lowfat Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 heater coolant lines replaced fuel tank in hydraulic tank in still loads to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulob1 Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 heater coolant lines replaced fuel tank in hydraulic tank in still loads to do. I would change the brake hydraulic pipes if they are till original...they will fail on you soon and losing the brakes is scary, even if it is a dual system...it seems to lose all its brakes once one of the hoses goes.. are the air lines still good, if you can change them too it is a good idea...anything to do with the brakes seems important to me to change if they are in anyway suspect... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowfat Posted May 5, 2015 Author Share Posted May 5, 2015 Hi paul I replaced the brake hoses first... seems a lifetime ago and overhauled the calipers and over air system. Next is 4 more input pinon oil seals and air compressor then the gearbox selector and shaft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowfat Posted May 21, 2015 Author Share Posted May 21, 2015 Taking another wheel station off... will this ever end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowfat Posted May 24, 2015 Author Share Posted May 24, 2015 (edited) Wheelstation off, repaired and on in a day... feeling like a God..... Edited May 25, 2015 by lowfat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowfat Posted May 25, 2015 Author Share Posted May 25, 2015 Got the next wheelstation off think I'm on a roll... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Practice makes perfect, better bring you mine as well! :-) Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulob1 Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 my three stollys too, bet they could do with all their hubs refreshed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowfat Posted May 25, 2015 Author Share Posted May 25, 2015 the more the merrier... 4 done 2 to doo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowfat Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 Back to reality with a thump. latest wheelstation (lh rear) bevel gearbox tracta fork is beyond reuse and its stuck in the bevel gearbox. bugger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulob1 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 that is a bugger, is the engine still in, at least you can get to the rear ones, still a bit fiddly but easier than the front ones with everything in... why is the drive line so bad, has the old girl been heavily abused and neglected, no oil in the system etc...on my off road stolly I greased up one of the hubs instead of oil, blocking the oil pipe because the seals had gone, since she is only ever run on the off road routes at relatively slow speeds circa less than 10 mph I felt she could survive like that and has... inner tracta joint damage is bad news for the bevel box etc...but maybe you just need a bigger tug on it that expected... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowfat Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 (edited) I found water, emulsified oil or empty bevel boxes. the centralised lube system just dumped the oil into the hull through the front bevel box handbrake seals and various input pinion seals. I have looked at various bevel box/ tracta fork pictures on the net and my forks seem to be damaged far worse than any others I've seen. Its first private owner used to take her from kent to the lakes I can only presume that no maintenance was ever done. The rear wheel station is back on without the tracta knuckle as the farmer wants the space its occupying for the summer . Left rear bevel box is now a problem for future John. The slide hammer was up to 30 lbs and hardly moving it when I called it game over. Edited June 2, 2015 by lowfat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulob1 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 bummer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowfat Posted June 21, 2015 Author Share Posted June 21, 2015 (edited) Got the old girl running and moved this weekend. speedo works, bearing noise is gone, handbrake works a treat. flushed the coolant and refilled with anti freeze mix. serviced the radiator debris guard... it was blocked solid. trying to get the lights working now... there in a bad way. Edited June 21, 2015 by lowfat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowfat Posted April 26, 2016 Author Share Posted April 26, 2016 Not much been happening. Have moved to Cornwall with both trucks now outside the Cornish weather is bleak to say the least. Not sure if its possible to to continue as my new storage location has no power or shelter... Also lost my spanner mate which made stolly work achievable... John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
101 Ron Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Most people do not realise how much work these vehicles can be and how hard it is to try and do things on them by your self. I hope you find a spanner pal and the drive to go on. On my stalwart I find I never get as much done as I need to, but I just keep working away when I can and very slowly it is happening. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowfat Posted April 26, 2016 Author Share Posted April 26, 2016 Cheers Ron .. Tomorrow is another day.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim fl4 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 aarr,:angel: we could all do with a spanner mate:nut::-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic.Clay Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 You have my sympathies. I simply couldn't run my vehicles without the small team that help me ... and for larger tasks on the 436 with help from the members of the 432 forum. You need to find a fellow Stalwart owner or two in your neck of the woods and help each other out on major tasks. Regret that I can't offer more physical or practical support from deepest Yorkshire. Think positive - Summer is promised and at least the weekends in the barn won't be freezing..... Nic Stalwart/436/Pig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulob1 Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 a barn would be a luxury for me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowfat Posted April 28, 2016 Author Share Posted April 28, 2016 The stollies in their new home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tankdriver Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 aarr,:angel: we could all do with a spanner mate:nut::-) SOOOOO true.......:undecided: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVRW721 Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Well my Stalwart arrives Thursday. Actually my 2 stalwarts arrive Thursday. One seems fairly complete swimmer, road registered with a clansman radio installed. The other is a rusty non runner and supplied for spares. the FFR will need commissioning as it has been LGS for several years and has a broken tracta joint as one rear station is not in line with the others.It is dry inside the load cover has worked well and starts on the button. hope I don't regret it.... I have complete wheel stations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 The stollies in their new home Caption contest?!! Stollies making love in the open air...:red: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 You just reminded me how much I miss my one!!! :cry: :cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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