ProcrastinatorFraser
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News about today: Washed her, and testing things for a while, front diff is gone, or halfshaft somewhere. French internet is so slooowwwww right now..
ProcrastinatorFraser
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honolulujoe
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not bad at all, just give it a hose down and get out on the road 
ProcrastinatorFraser
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Hey thanks bob! i will keep that in mind, i might give you a shout closer to when it's having some paint put on the body.
Well huno, maybe not quite yet, lol. The clutch pedal sticks very badly, you need to bring it back up by hand, same story with the brake pedal, throttle pedal does not seem to actuate smoothly either... Tried to get her running yesterday, to no avail. BUT: had proved something! she turns over on the starter!!
I learned how to weld from my 90. I had to, lots of patching to do, bits to cut off, i could go on lol. So, i'll look up prices for things. This SHOULD be a ground up restoration. There IS a problem with the transfer box. In that the lever for diff lock goes nowhere, and i cannot get it OUT of difflock. Any suggestions?
Well huno, maybe not quite yet, lol. The clutch pedal sticks very badly, you need to bring it back up by hand, same story with the brake pedal, throttle pedal does not seem to actuate smoothly either... Tried to get her running yesterday, to no avail. BUT: had proved something! she turns over on the starter!!
I learned how to weld from my 90. I had to, lots of patching to do, bits to cut off, i could go on lol. So, i'll look up prices for things. This SHOULD be a ground up restoration. There IS a problem with the transfer box. In that the lever for diff lock goes nowhere, and i cannot get it OUT of difflock. Any suggestions?
honolulujoe
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yes, have a butchers at the "ere wots dem levers for" thread up the the page
ProcrastinatorFraser
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Yea, i realise, but i cant get it to 2wd. I only called it diff lock cos i have never worked with a series land rover before. Only discos and 'fenders me.yes, have a butchers at the "ere wots dem levers for" thread up the the page
blue beasty
Leaks an prone to bits dropping off
The steel shaft can seize where it goes through the ally housing of the box.
Boiling water poured over the housing is a trick an old boy showed me years ago that has worked a few times for me.
ProcrastinatorFraser
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Right i'll keep that in mind, thanks
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Actually: i have a little treat for you guys, once it's uploaded. This is great news, no spoilers!
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Here it is guys! take a look for yerself:
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Does anyone have any ideas as to why it won't turn? Seized swivel UJ's maybe?
ProcrastinatorFraser
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The steering, it's locked solid. Also, i know, but nothing apparent was broken, and it's all coming apart, i figured i'd cross that bridge when it comes to it.
Most likely causes are the rod ends or steering relay (in the front crossmember if you haven't come across one yet). Even the tiniest sniff of the oldest oil and grease ought to keep all the axle/swivel internals in reasonable condition, but the swivel ball outsides rusting deeply might cause stiffness. Steering box should be fine too, even though I'd bet that the oil in it has never been changed.
ProcrastinatorFraser
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Hah, it was great fun getting Wilfred back to life.
Found the problem, the steering damper sustained damage and locked solid. It's now removed, but still a bit stiff. It'll need some work i'm sure
