aaronmorris
Head's a shed
Only had an hour today.
No gas or wire for the welder so doing the other mount is out of the window.
So I just cut and fitted the intercooler pipes.
Other than that, I'm a bit stuck.
Bit strapped for cash at the mo, So will have to buy bits as and when I can afford them.
Rear prop was measured up and is aprox 590mm so not too back and thinking a series prop will do.
Just need to double check measurements.
Anyway, Intercooler pipes fitted on the n/s.
May cut the 90* elbow down slightly yet.
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And the other side.
Not as neat of a solution but not too bad.
Just need some more jubbilee clips. Sick of bloody ordering stuff now
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No gas or wire for the welder so doing the other mount is out of the window.
So I just cut and fitted the intercooler pipes.
Other than that, I'm a bit stuck.
Bit strapped for cash at the mo, So will have to buy bits as and when I can afford them.
Rear prop was measured up and is aprox 590mm so not too back and thinking a series prop will do.
Just need to double check measurements.
Anyway, Intercooler pipes fitted on the n/s.
May cut the 90* elbow down slightly yet.
And the other side.
Not as neat of a solution but not too bad.
Just need some more jubbilee clips. Sick of bloody ordering stuff now
greyhair
Well-Known Member
Only had an hour today.
No gas or wire for the welder so doing the other mount is out of the window.
So I just cut and fitted the intercooler pipes.
Other than that, I'm a bit stuck.
Bit strapped for cash at the mo, So will have to buy bits as and when I can afford them.
Rear prop was measured up and is aprox 590mm so not too back and thinking a series prop will do.
Just need to double check measurements.
Anyway, Intercooler pipes fitted on the n/s.
May cut the 90* elbow down slightly yet.
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And the other side.
Not as neat of a solution but not too bad.
Just need some more jubbilee clips. Sick of bloody ordering stuff now
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Its getting there mate keep going it will look the dogs
As for sick of ordering stuff I hear you on that one
im starting to feel ill
aaronmorris
Head's a shed
Cheers
Cash, Or the lack of it is the thing stopping me now.
Trans tunnel is something I need to look at when I can. But the smaller and more standard looking the better.
Unless you've already come up with a plan you want to tell me about
aaronmorris
Head's a shed
So I've been f*cking around with the n/s gearbox mount amongst other things.
This is what I've come up with.
Decided to bolt it to the gearbox/transferbox adapter instead of welding.
Also tied it into the gearbox with 2 bolts to try and make it stronger.
As you can see their is a gap between the chassis and the original mount.
I will be putting a piece of 6mm plate inbetween the 2.
Originally I only bolted on via the 3 original bolt holes and welded the mount to the plate. (like the other side, Which I will also be drilling extra holes in)
But the plate wouldn't sit flat against the chassis.
So I decided to drill some holes in the chassis at the rear of the plate.
So theirs now 5 bolts holding it in place.
To be fair it could be neater, But I'm no welder/fabricator/engineer so I've done the best I can.
Don't get me wrong it's very solid. Just could look a little better on the eye.
On another note, I really must invest in a vice.
Trying to hold steel between your legs or foot on it while drilling = snapped drill bits And bruised legs when it snags, Spins around and smacks you in the shin.
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Original mount welded to plate.
Put everything back together to make sure it still fitted.
Then took it back off for a lick of paint.
Hopefully they can go on tomorrow and not need to come off again.
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This is what I've come up with.
Decided to bolt it to the gearbox/transferbox adapter instead of welding.
Also tied it into the gearbox with 2 bolts to try and make it stronger.
As you can see their is a gap between the chassis and the original mount.
I will be putting a piece of 6mm plate inbetween the 2.
Originally I only bolted on via the 3 original bolt holes and welded the mount to the plate. (like the other side, Which I will also be drilling extra holes in)
But the plate wouldn't sit flat against the chassis.
So I decided to drill some holes in the chassis at the rear of the plate.
So theirs now 5 bolts holding it in place.
To be fair it could be neater, But I'm no welder/fabricator/engineer so I've done the best I can.
Don't get me wrong it's very solid. Just could look a little better on the eye.
On another note, I really must invest in a vice.
Trying to hold steel between your legs or foot on it while drilling = snapped drill bits
And bruised legs when it snags, Spins around and smacks you in the shin.
Original mount welded to plate.
Put everything back together to make sure it still fitted.
Then took it back off for a lick of paint.
Hopefully they can go on tomorrow and not need to come off again.
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-Defender110-
Well-Known Member
Looks good lad! fair play
200tdi ayre
Well-Known Member
Ok yeah this is happening
aaronmorris
Head's a shed
Looks good lad! fair play
Cheers
Extra holes drilled in chassis, Although I did think about opening all the holes up to accept m10'sOk yeah this is happening
Good decision
I think I'm doing another when I source some bits. (engine/gearbox disc back axle and a galv chassis)
Quite looking forwards to it in some respects as it'll be a full ground up rebuild.
Which should make it easier and a neater install.
Plus I've learnt a hell of a lot doing this and I'm sure some stuff will change for the better.
I just need the cash to finish mine.
Let us know how it goes and don't forget the pics
-Defender110-
Well-Known Member
Cheers
Good decision
I think I'm doing another when I source some bits. (engine/gearbox disc back axle and a galv chassis)
Quite looking forwards to it in some respects as it'll be a full ground up rebuild.
Which should make it easier and a neater install.
Plus I've learnt a hell of a lot doing this and I'm sure some stuff will change for the better.
I just need the cash to finish mine.
Let us know how it goes and don't forget the pics
hahaha, ya lunatic, already planning round 2
200tdi ayre
Well-Known Member
Cheers
Good decision
I think I'm doing another when I source some bits. (engine/gearbox disc back axle and a galv chassis)
Quite looking forwards to it in some respects as it'll be a full ground up rebuild.
Which should make it easier and a neater install.
Plus I've learnt a hell of a lot doing this and I'm sure some stuff will change for the better.
I just need the cash to finish mine.
Let us know how it goes and don't forget the pics
Haha don't worry there'll be a conplete build thread
Im going to have a go making all the adapter parts myself just gotta look into the gearbox- transfer box bit ... ive got 100" so more room to play with for props etc
I only know of 1 other RRC cummins so it should he quite special
Going to add aircon if possible too so the comfiest cummins conversion there is
aaronmorris
Head's a shed
Haha don't worry there'll be a conplete build thread
Im going to have a go making all the adapter parts myself just gotta look into the gearbox- transfer box bit ... ive got 100" so more room to play with for props etc
I only know of 1 other RRC cummins so it should he quite special
Going to add aircon if possible too so the comfiest cummins conversion there is
Good stuff, I'll look forwards to the thread
Yep, I only know of one other too, Plus aircon would be nice
Adapter shouldn't be too bad, You've got more tools at your disposal than me.
But in all honesty, I think mine was reasonably priced and was more than happy paying what I did for mine
aaronmorris
Head's a shed
So today I finally got the transfer box and mounts fitted for the last time (I hope )
Adapter locktighted on, Draw bar locktighted on.
Nice to have it on once and for all
So, This is the n/s setup.
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And fitted.
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With that on I fitted the transfer box.
Made sure the o/s mount still fitted. Which it did.
When I did it the first time I didn't weld it all.
So took it back off and welded it up fully.
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Let it cool down, Gave it a lick of paint and fitted it.
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In at last, Thank f*ck
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Other than that I've been a lazy sod.
Although I did start looking at the gear selector.
Others have made the lr shifter work by extending the ball down as it doesn't reach.
My main concern with this was whether I would be able to weld it. (Wasn't sure what it was made of)
So I disassembled it today and welded a bolt to it just to test I could.
Worked well with great penetration.
Wacked it with a hammer to make sure it was strong and it didn't budge
So I think I'll be going down that route.
)Adapter locktighted on, Draw bar locktighted on.
Nice to have it on once and for all
So, This is the n/s setup.
And fitted.
With that on I fitted the transfer box.
Made sure the o/s mount still fitted. Which it did.
When I did it the first time I didn't weld it all.
So took it back off and welded it up fully.
Let it cool down, Gave it a lick of paint and fitted it.
In at last, Thank f*ck
Other than that I've been a lazy sod.
Although I did start looking at the gear selector.
Others have made the lr shifter work by extending the ball down as it doesn't reach.
My main concern with this was whether I would be able to weld it. (Wasn't sure what it was made of)
So I disassembled it today and welded a bolt to it just to test I could.
Worked well with great penetration.
Wacked it with a hammer to make sure it was strong and it didn't budge
So I think I'll be going down that route.
mick the builder
Well-Known Member
He welds aswell....raise:
Dont he make you sick
raise:Dont he make you sick
aaronmorris
Head's a shed
He welds aswell....
Dont he make you sick
I try
But if you don't try you never no. Same goes for most other things I've done. (i.e paint)
Obviously not up to professional standards, But it's solid which is the main thing
mick the builder
Well-Known Member
Looks good enough to me.I try
But if you don't try you never no. Same goes for most other things I've done. (i.e paint)
Obviously not up to professional standards, But it's solid which is the main thing
Looking at your earth clamp im guessing you have a Clark style mig. What one you got?
aaronmorris
Head's a shed
Yeah, It looks better then when I first started welding
Welder is a sealey mightymig 150 I think, So yeah similar sort of thing.
I'd like something better, But for how much I use it, It seems pointless.
Plus theirs no room in the garage and it's bad enough dragging this to the shed every time.
200tdi ayre
Well-Known Member
Good stuff, I'll look forwards to the thread
Yep, I only know of one other too, Plus aircon would be nice
Adapter shouldn't be too bad, You've got more tools at your disposal than me.
But in all honesty, I think mine was reasonably priced and was more than happy paying what I did for mine
The adapter plate between the tearbox and transfer should be fine, I xan cut that easily enough abd I know people with laser cutters if I want a really neat job its just the shaft has to be an exact length correct ? Which makes it abit more difficult but we have a lathe so just needs some carefull work, but yeah ive heard the conversiom kit isnt that expencive
Hopefully I dont have yo chop too much out of the body to get it to fit
aaronmorris
Head's a shed
The adapter plate between the tearbox and transfer should be fine, I xan cut that easily enough abd I know people with laser cutters if I want a really neat job its just the shaft has to be an exact length correct ? Which makes it abit more difficult but we have a lathe so just needs some carefull work, but yeah ive heard the conversiom kit isnt that expencive
Hopefully I dont have yo chop too much out of the body to get it to fit
Ah, Fair enough, Should have more sense of achievement doing everything yourself
Something I'd like to have a go at my self, But I don't have the skill, Knowledge or the tools.
Yep, Shaft has to be an exact length so you preload the gearbox.
Will just take a bit of f*cking about to get it right. But with what you've got available you will sort it I'm sure
Conversion is reasonable, But if you can do it cheaper then why not
Body, Hmm, God knows how much will need cutting away
But hopefully not too bad.
200tdi ayre
Well-Known Member
Ah, Fair enough, Should have more sense of achievement doing everything yourself
Something I'd like to have a go at my self, But I don't have the skill, Knowledge or the tools.
Yep, Shaft has to be an exact length so you preload the gearbox.
Will just take a bit of f*cking about to get it right. But with what you've got available you will sort it I'm sure
Conversion is reasonable, But if you can do it cheaper then why not
Body, Hmm, God knows how much will need cutting away
Yeah the preload is the hard bit as its quite precise, should be able to do it easy enough though
Yeah even if it only saves me a little it would be worth it knowing I built it all myself
The RR was auto so the tunnel is already fairly large but I see abit of welding and bodyforming being required
mehh cummins power will meke it worth it 
