uninformed Posted February 12, 2022 Author Share Posted February 12, 2022 35 minutes ago, Stellaghost said: ouch, nasty, make sure you cleaned it well shorts are not what you need to be wearing when metal working, ask me how I know, neither are training shoes ( not that you were wearing trainers ) especially when you drop a 12" 4 jaw chuck into them, again, ask me how I know lol ? Regards Stephen I wear steel caps, shorts and long sleeve hi vis for work, straight to working on the 110. The side plate got pulled from my hands on the linisher belt and projected into my leg pointy end first. Long pants would have done nothing but add more foreign bodies to the wound in this case. I did have my safety glasses and ear muffs on though 😆 I knew as soon as it happened and put my hand on the wound. Turned off the grinder, removed boot so I could go wash/wipe. A quick dressing, bandage and off to the Docs. By the time I got there the dressing and bandage were soaked through and blood running down my leg like the photo. She wasn’t stopping lol. It was too much of a hole, too open to suture, so has been packed with gauze each day. Hopefully it will come together enough early week for them. (Btw I did it Tuesday arvo) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uninformed Posted February 12, 2022 Author Share Posted February 12, 2022 43 minutes ago, Blanco said: Ooh nasty, ... I hope it missed everything vital. I guess overalls are too hot to wear but might have helped. So far so good but it’s bloody sore. Walking on flat ground is ok but stairs and turning a complete bugger. On commercial job sites ( high rises, mines etc) Long pants are mandatory. Safety is OTT, one concern is skin cancer (our UV etc extremely high here) but they don’t seem to care about heat exhaustion 🤦🏻♂️ Im in domestic so wear shorts, but long sleeve work shirt all year round. Given I’ve been working on the 110 for 3 years, I’m going ok and haven’t had any other injuries on it other than junk in my eye, and yes even wearing safety glasses. Just have to switch on a bit more. I was complacent I think… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Ouch. I had a small injury recently, sat with my dog on my knee - a working spaniel, and he saw a squirrel, in launching himself of my knee his claws tore through my jeans and ripped open my balls. I had no idea they could bleed that much. So looking at that massive spike of metal makes my stomach turn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 5 minutes ago, Anderzander said: Ouch. I had a small injury recently, sat with my dog on my knee - a working spaniel, and he saw a squirrel, in launching himself of my knee his claws tore through my jeans and ripped open my balls. I had no idea they could bleed that much. So looking at that massive spike of metal makes my stomach turn. What I'd give for just a ripped open ball lol Couldn't resist @Anderzander sorry Regards Stephen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uninformed Posted February 12, 2022 Author Share Posted February 12, 2022 4 minutes ago, Anderzander said: Ouch. I had a small injury recently, sat with my dog on my knee - a working spaniel, and he saw a squirrel, in launching himself of my knee his claws tore through my jeans and ripped open my balls. I had no idea they could bleed that much. So looking at that massive spike of metal makes my stomach turn. Yeah I try and keep things away from my balls ( except attractive women) … 😬 Heads really bleed, I mean really! Had a surfboard fin to the head once, not bad, but it bled so much. I knew it was bleeding, paddled back out to my mate (amongst the others) and casually said “ have I got something on my face” Their reaction was priceless… from shock to anger telling me to get out! (Sharks) 😆😆 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 It felt like I’d pee’d myself - I actually thought ‘have I lost control of my bladder’ @Stellaghost Stephen - I think one nearly came out - I could have sent it you. It would be imperial too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uninformed Posted February 12, 2022 Author Share Posted February 12, 2022 7 minutes ago, Anderzander said: It felt like I’d pee’d myself - I actually thought ‘have I lost control of my bladder’ @Stellaghost Stephen - I think one nearly came out - I could have sent it you. It would be imperial too. And they say dogs are man’s best friend lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 4 hours ago, Stellaghost said: ouch, nasty, make sure you cleaned it well shorts are not what you need to be wearing when metal working, ask me how I know, neither are training shoes ( not that you were wearing trainers ) especially when you drop a 12" 4 jaw chuck into them, again, ask me how I know lol ? Regards Stephen Old boss of mine once dropped a record 23 vice on himself…. Whilst wearing flip flops 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Sparkes Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 A longer example of a leather welders apron might be a useful compromise in these conditions. A google starter search for '10'. Regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveturnbull Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Nice safety flip flops. I've got some of them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Keeps you on your toes, working like that. Assuming you keep them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uninformed Posted February 12, 2022 Author Share Posted February 12, 2022 2 hours ago, daveturnbull said: Nice safety flip flops. I've got some of them too. I had boots on, took that one off for clean up , right boot is still on in first pic. I NEVER work in pluggers (thongs, flip flops) too bloody annoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uninformed Posted February 12, 2022 Author Share Posted February 12, 2022 6 hours ago, David Sparkes said: A longer example of a leather welders apron might be a useful compromise in these conditions. A google starter search for '10'. Regards. Yep probably would have helped. But they are very hot and bit of a pain when going from sitting/laying on ground to the grinder etc and back again. I just need to be less complacent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 10 hours ago, landroversforever said: Old boss of mine once dropped a record 23 vice on himself…. Whilst wearing flip flops Oh and I completely missed the irony of the situation! The weeks prior he’d bollocked me for not wearing my steelies in the machine shop at work Suffice to say a safety flip flops only past this point sign was made for his office on his return! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uninformed Posted February 15, 2022 Author Share Posted February 15, 2022 (edited) Nothing to add other than I’m starting to think (a little more seriously) about a M57N swap… I just don’t like the HS or 300Tdi , the 200 I don’t mind but underpowered, hard to get, usually high mileage and some parts are a bugger to get or discontinued. Td5 not bad but cost won’t be a heap cheaper , and I know what I’d prefer…. If I do it, it will be with the BMW 6 speed manual. Looks like I’ve got more research to do 🤦🏻♂️ Edited February 15, 2022 by uninformed 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toenden Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 On 2/10/2022 at 8:43 PM, Daan said: Very neat. I personally made it into a box section, to avoid the mentioned mud accumulation problem. but that does not stop mud accumulating above it... Daan You are right. We had a guy run over a weighbridge before/after an event in a quary. The after weight was 220kg bigger excluding used fuel. The quary wasn't even that muddy but of course material was shifted by the wheels during the day 🙂 The leason I learned was, that there is no point in hunting excess weight in unused brackets and such, if you have mudtraps/material shelfes somewhere/everywhere. On the other hand, all I have managed to do so far, is to make a couple of flaps behind the front wheels so that shelf (torpedo outrigger) is dealt with 🙂 /mads -Who is heading for the workshop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uninformed Posted February 17, 2022 Author Share Posted February 17, 2022 Well I just forced my own hand… My HS 2.8 Tgv is sold and going next weekend. The R380 will be next and I’ll have no choice In for a penny, in for a pound I guess 🤦🏻♂️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 On 2/15/2022 at 8:17 PM, toenden said: You are right. We had a guy run over a weighbridge before/after an event in a quary. The after weight was 220kg bigger excluding used fuel. The quary wasn't even that muddy but of course material was shifted by the wheels during the day 🙂 The leason I learned was, that there is no point in hunting excess weight in unused brackets and such, if you have mudtraps/material shelfes somewhere/everywhere. On the other hand, all I have managed to do so far, is to make a couple of flaps behind the front wheels so that shelf (torpedo outrigger) is dealt with 🙂 /mads -Who is heading for the workshop Still worth hunting any of the weight as it still makes a difference to that final weight! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uninformed Posted February 19, 2022 Author Share Posted February 19, 2022 13 hours ago, landroversforever said: Still worth hunting any of the weight as it still makes a difference to that final weight! Exactly! my 110 was ~2200kg as a tray back if memory serves me. Taking 200mm out of the chassis will have reduced the weight by 2/5ths of fark all. So I have only added weight at every turn. All my suspension links are heavier than Factory, my axle assemblies are heavier than factory, my chassis is heavier than factory (added fish plates, rear crossmember) My Lt230 is heavier than factory (reduction gears, hydraulic pto) ….etc,etc While the weight I’m removing by drilling holes may also be 2/5ths of FA, at the very least it should balance out if I get those items HD Gal’d. To be honest, I like the look. I was always drawn to earlier race cars without knowing why. I think it’s their simplicity, functionality and look like something a guy could build in his own shed if he put his mind to it.. And all too often I see modified 4x4s with plates and brackets made from 1/4” and up plate when it’s just not necessary and sometimes worse from a engineering standpoint 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Exactly too! I’m at about 15kg of weight saved from various things, I’ll be adding more than that onto the car but it still offsets some of that added weight. There’s so much in the way of aftermarket (and custom too!) stuff that assume thick plate is stronger just because it’s fatter, rather than engineered stronger. Dare I say it - the Americans are the worst for it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 1 hour ago, landroversforever said: Dare I say it - the Americans are the worst for it! Thank you for not including me in there.............Regards Stephen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uninformed Posted February 20, 2022 Author Share Posted February 20, 2022 The fire sale continues… wheels sold, stubby bellhousing sold, R380 pretty much sold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD5toV8110 Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Wrecking bmwx5 f15 3.0 Diesel engine n57n | Wrecking | Gumtree Australia Logan Area - Slacks Creek | 1257558936 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blanco Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 Is this the new engine then? You might need posher flip flops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uninformed Posted February 24, 2022 Author Share Posted February 24, 2022 14 hours ago, TD5toV8110 said: Wrecking bmwx5 f15 3.0 Diesel engine n57n | Wrecking | Gumtree Australia Logan Area - Slacks Creek | 1257558936 Thanks mate 👍 Still getting funds together and a bit off that. As well as trying to learn about them and gearbox set ups. My initial thoughts are to buy a runner (will be older than that) drive a little to make sure it’s what I want, then jump in head first. It will mean I get all the bits I need even if I don’t know what at first, plus I should be able to wreck the rest. btw that seems a bit high for a engine alone but I haven’t been looking at that end? the newer stuff could also present some problem or more complexity? It seems the alloy blocks have piezo injectors while the older iron blocks have solenoid type. I’ve heard the piezo are not as reliable and more sensitive to water??? Steep learning curve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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