A was for Austin, but now B is for Bedford

Yes, certainly is Morrisguy, '57 D Type, the heavy one for that year.

I was only looking for one headlight rim, ended up with quite a bit more and at the bargain basement price of a 2 litre bottle of Farmer's Union iced coffee!  When I gave it to him this morning he said he would have trouble drinking it all and a 600 ml bottle would have been plenty.   

All tucked away out of sight now, where it may well stay until I kick the bucket!? 

THIS:   
IS BETTER THAN THIS: 

If you find a tj5 lying around like that let me know, I’ll give them two2 ltr bottles
Gumpy

PDU,

Just remember, it's the man with the most toys who wins.

Keep at it as when you stop collecting is when you stop.

Zuffen wrote:

PDU,

Just remember, it's the man with the most toys who wins.

Keep at it as when you stop collecting is when you stop.

totally agree here

Only stop when your done 

Paul
 

PDU,
Not off topic at all. A very interesting report that proves the old saying that one man's trash is another man's treasure. I did wonder how you moved and flipped the truck over until I read the bit about the front end loader.

Quiet period has been restful since cobbadog passed through. Not so restful for our youngest daughter as she has now delivered a daughter, Evangeline, to add to our grandchildren. Took our caravan down to Woodcroft for wife as she will be down helping out for another five weeks as son-in-law has enough to do coping with his chemo. 

The RHR tube was replaced on B for and I eventually got around to putting it back on the truck this morning so I could give truck a longer run. Result was less than exciting; carburettor feels like it has a blocked high speed jet (high speed on an OType!? ). The highest speed attained was 64kph down a slight hill and accompanied by much exhaust banging unless the choke was pulled out. With a reduced accelerator pedal the choke was not required and it resolutely trundled along at a depressing but steady 46kph . . .   . . . I managed an amazing 15Km in total   and definitely want better than this. Perhaps the reliable old Holden Stromberg carburettor I have sitting idle will be given a chance? 

Can't see me going very far with it like it is at the moment.   (Sorry about all the emojis.)

No different to most projects, teething problems. You were able to sort the worse problem, brakes. This will be easy I'm sure.
I looked online for AC fuel pump rebuild kits and so far I haven't seen the cork or neoprene gasket for under the bowl. I feel even though you have the SU pump inline that maybe it's starving for a drink. Just a thought. I bought some cork sheeting online, not the stuff with rubber blended to make a gasket for the glass fuel bowl on David so that's an option to make sure it's not sucking air.
Still won't fourt to double check the carby. Before stripping, start her up an spray some either around all the gaskets n the mainshaft. If revs lift that's an issue to fix. No higher revs strip it completely n thoroughly clean jets n galleries.

When I returned home I adjusted the mixture as it was still running lean, and although it pulled better (managing an enthralling 62kph on the flat, lol) the idle will have to be slowed down again . . . an exercise in contortionism in itself! 

The electric pump is fine (it's a reliable unit, not an s.u.), but it won't hurt to check the filter which is mounted between the tank and pump as when I turn it off the mechanical pump struggles to keep the engine running (?). 

I will go through all the regular motions, including those you have suggested, and will look at the possibility of using my spare Holden Stromberg carburettor while I have the Bedford one off to do a strip down check. Both appear to have the same bolt-on and throttle set-up configuration and should be a straight forward swap.   (Famous last words from the eternal optimist.)

PDU,
Those SU pumps are VERY reliable if set up correctly.

My 1960 Morris 3 tonner runs well on the mechanical fuel pump but the carby has to be primed if the motor has not been started for a week or so. The truck had an SU in line when I got it. I may have to put it back. If I do, I will put a switch in the wire and only use it when necessary. (an idea I pinched of somebody on this forum) 

Morris it makes me wonder where does the fuel in the bowl go to to need topping up. Is it leaking out the bottom