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- Wed Aug 31, 2016 8:08 am
- Forum: Drivetrain
- Topic: Transfer case lever/cable connection
- Replies: 16
- Views: 10980
Re: Transfer case lever/cable connection
For the stuck screws and bolts a good machinist trick is a solution of equal parts of automatic transmission fluid and acetone. Stinks but works better than anything else. Impact screwdriver (hit with a hammer) is great too. I even removed damaged Philips head screws from motorcycle engine casings w...
- Tue Aug 30, 2016 9:47 am
- Forum: Drivetrain
- Topic: Transfer case lever/cable connection
- Replies: 16
- Views: 10980
Re: Transfer case lever/cable connection
I've run into similar problems with seldom used clevis points on the range shift of a Land Rover Discovery. A simple solution once the offending part is freed and working soak it with Fluid Film spray until it is dripping off. Fluid Film will lubricate and seal the joint, cable, or whatever and make...
- Wed Aug 17, 2016 9:47 am
- Forum: Volvo TGB/30X Modifications and restorations
- Topic: Made a mirror mount with what I had...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 547
Re: Made a mirror mount with what I had...
I found a suction cup to the wind-shield type. Unfortunately it fell off on the first significant bump. Now it is back on with some high quality silicon in the cup. No problems now. $5 at the local surplus store. (Princess Auto)
- Thu Aug 04, 2016 10:10 am
- Forum: Drivetrain
- Topic: New vibrations...and tranny fluid problem..thoughts?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 9752
Re: New vibrations...and tranny fluid problem..thoughts?
I was just reading about Lucas Hub Oil for heavy trucks. It is a heavy weight oil which also stops seal leakage. It may do the trick and be an easier fix than wrenching. If you check the oil level through the filler you can get an idea of how much has been lost. You may get away with using the Lucas...
- Thu Jul 28, 2016 8:45 am
- Forum: General chat
- Topic: Chemistry question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2089
Re: Chemistry question
Flask! Now, I like that idea! How about a good sized stainless steel pocket flask for liquor? Mine has an O-ring seal which should be no problem or easily replaced. It has the profile you want too. Just don't forget poison labelling! ( XXX or a Jolly Roger could be misleading! :lol: ) The smell shou...
- Sat Jul 23, 2016 8:59 am
- Forum: Off-Road Events and Trail reports
- Topic: Mt. Hood Camping
- Replies: 12
- Views: 12894
Re: Mt. Hood Camping
I hope it has wings and not teeth like the opossum family a friend for mine found under the hood of her mother's old Chevette!
- Sat Jul 23, 2016 8:53 am
- Forum: General chat
- Topic: Chemistry question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2089
Re: Chemistry question
How about a stainless steel water bottle instead? On second thought, a camper's fuel bottle may be better and has a small hole just below the O-ring to release pressure as it is opened. Personally, I carry a 1L (about a quart) of additive in the brick shaped bottle it comes in from TSC along with a ...
- Sat Jul 23, 2016 8:44 am
- Forum: OTHER 4x4's
- Topic: For you Jeep people
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1713
Re: For you Jeep people
Hotwheels prototype?!
BTW Am I the only one who can't understand why a North American company can't make our style licence plates fit on the body without flapping in the breeze? How many of those get ripped off on the trail?
BTW Am I the only one who can't understand why a North American company can't make our style licence plates fit on the body without flapping in the breeze? How many of those get ripped off on the trail?
- Mon Jul 18, 2016 9:49 am
- Forum: Brakes, Suspension, Steering & Tires
- Topic: raise the back of a 712......
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6254
Re: raise the back of a 712......
A good truck spring shop should be able to make and install a helper spring to the rear leaf spring set-up. Only raising the truck will not increase load handling capabilities. Overloaded springs are more likely to break. A helper or extra leaf should solve your problem. It may be also worth having ...
- Sun Jul 10, 2016 5:48 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Won't Start - No Electric Power
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3093
Re: Won't Start - No Electric Power
Have you checked the circuit breakers? Is power getting to them? Is it getting to the main cut-off switch? And through it? A test light sounds like your new best friend. By the way you should check to see that the batteries are still functional too. 24 volts and likely over 1000 amps is enough to ki...
- Sun May 15, 2016 1:35 pm
- Forum: Haflinger engine and driveline
- Topic: 145r12 Yokohama Super Digger II's
- Replies: 36
- Views: 30205
Re: 145r12 Yokohama Super Digger II's
These are the tires l found in 13" 155/80 . Not expensive. Great on and off road.
- Fri May 13, 2016 3:49 pm
- Forum: Haflinger engine and driveline
- Topic: 145r12 Yokohama Super Digger II's
- Replies: 36
- Views: 30205
Re: 145r12 Yokohama Super Digger II's
You may want to check these out. Much less expensive. $73 Cdn each. https://www.canadawheels.ca/Steel---Acier-Premium-wheel-15-inch-Black-4X98-14956 Bead lockers are not really needed on Hafi and Pinz as airing down is very dangerous with radials which grab rather than slide like bias ply tyres did....
- Thu May 12, 2016 6:34 pm
- Forum: Haflinger engine and driveline
- Topic: 145r12 Yokohama Super Digger II's
- Replies: 36
- Views: 30205
Re: 145r12 Yokohama Super Digger II's
It took patience, but after a year of watching kijiji I found a full set of 13" off a Fiat X19. The next day I got 4 155/80 Winterforce tires M+S (I've had these on my LR Discovery as winters for years and loved them.) brand new. Just have to make the time to collect the rims from a friend who ...
- Tue May 10, 2016 7:40 am
- Forum: General chat
- Topic: Another Land Rover importing red-tape nightmare
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3661
Re: Another Land Rover importing red-tape nightmare
I have heard from others in the LR community here in Canada that Rovers are being denied import to the USA for having a replaced frame!
- Tue May 10, 2016 7:33 am
- Forum: OTHER 4x4's
- Topic: P4 (French Gwagen)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 396
Re: P4 (French Gwagen)
These and diesel Defenders are available from France (same seller for both) through Ailbaba at a more reasonable price.