Overhaul for Puddle Jumper.

[shaun]

After 11 years on the road and covering a minimum of 300 miles a year i thought it was time for a major strip and inspection of my No2 Mk2* Novembe 1944 universal carrier (Puddle Jumper as its know to many). It has had the standard pre season service each year and a few major services but now is the time for a really good go through. I have already taken off most of the access covers and pannels etc to copy for my MK1 project so it half way there already.

The many years of going to the War and Peace show has ment there is dust in every where, as well as a build up of dirt and some rust under fuel tanks etc.

The engine and transmission are still in good order but now has a few leaks etc which will now be fixed. the sprockets are just showing the signs of ware but nothing major yet. i have a really good set of track to fit once all is done.
The only damaged part so far is the cush drive between the fan and dynamo , which has for some reason broken up. But having made one for the MK 1 i know it is not a hard peace to reproduce.

So first things first, a good pressure wash , btu that will be next week. I am posting some photos of the strip down and areas not oftern seen as well as a bit of detail.

enjoy !

[shaun]

More photos

[shaun]

more photos

[eddy8men]

good luck with it mate, i hope it all goes well.

rick

[kevin powles]

Shaun, after christmas would like to do the right hand exhaust downpipes before you swing the engine out, have six flanges made, others to finish or buy, think second week after christmas would suit...........what you think?.

kev.

[Phil Waterman]

Hi Shawn

Please keep us posted on the progress of your overhaul. One work of caution about "overhaul" of a running vehicle, it will take you longer than you would like. Having said that there have been a number overhauls and restorations shared on MLU in the past and I am amazed at the rapid progress some people have achieved.

So Merry Christmas Happy New Years, and best wishes that you will be once again enjoying driving your Puddle Jumper again soon.

Cheers Phil

[shaun]

Phil , Thanks for your reminder of time scales. its so easy to take something apart more than is intended. My aim is to have PJ back on the road for the end of January so i can get on with the MK1. Basically its a strip , inspect, repair and repaint.

Kevin, That time scale sounds fine, im not going to pull the engine out of PJ so it will not be a problem.

I hope christmas has gone to plan for you all and you have had a great time and eaten way to much -i know i have !!

[shaun]

do you remember i said in my last post the engine was not coming out , well change of plan - it is. Got to do it properly . There is lots of muck every where from years of driving. the diff has most of beltring and Holland stuck to it i think.
One of the brake linings is near the rivets the others are all fine, but i will get the full set relined. no other major problem so far ! he are some more photos.

[RichardT10829]

teaching the master to suck eggs here but .....Shaun make sure you either mask up or hose the brake drums down..that there dust be a killer matey

[shaun]

more photos - a mouse had made a nest near the cam plate - that is a weel traveled nest !