2008 LEO (Lands End to Orkney) Run

Post by **alex_holden** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 12:31 pm

rayofleamington wrote:Which ferry are you on, coming back on Monday, and how far could you take me towards Inverness?

11AM. I can take you all the way to Inverness.

Post by **alex_holden** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 12:34 pm

ndevans wrote:Kevin, thanks for that. I am going to try turning the prop shaft through 180 degrees first as it's not impossible that it's been reassembled the wrong way round in the past.

AFAIK it doesn't matter which way you bolt them together because the prop is balanced separately to the diff.

Post by **rayofleamington** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 1:00 pm

AFAIK it doesn't matter which way you bolt them together because the prop is balanced separately to the diff.

In theory yes, but in practise if they both have a small balance error, you can double it or reduce it by re locating the prop.

Personally I'd expect no great improvement as the balance error needs to be big before you notice it. However i'd be happy to eat humble pie if this does make it better ;-)

I've now booked all accomodation (campsites) and booked my ferry

I found the mail from Bill saying which crossing time!
I didn't get any hassles regarding the one way crossing and I just said 'Morris Minor' rather than 'light commercial vehicle'

11AM. I can take you all the way to Inverness.

Thanks Alex.

Post by **Judge** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 1:34 pm

Post by **Kevin** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 4:10 pm

Anything to get your name in print Bill

Post by **Judge** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 4:16 pm

Post by **Judge** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 8:33 am

Only 2 more weeks. Sorry Ray, Neil and Alex

Post by **alex_holden** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 8:45 am

I'm making progress:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=nyBOv236ILU

Post by **ndevans** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 10:27 pm

alex_holden wrote:I'm making progress:

So am I.

Slowly.

Update on the regulator situation-checked the dynamo output, plenty of juice there (easlity get 20v at moderate revs with D connected to F). I am ordering a new reg tomorrow.

Post by **Judge** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:45 am

ndevans wrote:& if all else fails

AA card

Post by **ndevans** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:55 am

Judge wrote:
ndevans wrote:& if all else fails

AA card

Was worth it's weight in gold last year Bill.

Hopefully I won't have any similar farces this year. That's why I'm ordering a new regulator!!!

Post by **Judge** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:59 am

Post by **ndevans** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 10:27 am

ndevans wrote:
ndevans wrote:
My full list is:-

1 Spray and then fit 2 new front wings and one new rear wing.
2 Fit 2 front spot lamps.
3 Make an instrument panel and fit a tacho, voltmeter & ammeter.
4 Make a sliding cup holder.
5 Fit the anti-roll bar that has been sitting in the garage for the last 18 months.
6 Wire in a reversing light.
7 Re-do the cab roof-rear roof rubber seal (it leaks).
8 Flush and change the engine oil and filter.
9 Flush and change the water.
10 Grease the steering rack.
11 Drill out the door hinges to 21/64 and fit oversize pins.
12 Grease the front suspension & prop shaft.
13 Try to cure the annoying vibration that kicks in at about 55 (no it's not worn u/j's, think the prop shaft may be a tad out of balance).
14 Get the tracking checked.
15 Clean and de-grease the engine bay.
16 Check the oil levels in the dampers.
17 Replace the air filter.

Item 1-done, but not hung on the car until I finsh everything else.
Item 8-done (see post about oil filter in Mechanical section).
Item 9-to be done tonight.
Item 17-done.

Further update-
Item 9 complete
Item 14-car booked in to local tyre place on Sat
Item 16 done

Also cleaned the fuels filter and topped up the brake fluid.

This weekend is going to be a long one, full of frantic activity.......

Post by **Judge** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 10:32 am

Keep it up Neil

Ray, Alex?

Post by **ndevans** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 10:38 am

Judge wrote:Keep it up Neil

Ray, Alex?

Mrs E tells me I am fully booked until Christmas doing work on the house! Patios, fireplaces etc.....

Are we all going to meet up on the Saturday evening in a pub somewhere, like we did last year? If so, where, when etc?

cheers,
Neil

Post by **alex_holden** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 11:00 am

I'm making progress but still got to do some more welding, put the front suspension back together, replace the brake pipes and handbrake cables, sort out the clutch linkage, and replace the nearside sidelight/indicator.

The problem with the sticking throttle was due to a frayed cable (now replaced). The old radiator turned out to be leaky and partially blocked so I've replaced it with a new one. The engine mountings are OK now and I've fixed the windscreen washers.

Post by **Judge** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 12:05 pm

ndevans wrote: Are we all going to meet up on the Saturday evening in a pub somewhere, like we did last year? If so, where, when etc?

Yes I had intended to and have started making enquiries. To help with the organisation, if those that would like to do this will let me know asap and also suggest a time, I will see what I can do.

Post by **ndevans** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 1:32 pm

Judge wrote:
ndevans wrote: Are we all going to meet up on the Saturday evening in a pub somewhere, like we did last year? If so, where, when etc?
Yes I had intended to and have started making enquiries. To help with the organisation, if those that would like to do this will let me know asap and also suggest a time, I will see what I can do.

To start the ball rolling, 7pm on Sat 2nd Aug, somewhere near Penzance would suit us. We are staying in Penzance YH.

I know Alex is staying at the Lizard YH, so maybe we need to be a bit further afield, so we can meet mid-way somewhere? We don't really mind where.......

cheers,
Neil

Post by **alex_holden** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 1:35 pm

Actually I'm staying in St. Just YH.

Post by **ndevans** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 1:59 pm

alex_holden wrote:Actually I'm staying in St. Just YH.

Oh.

Thought it was Lizard.

St Just YH is nice though.