AndyFowler Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Good luck mate !:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
younggun Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 (edited) have been working on floyd again today and it didant go well managed to brake a part of the stator moter sleav off while trying to remove the starter AGAIN :argh: not pleased with myslef the offeending damaged stud was removed with ease allmost whic made my day a bit better i am now certain that this engine was not orginal i think it was removed from another vehical as i have a service manual for a MEADOWS GUY PSV 10.35 oil egine dose this sound rite to anyone ? Edited February 1, 2011 by younggun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted October 12, 2008 Author Share Posted October 12, 2008 (edited) managed to brake a part of the stator moter sleav off while trying to remove the starter AGAIN :argh: not pleased with myslef Don't beat yourself up over this Nick, If I remember right amongst my meadows bits I had a couple of cracked ones and one welded one, I had similar troubles with this bl***y part! Check all mating surfaces for chips and gouges and file/scrape flat if needed, to prevent the lugs from being stressed, s*d to get at though. Edited October 12, 2008 by gritineye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
younggun Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Don't beat yourself up over this Nick, If I remember right amongst my meadows bits I had a couple of cracked ones and one welded one, I had similar troubles with this bl***y part! Check all mating surfaces for chips and gouges and file/scrape flat if needed, to prevent the lugs from being stressed, s*d to get at though. where the previous owner had forcefully removed the starter the mating seface on the engine now looks like the serface of the moon :confused: this could take a while :coffee: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Mine was only held in with two bolts mate (broken lug on sleeve and sleeve turned round so you couldn't see from the top ) :nono: ! They must stick together after a while so when I put mine back I think I may smear the mating surfaces with copperslip ! Its a lot easier to remove if you take the whole cab, oil filters and steering box off first mate !:cry: Not recommended !!!!!!!! Keep up the good work ! Its all fun ! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big chris Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 i phoned robush today guess what they can be manufactured but at a cost of ? set up charges and min quantity were talked about so couldnt get an accurate price and i sent my pics of a (non standard mount to them ) so lets hope mine return chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big chris Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 :cool2: :rofl:oh and found more pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big chris Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 There back strange colour though but if it reduces vibration who cares origonal mount durometer tested in the centre of good origional mount and was mathched to this compount fitting them this afternoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Dare I ask how much they cost mate ?:sweat: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Looks like they've given you "Boy Racer" mounts - but as you say, if they do the job, then great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julezee001 Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Wow! You'll have to have those "pretty" go faster blue silicone pipes and hoses to set those mounts off properly (they work fine on my Explorer!), along with some tasteful sill and windscreen washer lights (I only use Christmas tree lights occasionally)!! Then again I'm sure they will do the job, and allow more a slightly more comfortable driving experience. Jules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted November 4, 2008 Author Share Posted November 4, 2008 L10 Cummins fitting lesson 6 Important bit, do this or get symptoms of boiling water :sweat: In the front of the cylinder head is an air vent tapping, this has to be connected to the radiator above the waterline, this is how I did it (just an excuse to use the photo really :-D ) Think that's it now, all done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Nice pic Bernard must be odd being in an Explorer and not being the biggest recovery vehicle on the road at that point ! If the ARV can get through you have no problems ! Heres a couple of pics of your spanner in action ! Thanks again for the loan mate ! The apples stewed up lovely by the way ! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted November 4, 2008 Author Share Posted November 4, 2008 You're welcome Andy, better to spend your time Scammelling than scrumping, by the way the next pic of an Explorer in a nice dry shed on this thread gets you banned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madrat Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Andy, Great to see some pics of you making progress on Daisy :-D the walking beam looks great all painted up! Is that just standard grey primer or something special? I'm in the process of pulling my finger out and getting some paint on mine... Keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Andy, Great to see some pics of you making progress on Daisy :-D the walking beam looks great all painted up! Is that just standard grey primer or something special? I'm in the process of pulling my finger out and getting some paint on mine... Keep up the good work! Hello mate , good to hear from you again ! Just bog standard grey primer from local hardware shop that thins with white spirit for spraying ! I top coat with Deep Bronze Green from RR services that also thins nicely with white spirit and gives a nice shiney hard finish that resembles an enamel paint ! I'm looking forward to hearing more tails of military machine madness from north of the border soon ! Regards Andy !:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madrat Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Cheers Andy! I've used Zinc182 primer on mine, hopefully that should do the trick.. I should have a good update on progress in a few weeks time :cool2: Keep the pictures coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormin Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Cheers Andy! I've used Zinc182 primer on mine, hopefully that should do the trick.. I should have a good update on progress in a few weeks time :cool2: Keep the pictures coming! Used the Zinc 182 primer on my Land Rover bulkhead after welding once then regretted it when top coating. Got a nasty reaction with paint which went a pale colour and cracked. I'd try a small patch of your intended top coat before going any further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big chris Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 hi all not been on for a while got the new engine mounts fitted and guess what all vibration gone greased propshafts as well after fitting new mounts in top gear its a dream now i would never have believed it i thought so much about replacing the metalastic coupling to remove the vibration and make my scammell drivable to shows and 2 mounts have made that possible i will post more pictures of the work so far soon thanks chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big chris Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 im now loving the scammell with leyland 690 turbo whistling away sweet!! anyone wanting mounts give us a e-mail it may not be the answer to all your vibration problems but it was to mine thanks chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted January 19, 2009 Author Share Posted January 19, 2009 hi all not been on for a while got the new engine mounts fitted and guess what all vibration gone greased propshafts as well after fitting new mounts in top gear its a dream now i would never have believed it i thought so much about replacing the metalastic coupling to remove the vibration and make my scammell drivable to shows and 2 mounts have made that possible i will post more pictures of the work so far soon thanks chris This is a euphoric moment in Explorer ownership which many never achieve, despite years of trying, the road to this milestone can be troublesome, worrying and expensive .:banghead: :cry: You must be so chuffed, :yay: have a good show season Chris! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Hello everyone ! Has anyone any idea where I could get some of the cork that is used as grease seals on the rear axle walking beam joints ! it looks like there are two diferent widths ! Thanks Andy ! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 Mine are very thick felt Andy, it shows felt in my w/shop manual and packing in the parts book. I reckon felt would be better being more squeezable. Maybe a long strip of not so thick felt wrapped round a few times would do? You can get that in green I'm sure :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Thanks Bernard !:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thor698 Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 A few years ago my timing wheel came off and the timing went out. When I put it back on the wire over lapped on the drum. What is the best way to solve this ? Is the best way to pull the whole wire out and start again or could I get away with pulling it out to where it overlapped and then retime it from there - is this possible ?:confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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