T16 restoration starts in earnest

[horsa]

I cheated on mine Carried the parts up the hill one at time and bolted them onto the vehicle as I went. Most of it was manageable but the planetary gears weigh a ton.

You can tap the spacers or shim plates between the hull and the brake plates once you know the final drive center is bolted up properly. I think they were designed to allow easier fitting of the unit onto the hull at production. That way minor variance in the welded body panels wouldn't cause issues when everything was going together.

[andrew honychurch]

Thanks Guys. I was thinking of using a sling but to be honest, my Engine crane only just lifted the axle. I assume its a fair bit heavier than a standard Universal, presumably because of the added differential steering mechanisms. Just lifting a brake drum proved to be a right old weight. Mind you I am probably just getting old!

Its interesting what you say about fitting the axle before the shims, which would make sense, so lets hope there is a bit of lee way when refitting. I will be watching my toes Richard..this thing could seriously damge you if it fell on you. Anyone know the weight?

[andrew honychurch]

I just want to post a thankyou to a few of you guys out there. I have received serious help from David Gordon who as we all know has restored his T16 to what must be the yardstick for all of us to measure our efforts by. Unbeliveable. Also, I have been kindly sent a spring all the way from NZ by Lynn Eades to complete my suspension. I cannot believe that you guys will put yourself out so much to help others. And Marc Van Aalderen has kindly sourced, collected and posted me a drive coupling gear from Holland. I know all of us will have such tales of help, assistance and comraderie but I just had to mention it. Its a great hobby and this webforum is terrific. Thanks to all of you who make it what it is.

[RichardT10829]

It is a rarity in the MV fraternity but here in Carrier land we share the love always good to hear when good deeds are being done.

[andrew honychurch]

Picked up my new fabricated tool boxes this week. Really pleased with them, just need to paint them nicely and get the hull back. Decided to start with the instrument panel as well. Had a bit of tin worm in the corner, but with my new bender it was a cinch. Nice to find something goes according to plan for once. If anyone has a T16 dashpanel light, similar to UC but slightly different, and wants to sell it please let me know. Also, looking for a new voltage divider which fits in the dashpanel. Any help much appreciated .