Swill1952xs Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 Hi Davie, nice to see some progress being made. Obviously you didn't spend all the weekend tipping Land Rovers then. Looks like the winch will keep you busy for an hour or two. Looks a bit neglected doesn't it. I haven't done anything to mine this weekend, even though it was my weekend off. Haven't been very well an had to rest. How annoying. :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie Posted May 10, 2009 Author Share Posted May 10, 2009 Sorry to hear you're not well Will. Hope you feel better soon. The winch will be removed and taken into the shed for a strip down. I'm looking forward to some more mechnical stuff for a change, though I'm glad I'm tackling the cab and other tinwork first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 I haven't done anything to mine this weekend, even though it was my weekend off. Haven't been very well an had to rest. How annoying. :-( Get well soon mate ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swill1952xs Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Get well soon mate ! Thanks for the concern and good wishes. Sme tonsalls don't ya know. 'Sow we say it down 'ere. :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie Posted June 14, 2009 Author Share Posted June 14, 2009 Well, I've not updated this for over a month, not through lack of doing things, but doing mundane things, wire brushing, blasting and painting. These things all have a feel good factor when you see the end result, but after weeks of derusting it gets a bit boring. Today therefore, time for something different! Radiator strip down day. The radiator had not been leaking, but I wanted to dismantle it to clean inside and, renew gaskets etc. I started with the top tank which is made of brass, and is held on with over forty 1/4" bolts. This was removed fairly easily and is in good nick. there is an old repair where the top right corner has had a bash. Then it was off with the bottom tank, this is aluminium, and attatched by a similar number of bolts. Lurking at the bottom was a lump of blue and brown gunge, but I could now look through the tubes which are fairly clean. I then tried removing the thermostat from it's housing, it has two tapped holes in the heavy brass body. I screwed two screws in and attempted to pull it out, all that happened was the brass started bending. I decided that maybe it didn't need to come out. Luckily Kirsty is away this weekend , so, up to the kitchen, pan of water on cooker, thermostat into pan with thermometer. At about 85C it starts to open, by 90C it's fully open. That's good enough for me. It's staying put. I then removed the bottom outlet pipe and drain tap mounting plate, using a bit of heat as the nuts were well rusty, and I didn't want to strain the aluminium. The drain tap has seen better days, but it should be fairly easy to find another one. All in all a pleasant and satisfying afternoons work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie Posted June 14, 2009 Author Share Posted June 14, 2009 Some more pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Nice one Davie ! Thanks for the update ! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimh Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 The thermostats are non serviceable and have to be replaced as a unit if they are US. Found that out trying unsuccessfully to remove the one from the Pioneer (which appears identical to that one save the body) only to find something in the manual telling me not to be so silly. I assume they are sweated into the body for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 The thermostats are non serviceable and have to be replaced as a unit if they are US. Found that out trying unsuccessfully to remove the one from the Pioneer (which appears identical to that one save the body) only to find something in the manual telling me not to be so silly. I assume they are sweated into the body for some reason. Thanks for that info Jimh, but I've just looked at the manual and it says "lift out thermostat." I cleaned up the top and bottom tanks this evening. The top tank really is a work of art. I wonder if she'd notice if I put it on the mantlepiece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abn deuce Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Your right it is a very artistic logo , perhaps a nice framed photo of that would go on a wall of your choosing ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Dear sir, I would like to post up some photos but I don't know how.If you could please instruct me I'd be greatful. http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/faq.php?faq=vb3_reading_posting#faq_vb3_attachments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Daymond Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Hi there, did you check that the cylnder head was flat? It might be that if it's uneven, there's your problem? For your pictures, I created an account on http://photobucket.com/ here you upload your pictures, then below each one there will be a link, you copy the lnks into your messages that you type on here. If you want to check that it's working, preview your post before you submit it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie Posted February 13, 2010 Author Share Posted February 13, 2010 Dear sir, when I start her shes hissing out the head nearest the cab . Hi mate, good to hear from you. Perhaps the head nuts just need retorqued again. My manual states "cylinder head nuts must be checked over and tightened, if necessary daily for the first week, also after the first 250 and 1250 miles, as gaskets take an appreciable time to bed down." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie Posted February 13, 2010 Author Share Posted February 13, 2010 I have not done much to my Albion for a while now. I've been forced to move away from our lovely farmhouse with it's huge garden and workshop, and am now in a semidetatched three bedroom rabbit hutch. The Albion is at the moment sitting at a local woodcutters yard awaiting me building some accomodation for her at my new place. We had fun moving her, double headed by two landrover 101's, and a push up the rear from the trusty old forklift, the old girl trundled up the track to her new resting place. All the wood in the cab is now sound, I have made new steel panels where required and am in the middle of fitting them. The winch has been removed for overhaul, and new glass has been sourced for the wind screens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Great photos Davie ! Good to see your still enjoying the old girl ! Keep us posted of any further progress ! We love restoration pics as they inspire us to crack on with ours ! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbionCx22ownerinIreland Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 A photo at last ( I still trying to get the hang of this!!:nut:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie Posted July 4, 2010 Author Share Posted July 4, 2010 She looks pretty colourful. Has it been used in a circus or fair? Got any pics taken from the front? Mine is still under tarps at the wood yard. I've discovered the clutch is stuck, so that's another thing to sort out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbionCx22ownerinIreland Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 Anybody know what this Front grile is off, it was on my Albion CX22 and will go back on but its not the right one I was thinking that theres a piece of a leyland martian grile spliced in there Any sujestions welcome :cool2: Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share Posted July 12, 2010 I've brightened up a couple of your pics so we can see what's going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share Posted July 12, 2010 Good to see progress. My wings are in a similar state to yours. Not looking forward to them! Is your windscreen frame brass? My original ones were steel, totally rotten, luckily two lovely brass ones were supplied with the truck when I got it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbionCx22ownerinIreland Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Good to see progress. My wings are in a similar state to yours. Not looking forward to them!Is your windscreen frame brass? My original ones were steel, totally rotten, luckily two lovely brass ones were supplied with the truck when I got it. Yes the windscreen frame is brass but with steel corners :cool2: I am missing a bit of the wind screen for the passengers side at the bottom but I'll splice in something else :-D,you were very lucky to get them wind screens :-\ today I finshed with the windscreen at the drivers side and now all it needs is glass.:-D I'd like to see a photo of your albion if it would'nt be any trouble ,have you got side shields as I missing mine and I'm going to try making them :yawn: Thanking you, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share Posted July 12, 2010 What do you mean by the side shields? The triangular windows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbionCx22ownerinIreland Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 What do you mean by the side shields? The triangular windows? The side shields that hang on off the bonnet all these albions have them http://www.albion-cx22.co.uk/archive_photos.html,(the steel hanging off the bonnet just inside the mudguard, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie Posted July 13, 2010 Author Share Posted July 13, 2010 I think I may have a spare set of them, but can't be 100% sure till I check. All my stuff is spread far and wide at the mo, so will be two or three weeks till I know for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbionCx22ownerinIreland Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 I think I may have a spare set of them, but can't be 100% sure till I check. All my stuff is spread far and wide at the mo, so will be two or three weeks till I know for sure. Dear sir, I have sent you another message but I think I messed it up so here it is again, About those side shields, if there spare is there a chance you might sell them if so how much (in cash):-),you might let me Know if you have them or not in due course and perhaps a photo so I know what they look like if I'm to make them :cool2: Thanking you, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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