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Author Topic: Hello from Maulds Meaburn  (Read 807 times)

Ravers

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Hello from Maulds Meaburn
« on: March 18, 2017, 08:02:09 pm »
Hello,

Thanks for letting me in. I've recently bought a 1970 series 2a SWB from an old mate of mine.

Previous owner (of 10 years) did a lot of work and I'm picking up where he left off.

Its got a galvanised chassis, 300TDI engine, series 3 gearbox, Fairey overdrive, Range Rover diffs, 1 ton wheels, parabolic springs and various other bits and pieces.

The engine and transmission are great but I'm seriously terrified by the handling. It's very "weavey" for want of a better word and at about 30mph the steering vibrates really violently.

My plan is to check all the ball joints in the steering (I believe there are 6?) and sort the king pins. Will probably add some soundproofing too and Glemcoyne engine mounts. Hoping this should sort it.

Other than that she's a peach. :)

Looking forward to the summer so I can whack the soft top on.

Also I'm looking for a full set of sills or galvanised rock sliders if anyone has any kicking about?

Looking forward to meeting some of you.

Chris

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Re: Hello from Maulds Meaburn
« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2017, 08:16:07 pm »
A few more pics:


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Re: Hello from Maulds Meaburn
« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2017, 09:17:04 pm »
Welcome along  ;D

Take some time and have a look about there's plenty of stuff to look at and read on here

We're a friendly if sarcastic bunch

Bit of light lanes coming up soon

Not forgetting weird dale of course
it's a tough job - but someone has to do it
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manxcat

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Re: Hello from Maulds Meaburn
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2017, 10:30:08 pm »
Hello Ravers

"We're a friendly if sarcastic bunch "
When would we ever behave like that... ::)
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Puddlejumper

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Re: Hello from Maulds Meaburn
« Reply #4 on: March 21, 2017, 06:34:40 pm »
Welcome along, nasty vibrations at 30 mph could be prop UJs or splines knackered......
Smile they said things could get worse.......so I smiled and they got worse

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Re: Hello from Maulds Meaburn
« Reply #5 on: March 31, 2017, 09:01:46 pm »
Hi Chris.

Good looking truck.

Shaking at 30 could also be Parkinsons. If symptoms persist please consult your physician.

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Re: Hello from Maulds Meaburn
« Reply #6 on: May 08, 2017, 11:00:07 am »
Hello Chris. Welcome to the gang.

I'm in the Eden valley to just up the road at Knock. You've got a nice looking truck. Vibrations sounds like UJs and props. I would investigate those first and grease whilst your at it!

I've got some 90 stills knocking around. They are green and got a few scratches but paint them up in blue, cut them down slightly and they'll be a treat! They come in two sections so easy to cut.

Just let me know.
Jacky Boy
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