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i've got a makita chop saw, one of the best tools in the workshop well worth the extra. Gordon

i had a problem when i fitted servo brakes onto a series the one time. from what i recall i had to use the bigger fittings, with a small pipe ( 3/8 not 1/4). however i can't remember the size of fittings / pipework on a series clutch, i'm sure they normaly use 1/4" tubing though. here is an attachment of the parts page if it helps you.

thats a nice looking truck

i'll measure one at the workshop for you later Gord

Evening, I was wondering, i've got a pair of rear hubs from a 10 splined axel. Is it possible to put these onto a 24 spline'd axel stub axel ? The difference i've found is that the 10spline stub axel is a bit longer, and uses a lock ring which takes up this space. Are there stub axels which will take 24spline shafts, but take my 10 spline'd hubs ? Will FTC1740, which is from a later defender LA930456 onwards, which has 24 splines......Will these stub axels fit my hubs ? Cheers Gord

i wondered what the warranty was like, but saying that i wonder how long they'd last if you kept them nicely greased.

a friend got one at the peterborough show, hence me asking about them. compared to the normal A frame joint the movement is A LOT more Gord

Evening, Just wondering if anyone's used the A frame joint that muddy bottom are doing ? Cost £120 http://www.muddybottom4x4.com/node/91

Just wondering if anyone can point me in the direction of some breakers in and around manchester. I'm after a few bits n bobs, to help me mate together different parts on my hybrid ! i.e. a set of disco 2 power steering pipes with the little clamp that goes into the PAS box ! Gord

big waterpump pliers, but use them carefully so you don't damage parts. G

Gents, I know you can buy these new, but i also know that they come on some vehicles. But short of looking under every merc van i see could someone tell me which models of cars / vans actually have them ? Do any audi's ? I've tried searching the net, but i keep on getting vague answers. Failing that, what is the actual number on the back of them because i'm guessing zf74 is a bit short. Oh, and do they all run 'backwards' ? thanks Gordon

cutting / threading isn't a problem, as we can do that

Afternoon, I am sick of rubber hoses being draped across the workshop for us to use airtools so fancy fitting hardlines around it. So what type of steel pipe should i use ? And approximately what sort of price is it ? At work here we use some pretty heavy duty stuff, and have wide choice of different rated pressure fittings.... Thanks Gordon

your coolant system is not related to your charging system. 13.5 is your alternator charging, maybe a little lower than what is liked but it is working what does your battery read with the engine off (and been off for a little while - 5 / 10mins). G

surely your wheels will foul on it though ???

they make an amazing difference in my opinion sorry i don't have detailed pictures, but we've done it by moving the front x member forward and then using a disco / defender steering box and a defender steering column. Gord

yes...but they've dropped some product lines.

well i phoned up scorpion, and i'm still none the wiser who make their shafts...... hmmmmm

i'd put money on your tracking being slightly out (also, check all the ball joints, but i think you said you have already) maybe you've bent your steering track bar just a little bit. Edit : forgot to say, i'll see your 50p and raise it to £1 G

this is who took over the conversion part of milner. i've called them before for little bits n bobs. Gordon

Hi ! I've been offered some 24 spline scorpion rear halfshafts with endcaps for not a lot of money..... But i've not heard of them before. Are they ok or do i stay clear (which the voices in my head are telling me!) Cheers Gordon

Ok gents, I had my compressor rebuilt, but now it's pretyt much constantly running then switching off and dumping some air, then running again the rangey picks up and down like it should pretty quickly. It's dumping out the little white exhaust (i guess that's what it's called) at the back of the eas box under the bonnet. Below is a video i've taken where i've sprayed on washing up liquid to see bubbles. It pumps up, dumps, then pumps up again, and dumps, pumps up, dumps etc.... Is it my valve block which isn't working properly ?? If so, are they easy enough to strip down the diaghprams. Thanks Gordon Edit : thinking about it, do these things have pressure relief valves ??? if so, that could be faulty possibly ?

what about a tractor hydraulic top link with swivel ends?

it's already got the incorrect engine in according to the paperwork, so a 200tdi in it will be no worse off they go in nicely G

make a normal hot rod instead then spend a little bit of money on a 3.5 v8 with conversion plate, lt77 or R380, and stick it into your series. and this is how your gearsticks will approximately be : 3.5's can be driven on series axels, the bigger drum brakes make it a bit nicer, but still the stopping power is nothing like discs ! or if you fancy a bit more power the 4.6 v8 is the same physical size.