My 73 Series 3 Project

[ninescorpions]

I have a couple of the used brackets (LH and RH) as these now come embedded on the new Defender seat belts.
Pay the postage and they are yours.

Awesome! PM sent Les!

[Les Parker]

You need this for the LH Door mirror, plus the top door hinge :-

http://www.roversnorth.com/ProductDesc.aspx?code=MTC50834

and

http://www.roversnorth.com/ProductDesc.aspx?code=PLI764&type=0

Both currently in stock

[ninescorpions]

You need this for the LH Door mirror, plus the top door hinge :-

http://www.roversnorth.com/ProductDesc.aspx?code=MTC50834

and

http://www.roversnorth.com/ProductDesc.aspx?code=PLI764&type=0

Both currently in stock

Thanks for the links. I have the hinge with the plate for the mirror. I am only missing the cylinder that the rod goes into. I would like to avoid paying for the whole assembly only to use the cylinder. I am going for the original look and my RH already has the orginal rod as well. Ike thinks he may have one...waiting to hear back. If I don't find one before long..I will have no choice. Will the rod listed on RN work with the cylinder from that aftermarket mirror kit?

[ninescorpions]

So on to the next major challenge...fuel. Since I got the beast running, she has been spitting up rust and various material from the fuel tank. We had two fuel filters installed in hopes of cleaning it out. But it just wasn't happening. It would run clean for a few miles and then out of no where, total blockage and stall. Today we pulled the gas tank to take a peek. The floater has started to breakdown. The shell of it is breaking apart and is being sucked up. On top of that, the tank itself is covered in rust which is also being sucked up little by little. I will get some pictures of it tomorrow...but went ahead and pulled the trigger on a new tank, gaskets, etc. I still might try to recover the old one, but felt better with a new one. I am still going to coat the tank when I get the new one. I think the new sender has a low fuel sender on it...and if so that will be cool to get online.

Also got some motor and tranny mounts coming...I read a lot of positive things about vibration reduction with new mounts. My LR vibrates like a tin can. At the right idle RPM...the temperature gauge goes bonkers. Mirrors shaking like crazy. I hope the new mounts will help that...and they are pretty inexpensive...so worth a shot.

[lumpydog]

Take a look at the fuel draw tube as well. There is supposed to be a mesh "sock" on the end that screens out debris. Sounds like this may be missing as well. That's the first line of defense. Second in the fuel bowl - I'm sure you've pulled and cleaned it. The third line of defense is the in-line fuel filter, which is sounds like you've been using.

When installing your new tank, be sure to use the two rubber grommets that are sandwiched on the single, rear tank bolt/mount. These are important to making sure the tank mounts can flex - vs cracking the tank.

You'll like the new engine mounts - worth the effort to install - you probably saw my comments on my experience. Night and day difference. Note - I was unable to figure out how to get the transmission mounts swapped out "in-place". I considered jacking up the transmission but was concerned I might lift it into the seat box - and, knowing I was pulling the transmission to get at the rear-main seal, I left the job until later. It may be doable though.

[ninescorpions]

I have a couple of the used brackets (LH and RH) as these now come embedded on the new Defender seat belts.
Pay the postage and they are yours.

Got the brackets a couple of days ago. I will go out today and give it a whirl...thanks!

[ninescorpions]

Second in the fuel bowl - I'm sure you've pulled and cleaned it. The third line of defense is the in-line fuel filter, which is sounds like you've been using.

At some point in the distant past, an electric fuel pump was put in. So my sediment checkpoints are both in line filters which are see through and are easy to maintain. Once the new tank is in...the filters will be on easy street.

[lumpydog]

That sock was gone...when I was hunting parts online I found out that piece was missing. I am not buying an entire pickup just for that...I will see what generic ones I can get for a few bucks. Those rubber washers were also no where to be found...lol. Prior work to the gas tank was done to fix a leak...who knows possibly because those were gone. But at the end of the day, they put it back together with leftover parts (rubber washers/pick up screen). God knows what else is missing on my LR. I should have most of the parts in before week's end...so should be a fun weekend

Replacing the tank is a good call. Starting with clean fuel solves a lot of problems :-)

This should help with the pickup tube: http://www.impalas.com/catalogsearch...at=0&q=5651705

[ninescorpions]

Replacing the tank is a good call. Starting with clean fuel solves a lot of problems :-)

This should help with the pickup tube: http://www.impalas.com/catalogsearch...at=0&q=5651705

Nice find! and a price I can live with

[Les Parker]

Glad they arrived OK.
Hope they work out for you.

[ninescorpions]

Glad they arrived OK.
Hope they work out for you.

Just finished installing the driver side...works like a champ! Cheers!

[cnfowler]

...Note - I was unable to figure out how to get the transmission mounts swapped out "in-place". I considered jacking up the transmission but was concerned I might lift it into the seat box - and, knowing I was pulling the transmission to get at the rear-main seal, I left the job until later. It may be doable though.

The transmission mounts can be done with the tranny and motor in place. I did my motor mounts and tranny mounts using nothing more than a floor jack.


Colin

[ninescorpions]

The transmission mounts can be done with the tranny and motor in place. I did my motor mounts and tranny mounts using nothing more than a floor jack.


Colin

Do you need to loosen the transmission mounts to get enough lift on the engine mounts to remove? I would assume this would make it easier...since in theory this is one big piece of metal you are wanting to move (motor plus tranny).

[lumpydog]

Do you need to loosen the transmission mounts to get enough lift on the engine mounts to remove? I would assume this would make it easier...since in theory this is one big piece of metal you are wanting to move (motor plus tranny).

I did not loosen the transmission mounts. I just supported the engine via a 2x4 and floor jack on the flat plane of the oil sump. You'll see that you don't need to actually lift the engine. Just keep it in place. If you find you do need to elevate the engine slightly - the rear mounts allow for it, no problem.

Be be careful about how much you lift the transmission or engine overall. There is room to do it - but you need to be aware of the OD shift arm's movement relative to the tunnel cover and also make sure the transmission itself does not contact the tunnel cover or seat housing.

[ninescorpions]

So we have been working on putting in a new gas tank. Below I got a shot of new hotness and old and busted. I would still like to try and salvage the old one, but not depending on it at this moment.

I went ahead and coated the new tank with Red Kote...was an interesting new experience...lol. I let it cure for one day and then we started to mount the new tank.