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by 63rover
Fri Feb 09, 2018 9:51 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Here we go again
Replies: 10
Views: 5907
Canada

Re: Here we go again

Intermittent go, no go is always electrical. Look for a bad contact that is dirty, corroded or loose. Check and clean every contact and for future reliability coat them after reassembly with dielectric grease or Fluid Film to keep moisture out. There will be no substitute for time and patience. Keep...
by 63rover
Wed Jan 31, 2018 10:20 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Overdrive parts available soon
Replies: 35
Views: 28211
Canada

Re: Overdrive parts available soon

There has been a delay as my machinist friend had to relocate the shop mid project. The dust has settle and I hope to have him making more parts this weekend.

Cheers, Clive
by 63rover
Fri Jan 26, 2018 9:29 pm
Forum: Body & Interior
Topic: need suggestions for removing door lock cylinder
Replies: 2
Views: 1862
Canada

Re: need suggestions for removing door lock cylinder

My locks were not overly tight and a small pair of channel lock pliers and patience did most of the work. If I remember correctly a 27mm open ended wrench got things started.

Good luck
by 63rover
Thu Jan 25, 2018 10:26 am
Forum: General chat
Topic: The Portal Hub Humor Thread
Replies: 20
Views: 7662
Canada

Re: The Portal Hub Humor Thread

What do you call 100 lawyer on the bottom of Lake Michigan (or any Lake for that matter)?


A good start!
by 63rover
Sat Jan 13, 2018 10:32 am
Forum: CLASSIFIEDS: Pinzgauers, Haflingers and Volvos For Sale. Parts and Goods too!
Topic: Officially shopping for a Volvo C303
Replies: 14
Views: 6513
Canada

Re: Officially shopping for a Volvo C303

The Long Island one is a gem! When you can find a great condition truck grab it! Fast! I bought a similar condition Pinz 5 years ago and have had no problems and it gets used regularly, most recently a 1,700 km trip in Oct. Just do your maintenance. Paying a little more for no rust and no creative w...
by 63rover
Tue Dec 12, 2017 4:13 pm
Forum: General chat
Topic: Christmas Pinz
Replies: 19
Views: 7510
Canada

Re: Christmas Pinz

Can't let a chance like this pass is the era of uber-political-correctness. Nice Rack! :wink:

There is very little chance I will ever run for office. :lol:
by 63rover
Mon Dec 11, 2017 1:23 pm
Forum: General chat
Topic: I may have a 4x4 "problem", she says.
Replies: 3
Views: 2363
Canada

Re: I may have a 4x4 "problem", she says.

Even my daughter, 22 years old, but also a LR owner, and who helped restore my 63 LR beginning at age 7, saw the photos at two trucks. She did not however need to read the explanation to see the sounds system in the first photo. While this does help to rule out the "problem" as a guy thing...
by 63rover
Mon Dec 11, 2017 12:06 pm
Forum: General chat
Topic: I may have a 4x4 "problem", she says.
Replies: 3
Views: 2363
Canada

Re: I may have a 4x4 "problem", she says.

At first I thought it might be someone's franken-restoration. Second glance was a Bollinger electric 4x4 in the shop. Then I stopped to read and it appeared. I think you have found a clever optical illusion which like all explained illusions becomes a disappointment. :cry: It's not a problem. It's a...
by 63rover
Fri Nov 17, 2017 5:41 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: clutch at edge of pedal
Replies: 11
Views: 5022
Canada

Re: clutch at edge of pedal

I don't see it mentioned. Did you make sure the clutch fluid is topped up and that there is no air in the system?

Cheers, Clive
by 63rover
Tue Oct 31, 2017 8:04 am
Forum: Off-Road Events and Trail reports
Topic: Vermont Overland Rally 2017
Replies: 4
Views: 6148
Canada

Vermont Overland Rally 2017

https://youtu.be/YqEQx_F05KM Attachments area Preview YouTube video Vermont Overland Rally 2017 Tried a new event (for me) this fall and would highly recommend the weekend to everyone. Registration opens on New Yeas Day and about 180 vehicles attended. Met Brady there with his 712K. It is a fund-rai...
by 63rover
Sat Oct 21, 2017 8:19 am
Forum: Body & Interior
Topic: My locks are corroded, no keys
Replies: 6
Views: 2999
Canada

Re: My locks are corroded, no keys

The door locks are a straight forward multi-tumbler design. You can easily remove them by removing the large retaining nut. Most of the mechanism is brass and should clean up pretty well with penetrating oil and a small tooth brush. Once cleaned, a good locksmith can finish the cleaning, check and l...
by 63rover
Tue Oct 17, 2017 8:20 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Overdrive parts available soon
Replies: 35
Views: 28211
Canada

Re: Overdrive parts available soon

Will do Brady, Nice to meet you at the Vermont Overland. That's a great truck you have.

Cheers, Clive
by 63rover
Mon Oct 16, 2017 5:44 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Overdrive parts available soon
Replies: 35
Views: 28211
Canada

Re: Overdrive parts available soon

Just an update on the OD parts. The young machinist has changed shops (He has been hired by Arcelor Mittal Dofasco to their Hamilton, Ont. shop) and is also setting up his own private shop. This has caused some delays but the new rear transmission plate has been cut and looks great. I haven't rushed...
by 63rover
Mon Oct 16, 2017 5:32 pm
Forum: Diesel engine issues
Topic: Biodiesel in the 2.4TD
Replies: 6
Views: 5320
Canada

Re: Biodiesel in the 2.4TD

Just to add 2 cents... I did quite a bit of research on bio-diesel at one time for my 63 LR. I know an ex-Rover factory trained diesel mechanic who rebuilt my high pressure pump when I resurrected my old truck. I asked his opinion. He just smiled and said that with diesel additive he had seen trucks...
by 63rover
Wed Sep 06, 2017 9:43 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Stock Pinz exhaust questions
Replies: 13
Views: 6740
Canada

Re: Stock Pinz exhaust questions

I recently bought a older (1970s) copy of Audel's Automotive Guide and started on page 1. (available from Abebooks) This is a great book to fill in knowledge gaps on older systems, their carb section is amazing! I can't find the exact quote right now but the gist of what I read is that the popping o...