Right before Christmas in true British manor I stayed the course, and while caring for an infant and maintaining a home, I managed to get the Rover back running. Didn't touch or attempt everything that needs to be done, just wanted to get the beast fired up so I can put some miles on the new seals, clutch and adjust valves before I put away for winter. Motor fired right up once I got the wiring figured out..
was in such a rush to pull solenoid I didn't label wires and had to figure out how the Hi Torque starter was wired. I think I am going to swap some wires around and change how it gets power.. I currently have the trigger wire going to the solenoid on the starter.. I think I like the idea of the bypass wire and keeping the harness stock.. Would also serve are a backup if the factory Lucas solenoid ever fails.
While examining the wiring the 40 year old charging system wires are beginning to fray and crack.. unsure if the >40 amps are actually getting to the truck.. I purchased a couple years ago a Delco SI conversion bracket from Pangolin 4x4.. I think its time to upgrade.. Dropping the brackets off to get dipped and ordered a new Alt from Delco..
will need to run some new wires.. much needed upgrade..
Got the truck up and running, ran some errands and even drove it for a bit…
Considering the valves had not been adjusted it fired up on the first crank with no issue…
Once I got home I went to start the truck again and there was nothing but smoke wafting from the dash…
Started on dash removal to investigate the cause…… and this is what happened.. Needless to say I have another project to finish up before putting miles on…
Why stop there right? If I’m going to take a bite out of something might as well be a big bite…
Rear axle torn down:
Pinion seal
Brakes
Possible hub seal
Diff cover referb.
