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    Another time consuming task that I have been working on is the installation of both the headlight and blackout lights. To date, the wiring conduit has been bent and the VWM wiring threaded through.
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    @Patrick Tipton Great job Patrick👍👍 This area under the radiator is very prone to corrosion. My weasel being no different to yours. That double layered sheet metal skin is a rust trap. I rotary wire brushed the area and then treated it with a anti corrosive rust killing compound before replacing the outer skin. The repair will well and truly see my lifetime out. This is a good time to check the condition of the threads that secure the idler spring adjusting brackets in place. Attached are some happy snaps showing the repair I carried out on my friends T24 hull
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    @SeabeeparkeThis Norwegian drawing might be of help to you. Cheers
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    Hi Fred, @F-D ZerniaThe felt retainer can be easily removed with a sharp pointed instrument like a scriber or dental pick. No need to remove the retaining collar. Attached are a couple photos showing the dimensions of the NOS felt seals I have. I hope that they will help. As for a circus performer, reaching down to the lower retainer bolts through the upper access hatch without falling in headfirst is challenging if you don't have long arms 😀 Cheers
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    Rear float tank fully secured. Today I test fitted the drivers side track apron. Only had to make minor adjustments to the rear bracket
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    Rear float tank photo 2
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    Now that the heatwave has passed, its time to get back to work on the weasel. Today’s efforts were focused on both painting and installing the rear float tank. I was virtually a circus contortionist doing up the mounting bolts inside the tank. Anyway only a few mounting bolts to go and the jobs done.
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    @Patrick TiptonMaxwell Smart had the right statement for your Plug welding - And Loving it😀😀 Keep up the good work. I looked at a photo of my friend Steve's T24 Dash panel/instrument cover and noted that the capstan winch operating handle recess will have to go on your dash panel. Having said that I am more than certain you already know. By patching the rectangular hole in the ash I am also sure that you are not going to retain the accelerator mod kit. This was retrofitted to Steve's T24.
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    The Ventilator lid and the associated linkages have been fitted
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    Byron, Brilliant work as usual. Just remember that old Chinese proverb; Confucius says 'Man who does not crack test crank and fit aluminium camshaft drive gear will not drive weasel very long' Cheers John
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    Thanks Patrick, next task on the agenda is to install the rear flotation tank. The tracks will be the very last job as the weasel is much easier to move around on the bogey wheels as opposed to the tracks.
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    @Patrick TiptonI can really appreciate the good work you are doing there. Well done👍👍 Per chance, have you included the two tapped threads in the contour flange in the area I have highlighted in your photos. They bolts hold in place a small sheet metal cover.
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    I managed to install the final drive, outer hubs and track sprockets this weekend. It got up to 40 on Saturday so I had to pull up stumps on the job mid afternoon and adjourn to the Air Conditioning. Anyway Photo 1 shows a hub retaining bolt and importantly the copper washer needed to seal the bolt. I got my copper washers from Swagelok; https://www.swagelok.com/en/catalog/Product/Detail?part=CU-8-RP-2 I am sure that the copper washers are available from other vendors. Next I had to fit new felt oil seals into the final drive housing. I got the seals off ebay many years ago and I have never seen them since. I then lifted the final drive into the hull using a soft sling and my 'El Cheapo' lifting apparatus. I had a good deal of difficulty offering up the outer hubs into the final drive housing. In the end I used two long bolts to pull the outer hub into position BTW I did fit new gaskets to the outer hubs. Once the final drive was bolted into position (not forgetting the spacer shims) I fitted the final drive casing breather. I was more than happy to get this job out of the way. I just have to install the axle shafts now.
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    Hello Merc51 @Merc51, Apology for taking time to get back to you but I had to dig out of my shed an old Weasel windscreen pane that I had saved. A bit of a disclaimer here. The dimension below are 'As Measured'. The length of the glass is 689mm (2' 3-1/8") The height is 402mm ( 1' 3-13/16") Thickness 6.35mm ( 1/4" inch) BTW the pane is laminated safety glass You will have to double check my conversion from Metric to the old imperial units as I don't work in that system. The channel rubber extrusion I believe is unique to the weasel. I purchased a NOS length many years ago from Patson Parts in Alaska but I am told that they have closed up shop and Dave Yamulla has acquired their weasel parts inventory.
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    Thanks Patrick @Patrick Tipton Every job I complete now is real visible progress. Radiator and radiator fan shroud fitted. Upper air deflector fitted.,Capstan winch drive shaft installed.
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    @Patrick TiptonAgain BZ on your work👍👍. When you finally get the hull into primer, it will take on a completely different character. The amount of work you have put into this hull will become just a memory when finished. Having said that the work required to restore this hull will certainly make a good talking point with fellow restorers. Completing those long welds is tedious but rewarding work. I look forward to the next instalment🙂
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    Capstan winch drive assembly installed
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    Front Float tank parcel shelf inspection covers fitted.
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    The top of the front float tank is now resplendent in a coat of OD. I have fitted the Capstan winch, front tank access cover and the rope guide.
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    They sure did as I went to great effort during the tank (and hull repairs) to make sure that the fit was exact.
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    I thinks the best way to answer your question is to call Tom; http://snakeriver4x4.com/contact
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    @Patrick TiptonLooks like the photo problem is back ☹️☹️
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    Front float tank now in position. The internal mounting bolts are fitted and I will install the external bolts tomorrow arvo.
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    Here is another track fix idea that may help. This track repair kit is made by Trond Overvik in Norway. Trond's pictures below tell the story better. I believe that Trond still frequents the Weasel forums and may still make this track fix kit.
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    Small job for yesterday. I installed the idler arm lock nuts with my 15 minute spanner. That's how long it took to turn a piece of scrap steel into a spanner on the bandsaw. Crude but effective. The job was again made easier by using @Gszechyexcellent thrust and lockwasher kit. https://www.garysbunker.com/shop/m29-parts/thrust-lock-dust-shield-kit/
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