RustyDefender
Well-Known Member
Exactly I did have a quick look on eBay and they seem super hard to find!With everything else new in that area, I would probably have got new hubs, but where do you stop
Dr Strangeglove
Well-Known Member
Depending on what time you have available, look into electrolysis. I cleaned lots of bits using that method including swivel housings, hubs, stub axles, brake shields, axle cases, hockey sticks and lots of other bits. I then finished them with phosphoric acid before painting. Electrolysis only takes on rust, not clean metal, so it doesn't affect machined surfaces etc.
RustyDefender
Well-Known Member
Doing the nearside now, pulled it all apart in a matter of like 10 mins.. hardest part is cleaning the old grease up.. after my first one, that was just a understanding of what parts to order, what goes where etc.. got everything now.. apart from a CV joint which is on order.. so prepare for the front to be fully done..
Attachments
v8250
Well-Known Member
Birdie and I took the Ninety to local river/ford for a rural picnic under the afternoon sun. Fording the ford three times to entertain a mother with her young daughter who was beside herself with excitement seeing the Ninety wade 1/2metre.
The afternoon was glorious...
The afternoon was glorious...
0utcast
Member
Took the cover off and had a look at it again after being away for a week.
Took some measurements for a bed in the back, as well as a few other bits.
Replaced the split pins holding the jerry can storage sections closed with proper pins.
Opened the box with the security wheel nuts that was delivered during the week, and realised i don't have the socket for them, so put them away again until I can spend some more money.
Took some measurements for a bed in the back, as well as a few other bits.
Replaced the split pins holding the jerry can storage sections closed with proper pins.
Opened the box with the security wheel nuts that was delivered during the week, and realised i don't have the socket for them, so put them away again until I can spend some more money.
Pics???
RustyDefender
Well-Known Member
Hicap phill
Well-Known Member
After car failure the landie is out…
Started up fine
Spotted 1 dodgy number plate bulb
1 dodgy headlight bulb(it’s as though it has an earth fault glowing orange.. I say relay not energising)started working after a few miles
Dropped off at work so mrs has the joys of a week of use
Started up fine
Spotted 1 dodgy number plate bulb
1 dodgy headlight bulb(it’s as though it has an earth fault glowing orange.. I say relay not energising)started working after a few miles
Dropped off at work so mrs has the joys of a week of use
v8250
Well-Known Member
If you think I'll be posting pics of my good lady AND my ford crossing Ninety to salivate over you're mistaken...
Just the Ford. Not sure why you thought we’d ask for anything else?!
v8250
Well-Known Member
Bucklebury Ford, made famous by J.R. Tolkien in The Hobbit. Bucklebury was the chief village of Buckland leading to the River Brandywine. Brandywine was crossed at the Bucklebury Ferry leading to the Marish. And infamous amongst us locals as a short cut to the pub...
If you're planning a visit do not do what this fellow did some while back...and what many others do
RustyDefender
Well-Known Member
Dr Strangeglove
Well-Known Member
I had exactly the same with mine. Replaced with cunifer and brass fittings to hopefully reduce the chance of it happening again. Then added a thick coat of Lanoguard grease.
0utcast
Member
Replaced both headlight bulbs, still no high beam on left side.
Tried to take the radio battery box out of the back but the bolts are just spinning. I reckon the nuts underneath are free and spinning too, just need to figure out which ones they are.
Bought myself a new ratchet set and a Haynes manual to cheer myself up from the lack of progress.
Tried to take the radio battery box out of the back but the bolts are just spinning. I reckon the nuts underneath are free and spinning too, just need to figure out which ones they are.
Bought myself a new ratchet set and a Haynes manual to cheer myself up from the lack of progress.
Salisburylander
Active Member
Removed winch bumper, winch and after-market radiator grill and replaced them with standard items.
Try some weeding instead!
Im sorted for winch bumper & winch got a nice stainless grill too.
But depends on what make the winch is......
What make is the winch send me a pic & a price of what you've got pal. Cheers
