I am nearly at the stage where I would like to maybe get the chassis blasted, has been suggested bead blasting. Having removed the deck/body, clutch cable tube, most of the brake pipes, I will take out the engine and heat exchangers. I would like to take off the Springs( 2 of which are out of their locating base discs) remove the dampers for checking and refurb/replace and remove all four broken rusted limiting straps. You need to get the shockers off to replace the straps. Question;- will I have trouble with the "swinging arms" dropping down and making manouvering the wheeled chassis a problem? Could I rig up something temporary? Also whats best to replace the limiting straps with , new spares or alternative.? Thanks.
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The straps can be replaced with all sorts of alternatives if you don't want to buy new - Haflinger Tecknik might have some, Ebay some times lists them, European suppliers should have them. Alternatives include chain, Seat belt webbing, Steel cable, so you decide.
John
John
I know, you already know all that - but it is worth repeating!
John
Support trh engine all the way back till it is clear before you try and drop it out from under the platform.
Oh! I have just remembered - you have already taken the platform off - Still DON'T let the engine hang on the shaft as you will bend it and then it will wreck your clutch and gearbox if you use it!!!
Drilling the remains of the remains of the bolt out will be the safest way of dealing with the issue. Dale at Haflinger Technik should have replacements.
John
Fix you original engine, it will be easier!
On the front diff - (always as you are looking forward from the rear of the vehicle) on the right hand side is the front diff lock, Pull the pin out, now the diff is locked and both wheels will turn at the same speed together.
Now move to the 4 wheel drive link, this is the lever at the front of the main tube. move the lever on the tube down, this will dis-engage the drive shaft so front and back diffs are independent.
On the diff pull the pin out to lock the diff so both wheels turn together, Will make it more difficult to push the chassis, but at least all the wheels will turn in the same direction rather than working as a differential and one going forward and one going backwards.
John
So check the current engine and if need be change the Cam for a number 5!
John
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRUaHuF7Fm4
John