Spring washers were placed under the nuts and the whole lot were tightened down.
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The cover on the end had been loosely fitted to give us somewhere to sling so this was removed and a gasket made and fitted.
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Father has now started the grotty job of cleaning it up ready for painting. Doing it here puts the rest of the chassis at risk but does have the advantage of holding the differential securely upright and keeps the muck out of the works.
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Well, that is another step forward and all of the big lumps are in. We just have to connect them now! The radiator will be the next exciting component and we hope to get the soldered core back in the next couple of weeks so that we can press on with finishing it.
Steve
Hi , What a fantastic project! from Bill Coates...we chatted at table following Mike Jones Funeral!!
WW1 Thornycroft restoration
in Pre WW2 vehicles
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Hi , What a fantastic project! from Bill Coates...we chatted at table following Mike Jones Funeral!!