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« Reply #30 on: September 13, 2021, 05:17:51 PM »

Spent a pleasant hour fitting a new UJ to 2 good drive shaft halves to make this good one  :first
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« Reply #31 on: September 13, 2021, 06:21:04 PM »

Spent a pleasant hour fitting a new UJ to 2 good drive shaft halves to make this good one  :first
It fits quite tight in these axes, I also had a good time ... >:D
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« Reply #32 on: September 13, 2021, 08:12:24 PM »

Finally got the head back on and everything back together, quick run out and all seems ok but i was almost out of fuel so had to come home as i didn't take my wallet  :shakeinghead
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« Reply #33 on: September 15, 2021, 02:36:53 PM »

A nice simple repair to fix the inoperative brake lights noticed by those following me on the weekends Green Laning...

A check on Sunday revealed the switch at the brake pedal was goosed, ordered a new genuine one from PA Blanchard on Sunday, despatched 48 hour Royal Mail on Monday, arrived here 12.30 Weds. The old one had a date code for 1971, the "new" one 1984. Same Lucas 124SA "normally on" switch is used on a multitude of 70s/80s vehicles by the look of it. In use the switch is permanently "off", compressed against a stub on the brake pedal that is being pulled against it by the spring. Operating the brake pedal closes the switch, power to brake lights, happiness all round.

1/2in spanner to remove the switch cover plate and spring from the bulkhead above the pedal, pull the two wires off, 3/4in spanner to remove the old switch from the nut holding it to the bulkhead bracket, check the new switch works by putting the wires back in place, ignition on and taking a look at the back... yep, all good. Reverse the procedure with the cover plate and spring that holds the brake pedal against the switch. Check brake lights are off, check they come on when the pedal is depressed with a bit of rock...Still all good.

Coffee and bask in the glow of a simple job complete

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Annoyingly the old switch does still work "on the bench" , if jiggled about. For the sake of £2.95 its simpler just to replace it than mess about trying to repair and then have the niggling worry that its packed in again ?
 

 
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« Reply #34 on: September 16, 2021, 05:45:55 PM »

Somewhat out-of-character, Paddocks have sent me the wrong part. I came the conclusion my front prop shaft is finished, after identifying a resonance between 51 and 55 mph over last weekend. I ordered the new STC121 part from Paddocks, which just arrived, but they've sent me FRC4907 the rear prop shaft. It's clearly 5cm too short. I can still take the old one off as an experiment for the coming weekend, but I'll have to wait until next week now to complete the swap :(

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« Reply #35 on: September 16, 2021, 06:42:45 PM »

Just very mundane, I have washed it

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« Reply #36 on: September 16, 2021, 06:45:33 PM »

Just very mundane, I have washed it

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Equally mundane, tool carrier for more fencing repairs...
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« Reply #37 on: September 16, 2021, 08:52:41 PM »

Two tub fulls of compost all for 18 euros
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« Reply #38 on: September 16, 2021, 11:24:42 PM »

Evening, just joined the forum and wanted to introduce myself. I have recently purchased a S2a 1968 and this is my first foray into the series world. I had (until recently) a 200Tdi Defender 1993 which I'd owned for some 12 years and had just finished a nut and bolt rebuild on a galv chassis, my first ever, and then some scum stole it off my drive in July. So having always wanted a S2 I decided now was as good a time as ever to take the leap. I'm not really a purist and I've probably made a whole host of errors in my purchase, but before I embark on anything restorative I thought it wise to seek guidance. I'm in Wiltshire. Cheers.
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« Reply #39 on: September 16, 2021, 11:48:59 PM »

^^^ Welcome to the Forum James. Are you a Club member ? If so let [email protected] know and Alan will set you up with member level access to the website etc.

Cheers !

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« Reply #40 on: September 17, 2021, 04:17:39 AM »

Having just recently (within the last week), installed a new dizzy, complete with electronic ignition and new coil, I did a physical spuce up, gave it a complete wash and clean out. I'm all set to take it to Metal Dash this weekend. First time it's been 100% road worthy in over a year.
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« Reply #41 on: September 18, 2021, 11:21:46 AM »

Getting ready to fit the new LOF clutch. Checked the old spigot bearing and I could feel some slight ridges so I have removed it and the new one is sitting in some hot gear oil overnight (is that right?). Also taking the opportunity to refurbish the rusty/gunky gearbox brackets. The wife is at the hairdressers for a major service (2+ hours) so they are in the dishwasher on a hot wash :agh

Bought a torque wrench last week, so hopefully I will take the first step of the rebuild tomorrow...
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« Reply #42 on: September 18, 2021, 01:03:45 PM »

Soaking the spigot bush in oil is good - doesn't have to be warm though.

You need to check that the spigot bush is a snug fit on the gearbox input shaft - when it's at room temp.

You can put the spigot bush in the freezer for 30 minutes to shrink it a bit - makes fitting that little bit easier.

Once it's in place, check again that the gearbox input shaft will fit into it.


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« Reply #43 on: September 18, 2021, 01:12:35 PM »

Soaking the spigot bush in oil is good - doesn't have to be warm though.

You need to check that the spigot bush is a snug fit on the gearbox input shaft - when it's at room temp.

You can put the spigot bush in the freezer for 30 minutes to shrink it a bit - makes fitting that little bit easier.

Once it's in place, check again that the gearbox input shaft will fit into it.


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I have two input shafts, one cut of an old 'box to use for clutch alignment, and the gearbox shaft. Both seemed to be loose on the new bush and equally loose on the old bush in the flywheel. Certainly not snug ???
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« Reply #44 on: September 18, 2021, 01:17:12 PM »

Have you got a selection of spigot bushes to try ???
You might find some variation in fit.


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