Hutch3674 Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 After several weeks work I managed to complete the Radiator and the steering box, all good to go after the engine is cleaned to a high standard. I found that after removing the radiator to get to the steering box bolts, that I have opened up hundreds of other jobs now. Everything I can see is covered in 50 years worth of oil and dirt, so I will be busy over the next few months. I did manage to get both front windows out to get in amongst the window frames and the surrounding area, With the windows out, I manage to remove both wiper motors for a good cleaning and hopefully rectified the existing airleaks,. followed by a coat of Deep Bronze Green. The last 2 months have taught me a lot, it's advisable to read the EMER before commencing any big jobs, this would have saved me a lot of time, but trial and error. Got there in the end, just got a major cleaning operation on now and if possible the removal of a lot of components to service, clean and a touch of Sky Blue. I have removed the Distribution box and the Generator panel a nice job for inside the kitchen on these cold nights. The internal wiring is in good condition, but the external wiring is in a bad way and has in the past caused trouble for starting. Well a day of rest tomorrow and back at it again next week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero-Five-Two Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Which EMER are you reading? Is that the Tech Manual that was on fleebay a few weeks back? If your front screens need new edge seals, I've just got a near enough equivalent for the Tanker from seals direct (www. etc) Their part number OWS778 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch3674 Posted December 9, 2018 Author Share Posted December 9, 2018 Hi Rob, No this EMER came with the truck... . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch3674 Posted April 8, 2019 Author Share Posted April 8, 2019 I have now managed to make some progress on the Mighty Militant, I have clean the engine and given it a lick of paint which has uplifted its image greatly. I managed to change all the radiator hoses and refitted the original jubilee clips, hopefully I have them well positioned in case I need to change a hose with the radiator on. Two new fan belts to go on (1640 C Series) £14.00 each, the old ones can go on the spare parts locker just in case... The crankcase breather was also removed and given a bath in petrol and though;ly cleaned out awaiting refit. Also a large selection of cab floor and all wheel drive levers have been sandblasted and also awaiting refit on my next trip home. I did observe a small leak from the steering box which pissed me off a bit, after a quick investigation I realised it was leaking from the filler/level plug which was on finger tight. The reason it was weeping from the plug was I had filled it up in the shed at an estimated angle, once it was refitted to the cab it leveled itself off, so happy days. I did find that the easiest of jobs take the longest and never go to plan, joys of motoring I guess. Next mission is the removal of the bumper whilst the radiator is off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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