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if my memory is ok , the ball joints just pop off .
put a screw driver under and lever , spray with something first .

at least being normal R/H threads means you can use normal taps and dies to repair threads .
and buy nuts to lock the joint .

cheers ,
kerry

Gary , totally agree . some very valid points I did not mention .

I must ad . it is surprising how waterproof petrol motors can be .
but they are not a bloody submarine , even if some people do treat them like one .

kerry

while I do not guarantee this will work for you , I have driven through water deep enough to get a wet bum .
at the correct speed you get a "bubble" form at the rear , like some beetles swimming in water .
all I did was a very good spray of WD40 or similar to electrics .
kerry

no worries mate .
I have done a lot of rebuilt bash plates , much stronger , not difficult to do .
just threw that in in case of interest .

kerry

helicoiling or threaded plugs , or oversize drain plug can be done in place . lots of grease on the drill and the tap . drill at very slow speed , clean swarf often . flush with kerosene , a couple of oil changes to be safe , just a suggestion . Kerry ps ; I would go with an oversize insert with a s...

its not nice when its one bloody thing after another .
I hope you can still smile .

kerry

set a torque wrench about 5% lower than the required torque . when its reached , tighten to the next slot , very bloody close to spot on torque . or if a good judge of torque forget the torque wrench . I probably don't need to say , add a bit of nickel or copper antisieze to make life a lot easier t...

I have for many years run a bridgestone DR 70 13 textile radial . buffed , 1/4 inch under tread then lugged with tractor tread . exceptionaly good , legality ????????? no body ever bothered to look . tractors drive on road with tractor tread . and they aren't bad to drive on road . but off road !!!!...

the rear seats have no brackets on the tubular frame .
they bolt in with 4 x 6mm x 1 mm pitch bolts through the tubular frame .
the frame rests in a channel section on the seat hole lid .
they are totally different to front seats ,

kerry

G,,day . they are fairly straight forward to do . a few little idiosyncrasies .
I am too slow typing to go through it all . but if you want to contact me I can give you a verbal .
I can also fax a bit that may help , have to find it first .

cheers ,
kerry

G,,day . I am not saying that original equipment is wrong . I was stating , do not replace castleated nuts with nyloc nuts . the normal nyloc nuts you can buy are mild steel and are not suitable to go on original tie rod ball joints . also if the OP means also the main arm on the bottom of the steer...

G,,day . I must disagree with the use of nyloc nuts for any important component . they are not high tensile . and are not a positive lock . from an engineering aspect they should definitely not be used on steering components . from an inspection aspect , road worthy or motorsport . fail in a big way...

G,,day . the drivers side for your model had a flat plate with two elongated slots for adjustment . if that does not make sense , imagine the hinge welded , but with elongated holes . as far as I know none came standard with two folding front seats . I fitted a folding to the drivers side , because ...

G,,day . still reading bits as I get a chance . spark plugs . the manuals I have all recommend Bosch W 5AC it is all I have ever used for many years . work above 30 celcius and below 0 celcius air temperature . I have experienced problems with others , but too long ago to remember . cheers, kerry

I should be able to give you some measurements very soon , I have been busy .
if you want photos , I still need an email to send them to .
kerry

if I remember correctly , Toyota 12 r pistons can be used .
a bit of machining , depth of skirt an a little off the edge of the crown.

kerry

G,,day . two types of throwout race .
carbon type and ball race .
some early ball races where prone to failure with some nasty results to every thing in proximity .

solid carbon type give basically no trouble .

kerry

is that the yellow one ???

I can remember a yellow one , but my memory is vague .

kerry

if I remember correctly there were 4 different ratios .
I did have a retired machinist make a number of different spacers when I was doing the bearings .
kerry

can do mate , it may take me a few days .
also I can send photos with a tape measure alongside .
but to do this I will need an email address .
it is the only way I can deal with photos .

kerry