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    Just finished another weasel job, the restoration of the radiator air deflector panel. This is one of those obscure parts that is generally missing from a weasel. I managed to save the original felt. After blasting, filling in the extra hole, then some OD paint I replaced the felt using facsimile staples made from 1.6mm 316 Stainless TIG welder wire. Another tick in the box.
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    @Patrick Tipton Inspirational 👍 You probably already know but there is a footman loop to be added to your new sponson. Pictures tell the story.
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    Last job of the day was to extract the hull from the shed and place it under the gantry in readiness to load the hull on to my trailer to take it in for sandblasting.
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    Next on the list was to fit the stretcher pockets and rudder support brackets. I temporarily mounted my NOS rudders so that I could adjust the rudder stops. Note the offset angle on the outer strecher pocket. I thought that the holes had been drilled incorrectly but when I checked the other rear float tank that I have here, it was exactly the same. Is there a reason why????? The other unusual observation I made is that the inner stretcher pocket is larger in overall size as compared to the outer.
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    Another big day on my weasel restoration. First task was painting. I painted the inner side of the rear float tank and also the areas where fittings bolt onto the tank. Also painted my NOS exhaust screen, and Capstan winch and touched up the front idler arms and springs.
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    Next task was to mount the newly assembled sprokets onto the final drive carrier. I finally got to use my hub seal installation tool (painted red in the photo) that I made years ago. I also used the Caterpillar seals and @Gszechy excellent weasel washer kit that he makes. https://www.garysbunker.com/shop/m29-parts/thrust-lock-dust-shield-kit/ A worthy investment.
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    Next task was to fit the sprockets onto the hub. Took a little bit of extra fitting work as the inned guide plate had moved when I tightened up the outer fasteners. I used grade 8 High tensile bolts and high nuts as per the OEM to fasten the assembly together. I also fitted the 45 angle grease nipple as recommended by @Bill Wolf
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    Todays weasel work; First off I made some plywood covers for the final drive housing. No expense spared 🙂 The covers will protect the machined surfaces from the sand blasting and painting.
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    @Larry Mass @Patrick Tipton Patrick should have TM11-2733 Installation of Radio Equipment in Carrier Cargo, Light, M29 or M29C (Amphibian) available through Portrayal Press. I think that this TM may help to shed some light on what could have been installed in a T15
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    Hub/sprockets were assembled this weekend. Really time consuming job. I used Cone lock nuts on the countersink head bolts to hold the assembly together. Cone lock nuts are an interference fit onto the bolt but a less likely to work loose when compared to other fasteners. I have loose assembled the idler arm spring to the idler arm but before I go further, can anyone shed some light on the correct orientation of the spring to the arm?
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    Great project. I am sure that you will be keen to remove the surplus scrap metal ASAP. Please post photos of the interior and keep us informed on your restoration progress.
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    The weasel restoration show rolls on. I am bead blasting and etch priming the drive wheels that attach to the rear drive sprockets . This is #3 of 4 wheels. Once the wheels are in OD paint I can assemble the drive sprockets and then put another tick in the box. If you look carefully at the wheels you can see that I have previously removed the inner reinforcing plate and re-purposed that plate as a guide to help feed the track guides into the LAR drive sprockets. Happy snaps attached.
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    @Patrick Tipton I found a photo to better illustrate what I was alluding to in my rely above.
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    @Patrick Tipton You have most probably done it but if not, grab a seat back and check its fit and in particular where the seat back clears the footman loop.
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    @F.Janssen I second @Patrick Tipton comments. There is nothing unusual with the corrosion in the sponsons shown in your photos. In fact its atypical of an untouched weasel hull nowadays. There is a lot of good information on hull repairs both on this forum and over on the Weasel FB group. The repair work as you can see with Patrick's T24 hull is very time consuming but very satisfying when the job is done. Great blog and please keep us posted on your weasel restoration progress.
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    Front float tank water ejectors are now fitted. Got to use Alumilastic for the first time. Just need to touch up the paint.
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    I really don’t know??? All of that information was lost when the old weasel forum went down. I do remember that Accurite also made grouser joining links but unfortunately I don’t have a photograph.
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    @Patrick Tipton I checked the T24 hull this morning and you are indeed very correct in saying that there are no drain holes on the passenger side rear compartment. Having said that I did see a drain hole on the drivers side rear compartment. I noted the two drain holes under the fuel tank and I could not see any near the drivers position.
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    @Patrick Tipton Outstanding work Patrick👍👍 On my M29C there are small drain holes in this gusset/brace. Attached is a photo highlighting the drain holes. I believe that they are OEM. Hopefully other members will offer advice here. I will check the T24 Hull when I get home from work.
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    Sorting out the fasteners to secure the front float tank water ejector
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    Same goes for the windscreen, New Glass, NOS U rubber for the glass, one NOS wiper motos, both wiper motors repaired, sandblasting and painting of the frame plus the time and costa involved in finding the jewellery (wiper cranks, wiper blades and arms, wiper short and long connecting links)
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    The instrument panel does not reflect the costs required to restore it. NOS pust to start switch, NOS Ignition switch New repo water temp gauge, New repo panel light switch, NOS fuel primer, NOS rotary light switch, Speedometer overhaul and repairs to the gauge mounts.
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    <<<<Have you checked your planetary gear bushings?>>> Not yet. I still need to dismantle the assembly. I won't start this job until I finish assembling the last of the bogey wheel sets.
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    Bloody Rats! I started a job I have been putting off for years, the inpection of my final drive. After splitting the case I discovered that a family of rats had built a nest inside. I will have to now strip the final drive down to its individual parts in order to clean it. On the plus side my brake drums and bands are in perfect condition.
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    @Patrick Tipton No not my kitchen or shop. I am very fortunate to be able to utilise the facilities where I work. As I work for a science organisation, I have to keep my workshop or as they call it, Laboratory scrupulously clean.
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