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Raider 16 4x4 articulated -aka project bendy

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Today's update...

Beside the new headlight unit, I have braved the cold to just about finish the wiring. Which whilst it's my strongpoint, I get zero enjoyment from!

Wired the lower dash panel and used a PC style connector so it's removable.

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Tested it.... It works!

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Plus I now have switch on and off able lights :D

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Today's update...

Beside the new headlight unit, I have braved the cold to just about finish the wiring. Which whilst it's my strongpoint, I get zero enjoyment from!

Wired the lower dash panel and used a PC style connector so it's removable.

IMG_20150131_154136_zpsxmj2hkiq.jpg

Tested it.... It works!

IMG_20150131_155211_zpsc6jsfudn.jpg

Plus I now have switch on and off able lights :D

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 Very nice work, it looks first class. :thumbs:   You work bench looks alot like mine (overloaded), even to the point the your Horses seat is serving temporary work bench duty. :poke:   :lol:

 

Matt :USA:

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I could get the bits here, but £70 for just the piston and rings, another £40 for the full gasket, oils seals and con rod seemed like a better deal. Our lad has had two k241 rebuild kits from the same chap so should be good to go

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Are you planning to bore the cylinder or stick with standard? I would be very interested to understand what you decided to to do any the reasons (I have a couple of Kohler's waiting for the same work).

 

Thanks

Iain

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the bore isn't scored nor is there any massive wear marks - so it will stay standard. However the piston has quite a bit of sideways movement and the oil ring is non-existent! 

 

Given it's been split at some point and the gaskets are junk, I just want to stop it burning oil and dribbling, spitting out of every orifice. A 550cc displacement causes a lot of crank pressure and pushes oil out of places you'd never imagine. I once took the dipstick out when it was running and :o

 

It's not going to be a massive worker, more of a show piece - but it certainly will be put through it's paces and I will test the whole 16hp :D

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