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D’oh! You can cheat and put a G clamp or similar on the pistons to stop them popping out. This has the added advantage of meaning that each pump of the pedal forces the air and fluid out of the nipple, rather than some of the movement being taken up by the pads moving against the drum. Sometimes easier to do it this way as you have a little more access space to the bleed nipple and no risk of getting fluid on the pads.


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Moseley said:
D’oh! You can cheat and put a G clamp or similar on the pistons to stop them popping out. This has the added advantage of meaning that each pump of the pedal forces the air and fluid out of the nipple, rather than some of the movement being taken up by the pads moving against the drum. Sometimes easier to do it this way as you have a little more access space to the bleed nipple and no risk of getting fluid on the pads.


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Good idea. Didn’t think of that !

I bled the brakes with the drums back on and hand tightened the hub nut.
 
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Top springs are slightly different to the new ones

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Bottom springs. New ones on right.

Decided to put the two smaller springs in place of the single lower spring. I’m not sure how much difference it makes but there is a slight difference I guess.

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I used the new one on the rear shoe with the parking brake lever and re used an old one on the front shoe.

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Got the drums back on and bled the brakes without any more drama [emoji23]

Adjusted the star adjusters and then the handbrake cables. There is a slight drag on the drums but I hope it will be ok. [emoji1696]

Wheels on and off the axle stands. Just need to tighten up the hub nuts now.
 
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Painted a few bits
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Tank put back in with new sender, and rubber pipes

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Firewall painted and some sound deadening, new screws for refit.
New engine seal fitted all around. The front seal was a tight fit[emoji28]

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New LB clamp to replace the ply stand. I repainted and sealed the battery tray.
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Test fit of the engine valance with some new fittings.

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Got my rebuilt gearbox back

 
OH WOW :shock: :shock: 8) 8) SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Jealous.
Looks fantastic. We are saving like mad for a new one to. :D :D

I am sure it is going to look awesome installed.

J & P
:D :D :D
 
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New fuel line 100% biofuel from advance fluid solutions. New plastic filter before the cut off solenoid.

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New starter motor bush in gearbox fitted. [emoji851]

Trying to get all the ‘engine out’ jobs done before the refit.
 
awesome and exciting times!
I'm sure that'll put a grin on your face! Keep the updates and pics coming :)
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Its all in the details Mike - looking pretty special mate!
Show winner right there buddy - amazing work
 
StuF said:
Its all in the details Mike - looking pretty special mate!
Show winner right there buddy - amazing work

Thanks for the comments. Restoring the engine bay and engine out jobs at times felt like I’d taken on too much. I can see how it can take years if you are doing a complete resto.

I am actually dreaming about working on the van now [emoji23]

Apart from getting the engine and gearbox refitted there is mainly just some wiring to do for the new worry gauges. Oil temp and pressure and tachometer.
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mike202 said:
StuF said:
Its all in the details Mike - looking pretty special mate!
Show winner right there buddy - amazing work

Thanks for the comments. Restoring the engine bay and engine out jobs at times felt like I’d taken on too much. I can see how it can take years if you are doing a complete resto.

I am actually dreaming about working on the van now [emoji23]

Apart from getting the engine and gearbox refitted there is mainly just some wiring to do for the new worry gauges. Oil temp and pressure and tachometer.
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Great work :mrgreen: and yes, it does take years and due to life (and death) it seems to just keep on going :(
 
gninnam said:
mike202 said:
StuF said:
Its all in the details Mike - looking pretty special mate!
Show winner right there buddy - amazing work

Thanks for the comments. Restoring the engine bay and engine out jobs at times felt like I’d taken on too much. I can see how it can take years if you are doing a complete resto.

I am actually dreaming about working on the van now [emoji23]

Apart from getting the engine and gearbox refitted there is mainly just some wiring to do for the new worry gauges. Oil temp and pressure and tachometer.
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Great work :mrgreen: and yes, it does take years and due to life (and death) it seems to just keep on going :(
You are getting there [emoji3]
 
Shakedown drive. The engine and rebuilt gearbox are finally in, so I took Monty out for a test drive.
Man, this engine is freakin awesome ! The pickup from standing is fantastic so much better than my old engine.
The gears ratios feel great, there is so much more there, you can tell the engine just wants to go.

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I’m so happy everything is working [emoji23] Can’t wait for a camping trip now [emoji41][emoji41]
 
Can’t seem to post a video at the moment
A big thanks to Abel for the engine: 2007cc, with a SSP 78mm 4340 crank, Scat C25 cam, and dual Weber 34 ICT carbs.
John Walklett for the freeway flyer style gearbox
And also to Paul Weeding for installing them for me.
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