What did you do to your Rover today?

[LaneRover]

Today I spent a bit of time on my '65.

I tightened up the bolts that hold the steering box to the frame, changed a tire and adjusted the brakes.

[Rich Lambert]

Painted the window frames, replaced the missing canvas (hood cushion) piece on top of the grill with a riveted-on cut down piece of the old limiting straps, and put the hood latch back on.

[kenscs]

Started prepping body for some new paint. Used Aircraft Paint Stripper on the Apron Panel on Ex-MOD Ambulance to see what I am in for if I repaint. It was like a trip down memory lane. At least 3 layers of paint. First 2 look like original primer and Red Ambulance Paint, then another decent Dark Green coat of some sort, and then the dreaded Latex House Paint layer I am thinking about removing. It is going to be a long and "interesting" project.

[NDNAJNS]

Thats a good looking Ball!!

I need to re-do my swivel ball seals. How was it? How long did the one side take you? Yours looks a lot nicer than mine, the rust can get me hung up on a single bolt for days.

Thanks! Sorry, I haven't been on the forum for a little while.

This was this first [what I call] major work on the truck for me. So I took it slow. I had previously only replaced a manifold gasket, overhauled the Rochester carb, and replaced rear axles (went to chromoly). I installed NOS swivels, so a little more than the seal if you count the bearing and railko bush.

I basically did one side, and waited for a few days to see how it stood up. The ball and seal looked great, but I began to see leaks from the bolts and the drain plug (note that I'm using EP90, not swivel grease). I also have Series II swivels set up on my IIA, which means the steering arm is on top, and the bottom pin has no o-ring.

I was advised to pack the pin with SIG3000 sticky grease. So on the other [untouched] side, I did this and waited a few days before tearing apart my new work. I also replaced the crush washer for the drain plug. No leaks on the other side after two weeks, so I got back into the first side I did and repacked the pin with sticky grease and so far everything is holding up really well.

What really helped me with the process was a video on YouTube. Do a search for "land rover swivel ball" and you'll see it.

So the first swivel took me a couple of days. The second one took me only 4-5 hours. When I got back into the first one to repack the pin, it took me about 2-3 hours (but all I did was R&R the hub, preload, etc.).

I have to say that the whole thing has been pretty rewarding. One of the reasons I got the truck. I'm really cutting my teeth on it and it's quite satisfying! Feel free to hit me up with any questions. It'd be nice to finally help someone else out for a change.

Cheers,
Chris

PS. Ignore the streaks on my tire..thats from a brake bleeding battle I fought this afternoon...

[NDNAJNS]

New wheel cylinder and associated bleeding. Installed a NOS sump and gasket (oil and filter change).

Oh, and happy my lower swivel pins aren't leaking after the overhaul. Sticky grease saves the day!

[Dibsen]

Don't give up. It's not black magic. Many people can make the stuff you need. Probably several in your very neighborhood (presuming the population of your village is at least 250,000). Unless you can do it yourself, it'll still be expensive, but probably half that of the kit you've seen.

Your right, but I was going to pull the 617 this week because I had some time off, I got as far as cleaning the garage and getting the 83' 300sd in there, then decided to hold off a little longer.

I have a low milage 2.25l (17k miles) that was swapped for the original straight 6. So I am hesitant to pull it out, but I think I could get some good money for it to help offset the cost of the swap.

If it makes you feel any better, my bulkhead is a disaster. I tore it down to get ready for hot tanking, and it's even worse than I thought. Top shelf is all bondo, both footwells are completely gone, posts rotten to the shoulders... I'm trying to convince myself it'll be fun to get some practice at welding sheet metal.

Yes well, I was supposed to get a quote from a local about sand blasting my frame, I just need to get the landy down there so they can take a look at it. He said to just email pics but I'd rather show him in person.

I started to just do small sections with the grinder but it was tedious. maybe I should go back to that.

Where did you get that "Darn Tough Vermont" sticker?

about every 4 months we have vendors come down to the Emerald Coast Convention Center to showcase their latest gear. I saw the Darn Tough girl showing off some new socks, so I grabbed a pair and a sticker for my Landy. Might be the only sticker I ever put on it, I'll save the others for my cooler

[Contractor]

New Top

[SafeAirOne]

Where did you get that "Darn Tough Vermont" sticker?

http://darntough.com/

[o2batsea]

It lives!

Found out the lift pump was bad when I tried to prime the fuel system the other night, but once that was sorted (and I remembered to close the bleed valve) she fired right up! Freshly machined block, new pistons & crankshaft, new oil pump, and of course bearings and seals etc. Pump, injectors, starter and alternator rebuilt locally.

Lots to do still, but that was huge to see the engine actually make some noise.

An electric pump plumbed in line between the tank and the manuall lift pump eliminates priming. It comes in particularly handy when you change fuel filters. You just turn the key to on, wait two minutes, and off you go.

[o2batsea]

If it makes you feel any better, my bulkhead is a disaster. I tore it down to get ready for hot tanking, and it's even worse than I thought. Top shelf is all bondo, both footwells are completely gone, posts rotten to the shoulders... I'm trying to convince myself it'll be fun to get some practice at welding sheet metal.

Reach out to Paul at Pegasus Parts in the UK. He has repair parts for bulkheads that are factory-correct.

[toga Rover]

Where did you get that "Darn Tough Vermont" sticker?

http://forums.roversnorth.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=9684&d=1397748662

Installed defender seats and replaced some window tracks. Both seem like they would be simple tasks right.....


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[acryer]

Explored the insides of the Series 1 today. The Buick V8 215 has some interesting modifications to be compatible with this series 1 LR (remote oil filter). Also the cooling system will be a challenge to fit with the large engine.

Check out pictures here.

http://thecoloradoer.wordpress.com/

[superstator]

thats great!

I am feeling really derailed about my own diesel conversion.

If it makes you feel any better, my bulkhead is a disaster. I tore it down to get ready for hot tanking, and it's even worse than I thought. Top shelf is all bondo, both footwells are completely gone, posts rotten to the shoulders... I'm trying to convince myself it'll be fun to get some practice at welding sheet metal.

[SafeAirOne]

thats great!

I am feeling really derailed about my own diesel conversion.

Don't give up. It's not black magic. Many people can make the stuff you need. Probably several in your very neighborhood (presuming the population of your village is at least 250,000). Unless you can do it yourself, it'll still be expensive, but probably half that of the kit you've seen.

[Dibsen]

thats great!

I am feeling really derailed about my own diesel conversion.