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Choice ^ yep thats the same style one I had on the mk2 mini I sold.

I think the original engine had it on the block, but this being a Nissan I'll have to make do with something. You're right that a brass tap might just be the best idea, hopefully the existing hard fittings are NPT and I can screw it right in. Got it, found a few pics online of what I need to know Cheers

Round one. Ok, I might try that. Also, where would be a good source for a heater tap? Just a single in/out manual one would be fine.

Who knows about Smiths heaters? It has a good core/fan mounted in the truck and I think there is a good ducting body in the A35 I have in storage, cant find an exploded diagram anywhere though? Its is possible to still buy the coil reinforced hose to pipe the heat?

Gave the gearbox a lil clean and made a new gasket for the top cover (it never had one). The selector mech is still a bit sloppier than I'd like it but tough to make it much better with the current set up. Got alot of the sills/box bolted in. These dog legs are notorious for rotting out at the bottom (exposed to mud from the rear wheel). Got most of a repair done and checked the fitment. The b-pillars arent quite where they need to be so may need to be cut/re-welded. I'd love to replace the whole sill/b-pillar but at 3K plus shipping a side that isnt going to fly....

Got my dad to help me pull this round into my shed so I can start assembly - this ended up being alot easier than I anticipated.... You'll see in previous pics I had the tub hanging by the rafters with some rachet straps, sketch but quite effective. Its not too heavy, just bulky so again was straight forward to get into position. The frame/tub which I straightened more or less by eye looks to have lined up well, or no different than it would have left the factory.... Also loosely positioned the tub sides to get them out of the way more than anything... Was able to get the fuel tank mounted up before everything was set into place no problem... Planning to replace alot of the bolts with new metric so should start getting everything together pretty soon...

Shot some colour last night... super happy with the tone it comes out with.

Been a bit slow but painting isn't all that interesting.... Have all the major panels in epoxy now... Still making more of these skins, been surprised how popular they are, even sending a set to ozzy this week.

Went for a quick blat out to Lake Waihola The carpet has made a difference but it'll never be a 'quiet' boat. All in all happy. Since this is the thing to do...

So cool... they match Land Rovers nicely....

Yep... Also check your reverse bucket setup.... this accident investigation is a good reminder (in fact all of them are to see how bad stuff can happen on the water...) https://www.taic.org.nz/sites/default/files/inquiry/documents/04-208.pdf

Would one of those plugs which change colour based on rich/lean be a better option?

4xoverland on YouTube has a bit on turbo a 1hz. A few dos and a lot of don’ts... run light psi and get and EGT gauge. Thin crowns easy to pop and overheat if not careful. Result was general improvement open road driving

It wont fit but 1zz are getting popular for mini boats

1. Yes 'cavitation' is the water boiling because your're drawing too much vacuum into the unit than what you can flow out the back end. It sounds like you're driving a concrete mixer. 2. From what I read the solution is to drive the jet unit off the back of the clutch, typically have to manufacture a bellhousing up for a new shaft. 3. If in doubt, right foot...

A few have done it but its a hassle, most dont even go there and get jetski running gear to drop in.

The early prototype Hamilton was a centrifugal type but his real innovation was to get the axial design to work. Who manufactured the pump that is on it?

Looks to be an axial jet but the older 'rudder style' nozzle?

Everyones getting squirts! Mean.... Thought about re-hulling it? Those Wattscraft kits are pretty cheap.

That's pretty cool... Bunch of guys with the super tiny boats run JS300 engines/pumps out of the older stand up jetskis for future jet barry points.

Bought a few m of marine carpet and glued it into the front hull and sides. Makes it look a bit tidier but also hoping it'll make the hull a bit quieter when on the water. Mounted in a new fire extinguisher, coz, you know, safety....

Still plugging away but have been a bit slow... Roof has been stripped and I've fixed up a few holes and redone some of the rivets Its pretty tight in my single garage now... am working on the cab sides to mount fixed glass rather than the original sliders. Resoldered on the fuel gauge and cut some new gaskets. Need to fix it back into the chassis so I can drive it round into the shed and start mounting up some of these body panels.

Interesting.... I'm rebuilding the doors with new skins for one that has gone down south.

Forward control land rover....