Trying to Rebuild 1987 110 C S W

jamesmartin said:

3 brake flexis, theres only 1 at the rear

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Thanks Again, Pleased I asked as was going to buy another.

It’s looking good. Getting to a rolling chassis is a great morale boost.

Retroanaconda said:

It’s looking good. Getting to a rolling chassis is a great morale boost.

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I know Mate, Feels like the hard work is done, then again I wouldn't know as this is a first for me. Is there harder to come ??

Sorry, but yes there is. It’s worth it though, I promise!

Retroanaconda said:

Sorry, but yes there is. It’s worth it though, I promise!

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Well Ive got this far so cant stop now.

Little bit done last couple of days. Finished A Frame, what a Nightmare that was. got Wiring Loom threaded through Chassis much easier then I thought it would be, and filled Diffs with new oil.

Little bit more done, Made mistake with rear diff so had to buy new pan all sorted now.
Fitted steering box and panhard rod, bit of a fiddle but got there in the end.
Also new tank primed and painted and finally fitted, bit pf problem with couple of bolts but trying to sort it.
Not sure what to start next, any Ideas ??

Looking good
Next?
I honestly don’t know but anything that runs the length of the chassis, brake & fuel lines?
While you have nice access.

J

Same, get the brakes and looms in while you can.

You leaving it shiny? Most folks I've seen recently T-washed and painted their galvanised chassis.

marjon said:

Looking good
Next?
I honestly don’t know but anything that runs the length of the chassis, brake & fuel lines?
While you have nice access.

J

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Forgot I had fuel lines, not sure if there all here but will have a go at fitting them if they are. will have to get a bit of info on them to see what bits I need, clips ect.

dieseldog69 said:

Same, get the brakes and looms in while you can.

You leaving it shiny? Most folks I've seen recently T-washed and painted their galvanised chassis.

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Yes leaving it Shiny, just more work and money to wash and paint it. cant see the point myself,

I Left mine.
Put a galv bumper on and painted grille and light surrounds Zambezi silver so it all matched .

Al2O3 said:

I Left mine.
Put a galv bumper on and painted grille and light surrounds Zambezi silver so it all matchedView attachment 171542 .

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You done a Cracking job there Mate, never thought about bumper, will definitely look in to one, probably one of the last jobs to do so will be a while away yet.
Wish I could afford to build engine like you did to yours. seems a shame to put dirty old engine back in but never mind, gonna clean it up best I can and obviously put new timing kit, water pump ect.

border said:

You done a Cracking job there Mate, never thought about bumper, will definitely look in to one, probably one of the last jobs to do so will be a while away yet.
Wish I could afford to build engine like you did to yours. seems a shame to put dirty old engine back in but never mind, gonna clean it up best I can and obviously put new timing kit, water pump ect.

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My original bumper was pretty rotten anyway and so I needed a new one. I didn't rebuild the engine as part of the body rebuild. I lifted it out and left it on the end of the drive under a tarp. Just dropped it back in once the rebuild was done. Unfortunately, it later developed a faulty injector which carped the engine. I then had the choice of buying a second hand engine about which I would know nothing, Or, rebuild mine. Having invested a lot of money and two and a half years rebuilding the Landy I thought I might as well rebuild the engine. Plus, it gave me another project

Little bit more done. Got the front just about done, and Mountings loosely fitted ready to get engine and box back in when I get round to cleaning it. Been spraying it with all kinds of degreasers the last few nights, need to get it separated from gear box to get it outside and give it a good Jet Wash. Never worked on engines before, is it just a case of taking all the bolts that go round the box then it comes apart ?? or am I just wishful thinking ?
New clutch and timing kit going to get fitted too before it goes back together. Stuck the Turrets back on too might, might take them off and see if I can get them powder coated later.

Yes, it's just a case of removing all of the bolts around the bell housing.

As above.
But when fitting new clutch,alignment is important. And do the spigot bearing,thrust bearing and also not sure of the clutch arm and pivot but check while you are there. Not expensive bits and much easier while it’s all out.

Looking good

M&J

Al2O3 said:

Yes, it's just a case of removing all of the bolts around the bell housing.

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Thanks will have a go and try not to break anything.

marjon said:

As above.
But when fitting new clutch,alignment is important. And do the spigot bearing,thrust bearing and also not sure of the clutch arm and pivot but check while you are there. Not expensive bits and much easier while it’s all out.

Looking good

M&J

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Once I get it all cleaned up. a Mate will fit clutch and timing for me, I wouldn't dare have a go on my own.

We have faith man go for it yourself

Not hard and plenty help from guys here.

J

marjon said:

We have faith man go for it yourself

Not hard and plenty help from guys here.

J

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Maybe see when the time comes. Gonna have Nightmares about it now

border said:

Thanks will have a go and try not to break anything.

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You'll want the engine firmly supported and the weight of the gearboxes taken on something like an engine crane. Once the bolts are out you'll be able to slide the gearboxes away from the engine using the crane. This is particularly important for reassembly, in order to get the gearbox input shaft lined up with the clutch.