miketomcat Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 10 hours ago, hurbie said: isn't the heater outlet supposed to be a loop , instead of closing the outlet's ? Yes it is, it's part of the thermostat bypass system. @Stellaghost you might want to change that to a loop of hose. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted June 9, 2023 Author Share Posted June 9, 2023 59 minutes ago, miketomcat said: Yes it is, it's part of the thermostat bypass system. @Stellaghost you might want to change that to a loop of hose. Mike Every day's a school day, will sort it out today Regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 Regarding the bumpstops.... how did you set the positions of the top and bottom of the shocks? If you take the bump stops out (springs too for ease) and lift the axle up to the chassis you'll see when the shocks are bottomed out. Normally it's a good idea to mount the shocks fully closed with no bumpstops and the axles metal-to-metal against the chassis. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted June 9, 2023 Author Share Posted June 9, 2023 20 minutes ago, landroversforever said: Normally it's a good idea to mount the shocks fully closed with no bumpstops and the axles metal-to-metal against the chassis. This is what happened ^^^^ If you remember I had a few issues with fitting the engine and box due to physical size of front diff and axle, engine could not be moved far enough over to the left, the problem was cured with fitting extended bump stops and extensions. Probably a compromise in hindsight, realistically I lack the offroad knowledge involved with building a good off road vehicle, most of my build has been a gut feeling that it feels right and obviously excellent contributions and advice from your good selves. If lack of uphill travel becomes an issue, I will as mentioned previously, try the +2" springs first. Lack of uphill travel or not this is just a toy, if it was a competition vehicle it would be a different matter The proof of the pudding will be at Summer Sisters, who knows, it may fall apart, the welded diffs might give way or I might get over a few obstacles with ease and have no breakages, one thing for sure we will find out this month if it is capable of not, if it is the latter then it will be back to the drawing board....lol Regards Stephen 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 Going to bring the +2" springs to 7S? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wytze Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Stellaghost said: Every day's a school day, will sort it out today Regards Stephen For mine i bought one of these. It does bypass and heater matrix. Work's really well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stellaghost Posted June 9, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 9, 2023 47 minutes ago, Bowie69 said: Going to bring the +2" springs to 7S? Hadn't planned on it, they need a good clean up, however if I have room I might bring them, it's not like I need to pack spring compressors is it....... Regards Stephen 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 Sorry Stephen, I missed tagging whoever asked about the bumpstop. I lost a spring at Seven sisters a (good) few years back when it missed the relocation cone and damaged the retainer. There was a handy rock for making enough suspension movement to pop it back in . What's the spring rate like on the shorter springs? Not to stiff and come from some fast-road type setup? Off the top of my head a standard Defender has about 80mm travel to the bumpstop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve200TDi Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 11 minutes ago, landroversforever said: Sorry Stephen, I missed tagging whoever asked about the bumpstop. I lost a spring at Seven sisters a (good) few years back when it missed the relocation cone and damaged the retainer. There was a handy rock for making enough suspension movement to pop it back in . What's the spring rate like on the shorter springs? Not to stiff and come from some fast-road type setup? Off the top of my head a standard Defender has about 80mm travel to the bumpstop. Might that rock be down at the washing machine area which is now sadly closed..... Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Poore Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Stellaghost said: Hadn't planned on it, they need a good clean up, however if I have room I might bring them, it's not like I need to pack spring compressors is it....... Regards Stephen You might not need spring compressors but you do need a crane... Offer still stands of tools / workshop stuff from me, e.g. got a set of compressors if you do desperately need them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 1 minute ago, steve200TDi said: Might that rock be down at the washing machine area which is now sadly closed..... Steve Not down there exactly, but a bit to the north if I remember correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stellaghost Posted June 9, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 9, 2023 6 minutes ago, Ed Poore said: You might not need spring compressors but you do need a crane . A good sturdy tree branch will do, front and rear winches for lifting, ask me how I know........... Regards Stephen 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stellaghost Posted June 9, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 9, 2023 Handbrake sorted Hole for cable D1 handbrake lever with added foot Cable clamp plate Sorted Regards Stephen 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 5 hours ago, Stellaghost said: Hadn't planned on it, they need a good clean up, however if I have room I might bring them, it's not like I need to pack spring compressors is it....... Regards Stephen Well they won't take up much space, and cab swapped over wholesale in about half an hour... As long as we have a tree. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted June 9, 2023 Author Share Posted June 9, 2023 What was that about wiring avoidance..... regards Stephen 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 That really, really is superfluous.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 Definitely bring the other springs, easy swap. There's always plenty of help on hand so most things can be addressed. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted June 9, 2023 Author Share Posted June 9, 2023 Just been to see about getting them plastic coated but guy got full books until end of August Regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted June 9, 2023 Author Share Posted June 9, 2023 Just to keep @Bowie69 happy been wiring my lockers in, it's not the tidiest as I've moved from original position, but after a bit of head scratching I've sussed it out, working now although not piped in yet Mess of wires Tesa taping heavy duty power cables better but not great head hurting now.... regards Stephen 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 It's all good Stephen, those compressors with solenoids etc never make for a tidy bundle of wiring... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 P.s. Definitely neater than mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted June 9, 2023 Author Share Posted June 9, 2023 7 minutes ago, Bowie69 said: P.s. Definitely neater than mine! Good grief !!!!! I'm astounded... Regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 See here : Rest of it is standard ARB loom. No credit to me at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 2 hours ago, Stellaghost said: Just been to see about getting them plastic coated but guy got full books until end of August Regards Stephen Bring them anyway, at the end of the weekend you will know which set you are keeping and can powder coat appropriately. Or are you worried about aesthetics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stellaghost Posted June 10, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 10, 2023 Bow down to me you mere mortals, for I am an electrical god.......... Well genius level for me Indicators now working Regards Stephen 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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