la bala Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 (edited) If you still have old brake pipes, check for double or single flares. If you have someone helping you perhaps they will know. Edited March 5, 2016 by la bala Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 If you still have old break pipes, check for double or single flares. If you have someone helping you perhaps they will know. http://forum.landrovernet.com/showthread.php/157051-Brake-pipe-flares-double-or-single Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted March 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 thanks la bala i will check, but looking at the pictures i do remember seeing double flares, not sure if on all or not, but i do still have all the old pipes now im even more nervous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 thanks la bala i will check, but looking at the pictures i do remember seeing double flares, not sure if on all or not, but i do still have all the old pipes now im even more nervous You will be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted March 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 well today couldnt of gone any further of plan if id of tried, started off with the rear hose but for one reason or another just got stuck so called my mate, another mechanic, he had a look around things and soon spotter that the unions wernt up to the job as they were a bit battered around the bottoms and said they wouldnt seal up properly, and that the T pieces were no good either as the threads were shot.the he took the wheels and drums off to look at the brakes, well he pulled them to bits in seconds. here is the shopping list hes given me. X6 wheel cylinders new set of unions new hoses x2 T pieces x8 adjusters x4 shoe fitting kits x2 rear brake drums so needless to say no brake pipes were made today, so pottered about cleaning and sanding. again . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted March 6, 2016 Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 ok so its going to cost you.....what it does mean that you will spend less time tinkering with it and more time getting your money back enjoying it...................and you wont spend time in bed at 2 in the morning saying to yourself i wish i had done this or that............bit of a ****** but there you go .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted March 6, 2016 Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 well today couldnt of gone any further of plan if id of tried, started off with the rear hose but for one reason or another just got stuck so called my mate, another mechanic, he had a look around things and soon spotter that the unions wernt up to the job as they were a bit battered around the bottoms and said they wouldnt seal up properly, and that the T pieces were no good either as the threads were shot.the he took the wheels and drums off to look at the brakes, well he pulled them to bits in seconds. here is the shopping list hes given me. X6 wheel cylinders new set of unions new hoses x2 T pieces x8 adjusters x4 shoe fitting kits x2 rear brake drums so needless to say no brake pipes were made today, so pottered about cleaning and sanding. again . If you are going to marry up with stuff you already have bud, check your threads, because on series, the later ones i believe went metric. Just trying to help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted March 6, 2016 Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 Good to see you mate wants it right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted March 6, 2016 Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 The attention to detail on this build has been incredible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted March 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 ok so its going to cost you.....what it does mean that you will spend less time tinkering with it and more time getting your money back enjoying it...................and you wont spend time in bed at 2 in the morning saying to yourself i wish i had done this or that............bit of a ****** but there you go .. your rite mate, id rather do it now than find out the brakes are **** and have to do them after If you are going to marry up with stuff you already have bud, check your threads, because on series, the later ones i believe went metric. Just trying to help all help is help to me mate Good to see you mate wants it right it is, he knows i want it doing right first time The attention to detail on this build has been incredible! cheers keg, i do try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambsman Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 I thoroughly applaud your attention to cleaning parts. You clearly have caught the bug from you know who! However, I feel that you need to improve the quality of your newspaper to match the quality of your parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 I thoroughly applaud your attention to cleaning parts. You clearly have caught the bug from you know who! However, I feel that you need to improve the quality of your newspaper to match the quality of your parts. ....i was looking at the same thing...............surely a man of such talent dont read that !...............(does it have breasts in it ?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 It is for encouragement....... dirty scrubbers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 ....i was looking at the same thing...............surely a man of such talent dont read that !...............(does it have breasts in it ?) Come on guys even wheel cylinders have nipples Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted March 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 There recycled from next doors paper bin. I was going to use page 3 but didn't think the mods would be to pleased. Last thing I'd want is this thread locking. I have no time to be reading news papers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 There recycled from next doors paper bin. I was going to use page 3 but didn't think the mods would be to pleased. Last thing I'd want is this thread locking. I have no time to be reading news papers.Thread locking is sometimes a good thing.It stops your nuts coming undone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 Thread locking is sometimes a good thing. It stops your nuts coming undone. dirty girl............should be ashamed of yourself ....take 3 points and a spanking... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 dirty girl............should be ashamed of yourself ....take 3 points and a spanking... Steady on Ditchie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted March 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 really glad when i went to the paint shop today and saw my bulkhead like this, and radiator panel, only had it a month also really glad i went to get some new tips and shrouds and when id got home he had given me the wrong ones despite taking some wire in for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted March 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 on a brighter note i managed to get some colour on a few bits and bats this morning due to being rained off, might get time a bit later on to spray them . . . and decided to buy new brake pipes and unions, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 (edited) have you practiced with the pipe flaring tool yet................ dont forget the anti spatter spray.............ok for the piece you are welding but really good to squirt in the shoud no a then...all it takes after that is a quick scrub out with the wire brush............dont for get a decent pair of side cutters to trim down the wire for a good start .......... got to go to Brandon to pick up my re-built injector pump on fri.... Edited March 9, 2016 by ditchman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted March 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 practicing my welding has taken a bit of a back seat at the moment, was supposed to get some splatter spray today but forgot, got my flaring down to a tee though, pipes should be getting done on Sunday when i have all day to mess about all systems go this weekend then ditchie if the pumps back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted March 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 managed to get some paint on a few parts this evening before a late phone call from a mate asking if i fancied a curry. never do i not fancy a curry . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted March 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 now on another note, i was trying to work out where my shuttle valve for the brakes went so i went through some old pictures from when i was stripping it and came across it, only it was bolted to what looks like a bracket just behind the steering bracket, my my new chassis does not have this bracket so i dont know if the bracket was original on the other chassis or not, and if it was why has my new chassis not got one, im thinking of drilling a hole and mounting it in the same place only bolted to the inside of the chassis sitting just under flush?? . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted March 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 Jesus Christ i have once again exceeded my allotted disc space so cant upload any more photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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