Its relay stuck.

Few odds and sods ticked off now. Rear bumperettes off, NATO hitch off and civilian towing electrics out. I hate to break up any wedding but these snakes had to go.

Once all the back end bits were done I took the air cleaner off, and set about removing the battery and air cleaner mounts. I was expecting four bolts. I found three and some welding.

Mr Grinder came to visit that. Fortunately there was zero weld penetration into the tray so no harm done. I am now thinking about paint or powder coating for it and some other bits.

I took the arms of the steering relay which was surprising difficult as my bearing puller wouldn’t fit until they had moved a little. Bolts also came out of the relay mounts easily and now I am at the point of wondering if I spend a huge amount of effort pulling the relay or get a new one.

It is not going to come easily. I have left it stewing in WD40. Part of me can’t be bothered to try more but part of me loves a challenge and does not like to lose. Cutting the chassis is cheating before anyone suggests this.