Back on the road

Eventually after much buggering about, George is again fit for the road, well mostly.

The electrics have been sorted (only a couple of small things need doing now). Some bits still need tidying up.
Amazingly, all things seem to be working and nothing major has dropped off on the runs I have made so far.
Some pictures:-

Fuse Box - Prior to connecting

Fuse Box - Work in progress

Fuse Box - Completed

Fuse Box - View from above

Coil fixed and connected.

I have made a start on the monster list of things to do, I have fitted a new seat belt on the drivers side and have removed the sliding windows from the truck cab. That was a bit of a pain to do, but will make things much better when I get some new, clear perspex in there.

Some oil has been added to the steering box and relay, as well as topping up the gear and transfer box. The handbrake has been cleaned and adjusted, but I think that the pads will need replacing as they were somewhat oily.

The road tests were fun, but the steering is not quite right, it is a full time job keeping George on the correct side of the road. I will see if I can adjust the slack in the steering box a little to help with that.

One other thing that is spoiling the drive is the idle speed gets stuck at 1500rpm when it gets warm, I have taken a quick look and can see that the carb pistons are not dropping fully back down. Not sure why, but have bought some new brake vacuum hose to replace the current knackered one just to remove it from the equation.

I am tempted to take George off to a garage who can do a proper job of setting up the carbs and timing, I would think the cost would be offset by the reduction in fuel consumption. I think a new exhaust is required as the left ear takes a bashing. Am hoping I can get it to be a proper 4 -> 2 setup.