[Oh the shame of it, Ford does a better job of it than LR]

50 minutes ago, Gazzar said:

Do the Chinese put the steering wheel on the correct side? Interesting!

Sorry don’t know why I typed China, I meant India

[Oh the shame of it, Ford does a better job of it than LR]

Whether it comes here probably depends on if Ford plans to sell it in India. If they do, then that will justify RHD version and so it may come here. 

[Oh the shame of it, Ford does a better job of it than LR]

2 minutes ago, Mo Murphy said:

I believe it's a new soft SUV car isn't it ? 

Mo

I think they call it TSRV now Mo, Tough School Run Vehicle. 😉😉😉😉

[Shock turret help]

Ok just measured GL4x4 standard height turret with relocator and it’s 94mm, it would be about 100mm without the relocator. So, either way, you’ll have plenty of room for your shocks.

so that’s these ones... https://gwynlewis4x4.co.uk/product/front-std-height-hd-turrets-including-re-locators-gl1056/

I suspect the +2 turrets would be the same.

cheers

Steve

 

 

[Oh the shame of it, Ford does a better job of it than LR]

https://www.ford.com/suvs/bronco/2021/
 

New Bronco, with optional GOAT, and Sasquatch package that includes 35” muds, bead lock rims and front and rear lockers. Colours like Antimatter blue, Area 51 grey and starting at £24K in the US...

 

 

 

[Shock turret help]

I can measure the Gwynn Lewis ones tomorrow morning for you.

What height suspension are you running as this will cant the diff over and make the shock off centre? 

[Fuel hose?]

Thanks for the reply, I just have the tools for brake lines, so I think I’ll go for best flexible hose, and yes I was planning to buy the SS clamp style rather than jubilee clips based on previous advice I’d seen so thanks for recommending them too.

 

cheers 👍

[Fuel hose?]

What’s best for fuel hose - suitable rubber hose, or braided? I see copper too as an option, but having never seen that used before, I’ve dismissed it. However I’m looking for guidance, so any recommendations?

cheers, Steve 

[Thoughts and Musings on the Ineos Grenadier]

 

[Thoughts and Musings on the Ineos Grenadier]

I think the spec and looks are good, keen to see prices, this could be the killer if they have the same inflated egos of LR and Jeep (now in Europe)

All the folks defending the spec & design of the new Defender, and all the bullpoo from LR that you can't meet modern safety and climate regs any other way, kind of have to eat humble pie now.

I can’t wait to see the first back to back decent off road test between this and the new Defender.

 

[Top Tailgate Latches]

Unscrew the cover plate inside the boot and use mole grips to pull bar on each side to release.

[Sandblaster]

I use a dust deputy equivalent into a bucket then into duct fan, similar in setup to this...

https://www.howtomotorcyclerepair.com/dustdeputy/

 

[Sandblaster]

Forgot to add that I sealed the cabinet and viewing screen with foam tape, and yes I use acetate sheet too over the polycarbonate.

[Sandblaster]

I bought a couple of cheap 12v led lamps like these...

Ricoy 7inch LED Light Bar 2pcs 240W Offroad Driving Lights LED Pods Spot Flood Combo Beam (2 Pcs 7inch 240w) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07LBRLZ1H/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_q-77EbXVZ6G37

Now no issues with light 

I burned through a couple hoovers, an old Miele and a cheap fireplace vacuum off eBay. So I then went down a different route of fitting one of these...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/183748043689

duct fan with a brushless motor, used in model jet aircraft. I used heatshrink to place it in the exhaust duct. I had to get a speed controller. No problems so far in 18 months, and it has no problems in running 45 mins straight. I tend to give the compressor a break by then.

As said above, you’ll need more pressure, I’d try at 80 psi and then see how you get on.

i use archifine too, it’s the best media I’ve used so far, just doesn’t seem to last as long as other types.

cheers, Steve

 

[Impact (hammer) Driver]

Teng one has stood up to use so far. I’ve destroyed a couple of the flat head bits, on bolts I’ve ended up cutting off in the end, on screws they haven’t failed yet. 
 

cheers, Steve 

[Renting a trailer one-way across Europe]

What about just hiring a lwb van? They are so easy to drive long distances in now. Obviously you’ll get hit with mileage, but maybe cheapest and easiest option.

 

[Sandblaster]

I wouldn’t bother with the handheld one as you’ll be filling it up all of the time. I suspect the pot will be fine, it’s essentially all the blast cabinets are, a tube into base of cabinet to suck up grit/sand. 
 

Downsides of both are that they are one time use of the grit/sand, but if you have a ready supply of suitable sand that solves that issue. I’ve never had an issue with dampness, but I’ve always used a cabinet, so might be an issue if you’re sourcing the sand locally. I’ve found that 90-100psi is optimum for the stuff that I do. My compressor manages to maintain this pressure full time.
 

As to wether your local sand will work, no idea - you’ll have to try it. As it’s white it’s likely to be high in silica, so could be good. You could try a batch direct and a batch dried in the oven to see if it’s any better.

[Rebuilding an 8274]

For the motor, you can just blow it and the casing out with compressed air, and if you feel there’s sufficient build up to necessitate a wipe down, the best thing to use is electrical contact cleaner as it will leave no residue.

 

[Workshop audio solutions]

If you can get Wi-Fi in your garage, how about an echo dot.. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Echo-Dot-3rd-Gen-Charcoal/dp/B07PJV3JPR/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Echo+dot&qid=1590518277&sr=8-1

You can play any radio station, podcast, streaming, Bluetooth from your phone or even audio book for £30.

[What You Up to During Lockdown ?]

1 hour ago, Happyoldgit said:

These are working strain so programmed to hunt and flush so are busy and active. I've always had Labs and saw so many manic and out of control Springers on shoots I swore I would never have one. The moral here is never say never! Mine is my shadow, very loyal and quite a character. I'm keeping at least one pup, two are going to new homes this week, another may possibly be spoken for so one left ...decisions decisions.

What amazes me is the number of people who now want working strain gundogs just for pets.

 

I suppose it’s down to the fact that most working dogs have character. If exercised well they also make good family dogs, so no surprise they are popular.

Had labs here too, latest addition a few years ago is a beagle.

[What You Up to During Lockdown ?]

1 hour ago, Happyoldgit said:

1 hour ago, Happyoldgit said:

Not bored at all, as ever there's so much to do and never enough time - or inclination to do all of it.

These have been keeping us distracted though

 

 

I bet they, fun though. shame there’s a lockdown, my daughter would be very happy to pop over and amuse them for a while 👍
 

Never had a springer spaniel, what are they like?

 

cheers, Steve 
 

[Workshop build]

Not mine, but I thought you’d like this quick workshop build video...

 

[Thoughts and Musings on the Ineos Grenadier]

Agree FF, the coming soon stuff is cr8p. The supported by Belstaff concerns me too. Hopefully it doesn’t turn out too influenced by the Instagram brigade. 
 

[New workshop project]

Looking excellent James 👍 

 

Were you left with any onduline sheets or verges going spare? I could do with a sheet or some verges to repair a shed roof, but reluctant to pay £27 delivery charge for such a small order whilst on lockdown. A sheet cut in half could probably be shipped for a tenner. Happy to pay full price obviously for sheet etc.

cheers, Steve

[Thoughts and musings on the new defender]

For the school run.