Ford Blitz Restoration/Rebuild

[Private_collector]

Finally got the compressor into the repair shop yesterday arternoon. They closed earlier on friday, and I didn't get there before knock off time, so the damn thing has been in the back of my wifes vehicle all weekend. Not a particularly safe thing to be carting around.

Mike, I was very pleased that when I described the way the motor behaved during the fault, the repair shop guy said straight away that he thought it sounded like a capacitor problem. That is exactly what it was. Said part replaced, at minimal cost, and motor tested for any other damage, without further faults identified.

Another thing Mike was spot on about, my local hydraulic shop printed me a list of the bronze bushings available as standard (overnight) order. I didn't get to place order today because of picking up the repaired compressor, but will do this tomorrow morning. Obviously not tested the following bush sizing, but I am ordering a 3/4 ID, 7/8 OD, by 1" length. Will also order same with a 1 & 1/8 length, just in case the borderline fitting 1" size is not quite long enough.

So Mike, my thanks to you for alerting me to these two answers to recent dilemmas!

P.S: steering box gaskets x2 still weeping. Bastard. I will look for another type of gasket paper while at hydraulic shop tomorrow A.M. I'm worried now, because the same paper was used on jointing two halves of rear axle some time ago. Oil not yet put into the diff casing. Must do so prior to replacing axle onto chassis!

[Mike K]

Ah !

That is good news

I am a hobby machinist . I bought a ex school lathe and learnt how to use it by trial and error .. with more errors than trials If you need a special part made , I may be able to help you .

With those weeping gaskets . I wonder if you use Permatex gasket sealant . I think No. 3 Permatex is the non-hardening stuff. It's excellent stuff . It's available at most auto parts shops .

Mike

[Private_collector]

I am very excited to have found a photo of the exact CMP vehicles that belonged to my fathers batallion. It pays to check the AWM website periodically. New things added to the collections all the time. Bloody boring rear bodies they had!!!

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[Keith Webb]

Looks like the steel GS dropside body.

Originally Posted by Private_collector

I am very excited to have found a photo of the exact CMP vehicles that belonged to my fathers batallion. It pays to check the AWM website periodically. New things added to the collections all the time. Bloody boring rear bodies they had!!!

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[Private_collector]

Originally Posted by Mike Kelly

With those weeping gaskets . I wonder if you use Permatex gasket sealant . I think No. 3 Permatex is the non-hardening stuff. It's excellent stuff . It's available at most auto parts shops .

Mike, I bought some of that gasket stuff yesterday. No time to try until Saturday though. Damned if it dont smell like molasses!

[Private_collector]

Bloody rippa!

Disassembled the steering box again yesterday, and put it back together with fresh gaskets. This time I coated the surfaces of gasket & metal with lashings of sealant. This morning, I anxiously checked for leaks before leaving for work, and found NOTHING untoward.

Now, every gasket I replace will have this treatment. I have never used sealant before, but won't do any future work without it.

[Mike K]

Originally Posted by Private_collector

Bloody rippa!

Disassembled the steering box again yesterday, and put it back together with fresh gaskets. This time I coated the surfaces of gasket & metal with lashings of sealant. This morning, I anxiously checked for leaks before leaving for work, and found NOTHING untoward.

Now, every gasket I replace will have this treatment. I have never used sealant before, but won't do any future work without it.

That is good news Tony . My neighbour uses that Permatex on just about everything , including head gaskets - but I wouldn't recommend it for that purpose . He even uses it on tubeless tyre rims , before assembly he smears a coating of it around the rim and it seals any potential leaks . I found that Its great for water pump gaskets , sump gaskets and timing covers too Mike

[hrpearce]

I've used locktite no.3 for years. I cut a lot of gaskets out of cerial boxes and have never had a falier. You can use it sparingly on shim packs also to get a good seal without adding thickness.

[Private_collector]

I found this excellent site for Australian Military History resources.
There is a VERY impressive range of books, DVDs, etc...

http://regimental-books.com.au/index.php

They even had a copy of a book about my fathers infantry battalion. A book I had not seen anywhere else except in my bookcase.

Well worth a look, for anyone who has a relative who served. Mostly Australian resources, but there are some New Zealand and other commonwealth offerings as well. Enjoy!