61 FK 61 (S2A) - The First Rebuild

[GAZ_XB9R]

Andy,

I think with mine being a late model 2A with the headlights in the wing, that type of light would have been superceded.

I'll keep my eyes peeled for any now I know though. Might be able to help someone else.

I quite like the plate on my 6-way. It's obviously not a civvy thing as I doubt there were many folk scooting about in convoys. Maybe off another military vehicle. 101 etc.

Now to find the part number for an S3 type one.

Gaz

[andrewjsimpson1977]

Ah. well I think that MIGHT be this one...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/152365739314? ... rmvSB=true

But as Fred suggests - shop around. This one is about half the price https://www.famousfour.co.uk/search?string=STC664

[andrewjsimpson1977]

For info, if it does turn out to be the earlier 2a version, here is a better view of it:

http://www.roversnorth.com/ProductDesc. ... 057&type=0

http://www.roversnorth.com/files/Images/icon/552619.jpg

[GAZ_XB9R]

Well, I've spent a few bob getting tooled up for the rebuild.

As well as doing a couple wee bits.

Fixed - hopefully :
1. Zenith carb redressed including replacing the choke air ventilation jet that was missing. Hopefully part of the solution to getting her to run reliably.
2. Mechanical fuel pump redressed (still to decide on what colour to paint it) I had moved to an electric pump due to the issues I had with getting her to run but will hopefully get her back on the original pump. Unfortunately the AC Delco pump is a type E/F which has the crimped in valves so I didn't replace them. However sucking and blowing on the fuel pipes would indicate that the ones in place are not passing. You can't beat the taste of petrol
3. 6 way switch redressed as it was misbehaving again. Ignition wouldn't switch off sometimes. New knob purchased for it as it was cracking. Panel to mount it straightened, stripped and painted (etch and highbuild primers followed by satin black). Received a lovely rubber boot for the back of the 6 way from the very generous Rod so it should stay nice and cozy and dry once assembled - Thanks Rod.
4. IR switch "bezel?" cleaned up ready for painting (Thanks for that Norm including the decals to make her look right). I'm not going to reactivate the IR circuit but will probably repurpose the switch function for something else. Maybe an electric aerial for the radio
5. New exhaust fitted (intermediate and rear pipes) given a coat of extreme high temp silver to hopefully save the rot setting in where the welds were.

Purchased :
1. Sheet metal brake.
2. Welding clamps.
3. Teflon liner for the Mig (Unfortunately it doesn't fit. Back to the drawing board to find a solution to that one).
4. Pair of steering box covers from Les Cromie.
5. Pair of mudshields from Les Cromie.
6. 6 way rubber boot from the ever helpful Rod.
7. Half sheet each of mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium for future repairs etc.
8. Nato hitch off of evilbay that I bid on but expected to go for more.
9. Correct Vent panel knobs (round type) evilbay part number 332327
10. Fuel pickup pipe gauze as mine is missing - evilbay part number 237585
11. Starting handle (never had one) evilbay part number 218508
12. Autosparks full harness (modified with relays for halogen headlights, altenator mod, extra relay fed wires to the front for ??? and an extra set of accessory wires at the dash) (Oh and a few extra inches on the wiper motor wiring as they are usually a bit short)

Destructed :
1. Mudshields and wing brackets kinda fell apart.
2. Civvy wiring harness stripped of most of the ancillary wiring so I can make sense of it all. Unfortunately the rear indicators now don't work. One snip too many I think

I think that's the bulk of my update for this leave (Work 2 away and 3 back).

I intend to do a better job of the updates with some nice pics next time I promise

Gaz

[GAZ_XB9R]

Oh and next time someone finds themselves near a square Smiths heater could you be so kind as to snag me the measurements for the top securing bracket as a PO fitted a badly bent plate made out of some weird checker plate patterned stuff.

Is it supposed to be aluminium or steel? I'd assume steel but with these lightweights assumption really is the mother of all f*** ups.

Saw one on evilbay at £8 plus postage but it's a single bend with a couple holes. Surely I can manage that.

Gaz

[chipbury]

Morning Gaz,

The length of angle that holds the heater to the bulkhead is steel on mine and looks original.

2 on 3 off - nice - is that offshore in Norway? I'm doing 4 on 4 off at the moment.

Cheers,

Chris

[GAZ_XB9R]

Hi Chris,

No I'm UK North sea.

Up on the TAQA Tern platform (Ex Shell).

Cheers for that. Is it thicker than the body panels? Maybe 1.5 or 2mm.

Could you get me some measurements if its not too much bother?

Gaz

[chipbury]

Unfortunately I'm sat on my platform (MPI Discovery) 6 miles south of Brighton at the moment so can't measure the bracket. I'm sure someone will be able to provided the measurements soon (from memory it's probably 1mm or slightly thicker).

I used to work on supply boats but I don't think I've been as far North as the Tern?

[GAZ_XB9R]

No problem Chris. I've a half sheet of 1.5mm mild steel. That should do the trick. I won't get excited over a few thou.

Got a couple nice storms through last trip complete with 26m plus waves.

Lifted some of the Kennedy grating on the lower deck

Rocked to sleep a few nights.

The standby vessel ran for cover in the Shetlands.

I must admit I take my hat off to the guys on the boats. I couldn't do it.

Have a safe trip.

Gaz

[Bob Fell]

Oh and next time someone finds themselves near a square Smiths heater could you be so kind as to snag me the measurements for the top securing bracket as a PO fitted a badly bent plate made out of some weird checker plate patterned stuff.

Is it supposed to be aluminium or steel? I'd assume steel but with these lightweights assumption really is the mother of all f*** ups.

Saw one on evilbay at £8 plus postage but it's a single bend with a couple holes. Surely I can manage that.

Gaz

Gaz,

On my '79 SIII its aluminium, original.
Cannot remember what it was on my 2A.

Regards
Bob