Great Dorset Chippie Run Part Deux

jamesmartin · Oct 14, 2012

didnt think it would do if its been submerged for any length of time ,if its just rusted on engine will free it eventually if its blocked it will need cleaning or if unlucky replacing as diaphragm fingers bend if clutch pressure plate cant move because it jammed with clay ,either way you need to check oils first ,

blue beasty · Oct 14, 2012

wiltshire landyman said:
but you are still pullin summit forward that has gears engaged for reverse this is why i havent done it yet

Drop props.....or trolley jacks....walk it with a few hi-lifts or a combination

wiltshire landyman · Oct 14, 2012

jamesmartin said:
didnt think it would do if its been submerged for any length of time ,if its just rusted on engine will free it eventually if its blocked it will need cleaning or if unlucky replacing as diaphragm fingers bend if clutch pressure plate cant move because it jammed with clay ,either way you need to check oils first ,

tis on my list of things to check tomoro..will report back thanks all

Bobdog · Oct 14, 2012

blue beasty said:
Yep.....that's pretty silly

yeah i know but the other option is leave it there and strip the gearbox or replace it. seeing as oil gives a similar action to ice and ice doesn't care what gear you're in, you keep going forwards, it might work?? i know i'd rather have to chuck a bottle of fairy on my drive than strip my gearbox, so it's got to be worth a try. if his gearbox is ****ed anyway, why not give it a go?

The Mad Hat Man · Oct 14, 2012

So yu wud advise covering the parking area with oil, rather then removing a wading plug and taking a look to see if its full of crud?

jamesmartin · Oct 14, 2012

gear box may or may not be ,thats what you have to find out first using logic ,theres not many reasons why a stick will jam

Bobdog · Oct 14, 2012

The Mad Hat Man said:
So yu wud advise covering the parking area with oil, rather then removing a wading plug and taking a look to see if its full of crud?

no, obviously do that first but if that doesn't work then....

that said, what if it is full of crud?, whats the next step?

blue beasty · Oct 14, 2012

Bobdog said:
no, obviously do that first but if that doesn't work then....

.....remove props

The Mad Hat Man · Oct 14, 2012

jamesmartin said:
gear box may or may not be ,thats what you have to find out first using logic ,theres not many reasons why a stick will jam

Exactly

Bobdog · Oct 14, 2012

anyway, what the feck do i know?! just get him back on the road! we don't want anyone to miss out!

BOOMER · Oct 14, 2012

wiltshire landyman said:
this aint looking good for me leading or even making the day,im totally skinto and having still got the probs with the disco its still stuck solid where it is,i dont have time or money to try n sort it.

Right, there's a room at the Premier Inn in Poole I've booked for the Fri night that I'll give to you and Mel if we can sort a vehicle for you to lead from as ballast.
It's not the same I know but at least that way you'll still be able to come along for the day.
DV has plotted the route and is having issues getting it emailed to you, if necessary I'll come up and plot the route on MM, I can put a knowledgeable tailender with you as well to make this work

blue beasty · Oct 14, 2012

BOOMER said:
Right, there's a room at the Premier Inn in Poole I've booked for the Fri night that I'll give to you and Mel if we can sort a vehicle for you to lead from as ballast.
It's not the same I know but at least that way you'll still be able to come along for the day.
DV has plotted the route and is having issues getting it emailed to you, if necessary I'll come up and plot the route on MM, I can put a knowledgeable tailender with you as well to make this work

We int given up on his piece of ****e Disco yet!

BOOMER · Oct 15, 2012

blue beasty said:
We int given up on his piece of ****e Disco yet!

Actually, been thinking more about this and I wonder if the handbrake (even though it's not been used) has that much crap in the drum/linings and is seized up solid, thus effectively locking up the driveline when also left in gear?
Brick under wheel and drop rear prop methinks

jamesmartin · Oct 15, 2012

hows that account for gear stick and clutch

BOOMER · Oct 15, 2012

jamesmartin said:
hows that account for gear stick and clutch

Gotta take pressure off the teeth on the cogs somehow to get it out of gear?
It was all working when it was parked up so prob just the usual Salisbury Plain slurry issues again

blue beasty · Oct 15, 2012

jamesmartin said:
hows that account for gear stick and clutch

Stuck clutch plate from being stood, sat on gears and won't free because drive train locked by handbrake......

Sounds possible

blue beasty · Oct 15, 2012

Ah...... but handbrake wasn't on so doubt it would lock it up solid??

BOOMER · Oct 15, 2012

blue beasty said:
Ah...... but handbrake wasn't on so doubt it would lock it up solid??

Oh it's possible, Salisbury Plain slurry up inside handbrake drum, dried like concrete and rusted up linkages, expanded the linings against a rusty drum, you know it makes sense

jamesmartin · Oct 15, 2012

if he trys some stuff then there will be more to go on as boomer said you only need jack a wheel up to prove lots of points

wiltshire landyman · Oct 15, 2012

Thanks rob i really dont wanna miss the trip. Me n me mate are gonna have more of a go at it tonight starting by removing wading plugs then moving thru the list from there. Hopefully reporting gd news back later. Thanks for everyones input

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