First Look Rear Hub; Carb Dust; Unexpected Visitor

Cleaned out the carb, and replaced the gaskets or anything that looked worn (which wasn't that much). All the jets looked good. The small ball for the the starter valve was missing, and I've ordered one. That was about it. View here shows the parts changed. The brown powder was the dirt found in the float chamber.

 Took the rear left wheel off, to have an initial look at the hub and well. Pretty much as expected, and lots to do! Note the springs, held together with metal straps, all of which appear to be pulling apart. Glad I have new springs.

Just a closer look at the hub. The driveshaft is in perfect shape (pulled it out and had a look), and the parts here do not appear to have suffered the same abuse as those at the front hub.

A view of the well, looking aft.

And a look over at the other side. Prop shaft and axle casing look in good shape externally, encased in that oily dirt that protects so well.

While in the garage tonight, had an unexpected vistor. Found him semi-conscious on the paper towel next to the front axle case, shivering. Probably not the smartest thing I've ever done, but brought the heater down to warm him up, gave him a piece of bread and something to drink. Took a while, but he came around and then ate the entire piece of bread, and later drank a lot of water. Didn't show any fear, even as I continued to work on the Land Rover. Last I saw of him, he was sitting on the flange of the axle casing.