Berthas lightweight rebuild

[Rubregis]

Thanks for the reply its not new probably 20yrs old still in good condition i think so maybe a scrub down with a needle gun or wire brush then paint?

[Ridgy]

Right I see. In which case, mine had a galv chassis when I bought it. So we just removed any loose paint and dirt and degreased etc. If you start going at it with anything abrasive you risk going through the galv.....I'd go gently.

[the landy man]

Etch prime old galv then M.I.O undercoat.
(Micaceous iron oxide.)

[Rubregis]

Thanks for the replies

[Rubregis]

So the engine wouldn't start we did a compression test on turnover results were between 80 to 105 but its coming out anyway to work on the bulkhead chassis etc and im going to get jake wrights to give it the once over possible valves stuck? I dont know what im looking for

[Rubregis]

So this weekend I'll be lifting the engine out any tips ie will it separate from the gearbox easily enough ? Thanks for any info

[AR4412]

Sometimes the bell housing can be a bit reluctant to separate from the flywheel housing, mine was, and needed a screwdriver gently tapping between the two to persuade them to part company.

Regards,

[fv1620]

Have you changed the coil orientation? In earlier pictures it appears to be mounted correctly, in that neither of the two drain holes in the coil cap are visible meaning that they must be pointing downwards, which is correct.

Strangely the coil earth polarity adhesive label invariably tended to be on the underside. But I suppose that doesn't matter as it was just for a fitter to be aware of the coils polarity. But now it looks as if the that silvery label is uppermost, which I admit would seem logical, but once the coil is fitted nobody ever needs to read the label again.

In the later pics I think I can see a drain hole uppermost adjacent to the label that now is visible. The significance of this is that the short screened cable from filter box to coil can only reach to its nearest coil terminal. The result is that the HT produced gives a positive spark at the sparking plug instead of a negative spark. This will result in sub-optimal running, although I am aware that are large number of vehicles have coils fitted incorrectly even when in service.

I don't know where you are but suspect it is some distance from Llandeilo, but I would have been willing to do some basic electrical testing. There is some coverage here: https://www.militarylightweight.co.uk/r ... nd-rovers/

[Rubregis]

Thanks chris great info

[Rubregis]

One question as defo I'll be trying to lift the engine out as i couldn't do it ladt weekend is i know i need to take the bellhousing off what sixe bolts do i need to mount the engine on the engine stand? Many thanks for your information