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    Quick electrical question

    in International Forum

    Posted

    Sort of defeats the object of fitting LEDs doesn't it?

    Not really, as led's should last much longer, switch on quicker, be more shock resistant and run cooler than filament bulbs :).

    If you do the unit wiring right they should be sealed against mud/water, they don't however like dirty power supplies i.e unregulated noisy supplies. :(

    Compressor recommendations

    in Tools and Fabrication

    Posted

    Les, I bought a Sealey SA22503 from e-bay as a refurbished unit. I picked it out as it has a high output, 12cfm for the size of 50L. It will run off a 13A plug and is fairly quiet.... ish. It will keep up with most air tool tasks. It outperforms my cheapo second hand draper 8cfm hands down.

    I wouldn't hesitate to recommend a 50l but with a higher cfm as the air buffer is adequate for small tasks. I couldn't accomadate a larger tank either, the direct drive pump does get warm with extended use. If you can afford it though or need it for higher duty cycle go for a belt drive.

    I run, air die grinder, air needle scaler, air saw, impact wrenches, inflator, blow off guns, chisels. :)

    LED power consumption

    in International Forum

    Posted

    James, does this mean if I had a 110 AH battery, would that allow me to use the led strip of 48 led's for 440 hours?, the working out I've just done is as follows I took the 110 divided it by 0.250 that where I got the 440 from, However I'm not sure I've worked it out right so please correct me if nessacary

    thanks

    John

    No you can only discharge a car battery to 55-60% before you have issues with it recharging properly.

    There are graphs about somewhere, but for arguments sake 11.2 v is probably as low as you want to go.

    It all depends on how flat your battery is after a certain time with a constant load.

    Even deep cycle batteries only do the full deep cycle bit 50-60 times before they are scrapped.

    Diff lock symbol

    in Defender Forum (1983 - 2016)

    Posted

    Right then as the title states.

    I can get the gear lever to work no problem goes in and out of Diff lock, Hi and Low (quite smooth really),

    so no issues using it only the light on the dash panel does not come on?

    I have checked the bulb and fuses all are good (for a change).

    Is there a sensor to check?..... and as I'm guessing the next thing will be some sort of wire, where do I

    find it?

    Cheers Mutley

    Mine works but takes 50yds or so after moving off to illuminate. Same when disengaging 50yds then off.

    Wondering if there is a pawl or dog which has to drop in before the selection is valid.

    X box input gear

    in Defender Forum (1983 - 2016)

    Posted

    Don't think you have to drop anything out, from memory.

    Drain LT230

    Remove cover plate (6 bolts)

    Remove philips screw/s + pull outer bearing race.

    Remove old gear. insert new + replace bearing with diferent shims if necessary.

    Re fit cover plate

    Fill box back up.

    Just an Idea

    in International Forum

    Posted

    There's an Australian kit to install a solenoid actuated centre difflock into Discovery IIs, that were fitted with the difflock mechanism in the transfer box, but no linkage from the factory

    Cough! RR rear window wiper motor........relays.......cam.....limit switches ;)

    how much are they?

    Gear/Bearing Pullers

    in Tools and Fabrication

    Posted

    So i've stripped my LT230Q down and plan to rebuild it with nice new shiney parts.

    As such its time to invest in some decent gear pullers.

    Can anyone recommend any particular type?

    I was thinking of getting something like this:

    http://www.uktools.com/product_info.php/sealey-ak79-gear-puller-triple-p-5320

    Then perhaps: http://www.uktools.com/product_info.php/sealey-ps984-double-mechanical-bearing-separator-p-5346

    But i've also seen this: http://www.uktools.com/product_info.php/sealey-ps992-slide-hammer-gearbearing-puller-p-5354

    Now clearly i dont really want to spend £200 on 3 different sets of gear pullers, but some advice on which types are most useful would be good! If it DOES end up that i need all three, then so be it, its still cheaper than paying to have the box reconned, and means i have them on the shelf for the next thing that comes along (probably the R380!)

    Cheers

    Same ones for half the price?

    http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cht270-3-pce-gear-puller-set

    Pete

    picking up a sankey in a van

    in Military Forum

    Posted

    :unsure: best of luck with that. I can just about push mine on grass, let alone up-end it to slide it into a sprinter. Unloading it will be easier though. Just leave the eye at the back of the van, attach to large tree and drive off :ph34r:

    I'd seriously find a friend with a nato hitch to collect it for you. Or risk a substantial injury/panel damage to sprinter.

    Otherwise break it into bits, tub will detach on 5 or 6 rusted j bolts, and wheels/axles will come off

    Just my tuppence. Pete

    Homebrew Milling Machine

    in Tools and Fabrication

    Posted

    I do have a slight chip problem though!! They get everywhere so a budget vacuum is on the way to be built into the machine.

    Oh, and milling is very addictive! :)

    Why not rig up a suds pump to wash away the chips, use a cheapo pump (pond pump etc) and a bucket for brewing/filter/pipework. This will cool your cutter as well as wash the chips away for collection and prevent a fire :ph34r:

    It will also stop you setting a cheap vac on fire with hot swarf and shavings :P

    RDG tools (google) and a homebrew/aquatics shop should carry all the bits you need.

    p.s homebrew/aquatics for those who like to drink like a fish. :D

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