Series 3 SWB Nut and Bolt rebuild

UpandOver · Apr 3, 2021

Gearbox refurb it is then, but what suffix is it ! The head scratcher continues......... well its been factory refurbished at on stage hence the id plate, then the casing has a serial number ending ‘c’ but the bell housing is defgo a s111. The reverse gear is a double geared type so that indicates a s11.
No bloody idea !

UpandOver · Apr 3, 2021

All I know is that all the gears are in good condition, I’ll replace bearings, seals and gaskest and build back up.

UpandOver · Apr 12, 2021

Can you tell that I’m back at work? Progress has slowed up somewhat, but engine is back, painted with new pistons and bearings installed. Timing and core plugs all done. Next stage is clean and fit flywheel housing, flywheel, sump and head.

UpandOver · Apr 12, 2021

All 5 Wheels are back from paint with new rubber

steve2286w · Apr 13, 2021

The speed this is going is phenomenal working or not working, what’s the bottom line on the spreadsheet looking like

UpandOver · Apr 13, 2021

Thanks Steve, hmm the spread sheet is rather long and the numbers in the total box is growing exponentially. I will be very close to my budget estimate when complete maybe a few hundred over. My view is I'd rather wait for quality than rush and regret!

UpandOver · Apr 13, 2021

Bulkhead back from the galvanisers today ! A great job ! A little bit of cleaning and it’ll be ready for t wash, seam sealer (as per original) and painting marine blue! Cant wait to see a bit of colour on the old girl !

UpandOver · Apr 14, 2021

Job for today, fit the wheels. First of all I decided to clean up the paint off the flange that the nut sits on as I’ve seen them rattle loose on a tractor when fresh painted wheels were fitted.

UpandOver · Apr 14, 2021

Rolling rolling rolling! All wheels fitted with new nuts

steve2286w · Apr 14, 2021

Lookin really well , make sure you do vid on first engine start, suggest paint nuts before they go rusty

UpandOver · Apr 21, 2021

After double checking the timing its now time for the head! Cleaned, painted and new core plugs its ready to go on.

UpandOver · Apr 27, 2021

Head on, tappets adjusted and some of the other bits cleaned, painted and polished

UpandOver · Apr 27, 2021

Gearbox rebuilt with new seals, bearings, and first gear cog as it was slightly worn

UpandOver · Apr 27, 2021

Original fuel tank de greased, cleaned inspected and seems in great condition. Therefore sandblasted and primed ready for top coat

UpandOver · Apr 27, 2021

Galv bulkhead all cleaned up and now sent to paint ! Maine blue it is sir !

adrianhartopp · Apr 27, 2021

This is brilliant. Looking forward to seeing it all being bolted together now and starting to take shape.

UpandOver · May 2, 2021

Gearbox back together and fitted to the chassis, just waiting for thrust bearing and the engine can go in. Ordered a new water pump, handbrake shoes, fuel pipes and prop shafts. This week need to send the fuel pump and injectors off for refurb (any suggestion as to who to send them too?)

auld duffer · May 2, 2021

did the gearbox rebuild throw up any issues , wear patterns , worn parts.. ? Just interested to see what's to be expected as I have a spare series 3 box that I have plans to refurbish so if there are any areas that are commonly subject to heavy wear then I can pay particular attention to those when rebuilding mine ..

Haggisfrog · May 2, 2021

UpandOver said:
Bulkhead back from the galvanisers today ! A great job ! A little bit of cleaning and it’ll be ready for t wash, seam sealer (as per original) and painting marine blue! Cant wait to see a bit of colour on the old girl !

Hi. I am doing a rebuild on my dormobile on another thread.. for thé bulkhead, I have hacked out a footwell and when i get it back together, I was toying with the idea of galvanizing the bulkhead. I have heard of them distorting during the hot dip. What was your experience? How does it work if you cannot sandblast every nook and cranny. Does it still galvanise properly? Thanks

jamesmartin · May 2, 2021

Haggisfrog said:
Hi. I am doing a rebuild on my dormobile on another thread.. for thé bulkhead, I have hacked out a footwell and when i get it back together, I was toying with the idea of galvanizing the bulkhead. I have heard of them distorting during the hot dip. What was your experience? How does it work if you cannot sandblast every nook and cranny. Does it still galvanise properly? Thanks

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Series 3 SWB Nut and Bolt rebuild

Having freshly galvanized the original chassis do I paint it black or leave it as it is ?

Yes - Etch, prime and paint black

No - Leave it galvanized

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