What did you do to your Rover today?

[ArlowCT]

Had a strong smell of gasoline in the house today, it came on quickly and was very strong. Went out to the garage to check it out and found gas pouring out from the bottom of the tank. I'm very surprised at just how much gas was coming out (it didn't help the tank was full full), I had been in the garage about an hour before and there was no sign of a leak then.

The tank is about 10-12 years old and is the last Rover tank to go in my truck. Thinking about a 16-20 gal fuel cell in the back between the wheel wells, any thoughts?

[ArlowCT]

[ATTACH=CONFIG]8266[/ATTACH]My rover is getting a restoration so when I saw this today I just thought about her...a lot.....

What a great truck, one of my favorites. Love how it looks like twelve different people designed the side components without ever talking to one another!

[SafeAirOne]

Thinking about a 16-20 gal fuel cell in the back between the wheel wells, any thoughts?

There's this: http://siteground237.com/~gunsandr/s...Aluminum-Tanks

[ArlowCT]

There's this: http://siteground237.com/~gunsandr/s...Aluminum-Tanks

Thanks, very interesting. I like the aluminum build and have thought about it myself. I worked almost 6 years as a aluminum welder and feel confident this would be a good solution. But, I just do not like the under seat mounting. Time to get out the tape measure!

[cedryck]

Get rid of the leaky tank, I purchased aftermarket tanks, and they are seam welded, not the flat pressed things that are stock. Good quality with these, just my two cents,

[Dietersrover]

Changed the oil (2 Hour job). Gave it a good wash

[Buster]

After installing the Pertronix points replacement a few weeks ago, I finally got the chance to adjust the timing. It was very hard to turn the distributor, but some penetrating oil and tapping the casing around about 10 degrees with a hammer and screwdriver did the trick. She starts and runs beautifully now. So, the next task is to weld in the new footwells and doorposts and then it should be ready for some paint.

[I Leak Oil]

Changed the oil (2 Hour job). Gave it a good wash
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Let me guess, 15 minutes to change the oil and 1 hr 45 min to get the oil out of your arm pit?


That's a nice looking truck by the way. Mine used to look just like it, now it's not so shiney though...

[Revtor]

New tappet roller and slide in, head cleaned and back on, valves set, oil in engine, exhaust manifold on, engine mounts tightened up, starter hooked up, thermo housing on and sealed....

need bumper bolts to move forward, winch plate can be fitted, then rad support will go in, fill with water, get 'her running!!!!!!!! She's been out of service for months now -can't wait!!!

~Steve

[Dietersrover]

Took the Sticks off

Entered UMR517J in the St.Louis European Auto Show on Sunday. Took the sticks and tilt off. And drove to work today.
Facebook page UMR 517J for more images.

[dunerunner]

Intalled a Facet 4-7lb 33 GPH electric fuel pump and got my '59 109 SII Regular back on the road after a year of sitting in the garage. Poor old thing, smelled like I was burning paint thinner!!

[SafeAirOne]

Intalled a Facet 4-7lb 33 GPH electric fuel pump and got my '59 109 SII Regular back on the road after a year of sitting in the garage. Poor old thing, smelled like I was burning paint thinner!!

Surely it wasn't sitting for a year for lack of a fuel pump??

[siii8873]

well worked on the 58 S1, removed the diff to replace the gasket, both axle seals, pinion seal, and rear output shaft seal. Checked out the U-joints and both have slop so ordered new ones. I got them on Friday and went to install them today, come to find out was sent the wrong ones, arghhhh will have to wait until next week now.

[dunerunner]

Surely it wasn't sitting for a year for lack of a fuel pump??

Yep...Sorry to say that funds have been a little thin as of late. Other priorities.....

[morgant]

Spent the weekend driving 450 miles crisscrossing VT to take my 1982 Series III 88" from Shelburne to southeastern VT (where I'll be rebuilding it), pick up a galvanized rolling chassis in southwestern VT and bring it to the same location, and then prep my outdoor work area. Despite being off schedule on Saturday, all went well. Unfortunately, while unloading, the chassis was unexpectedly released due to a winching failure (briefly: was using the front axle housing as a pulley due to proximity, the chain bound, releasing tension, causing the jack to release & drop in such a way that the tensioner grab hook let go) and the chassis rolled off the trailer, wedging itself between two trees and having bent the rear crossmember horns. Thankful for no personal injury, but devastated and extremely angry with myself.

Now that the vehicle and chassis are in the same location, it's time to start a build thread.