How To: C15a Wire-3 restoration

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Jordan Baker

I’d love to change the title of this thread to C15a Wire-3

Done - how does "C15a Wire-3 restoration" sound like?

H.

[Jordan Baker]

Thanks Hanno

[Jordan Baker]

The temperature gauge, choke and hand throttle cables have all been installed. I tested out the original temp gauge bulb the other day in some boiling water and all is good. The choke and hand throttle cables are all functioning nice and smooth. I also started to make an adjustable linkage for the throttle. More pictures to follow tomorrow.

[Maurice Donckers]

Jordan , in your post about the Bonnet catches you show 2 NOS ones , did you notice that they are Ford produced ones ? the Chevrolet versions are not so far folded round .

[Jordan Baker]

I’ve never noticed a difference in them.

Originally Posted by Maurice Donckers

Jordan , in your post about the Bonnet catches you show 2 NOS ones , did you notice that they are Ford produced ones ? the Chevrolet versions are not so far folded round .

[Jordan Baker]

I thought I’d compare the truck windshield to the armoured window for the Otter. Just a slight difference in size.

I also made up the last throttle linkage I needed. Now just to do all the minor adjustments. Lastly the gas pedal got a new pivot pin as well the old one was non existent. I’ll hopefully have this all sorted out tomorrow.

[Jordan Baker]

I’m trying to sort out the clutch linkage. Where does the clutch arm return spring hook onto? I’m guessing the spring should be pulled towards the front of the truck?

Also, at the pedal end. Is there a return spring hooking onto the clevis pin like brake pedal?

I’ve adjusted the pedal and linkage as per the manual, however I feel there should be a return spring or two somewhere in here.