Yes I agree, as they are all 40+ now, although mine is fairly original with only 1 P.O. who purchased it from the dealer who used it as a demonstrator for it's first 18 months, so it's not one that has had several owners. The only thing he had fitted was a tow bar, with electrics. The tank wiring ,as all the other wiring looks original, apart from where the tow bar electrics have been added. I have done nothing to the electricals, and the fuel gauge used to work fine before hand, so I can only assume the wiring is/was correct, and the seized float arm I discovered earlier i am hoping is the culprit!!! But again, we are talking B.L. here, and I think I am right in saying mine was a very early S Estate (general build dates start from May '75 , mine was built in the April) - so maybe the wiring codes were not properly standardized until May ??? But, I could be completely wrong on all that
Hi Bill - well I went straight to C.W. site of course - he lists 'out of stock'
... but managed to find one at Robsport, £40 delivered.... he does list it as 'Stag', but also fits our Estates.....he was the only one though. Should be here on Tuesday,will let you know if all is well when I fit it. I will try to 'free mine up' after I get the new one, then i may have a spare ! Wanted to make sure I could replace it first....Regards,Nige
) - to have the originals sent off, get rebuilt, and sent back. The bits I can remember at the minute off the top of my head are - Timken bearings fitted, and the ' Bell' shaped hooded boot no longer required , as additional grease points are added. I am pretty sure this was discussed at the time - I would have to have a trawal through the messages from the past.
- unlike my original, which is still stuck solid. I have, since removal, tried carb cleaner as was suggested here, for two days.....nothing..... have since moved on to one of our favorite 'free-er upper' - best not mention the name but i am sure we all have a can