Ripped the Band Aid off! Build Thread and Advice Sought.

[J!m]

If the body is out of your way, run a chain around the back of the t-case and bolt to the front of the engine (or use the lifting point if it is still there).

You may have to experiment with a rear lifting point to get it to 'balance' well (not roll side to side), and you will need to secure the chain on the lift so it does not want to slide in the lifting hook. With a chain, you can usually get away with a loop at the lifting hook to bind it well enough to keep it from slipping here (a bolt through the chain is another method if the bolt is strong enough).

[PH4]

What about the below two items instead of a chain? The lifting brackets are still on the engine.

http://www.harborfreight.com/1-ton-webbing-sling-44847.html

http://www.harborfreight.com/2-ton-lifting-sling-34708.html

[J!m]

Those could work just fine too.

[yorker]

What are pros and cons of going with fine thread over regular thead?

Fine threads have less tendency to loosen under vibration due to their having a smaller helix angle than coarse threads.

http://www.katonet.com/techinfo/arti...e_vs_fine.html

I've seen lock-tite work far better than antiseize for bolts that might need to be taken apart again. It seems counterintuitive I know but... Obviously it isn't something you are going to use on wheel studs but other things like sill panels etc. it works well.

[PH4]

Removed the diamond tread from the top of the wing and below photo shows what i have to work with on the wing-top. I understand good wing-tops are scarce. Maybe take the diamond tread and use as a pattern to cut some birmabright and rivet that back on top? Suggestions? Front and side of wing are in good shape.


Also able to take off with a chisel the piece of aluminum the PO had placed over the rear of the tailgate. Looks like I may need to do some repairs and replace the canvas hook in the middle or find a replacement tailgate.


Removed exhaust and shocks. This weekend will remove springs engine and steering and, hopefully, everything else remaining on chassis.

[stomper]

That wing top doesn't look too bad. You have a hole for the wing mounted mirrors, which many people just plug with a rubber grommet/plug. It had bonnet tie down clips at one point, you could fit new ones, and the other little holes could be welded and ground down, or I saw someone use JB Weld to fill them and smooth them up. Add a fresh coat of paint, and Bob's your Uncle!

[PH4]

Unfortunately hit my limit on attachments so had to remove earlier photos in this thread.

Some progress today. Motor and transmission out. I would not have wanted to do this solo. There were three of us which made lifting and moving the engine much easier.



The bane of my existence. Still not out. Maybe next week. Was very surprised. Did not budge an inch. Only thing coming close to as difficult was the top bolts on the spring shackles.



Suspension other than bushings in frame and drive train off. Steering off other than relay.



Ready to go to be galvanized once the steering relay and bushing are removed let's hope.




I have to say right before we hoisted the engine I had a brief moment of let's just stop here and paint the chassis.

Anything I need to do to the engine while it is stored? Still full of oil in the engine and gas in the fuel pump bowl.

[albersj51]

The engine will probably be fine...you read about people starting these things after sitting for 20 years. But, may not be a bad idea to put a cap full of marvel mystery oil in each cylinder. I know some folks do this after its been sitting a while.

[PH4]

I also need to thank THIXON for stopping by last weekend and giving me much sage advice. Thank you. Unfortunately, I did not time it where he was there when we attempted to remove the !@#$% steering relay and spring bushing.

[greenmeanie]

I also need to thank THIXON for stopping by last weekend and giving me much sage advice. Thank you. Unfortunately, I did not time it where he was there when we attempted to remove the !@#$% steering relay and spring bushing.

Ah but that is the sign of a truly sage Rover owner. He obeyed rule #1 of the experienced owners guide which is make damn sure you are not around when someone wants you to help them remove the steering relay and suspension bushings. Everyone has to go through that right of passage by themselves.

[PH4]

It is killing me to have this under the house in a crate that has not been opened since it was packed in the 60's. Twice I have come very close to pulling out the crowbar and opening this but realize it is probably best to wait until right before I put it on the Rover.

[4flattires]

Oh....go ahead, bust into that birthday present. It might be a good idea to make sure measurements, fittings, and whatnot are all in order so you dont get a last minute surprise during install. Its no fun to have to order extra parts and wait for them to arrive.

Don't ask me how I know this

[Boston]

Don't touch it until ready to use it.

[cedryck]

Engine will be fine, we started an engine (gas) sat for 23 years, with fresh fuel, found good compression, varooommm.

[PH4]

The steering relay wins again today. Not for all we threw at it would it budge an inch. What a PITA! We did get the two front spring bushings out.