Ford Blitz Restoration/Rebuild

Lynn Eades · #1 12-09-12, 12:38

I guess its back there in the thread, but, why is it a "dummy" filter?

Private_collector · #2 12-09-12, 13:12

G'Day Lynn,

The original fuel filter looks OK on outside, but it's knackered inside. All corroded to buggery. It will be replaced with a modern version of similar size with glass viewing bowl. Though I want a better 'modern' version, I wanted to retain the original look, so the 'dummy' original one will be put in the correct spot, at rear of battery box, and the new one will be hidden on inside of chassis rail, where it can't be seen unless you get underneath and look up. The fuel lines to/from the original filter won't actually be attached to anything, but will route away out of sight where they will end.

Of course, if I do all this and aren't happy with the effect.....i'll do a re-think & probably cough up for a correct replacement. I think it should work though. Not really a fan of 'smoke & mirrors' but this will give best of both worlds!

Lynn Eades · #3 12-09-12, 20:44

This filter is a rather effective water trap. They have a brass element made from lots of discs. the gaps allow petrol to flow through but not water. They are reasonably common in that they were fitted to all the WWII Jeeps. It should not be too hard to locate a good one. seal kits and elements should be easy to get.

Private_collector · #4 13-09-12, 03:33

I might get one at this years Military Jeep Club of Queensland show day at Canungra, in October. Often good bargains to be had there! Ross Prince from Hervey Bay attends and it's a good time to get stuff from him. That reminds me, I should get in touch with him & order some of the seals I will need for front axle &/or gearbox. Someone recently referred to Ross as "the Bunnings" of military parts. He certainly has the range, but his gear is always quality...........Bunnings not always the case!

Private_collector · #5 16-09-12, 12:06

Chassis parts painted.jpg Chassis parts painted 1.jpg Misc parts - step etc.jpg
Painted some of the chassis parts that will need to be returned to engineers to reassemble. Also parts for passenger step assembly. Not the step itself because I ran out of spray putty & couldn't be bothered driving into town, when there were other things I could go on with.
Sector gear.jpg
The second steering box was opened up and cleaned enough to find this damage on the sector shaft gears. Hopefully my other one will be usable.
Worm gear.jpg
I took this photo as I was leaving the workshop, and at a time when it was too dark to see anything. Examining the photo has given first insight into worm gear condition.........and I still don't know if it's good! I'll get it out and check it next weekend. Anyone know if steering box seals and bearings are still available????

Private_collector · #6 21-09-12, 01:22

Gentlemen,

Can anyone help me out with a diagram of how the wiring harness is routed on a Ford F60, please?

I'm about to look into having a new loom made or purchased. I have the wiring diagram in several manuals & books, but haven't found any information that will show where the wiring actually passes along.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Keith Webb · #7 21-09-12, 01:37

I have some photographs of how it's routed taken before removing an original loom, not showing everything but how it runs along the chassis rail from the solenoid. I also have some NOS looms including the main one which goes from the starter solenoid to the front shell incorporating the horn wiring, also some original tail light wiring and switch wiring.
The standard wiring provides a cut out but not the good protection a modern set up should give.
There are a couple of suppliers who can make new looms for you and incorporate things like turn signals.
I had a vintage wiring specialist company make and install a loom for Swiss Chris' F15 which seemed to be OK until it got to Switzerland where it was found to have not been properly secured around the dipswitch allowing the clutch pedal to wear through and cause a meltdown. Their circuit breaker also failed to work resulting in a smouldering loom.

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Originally Posted by Private_collector

Gentlemen,

Can anyone help me out with a diagram of how the wiring harness is routed on a Ford F60, please?

I'm about to look into having a new loom made or purchased. I have the wiring diagram in several manuals & books, but haven't found any information that will show where the wiring actually passes along.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,