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Post by mistersocks on Jan 26, 2014 22:20:04 GMT
Hi Tommy and Chris! Many thanks for your help and advive its much appreciated. What you say makes sense, I have built the carb up from parts that came with the car and this is a rogue leftover! The choke is connected to the jet with a screw so it operates fine. Working in the dark and hail with a streetlight and torch arent filling me with enthusiasm so I'll finish it off tomorrow... I think I've connected the throttle return spring incorrectly leaving the throttle retun flapping up and down (the part shown above), I really should make more use of my digital camera before enthusiasm overtakes skill :-) Thanks again, Cheers Rich.
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Post by mistersocks on Jan 26, 2014 20:42:00 GMT
Right then, please bear with me as I'm a bit thick. Basically, this is the bit Ive got left over. I'm guessing that it should connect between the throttle return lever and the cam lever that operates the jet assembly? I may have to resort to travelling to where my other two crabs are stored and checking them but Ive got a nasty feeling that the offending item is disconnected on both cars as the Mk1's carb is in its boot and the Mk3 received some well meant attention from me shortly before being put into storage.... Cheers! Rich.
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Post by mistersocks on Jan 26, 2014 17:44:49 GMT
Hi Chris, Many thanks for that. It would appear that the linkage I have left over is just a spare bit of random stuff. I have built a carb from three that came with the car and had no memory of removing it, so I'll dig my torch out and get the cables reattached now. Hope you didnt disturb the spiders too much! Cheers Rich.
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Post by mistersocks on Jan 25, 2014 20:41:39 GMT
Hi all! Could anybody please help me with either a photo or description of how the carb linkage and cables go please? I started on getting my 1800 running before I'd finished other jobs, didnt take a photo when I dismantled the carb and now have a strange link left over (on the drivers side of the carb) that looks like it should link the choke and throttle mechanisms. I know Im a fool, but I got carried away..... Many thanks in advance, Cheers! Rich
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Post by mistersocks on Jan 25, 2014 20:36:07 GMT
Andrew - Yes indeed, its a ZT-T CDTi, I'm a glutton for punishment... Its my second ZT, had to sell the original one (a 2.5 V6) as I couldnt stomach the sub 30 mpg on a daily basis. Its a really nice car but it might be on its way. I originally bought the latest landcrab to break for spares but its almost ready for MOT now and I'm thinking of using it as my daily driver. Just gotta convince mrs socks its the way forwards...
Progress has been slow and steady, but its certainly looking alot less lopsided now! Ive replaced the displacer and re-pumped the suspension, looking better although the rear end is a bit reluctant to come up. More investigation required there so I'll be picking your brains again on that one!The dispacer I took out had a ruptured pipe, but the unit itself looked brand new, so I'll be speaking to a local agricultural merchants about having the split hose replaced. All in all I've spent about 22 hours on the car so far and have managed the following: 1) Replaced the front displacer. 2) Given the engine a full service (oil, oil filter, plugs, leads, points, condensor, rotor arm and distributor cap). 3) Drained and flushed the fuel tank and line and fitted an in line fuel filter. 4) Rebuilt the brake master cylinder, bled brakes. 5) Rebuilt clutch slave cylinder, fitted new clutch master cylinder and bled clutch hydraulices. 6) Stripped, cleaned and rebuilt the carb. 7) Drained flushed and refilled the cooling system.
With the exception of the oil, antifreeze and clutch master cylinder, all the parts I needed were in the boot of the car. And to top it off, as I was packing my tools away this evening my next door neighbour carted a big roll of burgundy carpet towards the bins. Needless to say its now in the landcrabs boot and I'll be buying some contact adhesive next week...
I finally got it running today and considering it hasnt run for 12 years it all went surprisingly well. Tomorrow (weather permitting) I'll run the engine up to full temperature, set the carb up properly and have a go at freeing the stuck clutch!
Cheers Rich
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Post by mistersocks on Jan 5, 2014 18:45:09 GMT
Hi Tommy, Thankyou again for your tips, they are all very much appreciated! I'm really pleased with my latest acquisition, especially as it was only bought to break for spares to enable me to complete my other two cars. It is the Bath car that Chris posted on here a few weeks ago. When it arrived it was much better than I was expecting. All thats left to do is the brakes, clutch hydraulics and to get it running. Ive got a nice spark at the plugs and have cleaned the fuel system, so it should be a runner soon! Mrs Socks has told me it was either to be broken for parts or to be sold once it is MOT'd, but I think it might be my 40th birthday present to myself. Besides, my other two are austins, so I dont have any Morrises.... Had to stop dismantling when the rain became to bad this afternoon, but all is apart and loosely re-assembled so I dont lose any parts. Hopefully it will all be back together next weekend! And you're right, our cars could be twins. Morris variants seem to be less common than the Austins, but they're all good as far as I'm concerned! Cheers Rich
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Post by mistersocks on Jan 5, 2014 13:42:08 GMT
Hi Again, Thanks David and Tommy! Just popped in for a quick brew which is probably a big mistake as I'm cold and wet.... Got the four nuts undone and am psyching myself up for the big'un. I'll disconnect the driveshaft as I'm working alone and want to make it as easy as possible. Probably jinxing it, but so far everything has come undone easily! Cheers Rich.
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Post by mistersocks on Jan 5, 2014 12:41:29 GMT
Hi Again, Removal is going slowly in not exactly ideal working conditions... Think I'm heading down the right route, but could anybody tell me if the four nuts visible in this pic are the ones I need to undo to remove the suspension housing? two above small ones one either side of the bumpstop and two bigger ones one either side of the upper arm? cheers! rich.
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Post by mistersocks on Jan 4, 2014 21:42:25 GMT
Hi Again Chris, Many thanks for your speedy and informative reply, it almost sounds too easy! I'm off with a torch and some axle stands to make a start on it now, even if its just spraying bits with duck oil to ease the dis assembly process tomorrow! I have been rather quite it seems for about two years, sorry I havent had a greater input into the forum. We had to sell our farm 18 months ago and have moved to a small house with no garage, and we now have a 2 year old son who keeps me on my toes. His favourite toy is a vanguards 18/85 and at 2 years old he knows the difference between a wolseley 18/85 and an austin 1800! my other crabs and 1300's are in storage. luckily the neighbours arent adverse to a bit of spannering and choice language from my house. I bought the blue morris 1800 that was recently on ebay, and its spurred me on to get stuck back into my projects! Hopefully I'll have more of an input on the forum again! Hope you are well, Best Regards Rich.
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Post by mistersocks on Jan 4, 2014 20:46:04 GMT
Hi All, Ive just treated myself to another landcrab. My initial plan was to break it and use the spares liberated from it to continue the restoration of my other two crabs. But I didnt have the heart to take the axe to it when it arrived, so its now being worked on... Does anybody have experience of, or an idiots guide to, remove and replace the o/s/f displacer unit? I'm thinking it may have to go to the local garage (as I no longer have a garage or workshop), but if it can be done relatively straightforwardly then I'd have a go myself. Thanks in advance Rich.
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Post by mistersocks on Feb 24, 2013 19:20:41 GMT
Not sure why the first one wouldnt go back on the road, it still shows up on the DVLA database, not been taxed since 1996. If I could confirm why I'd be tempted to buy it as a sister car to my MMD175L....
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Post by mistersocks on Sept 11, 2012 12:52:58 GMT
1969 Austin 1800 Utility. A genuine Australian built 1800 Ute, this particluar example is the Mk2 model, leaving the Zetland, New South Wales BMC plant in December 1969. It was originally shipped to New Zealand, where it went through 3 owners in 30 years, before being restored and shipped to the UK in 2000. I have some of the original New Zealand paperwork. Its in very good condition, and is very rare. The Landcrab owners club know of only 4 examples in the UK, and only 2 of those are roadworthy, this being one of them. Its been fully serviced and passed its last MOT with no advisories. I have only used it for a couple of shows this year, so am reluctantly putting it up for sale as I dont have the time to use it as much as I'd like. If it doesnt sell I'll keep it tucked away in the barn. Im asking £6495 or near offer. Its alot of money for a Landcrab, but you're unlikey to park next to another one at a rally, and it really is a beauty! Viewing is welcome and recommended. Im available all weekends and 11am-3pm weekedays, but not weekday evenings as I work nights. Any questions or more photo's etc, please email.
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Post by mistersocks on Apr 1, 2012 15:27:42 GMT
Hi Again, Another one from the Socks fleet up fro grabs. My 1972 (tax exempt!) Austin 2200 with a manual 'box. I bought this car locally about 3 or 4 years ago, but loss of storage means it has to go. It was running an driving and mot'd when i parked it up (in a dry well ventilated barn), but is currently non running. It will need a new xorst, brakes+clutch want attention, and the seal between engine+box wants replacing. Its not the prettiest but eminently restorable. On ebay at scrap value, but anyone offering me something close to £400 could take it away, or take your chance on ebay! I am thinking of maybe selling my mk1 1800 and possibly the 1800 ute too, please feel free to drop me a line! Cheers! Rich
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Post by mistersocks on Apr 1, 2012 15:20:51 GMT
Hi All, Its been a while since I was here, hope everyone is doing ok? As the title states, I have my 1971 Austin 3 Litre Auto for sale. Its on ebay at the moment, Ive started it at scrap value but in my opinion (for what thats worth!), its definitely restorable. I had it running and driving a year ago, but it needs a ne head gasket (supplied) and the interior need sorting too. Im guessing there will be more welding needed and other bits and pieces (brakes etc), but it has been well stored in a dry well ventilated barn. Ive sold the farm and lost my storage, so there will be a few of the fleet up for grabs. I paid £1000 for the 3 litre, spent about £500 on it. Id like around £750 but am open to offers, or take your chance on an ebay bid! Cheers Rich
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Post by mistersocks on Jun 1, 2011 9:35:52 GMT
Hi All, I know its not a crab, but its from the same family. Picked it up on friday, a 350 mile drive home (non stop) with no faults whatsoever. Ironically, the worst car ever made is now the best car I've ever owned..... Cheers Rich
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