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Don't worry Robert, I find lots of interest in it,.... if I am completely honest it also makes me a bit anxious about the control side of things, my kit from Si is still in its box and will remain so until the present house move is done and dusted (France to Ireland,.. all change!). Still I'll be very happy if I can realise a reasonable quality cut. This is going to give a whole order of magnitude improvement in the quality of little fabrication projects. Thanks go to you guys for posting all this. Regards, Rob

Awwww! that's a bit unkind to O'T ?

+1 with 'HoSS', I can't get the quote thingy to work, but the breath testers are dead, and it pays to be nervous of vehicles on your right. If I were travelling with a youngster in need of stops etc. I would definitely consider the N roads as there is more 'entertainment'. Also bear in mind Sat and Sun less risk of being stuck behind a wagon.

I have tried wacker plates and wasted a fair amount of time on various schemes, for the amount you are talking about a post hole borer (which you could probably hire for a day), will make driving the posts much easier, and will be very cost effective. HTSH

I have good memories of the Volvo lumps as well, and I think they would be the cheapest to source. But if the adapter has to be made then that is a big factor against........... Not everyone wants an oil burner though, you might start a trend!

Some of us have a leaky back door, that'd be just the thing :rofl:

Thanks for the ideas and support, plan A is re-wind the motor and wire it up to.... http://www.inverterdrive.com/group/AC-Inverter-Drives-400V/Bosch-Rexroth-EFC3600-0K75-3P4-MDA-7P/ I think that should sort it.

Not knowing much, (which I would agree can be dangerous) I would suspect that the outdated XP is the source of the trouble, you will need a grown-up to tell you whether there is a solution though.

Thanks Cwazy Wabbit, just trying this on ejp's suggestion elsewhere https://www.flickr.com/photos/131060318@N08/16202396228/in/set-72157650119330748 OK added as a link seems to work; Trying to add it in as an image from Flickr still results in: You are not allowed to use that image extension on this community. And the same from the Gallery here. I know I am sort of sorted because I can put the link in..... but it would still be nice if it worked,... further suggestions welcome.

http://forums.lr4x4.com/uploads/post-15560-0-86459700-1422443127.jpg Well its not the quickest route! Run into problem posting photo, try 2 or 3 solutions, in the end ask for help in 'LR4x4 Matters' find that I can attach a file to that post, and so quote the link here................. there has got to be an easier way!

Like that link Luke, thanks; I have a picture of the plate on my motor but I am really struggling to link or paste it here at the moment, it will happen though, .....

Great, thanks all... I knew I should have asked before, off to do some more 'digging'

And its been up for a good while, don't pay too much!

Plated I think saves hassle? ........ 1vote

Having recently been introduced to the idea of VFD's by HFH's lathe thread, I have been pondering its use on a chiller unit. The original (Leroy-Somer) 3ph motor fried itself (after 26yrs!) and finding a replacement seems impossible, particularly in single phase guise. The simplest will be to get the original re-wound, which leaves us back with 3ph, hence the VFD. Had a look on ebay and it seems only the Chinese ones are listed there, just wondering about buying a a 2hp one for this 1hp motor, on the basis that it would be lightly stressed and therefore might last? Alternatively does anyone have a link for a quality supplier, where I could get the right size unit with a sensible duty cycle? As always any thoughts and tips on the subject much appreciated.

When I bought mine from a French site, it did specify that two types were available, 'Comfort' and standard, the comfort has the facility for one touch up and down and the standard requires you to keep your finger on the rocker. (I don't think 'standard' was ever available in the home market) As you only seem to have two wires I am guessing you have 'standard'? What I would do is fit it up as is and make temporary adaptors to bridge the loom out of spade connectors. If it works then you can make a more permanent alteration, if it doesn't then return the motor as incorrect. Over here (France) it is usual to input the chassis no. on the website to identify parts, if they still send the wrong part then there is no fuss about returning it. HTH

And its a whole lot less messy and more self contained (assuming you don't have an enormous cabinet to hand to do it in) I am definitely going to try this.

£7877! A strong price for the Agrover, fancied a pop at it myself but it went over my limit mid-auction, it would be hard to build it for that I know, but it is more than I thought it would be.

Plus 1 for a set please.

Pure guess, without anything here to check against..... could be 12kg a side? say 24kg??

Wow that is a big question! I think the D2 is a dependable vehicle, but I look after mine. So the answer has to be find one that has been really well looked after and you will be off to a good start. Also I am a fan of less is more, mine has no sun-roofs, no ace, no air suspension and I am certain that makes a difference as the vehicle gets older. Look into the history (if you are not already an LR nut, don't buy one without history) and replacement/repair of common faults recently done will give confidence, if you have done some searching then you will come across them all. There is an excellent website www.discovery2.co.uk that covers most of them. Good luck with it anyway.

Well, I am glad I asked..... that is why I asked.... thanks everyone, I'll 'stick with the knockin' stick'

Just wondering if anyone has experience of these things, are they a worthwhile tool in checking an older chassis? ........... in looking for my next long term purchase, I am concerned to find a really sound chassis, but most sellers don't appreciate big screwdrivers and hammers going to work .

Might need a plank to spread the load, but that's the best yet, I can visualise that easily.... and lets face it an extra hole will barely be noticed ...

Love the 'Sugga' look, great use of computer downtime!.... wow that 'Bentley Tribute' is one expensive old Rangey