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I won't be there. Round 1 of the Mudmonsters Challenge series is at Slindon on Sun 1st, so that is where I'll be, fuel availability permitting There'll be some good competition/spectating for anyone else who isn't going to Newbury.

Talk about ridiculous, one gov't monkey says a dumb thing, now Horley is devoid of diesel due to panic buying. Just think - all that fuel sold, and all the tax on it. The PM must be laughing Unfortunately it's. Going to affect turnout for Newbury and various comps on this weekend.

And if you have Windows Vista or 7, the snipping tool is really useful and far more flexible than editing in Paint. My rebuild crane consisted of two scaffold A frames and a bar across the top. Used in combination with a 1/2 tn chain block it's really useful all the time you can roll the vehicle around under it. The top bar was quite bent by the time I was finished with it. Later I upgraded to some 3"x4" channel bolted together and brace to the wall

I would imagine the acid will eat the rust nicely, perhaps not the paint

A 70D prefix will likely not have a diff lock. Here is the info I have, not sure who to credit for it though: List of Serial numbers and corresponding Ratios All stock LT 230"s have a low ratio of 3.321, the following list refers to the high range ratio. 12D = 1.667 LT 230R 13D = 1.410 LT 230R 14D = 1.003 LT 230R 15D = 1.192 LT 230R 20D = 1.667 (2.5 N/A 110), 22D = 1.410 (all 4Cyl 90/110 bar above), 25D = 1.410 (V8 110 LT 85), 26D = 1.003 (RR Classic 3 speed auto), 27D = 1.192 (early RR Classic), 28D = 1.222 (RR and Disco I), 29D = 1.192 (V8 90 LT 85), 32D = 1.222 34D = 1.410 (2.0 Disco I), 36D = 1.211 38D = 1.211 40D = 1.211 (NAS/Japan 90&Disco), 41D = 1.211 (Disco II, diff lock stud), 42D = 1.211 (Disco II, diff lock stud), 43D = 1.410 (90/110 TD5), 57D = 1.410 (90/110 TD5), 61D = 1.211, 62D = 1.211, 68D = 1.211, 69D = 1.211, 70D = 1.211 (Disco II, no diff lock), LT 230 Transfer case comparisons 1.003 > 1.222 = 17.92% Drop 1.003 > 1.410 = 28.86% Drop 1.003 > 1.667 = 39.83% Drop 1.222 > 1.003 = 21.80% Raise 1.222 > 1.410 = 13.33% Drop 1.222 > 1.667 = 26.70% Drop 1.410 > 1.003 = 40.57% Raise 1.410 > 1.222 = 15.38% Raise 1.410 > 1.667 = 15.41% Drop 1.667 > 1.003 = 66.20% Raise 1.667 > 1.222 = 36.41% Raise

That sounds like a great plan Luke. Perhaps you wouldn't mind sharing a wiring diagram once you've changed the wiring.

Yes, indeed the table has its own variable speed control. I had never considered that this would be anything other than 3ph AC.

As Ray said ^^^ The mainshaft bearings are the source of the noise, they don't seem to stay quite for long, even after a rebuild. The bearings are huge in size and huge in price too. I rebuilt my solid case LT85, not too difficult but you do need some special tools to remove/fit bearings to the shafts. If you are used to handling LT77s you had better have an extra Weetabix for breakfast before tackling an LT85 I wonder what difference modern synthetic lubricants would make to the running of this 'box? Of course you'd have to use something the oil pump is happy with.

Insulation between the chassis and body will also help reduce the occurence of electrolytic corrosion!

Martin - take it from me, you have absolutely nothing to worry about with any part from Turners. If you think their price is cheap, it won't be because the part is rubbish. They are very highly regarded among those who know. Have you taken VAT into account? I have no affiliation with Turners, just a very satisfied repeat customer.

Si, I know we've kinda talked on this subject before, but if Luke's using a VFD to run the spindle motor at varied speeds, how can the table feed motor and coolant pumps also be run? (This is assuming both are left as original 3ph).

Could be an Ibex build Bit puzzled how it comes to be white in one picture and green in the other. Price cheap so far, carriage isn't. Will watch that one just out of curiosity. Edit: Just spotted them both in one of the photos, they had two of 'em

Ah, just found the list on my USB stick, however I cannot recall its origins. Anyway 70D prefix is the Disco 2 with no diff lock. <geek> Another difference is that D2 boxes are 1.211:1 ratio, marginally taller than a D1/RRC unit which is 1.222:1 </geek>

Somewhere I recently stumbled upon a list of transfer box prefix codes, and the Disco 2 units with no diff lock parts have their unique prefix. So if we can find and direct the OP to that reference he can check the box numbers before he buys

I have a pair of Pentax 8x25s. They were a Christmas present quite a few years ago. They fit in my jacket pocket nicely but are not the lightest given the size. My main requirements were compact enough for use when out walking, either to go in a daysack or pocket. They tend to live in the Landy (in a padded pouch they came with) most of the year round and have not suffered from cold/damp. Optic are very good, plenty of light in, and focussing is easy too. The viewing end has retractable collars to enable use by spectacle wearers. We also recently gained a much lighter pair of 8x20s, free when we joined the National Trust. The look nicely made and focus accurately enough, but beyond this I can't report much yet. They have name on them, other than NT, so I don't expect too much for free. Happy to be surprised though

That looks good Luke. I see the drawbar has had some recent repair to the hex. Also, is that new motor also a dual speed device, or are you planning to use your inverter's VF ability (assuming it's that type) to give greater spindle speed choice?

Given how much Britpart stuff is utter rubbish, I certainly wouldn't trust them to make something as important as a camshaft properly. Echo Turner Engineering, they're local to me and I've used them a number of times. I would highly recommend them. I've not found many companies quite as particular as the Turners are about quality. You will be met with a friendly yet professional service, and they'll be happy to show you their work. They are also very competetive on price. The last thing I purchased from them was a V8 oil pump drive gear, to replace a new Britpart item that was so badly made it didn't even fit into the pump housing. (I think the BP QC department is non existent!) Price was the same as the BP item from Paddocks.

Mick, good to hear Blu is OK. Also glad your name isn't NIgel, and we're not reading of any attempts at DIY doggie paw surgery.

If you have abnormally heavy steering, remove the steering shaft that goes from column to steering box. Check the UJs aren't seized as this can make steering seem quite heavy. Other causes of heavy steering: Extra wide tyres Underinflated tyres Excessive swivel preload Poorly/not lubricated swivel bearings Failing pump Air in steering hydraulic system - normally accompanied by groaning noises too.

Alas this seems to be common practice with replacement exhaust systems. IMO this is hugely restrictive. Proper way to do it would be to sculpt the two pipes to join each other without flattening, but this would be more expensive, not as easy to weld bodge together, and of course outside of the skills of the *******s that manufacture these parts.

Like VB says, Railko bushes last a long time. You can't really fit them wrong, but you could get the preload setting wrong, same as is possible with the axles with taper roller bearings top and bottom. This will result in vague steering with loads of kickback when you hit a pothole! If you have bushes use oil, not one shot CV grease. That is my opinion, I'd use grease wih the later non Railko type. If your oil leaks out, fix the swivel seals/corroded swivels. If these leak then water can get in and trash the bushes, CVs an' all. Save yourself some trouble and stick with what you have, and make sure you shim the preload correctly.

Oh dear! Barry you really should do some work

My V8 90 has an 80 litre tank (64 litres of LPG) mounted transversely in the rear load area, and yes, I've lost a fair amount of room, but I've got used to it over the last 10 years I spent a lot of time trying to figure a way of fitting it underneath, but the problem was always finding space for a large enough one that would give adequate range between fillups and not hang down too far. LPG stations are still too few and far between to make a small tank a viable option. I know of 110s with underslung sill tanks, you could do that in a 90 too, but the first trip off road would see them getting clobbered. If you were to go down the route of multiple small tanks the additional cost starts to get quite significant. I'm still glad I mounted mine inside.

Ross, how can this be? You don't take it out enough for that to happen Have to agree, the X-brake does reduce the maintenance requirements nicely. Holds well on a slope too, shame the tyres don't grip as well as the HB

Come on Barry, I can hear the teeth sucking from here, PMSL