Mick.G

Got it of a online store through E-Bay

Power Steering Hose

Fixed it...Thread wasn't finished properly, ran me thumbnail down the thread and it cleaned up the starting thread...installed with ease.

Just waiting on these now and all done for the drive train.

Ok gent's ....got the new high pressure hose fitted ,exception to the power steering box as i can't even get the thread started (not using enough force to cross thread )

I unattached the hose from the pump to give me some more movement to try and correctly align the thread but still a no go. Stopped after trying for 1.5 hours...finger's hurting.

Got a feeling the tread on the hose is wrong.....it is not damaged at all.

The o ring is fine...not leaking from there , sectioned that part of with some tape and freezer bag.... It is the swivel part that has failed , thank's gerg....I should have rep[laced the line when i got the power steering box rebuilt. New hose i guess.

Hello All 

                Have just installed my refurbished Power steering pump , checked the old high pressure hose connection for any damage and was clear of any damage . Replaced the o-ring with a new one of

course. After installing the high pressure hose to the pump and front end lifted and pump filled to the right lever and getting rid of the air out of the lines......took for a quick drive around the block a few times.....after getting home i checked pump and lines....damn thing is leaking out of the lower hose......can not do this nut up any more......got me stumped...only thing is maybe the O-ring failed ???

Anyone else had this problem ? got me stumped !

Gave in and Bought after market headlight set , Changed the the glass len's so it still had the original glass. Was i little dull i thought at first , so got a new alternator also....Bright as a new set can be. Happy with the out come.

                                            Thanks again Gent's for you're input.

Will try a base coat on the right headlight and if it is much better i will re do the left.

Watched all those vi Dz , Yes seen all those video's ..would not not believe my mothers mouth

I just wanted some reflection......Had to try first B4 i threw them, away

Na...I am not sponsored by REPCO

1 hour ago, Mr Polson said:

Did you apply the MetalCast base coat first?

https://www.repco.com.au/en/car-care-panel/paint/specialty-paints/dupli-color-metal-cast-anodised-base-coat-311g-mc100/p/A9302375

If not then you're only getting half the result, the DupliColor MetalCast range needs the ground coat first then the colour coat to get the proper metal/anodized finish

WHAT !!

FL/Headlight can see how much the silver has faded through the len's

After Disassembly i noticed a little bit of moisture on the reflector at the front . gave it a wipe with my finger and it took more silver plating off. (  My fault for not drying out lens properly before i re assembled )

The a light scuff for the paint to apply too.

Masked up and first dust coat applied.

Second dust coat.

Third Light coat.

Fourth is a Wet coat

Fifth and final wet Coat.

Finished  product with the paint and cleaner i used for prep.

Will Get some Night pics, Was surprised to actually see the light beem on the garage wall during the day.

Oh had a little problem getting light's to work after installation.

Forgot to hook them back up to power. ( What a Dickhead )

But in all seriousness , i believe i will buy the aftermarket Light and put these Genuine ford lenses on them.

Had to have a go as it would have eaten at me for not trying.No regret's.

Once the rain stop's and will give it a shot...will take some before, during, and after shot's .

And a little review.

3 hours ago, deankdx said:

i had a headlight reco place redo the finish on the genuine reflectors, they were done to modern standards which is an interesting process. (painted super gloss black, flow coated super smooth, and then the silver(chome) painted on in some fancy fashion) was expensive, i think $150 each. .but the results were amazing. the person i dealt with was a bit unreliable because he focussed on bulk orders rather than my 10 or so i got done.. can't remember the details, was based in Seaford Vic from memory though. 

Sound's like that will be the way i go, realy want to keep as many genuine part's as possible . Watched a video on Utube last night about re chroming light reflectors .

My left Reflective coating is very bad , Thee right still has a full coat but wont reflect any light.

Left Headlight

Right headlight

I've had the headlight's apart already to clean and inspect , going to try and re chrome the reflective part first .If that fails then i may buy the aftermarket headlight and swap the reflector's.

they are genuine ford glass ....gave them a good clean , The silver reflective s*** is worn out on them. might paint them to see if that help's . But knowing me i will just end up buying genuine new one's.

will post some pic's of them tomorrow.

1 minute ago, deankdx said:

 

high beam also works on the main globe, that is more of a spot light. . but good work, i've had those with RUST on the connectors before.. quick sand = fixed

Glad it was a simple fix , now need to adjust the lights to get maximum light on the road as they seem really Dim......Had to pull over to see if they where on.

Sprayed the the contact's, Jiggled the switch on/off for a good solid 3 minutes , High Beam came on on the Left headlight but not the right.

took the right headlight out and checked the backing plate for the high beam globe , was dirty (pic Below) , gave it a quick clean with a wire brush , Presto , Hi beam now work's on both Headlight's.

Have not stripped it down yet. waiting on some info.

Will give that a try after lunch...Cheer's.

G'Day gent's

                     Thought i would ask if there is any thing i should look out for , before pulling apart the high beam / Indicator switch.

Hoping it is a easy task to clean the contact points.

got a rattle gun onto it. It is done up all the way nice and tight.

                                                                                                       Thank's again gent's

HAHa     ....No ,It screws on easy

Arm is correct type / spline is lined up, will get some pics up tomorrow morning.

Cheer's mate.

Me again.....sorry for being annoying  .

I have the Steering box installed .(Fu*k yeh.)  Stuck at getting the Pitman Shaft Nut done all the way up........

have being tightening the bolt up and then loosening the bolt and can not any further manually .got at least half an Inch to go !!

would really like a tip on this.

Wont buy these type of part's online....only if it a Reputable Auto shop. Will buy some locally tomorrow if possible. dying too drive it.

Need some more guidance Gent's , In relation to the type of Pitman Shaft Kit i will need to require ,Is there any brands to stay away from ?

Would like real good quality kit .