OZM29C Posted November 8, 2020 Author Share Posted November 8, 2020 Front axle and drivers side idler arm and wheel in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZM29C Posted November 8, 2020 Author Share Posted November 8, 2020 Will repost these photos taken with a different camera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZM29C Posted November 10, 2020 Author Share Posted November 10, 2020 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/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZM29C Posted November 11, 2020 Author Share Posted November 11, 2020 Front float tank now in position. The internal mounting bolts are fitted and I will install the external bolts tomorrow arvo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZM29C Posted November 11, 2020 Author Share Posted November 11, 2020 @Patrick TiptonLooks like the photo problem is back ☹️☹️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Tipton Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 @OZM29C do me a favor and email me a "zipped" version of the last picture. That is what the tech guys are asking for to figure out why.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byron Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Great pictures John, I love looking through the other restoration pics. Did the tanks line up ok after all their work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZM29C Posted November 12, 2020 Author Share Posted November 12, 2020 22 hours ago, Byron said: Great pictures John, I love looking through the other restoration pics. Did the tanks line up ok after all their work? They sure did as I went to great effort during the tank (and hull repairs) to make sure that the fit was exact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZM29C Posted November 15, 2020 Author Share Posted November 15, 2020 (edited) 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. Edited November 15, 2020 by OZM29C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZM29C Posted November 15, 2020 Author Share Posted November 15, 2020 (edited) Front Float tank parcel shelf inspection covers fitted. Edited November 15, 2020 by OZM29C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZM29C Posted November 15, 2020 Author Share Posted November 15, 2020 Capstan winch drive assembly installed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Tipton Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 John - that is really looking nice. Well done! Patrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZM29C Posted November 19, 2020 Author Share Posted November 19, 2020 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. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M29C3284 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Looking good. Can't wait to see you riding around in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Browning Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Looks great John. We had to do it a different way on our 2 floaters. We put the engine and capstan drive shaft in first, then the radiator and shroud. It may be impossible to connect the drive shaft to the engine once its installed. Theres just no room to get your hand in there. I hope it works for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZM29C Posted November 23, 2020 Author Share Posted November 23, 2020 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Tipton Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Very exciting John - you are really getting close! Looking great. Patrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZM29C Posted November 23, 2020 Author Share Posted November 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Patrick Tipton said: Very exciting John - you are really getting close! Looking great. Patrick 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5280Beltfed Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Pictures are very helpful thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byron Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Looking great John, brilliant to see your work! Byron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZM29C Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 The Ventilator lid and the associated linkages have been fitted 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZM29C Posted December 5, 2020 Author Share Posted December 5, 2020 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZM29C Posted December 5, 2020 Author Share Posted December 5, 2020 Rear float tank photo 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZM29C Posted December 6, 2020 Author Share Posted December 6, 2020 Rear float tank fully secured. Today I test fitted the drivers side track apron. Only had to make minor adjustments to the rear bracket 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Tipton Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Looks great John! Congrats on all of the hard work. Your "down under" photo orientation is baffling....just post and I will fix it. If you think about it, turn the photo upside down next time you post and see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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