X-box... It Moves.. it really moves!!

Nope. Commer brakes are a pain to bleed. 2l though already, I locked all the shoes up, still not got a decent pedal. Tried vac bleeding, getting an assistant to pump etc no pedal. Pressure bleeder won't fit.
More fluid ordered.
 
Well I did some digging and I managed to source a new brake reservoir with a modern 45mm cap, meaning a pressure bleeder will fit. It even fits in the standard mounting bracket
 

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OK so... a line lock turns out to be an electrically operated one way valve and NOT an electrically operated shut off valve..
I pressure bled the system and tested the line lock by hand. It was letting the rears lock on and release when turned off.
It turns out that the inlet and outlet need to be reversed if used to hold off a brake!

So, another new brake line had to be made and I've swopped the in and out round, another pressure bleed and It seems to be working when tested by hand. Soon see.
 
Well.. time to.re do the back end.. well, make a start on it. Blank canvas. I've already got a set of second hand two tone leatherette cushions.
 

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Well thanks to Tim who saved the flooring he had to remove.. the van now has its original 43 year old plywood floor down. It needed cutting to fit around the engine, cage and battery box though.
At least something on it is original lol
 

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