/priming/painting to do so I may have to wait until Spring for re-assembly. I really don't feel like paying to keep the garage at 65-70 degrees all winter just so I can paint. I'll try to finish the tear-down this winter and get some of the mechanicals squared-away.
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