Pt 3. Springs, Bushes, Hubs and Metal Stuff. Series 1 Land Rover Restoration.

[@tomhoward7608]

Hello Mr. Foreman, I love your channel and you are a master story teller. I am enjoying this project you are working on. I was the only yank on an all Brit crew for about 5 years back at the end of the 80's and early 90's. I worked in Greece and later in the NZ and PNG and Australia with this crew. We were doing oil exploration work. I was the butt of most jokes for all that time but we had a fabulous time together and i have many great memories. I drove an old Land Rover all through Greece while we were there and it looked like that model but had the enclosed end. A fabulous 4 wheel drive vehicle but you had to have a mechanic close by, there was always some minor issue. Thanks for the great memories you bring to my mind. I have laughed out loud several times listening to your expressions!! Thank you!

[@TheRealDoctorBonkus]

Man, this ozzy is too ocker to be contained! Thanks a ton!

[@TimothyDalton-rk1ve]

18:32 The open toes gave it away👍

[@TreasureDivers]

Great work and nice style of presenting , thank you from UK

[@efinkens]

Love these vids!

[@PyreneanExplorers]

We all do things differently, so interesting watching the way you do things. I used to do it by drilling out the rubber part of the bush with a small drill, knocking the centre and bits of remaining rubber out, then threading an upside down hacksaw blade through the bush, reattaching the handle then sawing a line across the outer, then WD40 and chisel/drift the outer part of the bush through, if that makes sense! Either way it’s a barsteward of a job and bet we use the same words during this grim process :-) Very nice job on the springs and the chassis doesn't generally look too bad at all; better quality and 14 gauge steel on the early stuff. Nail it with Waxoil or something similar inside and out is the way I’d go once it’s solid. Enjoying this very much probably because I'm not doing it ;-) Keep up the good work Mr Foreman.

[@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures]

Greetings Landtreks, I tried the hacksaw trick and a few others including my own attempt at a press using a car jack, a spectacular failure I should have had the camera rolling on that debacle. In the end the old bashing technique worked the best in this instance. I suspect these bushes may be as old as the car itself and have become one with it. The hacksaw trick will have to be used on the front where the bushes pass through the chassis, I can't mess that one up. This is quite a fun project though and I'm not acting when it looks like I've got no idea what's going on.

[@PyreneanExplorers]

Yeah, the project is looking good; wish I still had one of the Series 1's I've stupidly sold over the years. Btw, you probably know all about Mikes very helpful channel but if not here's the link. kzbin.info/door/RssffMP_F8_SCJcqFLq4Ow Cheers Wayne

[@richardsanders2794]

Yes I agree, there’s always more than one way to skin a rabbit. The bushes could be pressed in with screwed rod and tubing. Once again a great entertaining video, keep up the good work.

[@nickuk1978]

One trick for keeping the leaves sliding on each other is teflon tape. Not tried it myself yet, next month's job maybe. Got to get the v8 running first! Great viewing, thanks for sharing!

[@randomoldbloke]

That hub can be saved with a speedy sleeve not a problem, those spring bushes can be a pain on the chassis. Burn the rubber out and slice the outer in a couple of places with that fancy sabre saw just been careful you dont go to far . When putting them back in long bolt and heavy flat washer , your friends will be either never seize or rescue steel . Good to see the bare feet cant get the Aussie out of the lad lol .

[@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures]

Greetings Pete. I abandoned the hacksaw technique because of the risk of cutting in too deep although I fear for the front I will have no choice. The sabre saw would definitely be too aggressive a tool for the task. I suspect the bushes in the spring hangers may have been the originals. The never seize idea is a good one. I used dry graphite grease for the spring bushes and I'm replacing both rear spring hangers that have the bushes already installed but the front ones, if I can remove them could use a bit of never seize. Thanks.

[@Stelios.Posantzis]

Is there any chance you could get them out by means of a Big Vice, some tube sections and possibly some heat? Having said that, judging by state of the rusty example you hacked out, it probably wouldn't have worked on that one.

[@randomoldbloke]

Careful with the heat on springs to much and it will make them very brittle. With the cutting you will always see when you get from the sleeve to the hanger there will be a layer of rust . If you know someone that is good wth a oxy set not just ok but very good you can cut the bush out of the chassis on light vehicles a no 8 tip med flame until it starts to glow then crank up the o2 side it blasts the sleeve without damaging the hanger , the tip needs to be parallel to the hanger . Not for the inexperienced and need a steady hand . Been doing it this way for 40 plus years but i was a diesal mechanic so have done it more times than i care to remember. With the front hanger through the chassis it it is buggered and the chassis is ok get a pro to cut the stuffed sleeve out and weld a new one in . You have a steep learning curve in front of you take your time and if not sure of anything ask !!! No such thing as a stupid question. Cheers Pete

[@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures]

pete ryan there’s some great advice there thanks. I am turning to Devine beings a little for those front bushes through the chassis. I’m hoping there’s no bad rust up there. On the sly I’ve found some rear chassis replacement parts and cut the whole back end off. My welder friend should be out sometime this week and once the rear is all back together it’s time to see how much horror lurks in the front.

[@Stelios.Posantzis]

pete ryan : You're right about that, you don't want to apply any heat on the springs. I was thinking of the bushing on the frame at 19:30 when I wrote that but of course there are also the bushings on the springs which are only held in place by the spring itself! My bad for not thinking twice before posting! The other alternative, perhaps, might be taking the springs to a place with a press. At best this would only save half the trouble, of course, as you would still need to get them off the frame first i.e. deal with the bushing in the hanger.

[@gippy6105]

I thought I put a comment last week regarding using wedges to open spring eye sufficiently to prevent hammering bushes out and also not to lubricate springs as leaf spring rely on friction between the leaves to hel dampen out vehicle movements. If I did put it in well and good can’t find it currently also wheel bearing scanner is available alonh with seal inner sleeve to save you purchasing G complete stub section just remember to put either liquid steel or loctite on stub before fitting wear sleeve so it fills old groove as sleeve is slid on. As always love your videos and larconic nature keep up the good work. Gippy

[@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen]

Quite a task doing a restoration on such an old vehicle. It is 5 years older than the '62 Bedford bus we went round Australia in and we eventually had to retire that due to trouble getting spare parts. It got so bad that almost everything that needed to be replaced would have had to be custom made. Hope you have had better luck with the landy.

[@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures]

There are a number of UK based websites that stock an extensive range of Series 1 parts which will be covered in Pt 6 'The Mud Room', so in regards to parts shouldn't be a massive problem. My own abilities and finances are a greater issue. Shame about the old bus. I do like the old vehicles. Our 2004 Disco is the poshest vehicle I've ever owned.

[@craigtsadventures7414]

Mr foreman! I have been reading through some of the comments below and there certainly is some very intelligent people when it comes to mechanics that are commenting below. Unfortunately my Knowledge of a mechanics is not very good. I am enjoying this series very much and i wish you well in this restoration but i cant help but think there is a huge task ahead of you. I am sure if there is a way that this project can be completed you will find it. Keep up with the great sense of humour and am loving the vids. Bye for now.

[@thebenson1983]

love your channel. funny guy.

[@dazzleyd]

i find with bushes using a long bolt a deep socket and some washers, thread the bolt throughwith a washer thats just a bit smaller than the diameter of the bush then use the deep socket on the ther side with the raining bolt passing through with a nut on the end then wind the nut up and it will pull the bush through into the deep socket be sure to soak liberally with penetration fluid well in advance. hope this helps

[@jcoats5529]

This Canadian is entertained

[@Anderzander]

Loving your videos ... I’m years too late to make any comments of worth to you though! That seal land on the rear stub axles - can be replaced. You can get them off and buy them.

[@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures]

Greetings AnderZander, glad you like the films. I found out the hard way about the rear stub axles, having paid out a lot of money for new ones only to receive the enlightening advice about the collars after the fact. There were tears and I needed some rehydration with the contents of a whiskey bottle.

[@Anderzander]

@@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures I’m up to the crossmember now :-) you are doing great 👍🏻

[@SimonElenor]

I know this is a little late but if you freeze the bushings before installing it will shrink the outer metal sleeve and some lube and it will almost slide in.

[@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures]

It's not too late Simon, I have two front springs and front chassis housings yet to install bushings into in the next film. I'm going to try your idea and regardless if it works or not for me I can see it becoming a skit anyway. Thanks for that one, Wilms is going to love all the hardware jammed in with the ice-cream.

[@SimonElenor]

@@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures Don't get me in trouble now. Damn convicts! ( I am English)

[@charleshill3077]

Hi. The bit on the stub axle with the grooves worn in it is a replaceable part called a distance piece. Clamp the SA in a vice and give distance piece a few good whacks with a cold chisel and it will come off. I've replaced them on all four of my SA's recently. Try part number 599698 stub axle distance piece. They go back on no bother with a bit of heat and using the old distance piece and a metal punch to knock them down with. Thanks for posting the vids.

[@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures]

A thousand curses Charles you are right! I just had a look and sure enough that little sleeve you spoke of is right there under my very nose. I had no idea and have already bought two new stub axles for the vehicle. Your advice is to get a mention and may well save me a bit for the front as they are yet to be felt with. Thanks for the enlightenment. Cheers. Mr Foreman.

[@SimonElenor]

I wish you were closer to TN I would do that welding for you.

[@thedirtlifesupreame]

Safety Third. The sandals kill me.

[@xZeiZeix]

You can repair that hub with new landing ring from Dingocroft : www.dingocroft.co.uk/acatalog/Series1Axles-p4.html Land on Stub Axle for Hub Seal Ref: 599698 Application: Series 1 front axle, Series 2 and Series 3 upto 1980. Description: Replaceable land or spacer on stub axle that the wheel hub seal runs on. Approximate dimensions: outside diameter 2 5/8"(55.8mm), inside diameter 1 13/16" (46mm), depth 7/16"(11mm). Original part number: 217351 Price: £7.98 (£9.58 Including VAT at 20%)

[@johndiaz7240]

Chassis , spanners ?

[@waynedoeblin6801]

I guess you're going to have to do a deal with someone who can help you Mr.Foreman👍 I've forgotten what your expertise is? But a little bit of"I'll scratch your back,if you scratch mine" might be in order😉 I wish you were just up the street,that would be cool.Then I could help you a bit. Anyway,I'm not,but I wish you luck,I'm sure you'll come up with a scheme 👍😊

[@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures]

Greetings Wayne, I don't have an expertise unfortunately, I've some experience as a plant operator, truck driver and tour guide and now I'm a ranch hand feeding cows and fixing fences. A friend is going to assist me on the chassis welding but that will be part 5 yet to be filmed, so can't reveal in the comments too much for fear of spoiling Part 4, 'Big trouble in little workshop". Help is always be appreciated on these projects, my entire mechanical knowledge has grown from either having no one to assist me or not having the money to pay for someone who can so here I truly am making things up as I go along. I figure if I fail on this restoration I will still learn something which is a good thing. One shouldn't let impossible odds stand in the way of progress.

[@waynedoeblin6801]

Foreman and Wilms Adventures ,mate,I seriously doubt that you will fail this task,someone is sure to be watching who can help with whatever comes up👍

[@philthomas8829]

Using a cold chisel to remove hub nut?? 😢

[@hamishdavidson3368]

Is there a mob that build new chassis from Scratch. If so they’d make a killing because there a lot of orphaned Series 1 guards and tray beds out there.

[@RustyInventions-wz6ir]

Very nice work. I love old landrovers. You keep it interesting. Nice work. Please don’t use Jesus’s name in vain. Thanks. I would like to buy an old landy myself.

[@ForemanAndWilmsAdventures]

Thanks 👍. They are fun trucks to have and will make a mechanic of you if you aren't already.

[@gippy6105]

Should read wheel bearing spanner

[@TimothyDalton-rk1ve]

We also say bushings, not bushes 😂

[@gippy6105]

Stop looking found it so from now on my name is Al short for alsiemers no disrespect intended just getting old