fesm_ndt Posted March 14, 2010 Author Share Posted March 14, 2010 (edited) Another day with a few things done - finished the oil change (with no mess - but cannot locate the required oils for the axle drives - yet!) - completely wired up the winch solenoid (dont work but thats the electricians problem :cool2:) - reinstalled the vacuum tanks under passenger floor (it took hours as the former bolts were seized in and would only move a 50th of a turn with each bite of the vice grips). - tinkered with the electrical axa and locking system, went for a spin (still has some glitch, back to the wiring diagram) - bled the power auto steering and it looked like a milkshake with all the bubbles (now have a small leak so have to take the spare for a rebuild :cry:) - put the LH floor in - mounted the aircon (ok it's sitting there on top of bottle caps :-D) [ATTACH]24174[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]24172[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]24171[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]24173[/ATTACH] Edited March 14, 2010 by fesm_ndt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abn deuce Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Making progress , thats great. Your Pinz is looking darn good and will soon have a working air conditioner too ? super Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoggyDriver Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Looks like it's coming along great. Why oh why do people over tighten oil filters? I do up the spin on ones by hand (very lightly) and then just a 1/4 extra turn. This ensures removal by hand (with latex gloves that are very grippy). I see the filter elements were blacker than tar, that filter must have been on for years!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted March 14, 2010 Author Share Posted March 14, 2010 Making progress , thats great. Your Pinz is looking darn good and will soon have a working air conditioner too ? super I wish, I just gaffer taped some bottle caps underneath to see how much I got to cut and modify it :-D [ATTACH]24179[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]24178[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]24177[/ATTACH] Looks like it's coming along great. Why oh why do people over tighten oil filters? I do up the spin on ones by hand (very lightly) and then just a 1/4 extra turn. This ensures removal by hand (with latex gloves that are very grippy). I see the filter elements were blacker than tar, that filter must have been on for years!! Yeah never seen one on that hard before and yes looks like it's been on there for years. Maybe was a date on the can somewhere, but took some effort to clean it that far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted March 20, 2010 Author Share Posted March 20, 2010 Well another productive day, whilst my helper was doing mundane tasks like reinstalling, headling and bolting in the rear mesh, I was busy with the mundane also: - fitted an Oil pressure gauge (not wired in yet as waiting on some parts, but looks good) - correctly rewired the tactical light switch (followed the original instalation - not wise here :nut:) - refitted the dash - all lights working :-D in the correct sequence [ATTACH]24591[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]24595[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]24590[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]24594[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]24592[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]24593[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]24596[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted March 20, 2010 Author Share Posted March 20, 2010 I think my helper was hiding, and I finally got around to installing the gearstick bootS yes boots, so we have: - transmission tunnel (with nut inserts) - lower boot frame - lower boot - sound/heat blanket - upper boot (same as the lower boot coincidently) - upper boot frame It is very hard to get the screws to line up through this sandwich of bits. Tried double sided tape, different aligning tools i.e. pointy bits. Today bought 12 overlength screws, cut the heads off, aligned everything a piece at a time. Then removed one at a time and tightened each screw, starting beside the corners. very happy to have this hole filled, as a lot less noisey and hot [ATTACH]24600[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]24598[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]24597[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]24599[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted March 20, 2010 Author Share Posted March 20, 2010 Then I got bored :yawn: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted March 20, 2010 Author Share Posted March 20, 2010 (edited) A quick wash so can start again tomorrow on more of those little bits :cool2: [ATTACH]24604[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]24606[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]24605[/ATTACH] Edited March 20, 2010 by fesm_ndt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azfaz Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 A quick wash so can start again tomorrow on more of those little bits :cool2: [ATTACH]24604[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]24606[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]24605[/ATTACH] Thanks for sharing Mike Keep it coming... Rgds Azli - (we met last weekend at CB's place..hehe) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted March 20, 2010 Author Share Posted March 20, 2010 Thanks for sharing Mike Keep it coming... Rgds Azli - (we met last weekend at CB's place..hehe) G'Day Azli, It's getting there....... going on a road trip next weekend so better be there :shocked: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azfaz Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 G'Day Azli, It's getting there....... going on a road trip next weekend so better be there :shocked: Good day bro..... Glad to see the positive progress.....where to next weekend? around there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted March 20, 2010 Author Share Posted March 20, 2010 Good day bro..... Glad to see the positive progress.....where to next weekend? around there? Junkyard run :cool2::-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azfaz Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Junkyard run :cool2::-D roger roger....will gv CB a call if im around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abn deuce Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Great job I m sure it never had it so good in its military life , a workout and a long shower ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted March 21, 2010 Author Share Posted March 21, 2010 Great job I m sure it never had it so good in its military life , a workout and a long shower ! The missus wash my hair when I got home, that why I call her special :-D Well today ripped the glove box out to remount the air compressor switch and to tidy up the wiring for the new winch solenoid internal location. Also put the tactical signs on for the photo (I believe I was the only guy that got a set as most were painted on or destroyed). [ATTACH]24638[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]24637[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]24636[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]24635[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted March 21, 2010 Author Share Posted March 21, 2010 Also 'pimped' my jack..... the intent was a quick wipe with thinners and paint but the thinners took the primer off also So a coat of Hammerite olive drab. Have to admit not a fan of Hammerite but the green went on ok I mean this was a necesscity as imagine the embarassment of having a flat tyre in an Army truck and only having a blue jack :red: [ATTACH]24639[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]24641[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]24640[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted March 21, 2010 Author Share Posted March 21, 2010 Finally a bit more 'pimping' with some touch ups and stencils Off on another trip, so hopefully some other tidy ups will get done this week. [ATTACH]24643[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]24646[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]24645[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]24644[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]24642[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted March 26, 2010 Author Share Posted March 26, 2010 Well arrived back from a 12 hour flight and after a quick snooze prepped the Pinz for tomorrows junkyard trip. Whilst away my workshop box arrived and is full of missile repair parts :cool2: (amazing customs didn't wonder) [ATTACH]24806[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]24808[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]24807[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abn deuce Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 (edited) I like the new tire pattern , looks just the thing for climbing those slopes . Edited March 27, 2010 by abn deuce correct spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted March 27, 2010 Author Share Posted March 27, 2010 I like the new tire pattern , look just the thing for climbing those slopes . They came in the box from UK as near on impossible to get 16 x 8 tyres here....... Bronco Grizzlys..... Look more military also Also did my road trip today to the junk yards...(that I will post after I am washed up, 2.5 hours up, 2 back no aircon "hence the non mil spec fans" and covered in filth from boxes) and some sneak peaks of missile testing gear (I am told my box is a missile test workshop) [ATTACH]24822[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]24821[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]24823[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]24824[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]24820[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]24818[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]24815[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]24814[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]24817[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]24816[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]24819[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abn deuce Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 That gave your vehicle a good work out thats for sure . That is dedication to go all that way and photograph that great mystery collection of MV parts ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted March 27, 2010 Author Share Posted March 27, 2010 That gave your vehicle a good work out thats for sure . That is dedication to go all that way and photograph that great mystery collection of MV parts ! This shows our improvised aircon in action and have to be athletic to get in, the whine of the portal axles and the whistling of the turbo = noisey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abn deuce Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 Thanks for sharing the ride . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted March 28, 2010 Author Share Posted March 28, 2010 Working on the mate's one today Often the keys don't match the doors but this time I photographed the solution . Main reason I post here is: - there is so little info out there on deisel Pinz - and some people that know anything keep it all a 'big' secret Maybe useful on other cars also Take the lock barrel out [ATTACH]25028[/ATTACH] Seen here are the tumblers (note itty bitty spring, don't loose them) [ATTACH]25029[/ATTACH] If wrong key the tumblers are sticking out eg key wont turn [ATTACH]25031[/ATTACH] So swap the high ones with the low ones and swap them from side to side etc. A bit like a Rubrick's cube puzzle so good for those procrastination toilet visits [ATTACH]25030[/ATTACH] Apparently you can get it perfect eventually...... but I get it damn close and skim a couple of thou of with a file [ATTACH]25027[/ATTACH] Done :-D [ATTACH]25026[/ATTACH] Next week will be how to pick locks and defeat padlocks :cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted March 28, 2010 Author Share Posted March 28, 2010 having a bit more dig around the box and the bits in the back [ATTACH]25048[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]25036[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]25044[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]25032[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]25034[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]25045[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]25046[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]25033[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]25035[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]25047[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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