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Definitely a 3.5 injection system. Engine should run OK on it if its working correctly. No way of knowing if it is a 3.9 without the engine number.
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Nice truck BTW. I have a lot of rubble to move and it would come in handy !
Regarding the cable, answer is No. But there is a company called Speedy Cables (and probably others) who will make whatever you want. Just send them the old one for a pattern and tell them how long you want it.
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It does not have small end bearings. The gudgeon pin is a press fit in the conrod, so the piston housing, is the bearing. I do not recall ever having a V8 with that problem.
If you take them out, make sure you keep them in the right order AND the right way round. You will see on the conrod beam a dimple, and these must face each other on each big end journal.
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1 hour ago, Phill S said:
In the meantime though, what do we make of the sooty spark plugs and gungy pistons?
Probably been started and run for short periods. On and off transport and moved around the yard. Prior to that, given the low mileage, short journeys. Wouldnt worry about that.
Check the camshaft carefully and look at the shape of the lobes, especially the ones third and fourth from the rear. These are normally the ones to go first.
Provided it is actually OK, and TBH I would be surprised if it does NOT show any wear, and given where you want to go, I would change the bearing shells, piston rings, timing chain and gears, and rocker shafts also.
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4 hours ago, Happyoldgit said:
don't forget that something will usually turn up and make things right.
This is true, happened to me several times during my lifetime, but you don't always immediately recognise it.
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9 hours ago, cackshifter said:
I don't know what you whippersnappers are moaning about, I retire in 40 working days, I'll be 70, and the war cost me over 40k on investment value. I have worked almost 48 years, stopping is a very scary thought
You will be fine. You quickly get out of the work habit, and there are your projects to keep you amused.
Then, if you fancy some physical activity, there is Tea dancing, Line dancing, Indoor bowls, Gardening clubs, Walking football, or patronising exercise classes. If not inclined, there is Bingo, Basket weaving, Macramé, Rug making, Knitting for men (good way to meet ladies 😉) Quizzes, Singalongs, Cribbage, Dominoes, and Bridge clubs. Loads or other stuff !
If none of these things appeal, you can get an early breakfast, then wander down to the newsagent and get a paper. Go to a local cafe and get a cup of tea. Make it last all morning while reading said paper, while glumly watching the world go by out of the window. Dont worry about tedious social interactions, because no one will speak to you because you are old !
Thats if you can find time in between yet another visit to the Doctors surgery, and yet another prescription and trip to the Chemist
You can even do a stint at a local charity shop, and get first dibs on the treasure to be had.
There, you see, not too bad after all ! 😁
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10 hours ago, Bowie69 said:
I was under the impression that flappers only ever got fitted to the 3.5, is that not the case?
That is correct. Some 3.5s were fitted with Hotwire with a different ECU part number. Same type of ECU, but obviously a different fuel map.
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53 minutes ago, L19MUD said:
Quite. I understand the base cost rising by about the same amount of petrol and diesel but the much higher percentage rise of heating oil makes no sense
I think they just have the attitude of "Do you want it, or not ?" with summer coming demand will be less, and they will be trying to cover the increased cost of new supplies. Not that its right.
I will not be surprised if there is a shortage.
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35 minutes ago, Wytze said:
Here in the Netherlands is diesel over the 2 euro mark per liter...
What has been the price up to recently though Wytze ?
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3 hours ago, L19MUD said:
Red on the road is not a grey area for anything except for tractors. It is illegal from 1 April (once tanks are run out....)
What is going to be hard to enforce is the use of red outside of agriculture. Easy enough to turn up to a construction site and check but how do you effectively police people using forklifts in yards, lighting towers for events, generators (assuming not used for heating as that is another grey area)
The use of red diesel is much more widespread than you would think
I wonder if this will affect my Unimog, being that its registered as Agricultural ? Although our address is ****** Farm, it is not a working farm any more. Also the mini digger that I run on red. I usually only buy 20 litres at a time for it, so its not that much of a problem, but the principal that it is not used on the road peeves me off.
AND, just today we received a letter from British Gas informing of an increase in standing charges. From 30.78 pence per day, to 32.03 pence for gas, which is not too bad, and from 28.60 pence per day to a whopping 47.28 pence per day for electricity. I dont know how they can justify that increase. Obviously the energy is more expensive, but why the standing charge ?
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16 minutes ago, Bowie69 said:
I have a log burner, but no cheap logs available, buying them in is £££
I have an oil fired boiler, and have seen the pence per litre go from 20ppl to 110ppl today. I normally use 1000l a year, so my average heating/hot water bill has gone from ~£300 to ~£1000.
I have 2 bars left on my 10 bar gauge, I have turned the normal running thermostat down to 18C when I am about (evenings) and only 16C to take the edge in the mornings. There is no way I am paying the overinflated prices right at the moment.
Fortunately the house is well insulated and I am relatively young, and own slippers and warm jumpers. For people in less well insulated homes, who are older, and perhaps even single glazed, it must be terrifying. I know some locally had heating bills of £2K in oil, that would be closer to £6K at current prices.
Utter madness, and as usual the poor will be the worst hit.
I must admit that if we didnt have access to free logs (and pallets) it wouldnt really be viable financially.
We also have the oil boiler for radiators and hot water, but only use it for hot water sometimes. I put 1500 L in the tank in 2017 and its still going. Its a bit annoying because I need to move the tank, but by what you say I wouldnt fill it up ATM because of the cost, but we can live without it being that SWMBO is proper "country" and does not whinge about such things. As you say, it must be awful for those who have young children, or are elderly or ill.
I hope the price will come down soon, but I am not holding my breath.
We both have "indoors only" padded boiler suits that we wear if its cold and the Woodburner is not on. Its generally lit for the benefit of the cat, rather than me ! We also heat large pans of water on it, and SWMBO often cooks on it too ! All normal for us !
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On 3/6/2022 at 10:29 AM, Stellaghost said:
retirement is no good if I can't afford to put the heating on
The way things are going lately, NONE of us are going to be able to afford to put the heating on !
Luckily we have the Woodburner, and a good wood supply !
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On 3/6/2022 at 8:43 AM, Anderzander said:
My grandad retired at 52 with final salary Pensions from Royal Navy and from a Regional Electricity Board, he then got his State Pension too - and lived to 94. He was retired, on a good income, for more years than he worked.
Conversely my Dad died before he could retire - so I’m definitely in the ‘retire as soon as is possible camp’.
I also suddenly realised one day that if I wait until I’m 67, my wife would be 73. Nah - my images of retirement was going walking and laning, not helping her across the road.
Yes indeed, the halcyon days. A mate of mine was in the Fire Brigade, then joined the Police. He retired at 60 on two very good pensions, and will not tell me how much he gets ! He will get his state pension too, but he has paid in all his life, so its only right and fair that gets it ! Ahhh the benefit of hindsight.
My Dad also died before he could get his pension, as did my maternal Grandad. What worries me is that I am now older than both of them !
I dont imagine she relishes the thought of wheeling you around either knowing how the cruel hand of fate can be. I know we all need money, and more is always better, but while it does not actually make you happy, it makes things a d**n sight easier. However no good to you if you too decrepit to enjoy it.
And as my Grandmother used to say, "There are no pockets in shrouds".
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Hmm. I am 61 3/4 and have been forced into retirement by Covid and a bowel problem which means I cannot stray too far from a toilet. I never had a job that paid more than £22k due to lack of ambition. I was always more interested in doing home stuff, and am happy with that. Just as well really as once you're over 30 now, unless you are highly qualified in an industry that is sought after, no one wants you.
My private pension, which I took out in 1982 was supposed to be worth £ 60k p.a. has turned out to be £5.5k p.a., so I am "somewhat" disappointed with that, BUT I am getting by. Luckily, I have been and seen everywhere I wanted to go, with the exception of Auschwitz, where I was planning to go this year, but given the present situation, it will have to wait. Cannot get whats left of the state pension (I was contracted out) for another six years, but I suspect the goalposts will have moved by then, provided we have not been vaporised.
Even given all that, I have found that the often stated " I dont know how I had time to fit the job in" is true. I wouldnt go back to full time employment now, even if you paid me ! I have enough to keep me amused to well after I have shuffled this mortal coil, and apart from having to be a bit frugal, I am happy with the situation. I recommend NOT hanging on just for money, so you can enjoy some sort of retirement while still able bodied enough to do so.
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I had an Optima a few years ago, and it failed in around three years. An ex colleague runs a couple of modified BMW cars on them, because they are lighter ?
Anyway, he seems to have hassle with them quite a lot.
IMO they are just gimmicky garbage. Buy a decent lead acid battery, unless you insist on turning it upside down.
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13 hours ago, bishbosh said:
I have Stihl battery garden tools and cannot fault them. Light, powerful and the batteries last ages and charge quickly. So far my collection is lawn mower, strimmer , long reach hedge trimmers and a leaf blower. I have 2 batteries and have never had to wait for one to charge.
Thanks for that. We could do with a long reach hedgetrimmer. I will look at them when the mains Makita dies.
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13 hours ago, Ed Poore said:
I have a battery powered lawn mower*. Does about 4.5 acres on a charge before it needs recharging which only takes about 30s.
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* Well it has a battery in it...
See,
this is my problem. Blade is not big enough, and I cant be bothered to wait the 30 seconds for it to recharge !
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Regarding the angle grinder, IMO the 5 inch is just a little bit too big and bulky for the small amount of extra disc diameter you get (for a short while) If you want bigger, then get a 9 inch as well.
The quick release nuts are great except after a "grab" as stated. However I find they jam up with dust when cutting brick, block, or stone, so I use a conventional one for that.
To those who have battery hedge trimmers, how long does the battery give per charge ? SWMBO is always cutting through the cable on our mains one !
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13 hours ago, landroversforever said:
No issue painting IMO. As Anderzander says... the wheels are painted or powder coated in the case of steels and no one cleans that off before fitting!
Normally powder coated, which is somewhat harder than paint.
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The BEST angle grinder I have ever had was a Black and Decker. Lasted 20 plus years and was used a lot, and I mean a lot. However, it died in the end must have been 20 years ago. I have had a few since then, Bosch, Makita, AND a Milwaukee, all of which only lasted a couple of years, and I dont use them half as much as I used to.
Bought a couple of cheap ones from Screwfix, but they only last about a year. Got an Einhell one ATM and its doing OK. battery ones are OK for remote jobs, but IMO they seem to be a bit gutless for full on workshop use.
I dont buy expensive stuff now because the big name stuff isnt a patch on what they used to be, and I suspect they are made in China mostly, and also because its a lot to lose if its stolen, and is less of an attraction in the first place.
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Another vote for Smith & Allen
Although if I had your sort of money 😁 I would use Redline synthetic in everything !
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For many years I have always cleaned paint and rust off the surface and painted on Rocol J166, a heavy duty copper antiseize grease (they have changed the name though) Never have problems with wheels seizing to hubs, or corrosion problems. Use it on studs/bolts/nuts too.
Wouldnt use paint of any sort, will ultimately chip, and I have concerns about seating the wheel properly.
Also, note that manufacturers never paint these surfaces.
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The temperature gauge dropping to zero suggests the sender in the manifold is NOT immersed in coolant, so does indeed suggest an airlock.
On the peak of the inlet manifold is a small hose which leads to the top of the radiator IIRC, and the small hose connection to the inlet manifold is prone to blocking with corrosion, and this will cause an airlock causing the symptoms you describe.
Disconnect the radiator end with the engine running, and you should get a flow through it at all times, hot or cold. If not, manifold end is blocked and will need clearing.
Hopefully this will cure your problem, but I fear damage may already be done.
The 3.5 does not usually suffer from block cracks, unless it has been frozen, but as you are in Sweden this could be likely.
There are other things but try this first.
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6 hours ago, Escape said:
Interesting rocker covers on the 4.6! Any more info on those?
Offenhauser I think, or possibly Mickey Thompson. I used to have a pair and I dont remember selling them.
Real Steel in Uxbridge( near Heathrow Airport for our overseas viewers) used to do adaptors to enable you to fit Ford or Chevy covers. I dont know if they still do ?
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1997 3.9 V8 EFi Refresh
in Defender Forum (1983 - 2016)
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There is a lot of truth in this. I thought the idea of buying a low mileage vehicle and filleting it, was to just transplant as is, and sort out any problems (if there are any) later.
However, with my past experience of these engines, now you have it in bits, I would certainly check the camshaft very carefully. If you have already removed the oil pan, you may as well do the other stuff as its not that expensive compared to other vehicles.
BTW you are correct re the gudgeon pins. Direct in the piston, no bushes.