Free Wheeling Hubs - Land Rover Restoration Part 9

This series of videos follows the restoration progress of a 1978 Series 3 Land Rover. Part 9, we rebuild a set of Free Wheeling or Locking Hubs.
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[@Nielshaldrup]

Nevermind Christmas, I heard "axle video next week" - I'll hold you to it!

[@homeless_horse2038]

Same

[@GeoffreyCroker]

Shit

[@thermmaloverload]

@@GeoffreyCroker When my kids ask me what I want for Christmas, now I'm gonna say "Geoffrey's axle video please" . No pressure, just don't ruin Christmas

[@DanielRowe]

Christmas now depends on you

[@mloxton1970]

".. temporary protection until the Rover's oil system kicks in" nice one

[@mikemedic450]

The unreasonable expectations of your KZbin audience have been met. Thank you again.

[@CSkwirl]

Ooo, sweet you're back!

[@Bostonbowser]

YASSS THE JOURNEY CONTINUES

[@iokarus]

Like any journey in a Land Rover it's going to take a long time to get there.

[@iteerrex8166]

By the time this car is restored, and Project Binky is finished, earth well be out of petrol. XD

[@GeoffreyCroker]

Project Binky has a five year head start, and I will still beat them to the finish 🤣

[@iteerrex8166]

@@GeoffreyCroker I still don't get how you work on a car, and still have clean hands as writer lol. Do you know of some secret alien soap recipe? Come on tell us, we wont tell anyone.

[@TheLoxxxton]

@@iteerrex8166 swarfega was always my go to. Foul smelling green stuff

[@chrisdado]

Don't jinx Geoffrey's project with the 'B' word or we'll be waiting until the next ice age passes.

[@letsgocamping88]

Tameem Moaleji doing the dishes or washing your hair (after washing most of the filth off) seems to leave my hands pretty clean. Also lots of moisturiser before you start as dry hands soak up oil and grease

[@elams1894]

The Greek yoghurt container is critically important. It HAS to be the natural yoghurt. Unlike natures natural bacterial delight, the saccharides of Unnatural yoghurt are induced (create undesirable covalent bonding) by the molecular matrix of the plastic. This disrupts the magnetic field of any ferrous object in the container, rendering any rust removal futile. Dont think I didnt pick that up G Man!

[@MikedUp]

So glad the Myford series helped me find this channel. Well paced, good content, no fluff but not taking itself too seriously. Winner every time

[@rednwhitecooper]

I mean, nearly every 4x4 that’s been made since as far back as I can remember has had some sort of front axle disconnect. I don’t know why anyone would think it’s a bad idea. Also, finally a new video. We’ve missed you.

[@moab2312]

@Lassi Kinnunen hub connects wheel to diff, transferbox transfers power from gearbox to drive shaft to diff

[@samrodian919]

rednwhitecooper that's why the Range Rover was so revolutionary as it had permanent 4x4 drive with all the benefits of safety and none of the drawbacks of steering wheel kicking in your hand and the vehicle hopping and skipping along the tarmac. All due to the centre differential and the ability to lock li.

[@sweefu2]

Great to have you back mate!

[@robertpearson8798]

This series is helping me vicariously relive my youth.

[@Doughboy1941]

Watching for a second time on KZbin because I missed you voice. ;) One of the reasons I like your channel so much is because you actually finish projects. So many people I have subscribed to just gave up half way through never to be heard from again. Looking forward to the next installment. Regards, Silas

[@steamwally]

I'm quite happy with my AVM's, better acceleration, lighter steering and I like the look of them... Added greasers to my top pins so the hub haters can go whistle... Nice video, that is going to be one perfect Land Rover.

[@heathwellsNZ]

I had AVM hubs in my 2A and the best thing was FINALLY getting rid of the oil leaks around that felt seal and castle nut... When I was a member of the Canterbury Landrover Owners Club... many had these and as far as I recall - everyone thought they were great... Mine was a daily driver and the petrol savings were definitely tangible.

[@explorer8888]

Welcome back! 8 months is a long time without a LR video from your channel. As always, awesome video and superb quality with all aspects of it.

[@scottlillynz]

Possibly the best Christmas gift I'll receive this year!

[@estebanfernandez5393]

Love your channel, can easily say I am having a blast remembering my Old 72 S3. well as to the fuel consumption, that mostly depends on how "heavy" your foot is, I had a Petrol '72, and from my experience it pretty much chose the speed it wanted to drive at, you could plunge the accelerator all you wanted (and yes eventually it would go up to ludicrous speed 80 km/h :P ) but it would mostly just spit the gas out of the muffler. my suggestion if any L/R petrol engine owners are interested in fuel consumption is 1. do not change the carb for some after market part. Use the original and tune it well 2. install the hubs, they do help 3. install a vacumm gage in the cabin, so you can better tell when fuel is been wasted because of your lack of manners with the pedal ! Cheers :)

[@amadokhoury]

Glad you're back. I hope everything is ok with you. Great video, hope you give us some more soon. Thank you

[@jamesvincent758]

Between a Croker video and a new Soup Classic Motoring upload, a cold evening sheltering from the rain is complete. As always, an excellent video with the correct dollop of deadpan humour.

[@BadWaterMotors]

So glad to see a new video. The old bottle of citadel paint sure showed your true colors.

[@GeoffreyCroker]

Red and angry.

[@beathunziker171]

Cross drill top pin and install grease nippel, so you are able to grease railco bushing and top pin. Great explanaition of free wheeling hub. Look forward to axle rebuild.

[@MickLeahyAU]

Love your work I won't be expecting much more if you're watching the tests for the next month.

[@GeoffreyCroker]

I think days four and five will be open for YouTubing the way things are going...

[@TheBudynwaniliowy]

Hell yeah, better than any holidays

[@lukesgarage4049]

Well this taught me more about the hubs and how they work than a few "how it works" -videos that I looked up when I was wondering how they actually engage. Thanks 👍

[@supercheekykiwi]

Yes it had been a while. Glad to see you are still around

[@espowari]

Glad to see this video alert pop up!!!

[@johnwood9378]

I had a 60 Series diesel Landc*****r with free wheeling hubs. wear and tear aside (no problems over 300,000 klm). I kept meticulous fuel consumption records with the hubs locked and unlocked. There was absolutely no difference and, if kept locked, no need to activate them in 4WD situations.. Thanks for the videos, takes me back to our using Land Rovers in the late 60's in the Pilbara and Kimberley regions of Australia.... Alloy heads and iron blocks in the 6 cylinder models did not mix well with bore water coolant plus we became expert broken rear axle exchangers.

[@juliengamble9285]

So glad there are new videos

[@noexpensespentstudios]

Crikey, a '90s Citadel hexagon paint pot! Great to see you back with some fresh content, your uploads have been missed.

[@Ipschnug]

Oy, at this rate Binky might just beat you to the finish! Thanks for the great video!

[@Genicee]

Just got out of a coma I enjoyed last week's video.

[@RubenRodriguez-wh3st]

Man I'm so glad you came back with the restoration! Greetings from Costa Rica 🇨🇷, here we have so many Land Rover lovers. You're helping me a lot with my restoration 👍🏽 Pura Vida!

[@GeoffreyCroker]

Hola amigo. I spent a couple of months wandering around your great country a few of years ago 🤙

[@evanharriman5352]

Great explanation as always. My only experience with freewheels is in bicycles so I was expecting pawls and a funny clicking noise, which I’ve never heard in a properly running car :-) Can’t wait for next week’s video!

[@AnthonyCurreri]

Good to see your videos of starting back up again. I enjoyed this

[@jay714]

Thanks mate!! Great to see you!

[@alpacker2955]

Nice one Geoff. Bring on the next one!

[@coles201]

Very glad to have you back chap.

[@HellFireno88]

Welcome back!! Quality videos. Far between them, but the wait is always worth it.

[@wetdedstuocm]

Interesting and Good to see You back.. Peace

[@one4stevo]

Been a while. miss these build videos

[@craigtate5930]

Love the 4x2 4x4 markings on the hubs... love manual hubs and T cases too

[@MrWilberbeast1]

For a Land Rover tragic, you sure make sweet vids. Thanks for sharing.

[@TomMakeHere]

Good stuff Good to hear another video is on the way

[@davidallen2058]

Wow, another video. But wait! Only 10 minutes of awesomeness. I crave more. Much more.

[@obg6446]

Keep up the great work, I love watching your videos and the explanation of how it all works

[@Allafterme]

HE IS ALIVEEEEEEEEE!!!

[@taffylugg]

Thank you again for another amazing video. We love them very informative and an enjoyment to watch oh and giggle !!

[@davidk6271]

Christ on a bike , Geoff’s back

[@daos3300]

y, but would christ use freewheeling hubs?

[@effortlessly]

I have a slightly strange approach to locking hubs... I’m not convinced of the benefits... but I like the look. So I run a set of period MAP locking hubs... but I run with them permanently locked... daft or what!! 🤣🤣 And welcome back by the way, looking forward to the axle refurb 👍🏻

[@WaynesWorld69]

Just binge watched the whole series so far! Keep it going please!

[@oceanman8125]

dude your videos are always the best im glad you put in the time and effort to record all this

[@SuperGrover]

I thought the little pig went to market but apparently the pig went in the hole! You kiwis are so cute :D

[@benbarnett243]

Have been waiting soooooooo long. Welcome back mate. Dont change your style, you are number one on my list of kick back and learn

[@nathanwotwot]

Yes!! I was only thinking about your Land Rover the other day. Thanks for another video!

[@jn8092]

Ah god..... seeing you repaint perfectly good red details like that have me again in awe of your eye for detail. I do try on all my restoration work but you just take it to another level! Well done!

[@MSC-101]

Thank you for the video. Gearing up to work on my 101 in 2020. Marco

[@calexander230]

thank your for the fantastic desmonstration.

[@marktindall4753]

Another good job

[@vortecmacs]

I love this series so much, man.

[@CSkwirl]

I have a 1990 Daihatsu Feroza which has hubs that look suspiciously like this, with the brake rotors mounted to the back. This apparently requires disassembly of said parts to replace the rotors, which being the original ones are pretty well rooted and undersize now. I've definitely been avoiding doing that job, thanks for the encouragement 😉

[@BalintCzupi]

Thumbs up for the (ancient) citadell miniature paint.

[@JoaoManFerCardoso]

Glad to see you back! Amazing editing as usual. It's cool to learn a bit about mechanics!

[@slypig24]

Very good explanation.

[@chrisross-smith4358]

Hello Geoffrey, very glad to see your back. I love your videos and have missed them. Informative with a wicked sense of humour, whats not to like. can't wait for the next ones......

[@jerrybailie]

Missed your videos, glad you're back !

[@DanielNoest]

I remember two series 3 109 that my step father had . The first one was a 4 cylinder without freewheeling hubs, the second was a 6 cylinder with freewheeling hubs. The six was considerably less noisy, mechanically, on the highway. A big plus!

[@blackbird8632]

Awesome, got a 1978 Land Rover Santana with the same hubs. When i run out of other stuff to do i'll clean them up. Will probably be around the same time your car is done.

[@fabiano3807]

wow 1.6k likes and 0 dislikes, keep up the work, we have been waiting!!!!!

[@berniesr]

good to see that you are back

[@harrybic]

Another video, yay! Hope to have yet another update soon!

[@2010wembley]

Ahhh. PEG. I was thinking “whats he using a pig for?” 😂

[@_rlb]

Same here. I also did not understand the part about the hit in a previous video. Ah, *head* :)

[@TheHelmarocKing1]

Been waiting for another video, today is a good day!

[@benterrell9139]

Cracking video. Well done.

[@Anderzander]

We missed you !

[@JudgeDredd02]

Love all of your videos and the way you produce them

[@tylersmalley]

Welcome back, we missed you!

[@helistorm98]

Missed you boye, glad you're back and well!! As always, an awesome job! Well done I couldn't find almost any information about this devices in my country (Argentina), but looks like a crude transfer case disabling device... Always glad to learn a new thing

[@graemelliott3942]

Great Video Mate. I'm contemplating getting a set for my '64 2a 109!!!!

[@GeoffreyCroker]

Go for it 👍

[@laser-on-off]

The thing ! Nice.

[@ebagmaiyup7436]

Wooo great video!

[@growingknowledge]

Thought you had gone bush, great to see you back !

[@kevinchamberlain7928]

My mate had them on all four wheels. It prevented him getting any mud whatsoever on his Landy. Also, if you parked it on a hill it could do short journeys.

[@hikojeep5254]

Dude! Been a while. Freewheeling is the reason why I chose '79 Cherokee over Wagoneer.

[@daviemaclean61]

Brilliant. My Landie is currently being "sealed" with new gaskets everywhere. We'll see how long that lasts! ;-)

[@scask]

My wife came rushing over to look at the "pig" she was upset to see a peg! Happy Christmas from Brum..

[@noidle22]

I don't think I've ever seen a video with 0 dislikes, especially not one with nearly 2k likes. That's quite a feat.

[@carp614]

Welcome back mate! Looking forward to the next one.

[@iansyme3535]

Nice to see you back working on that Land Rover Geoffrey. Was wondering what happened to the project.

[@gerardscheffer8848]

Your video are such a joy to watch. Very well made and entertaining. Keep em coming!

[@derekgee4223]

Excellent video thank you

[@DamianusV]

Nice and clean, as always exceeding the expectations of the viewers.Grettings from Buenos Aires.

[@GeoffreyCroker]

Como estan. I was in Buenos Aires last year. Best burger I've had in my life from a place in Soho Vejo!

[@DamianusV]

@@GeoffreyCroker Hope you enjoy our chaotic city, all the best, Damian

[@somanyteapots]

Holy crap it's been a while - I'm so happy you're still making these!

[@emmetgilgunn]

Brilliant as always

[@christopherwarner3]

Alright!!! You're back👍

[@SamEEE12]

8:10 * nature documentary announcer* Here we see the Land Rover half-shaft, in it's rarest; not-broken form.

[@GeoffreyCroker]

Hahaha nice. Run standard skinny cross ply wheels and they'll be fine.

[@Upsidedownorangejuice]

Every kiwi ever get's the yoplait container thing.

[@woodwardjr]

I was afraid you disappeared! Glad you're back!

[@Johanniscool]

So glad you’re back

[@berzerkrobot]

So glad to see your new content pop up! Happy patreon supporter! Thank you for the amazing content.

[@GeoffreyCroker]

Cheers berzerkrobot 👍

[@sickpuppy011]

Hear hear fuel economy “ I wouldn’t choose a 40 year old Land Rover in the first place” 👍. Thanks for the vid. I have the same brand of hubs but maybe I won’t use them after all.