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8 minutes ago, landroversforever said:
Not going to be up there for a couple of days but I can grab some measurements if that is helpful?
I did find some online, the body might just fit but the motor and possibly the gearbox cover will require some tray/chassis mods.
Mike
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Thanks for the offer Ross but I'm rapidly coming to the conclusion I should just buy a TDS and call it done. Everything else requires lots of mods to a galv chassis or additional expensive hydraulic parts.
Anyone want to buy a PTO winch........
Mike
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I've got a lot less room than I thought the tray is only 190Dx190Hx680W. I can cut the tray if need be but short of moving the seat I won't get much more height (maybe 210). I have considered converting a husky to PTO but again without buying one I can't work out if it'll fit let alone convert. If it did fit I'd probably leave it electric anyway.
Mike
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I thought hydro was the same as electric just a different form of motor. Internal brake can work it's just when you have 4.5ton of customers boat on a slope it's a little uncomfortable especially when it starts to slip...
Mike
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Looks like the drawing board has been re-erected...doh. the H14 will not fit. Even a husky looks like it would require a fair bit of work. Not sure where to go now, the ep9 has been good so could get similar but I like the idea of no brake.
Mike
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11 hours ago, HoSS said:
Thanks Mike, that looks a bit overkill. It will go on a trailer, circa 1.5 tons at a guess
Yeah I figured it was, I was just thinking they do the customs thing day in day out. Plus they might have an empty lorry coming back if your not time constrained.
Mike
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Might be a bit high on the budget but we use Malcolm elvy for boat movements. Percy is very experienced and a really nice guy.
https://www.facebook.com/elvyinternationalmarineandheavyhaulage/
Mike
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I put the head back on and torqued down, it wasn't till I tried to connect the temperature sender I realized the mistake. Fortunately the crimp was in the bore and it was just the cable and the head gasket that copped it.
Mike
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3 hours ago, Stellaghost said:
Wait until you get your first arc flash ( arc eye ) now that is hilarious lol regards Stephen
Interestingly I was told by a welder I've worked with that because I wear reactalight glasses I'm less likely to get arc eye. Something to do with how they work I believe. I'm not planning to try it though.
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In my opinion the only rust prevention that works long term is galvanising. That said it's heavy, can block holes and the finish is rough, but it does get everywhere. Hot zinc sprayed is probably the next best thing as it's significantly lighter (it doesn't pool either) and the finish is ripe for painting, but it doesn't go inside totally. Epoxy etc are pretty much the same as hot zinc spray. Though adhesion is questionable which is best. You wouldn't galv a race car chassis because you want it light and smooth equally a garden gate is perfect for galv, your not worried about weight or painting it.
Galvanising is generally the cheapest to.
Mike
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I work on the theory that I don't want to tell the recovery guy "I don't need a spare whee.....oh good point".
Mike
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You could try boiling water but to be honest your at the point of they're knackered so anything is worth a try.
Mike
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If memory serves me correctly it has been done and they used RR engine and gearbox mated to an lt230.
Mike
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1 hour ago, Snagger said:
I call bull****. Something else would have been behind it and the rag is too lazy and too unprofessional to find out the real story, going for an easy rant piece that wind up their readers.
I agree there is more to it, but the article states billing refused to comment which doesn't help. I suspect it was something like there was a tip off of a criminal element but it sounds like it was handled badly and will only hurt the show more in the long run.
Mike
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The one I have in the roof of the ibex is a trailer bungee luggage net, it works well but I had to double up on the bungee cord as the squares were a bit big. The 110 has a cheap eBay special hanging on one side it's good enough to throw coats in but I doubt it would take much more.
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Seems a bit extreme, I'd be interested to know the other side of that story. Let's face it the whole billing show turned into a complete mess a few years ago when it got split in two and it hasn't got better. This may kill it for good.
Mike
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Definitely looks like the head gasket was going. If the engine is a potential keeper then I'd get the head skimmed and checked. If it needs to be back on the road quick or you don't need the expense I'd clean it up new head gasket and off you go. I've cleaned up plenty worse than that and put them back together but I normally need them the next day and I can't afford the extra expense.
Mike
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We run 255 bfg km2's on the wife's 110. Personally I've never seen the point of all terrain's, the muds are fine on road if a little noisier (not that you can hear anything in a land rover). You either need muds or road tyres will surfice.
Mike
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4 minutes ago, FridgeFreezer said:
So, am I collecting a PTO fro Mr Dicky by any chance?
I'm sure one of us could make use of it.
I need to measure up to see if it will even fit under the seat now before I get carried away looking at modifications.
Mike
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Splines not long enough to move the diff to lightweight position.
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Look what just arrived.
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I couldn't make this one but hopefully I'll be there in September.
Mike
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1 hour ago, missingsid said:
The advice we were given by our friend another racer was to do the same as it made sure you finished every time!
It being your daily has the same effect. But I think you get a better feel for the truck too. Therefore more mechanical sympathy.
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Unfortunately if think bookings have closed for this event. But the club is back there on 25-26th September.
Mike
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ibex 300 build
in Modified Vehicle Builds & Special Projects
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I would happily go hydraulic but I suspect it will be cost prohibitive. There looks to be winches small enough to fit, PTO drive pump makes the most sense (mine is a drop box so would need alterations). I have some room for a tank under the seat where the winch is but I suspect it would need to be a bespoke tank.
Mike