109 front Final drive unit, ATB and 4.1:1

I have completed the refurbishment of the second hand final drive unit and 4.1:1 gear set with the Ashcroft ATB.  The axle will get Ashcroft 24-23 spline shafts to make it all fit later. The used assembly was sourced locally and was from … [Continue reading]

109 Differentials, Oct 2020

Still being overseas and away from my vehicles, there hasn't been much to report, especially since I can't even travel back to give it a quick drive and check over. Those who have read this blog in the past will be aware that I find the 109 … [Continue reading]

June 2019 Update

I have just visited the storage compound to pay the annual bill and exercise the 109 to splash the oil about and keep everything moving. … [Continue reading]

July 2018, Old LRe Magazine Articles

It has been a while since I have had anything substantive to add.  I have a work trip to Stansted tomorrow, so I'll be going to check on the 109 and giving it a short drive around the storage facility; I hope it fires up as easiy on previous visits, … [Continue reading]

March 2017 Update

I have just been back to check on the 109 and give it a quick drive around the compound.  It is a bit manic doing an eight hour overnight flight (over 11 hours on duty, including the pre and post flight tasks), getting to Birmingham, collecting the … [Continue reading]