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1 | "Davies, Scott" [sdavies | 74 | RE: Help to start needed - first purchase |
2 | David L Glaser [dlglaser | 27 | 75,000 mile Defender 90 |
3 | RykRover@aol.com | 8 | Re: Genuine or After Market Parts |
4 | ASFCO@worldnet.att.net | 18 | Rally... 4th try |
5 | "Adams, Bill" [badams@us | 18 | Today's tip |
6 | ASFCO@worldnet.att.net | 20 | Re: europarts number |
7 | Rob Bailey [baileyr@cuug | 20 | Re: Haynes Manual "Land Rovers |
8 | Rob Bailey [baileyr@cuug | 20 | Re:Need a GM "Rochester" Carb. |
9 | Nick Fankhauser [nickf@c | 33 | RE: IQ test update |
10 | Dean Cording [dean@holly | 37 | Re: IQ test update |
11 | Nick Fankhauser [nickf@c | 18 | RE: Series III speedo |
12 | M.J.Rooth@lboro.ac.uk (M | 13 | Re: Today's tip |
13 | ASFCO@worldnet.att.net | 15 | Another Rover Rally |
14 | ASFCO@worldnet.att.net | 19 | Another Rally |
15 | ASFCO@worldnet.att.net | 20 | Rally Announcement |
16 | Alan_Richer/CAM/Lotus@lo | 15 | Re: Voltage Regulators |
17 | Tom Peacey [tom.peacey@s | 18 | Slick 50 and more... |
18 | Tom Peacey [tom.peacey@s | 18 | Slick 50 and more... |
19 | NADdMD@aol.com | 23 | Re: Rubber O ring in the valve cover question |
20 | NADdMD@aol.com | 30 | Fwd: TFS Delivery Failure: Re: Rubber O ring in the valve cover question |
21 | Sandeep Sardana [sardans | 6 | unsubscribe |
22 | Simon Ward-Hastelow [sim | 24 | [not specified] |
23 | Simon Ward-Hastelow [sim | 23 | [not specified] |
24 | Rob Dennis [RobD@UnitedP | 29 | Re: Overdrive ... |
25 | "Michael K. MacDonald" [ | 16 | Re: The Land Rover Owner Daily Digest |
26 | Wesley Harris [wharris@i | 20 | Serial #'s |
27 | rover@pinn.net (Alexande | 26 | OD mods |
28 | QROVER80@aol.com | 11 | Re: Serial #'s |
29 | "F. Park" [xfipark@erols | 10 | Re: Slick 50 |
30 | David L Glaser [dlglaser | 19 | PROLONG |
31 | twakeman@scruznet.com (T | 13 | RE: Beer Money |
32 | David Rosenbaum [rosenba | 12 | Re: PROLONG (No Land Rover Content) |
33 | Kevin Turinsky [mckinley | 25 | 5 Years, No Move |
From: "Davies, Scott" <sdavies@monetpost.stdavids.ncr.com> Subject: RE: Help to start needed - first purchase Date: Fri, 11 Apr 97 12:02:00 PDT Sounds like a good price. Back in '85 Land Rover was part of Leyland so all the engines were Leyland engines. Could be that what they mean is the engine came from a Leyland van (Freight Rover), they used the 2.5D and 2.5TD engines. In the UK we call it the chassis, in the States they call it the frame. With a new chassis and replacement engine the main thing to worry about is the gearbox and transfer box. Drive the Landy in all gears in both high and low ratio, also check you can engage and disengage the diff lock. Examine the state of the swivel balls, should be nice and shiny with no rusting or pitting, possibly worth jacking the front up and checking for play in the swivel pins (hold wheel at top and bottom and check for movement). Hope the Landy checks out and you get your first taste of the joys(and pains) of ownership. Scott Davies '85 110 2.5D HT ---------- From: achim schrade Subject: Help to start needed - first purchase Date: 10 April 1997 23:55 New ! Improved ! http://www.Land-Rover.Team.Net/ Hello to all out there, as a new member of the list (passive for a few weeks) I'd like to place my first question (but expect, it will not be the last!). I hope to get some advice to the following project (becomming a LRO! - whow!): After looking for a LR for a long time (just a few weeks, but too long), I'd like to buy the following 'bargain': 1985 Land Rover Country 90 , SWB, diesel, power steering, new chassis, tested, in very good condition Price irish pound 4,500 (~6000$). What I know: - I should buy a series LR (my next project ???) - all in all 160,000 miles - new engine after 110,000 miles, new engine is from Leyland (2.3l, 2.5l ?) - new chassis from 1996 (the old one took a bumper-crash(?) and the rust away) What I don't know: - what diesel engines for LR have been built by Leyland (so that it would be 'original') - means 'new chassis' in every case 'new frame' too (or is it just the same) - what (expensive) main-faults have I to expect (and to prove) at that LR As I meet the owner (and the LR) in two days, I would be happy about any Thanks in advance Achim Schrade Republic of Ireland, Co. Donegal Non-LRO so far, but hopefully that changes soon ------------------------------[ <- Message 2 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 970412 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 1997 07:07:23 -0400 From: David L Glaser <dlglaser@wam.umd.edu> Subject: 75,000 mile Defender 90 > I think your dealer friend has taken boasting/missinformation to new > heights [ truncated by list-digester (was 6 lines)] > I think not. > I've seen Discoveries with over 200,000 miles on the clock. I'm sorry if I didn't make it clear enough, but I was refering to the US. The 90/110 have been made since'83 and then renamed Defender in '90, so ofcourse there are many out there with several 100k miles on them. But the Defender has only been imported into the US since '93. First year 500 110s, '94 a few thousand 90s. '95 another few thousand. '96 no were imported, and for '97 they are imported again. There are less than 10,000 Defenders in the US, and since they have only been imported for 3 1/2 years, I would guess a Defender with high miles is quite rare. By the way, Land Rover North America, not a dealer commented on how well it was "holding up" Rover On, David L Glaser '94 La Ruta Maya Discovery #6 (MayaTruk) dlglaser@wam.umd.edu '94 Discovery, Teal ------------------------------[ <- Message 3 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 970412 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: RykRover@aol.com Date: Fri, 11 Apr 1997 07:37:53 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Re: Genuine or After Market Parts Mark, do you have a number for europarts? Thanks in Advance, Rick ------------------------------[ <- Message 4 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 970412 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: ASFCO@worldnet.att.net Subject: Rally... 4th try Date: Fri, 11 Apr 1997 11:33:34 +0000 I tried posting this to both lists 3 times yesterday and nothing ever showed up. Here is # 4 I was at Atlantic British yesterday am ..they will have a Rally JULY 11-13 in Mechanicville, NY just north of Albany off exit 9 of I-87 also planned is an off road event and a pig roast. From what I was told off road event will take place in/near the town of Gloversville exit 27 off I-90.. Further details will be in the next issue of the Rover Log due out in about 3 weeks Rgds Steve Bradke 96 Discovery WA2GMC 72 S lll 88 (For Sale) 68 S lla 88 ------------------------------[ <- Message 5 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 970412 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 1997 8:33:28 -0400 From: "Adams, Bill" <badams@usia.gov> Subject: Today's tip This is mere coincidence that this one also involves sporting goods... An old tennis ball makes a great holder for nuts and small parts. Make a slit with a utility knife,so that when the ball is squeezed, you can pop little things inside. It will remain shut and keep the small stuff from getting lost. Especially handy when working underneath in dirty conditions, and you can use a marker to ID parts. Good for spare change too. Bill Adams 3D Artist/Animator '66 Land Rover S2A 109 Diesel Station Wagon, '81 Honda Goldwing 1100 Standard: "Practicing the ancient oriental art of ren-ching" ------------------------------[ <- Message 6 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 970412 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: ASFCO@worldnet.att.net Subject: Re: europarts number Date: Fri, 11 Apr 1997 12:37:51 +0000 At 11:37 AM 4/11/97 +0000, you wrote: >New ! Improved ! http://www.Land-Rover.Team.Net/ >Mark, do you have a number for europarts? [ truncated by list-digester (was 7 lines)] >Mark, do you have a number for europarts? >Thanks in Advance, Rick Rick; Europarts 1-8900-274-4830 Rgds Steve Bradke 96 Discovery WA2GMC 72 S lll 88 (For Sale) 68 S lla 88 ------------------------------[ <- Message 7 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 970412 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 1997 06:42:35 -0600 (MDT) From: Rob Bailey <baileyr@cuug.ab.ca> Subject: Re: Haynes Manual "Land Rovers >I have two new in wraper out of print "Haynes" Land Rover owner >workshop manuals. They are 1958 thur 1978 140 cu in or 2.3 liter. >4-cylinder gas. 88 and 109 inch wheelbase. The price is $30 plus >shipping. These are new books and are out of print. I don't think these books are out of print. Possibly the older ones, are. The newer one covers 1958-1985 Series II, IIa and III Petrol models. It's Haynes number is 0314, ISBN 1 85960 147 2. This info is out of Haynes Publishing Booklist valid until June 97. Their email address is sales@jhhaynes.demon.co.uk. Many book stores will order this manual in without problems. I order books out of this catalog regularly from my local Canadian Tire shop when the Haynes books go on sale (usually $9.95 CDN) about once every six weeks or so... Rob ------------------------------[ <- Message 8 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 970412 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 1997 06:49:00 -0600 (MDT) From: Rob Bailey <baileyr@cuug.ab.ca> Subject: Re:Need a GM "Rochester" Carb. > I have a '73 SER-3 swb and would like to find a good used Carb.[ >Weber, Solex, Zenith etc.]. I have been told that an older GM single barrel >will fit. If anyone out there has a good used carb. for sale please send >them my way. If you know the application for the GM , please let me know >so that I can start contacting the local bone yards. Last time I was looking for a carb, I just called my local parts place and asked them to give me a price on a rebuilt carb for a 1954 Chev. This is supposedly the carb with the "all around float bowl". The price was around $105CDN no exchange, availability was about 4 hours... I don't have the part number info with me, but I do at home. I decided to rebuild my Solex instead, as several locals indicated that this was still the best all-around carb for a power-economy combination. Rob ------------------------------[ <- Message 9 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 970412 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 1997 07:54:54 -0500 From: Nick Fankhauser <nickf@co.wayne.in.us> Subject: RE: IQ test update >If the points are closed and current is running through them am I wrong >to assume that a coil ignition wire will want to spark and ground itself [ truncated by list-digester (was 7 lines)] >means either the coil is bad or the new Lucas ignition cable from the >coil is bad. Right? This may be one source of your frustration. In fact current only flows in the output side of the coil at the moment that the points are either closing or opening. The reason is that the current is generated by a magnetic field *moving* through the coil. The magnetic field is only in motion when it is expanding right after the connection is made, or collapsing when the connection is broken. This is why transformers only work on AC current, where the field is constantly reversing polarity, and generators only work while turning. (The magnetic field is moved mechanically through the coil in this case.) I think that on some new ignition systems, a complicated little box produces AC current to be fed into the coil, which would produce a constant spark, but this is very different from the old point contact system that we're dealing with. ...So the upshot is that to test your coil, you need to supply an intermittent source of current, mimicking the points. -NickF Nick Fankhauser | Wayne County Information Systems Department NickF@co.wayne.in.us | http://co.wayne.in.us/wayneco ------------------------------[ <- Message 10 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 970412 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 1997 23:06:08 +1000 (EST) From: Dean Cording <dean@holly.cbr.aspect.com.au> Subject: Re: IQ test update On Thu, 10 Apr 1997, Joe Ankeny wrote: > I seem to have increased my intelligence quotient regarding general > automobile electrics\theory but this sub-specialization of Lucas in my > 63 IIa SW is testing my humilty... Sorry to disappoint you here.... > If the points are closed and current is running through them am I wrong > to assume that a coil ignition wire will want to spark and ground itself > out on a good ground surface? Instead of intermintent spark as the > points open\close it would be one uninterupted discharge right? Wrong. The spark is only generated at the instant the points open. What happens is that when the points are closed and current flows through the coil, a magnetic field is built up inside the coil. When the points open, the current stops and the field collapses. The collapsing magnetic field is what generates the spark. I do not > get any spark whatsoever. Nada. Nope. Nein. Nyet. So. (logic here) That > means either the coil is bad or the new Lucas ignition cable from the > coil is bad. Right? You should get a brief spark whenever you open the points. Dean ============================================================================= Dean Cording ASPECT Computing P/L 86 Northbourne Ave Dean.Cording@aspect.com.au (Work) Canberra, ACT, 2601, AUSTRALIA Dean@holly.aspect.com.au (Private) ACN. 005 083 670 ------------------------------[ <- Message 11 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 970412 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 1997 08:05:36 -0500 From: Nick Fankhauser <nickf@co.wayne.in.us> Subject: RE: Series III speedo > What is a trip meter? :) I think it's a gadget that points to reality. >Has anyone worked on the innards of these things enough to suggest a cure? Seriously though,... Every time I've opened up one of these, a careful cleaning and lubrication got it working. Calibration is a tougher proposition. -NickF Nick Fankhauser | Wayne County Information Systems Department NickF@co.wayne.in.us | http://co.wayne.in.us/wayneco ------------------------------[ <- Message 12 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 970412 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 1997 14:11:41 +0000 From: M.J.Rooth@lboro.ac.uk (Mike Rooth) Subject: Re: Today's tip >An old tennis ball makes a great holder for nuts and small parts. Make a >slit with a utility knife,so that when the ball is squeezed, you can pop >little things inside. Handy as a cover for your towball as well.Doesnt matter if it get nicked. However,if you use it as a holder for your small parts,etc,shut the dog indoors.....;-( Mike Rooth ------------------------------[ <- Message 13 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 970412 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: ASFCO@worldnet.att.net Subject: Another Rover Rally Date: Thu, 10 Apr 1997 17:47:57 +0000 I was at Atlantic British this morning..they are planning a Rally to be held July 11-13 1977, in Mechanicville , NY which is just north of Albany off exit 9 of I-87. There will be an off road event as well as a Pig Roast. Details will be in The next Rover Log which will be out in about 3 weeks. Rgds Steve Bradke 96 Discovery WA2GMC 72 S lll 88 (For Sale) 68 S lla 88 ------------------------------[ <- Message 14 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 970412 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: ASFCO@worldnet.att.net Subject: Another Rally Date: Thu, 10 Apr 1997 22:02:26 +0000 If this shows up twice I apologize but I never saw my origional message so here goes again... I was at Atlantic British this morning and they will be having a rally July 11-13 1997. There will be an off road event and a pig roast. Rally to be held in Mechanicville, NY Just north of Albany off exit 9 of I-87. From what I was told the off road will be held in Gloversville further west. There will be detailed info in the next issue of the Rover Log which will be out in about 3 weeks. Rgds Steve Bradke 96 Discovery WA2GMC 72 S lll 88 (For Sale) 68 S lla 88 ------------------------------[ <- Message 15 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 970412 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: ASFCO@worldnet.att.net Subject: Rally Announcement Date: Fri, 11 Apr 1997 01:51:17 +0000 Here goes for the 3rd time ...for some reason the other 2 posts I made earlier today never made it to the list. I stopped by Atlantic British this morning and they are planning a rally for JULY 11-13 Rally location will be at AB in Mechanicville, NY just north of Albany, NY about 10 minnutes from exit 9 off I-87. There will be an off road event held in/near Gloversville a distance West of that location off I 90 north of exit 27. They will publish details in the next issue of the Rover Log due out in about 3 weeks. Rgds Steve Bradke 96 Discovery WA2GMC 72 S lll 88 (For Sale) 68 S lla 88 ------------------------------[ <- Message 16 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 970412 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: Alan_Richer/CAM/Lotus@lotus.com Date: Thu, 10 Apr 1997 12:48:11 -0400 Subject: Re: Voltage Regulators Re: Polarizing the dynamo: Anything like reversing the flow of the neutron flux? 8*) Seriously, no. You don't have to polarize the regulator, just the dynamo field sometimes. All the regulator is is a batch of calibrated relays in a box - most primitive. 8*) ajr ------------------------------[ <- Message 17 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 970412 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 1997 15:42:00 +0100 (BST) From: Tom Peacey <tom.peacey@service.britgas.co.uk> Subject: Slick 50 and more... Wotcha, Forget Slick 50 - Has anybody ever used one of those magnet things which are supposed to reduce fuel consumption?? Tom. '95 V8 Disco (with slick 50).... _____ [][][\__ / |^----^-| / (o) (o) ,,,/ ------------------------------[ <- Message 18 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 970412 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 1997 15:55:22 +0100 (BST) From: Tom Peacey <tom.peacey@service.britgas.co.uk> Subject: Slick 50 and more... Wotcha, Forget Slick 50 - Has anybody ever used one of those magnet things which are supposed to reduce fuel consumption?? Tom. '95 V8 Disco (with slick 50).... _____ [][][\__ / |^----^-| / (o) (o) ,,,/ ------------------------------[ <- Message 19 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 970412 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: NADdMD@aol.com Date: Fri, 11 Apr 1997 11:52:13 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Re: Rubber O ring in the valve cover question Well, response and been thin and completely split as to whether the cover should come off or not. With that info, I called RN and my mechanic to hear their opinions. Both said, (paraphrased) : That little bit of rubber? I wouldn't bother. If you do see some change in performance, you might then think about taking of the valve cover to see if there's a problem. (My mechanic): You know, these engines aren't exactly high precision instruments, the tolerances are pretty big as engines go. My decision: Being a naturalist, I'm going to follow one of the laws of nature. (Conservation of Energy) and not do anything, hoping not to run into another law of nature (Entropy). Nate NADdMD@aol.com ------------------------------[ <- Message 20 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 970412 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: NADdMD@aol.com Date: Fri, 11 Apr 1997 11:58:05 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Fwd: TFS Delivery Failure: Re: Rubber O ring in the valve cover question In a message dated 97-04-11 11:54:54 EDT, tims@postoffice.durango.mjt.com writes: << Your message to the following recipients was undeliverable: paulc@postoffice.durango.mjt.com >> Hi all, Is this a problem with my server or paulc's? Are others getting these bounces? Nate NADdMD@aol.com --------------------- Forwarded message: From: tims@postoffice.durango.mjt.com To: NADdMD@aol.com CC: tims@postoffice.durango.mjt.com Date: 97-04-11 11:54:54 EDT Your message to the following recipients was undeliverable: paulc@postoffice.durango.mjt.com ------------------------------[ <- Message 21 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 970412 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 97 12:02:34 -0400 From: Sandeep Sardana <sardans@ll.mit.edu> Subject: unsubscribe unsubscribe ------------------------------[ <- Message 22 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 970412 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Subject: Handy hints Date: Fri, 11 Apr 97 20:43:10 +0100 From: Simon Ward-Hastelow <simon.110.v8@dial.pipex.com> I recently bought a drip tray to beat all drip trays. Whilst preparing to do major Open Heart Surgery on the V8 a friend offered to help and I scavenged through his tool shed to see what bits I could 'borrow'. He had just laid down some block paving and had bought a large octagonal 'tray' for mixing cement on from a DIY store. I measured it and found it just fits perfectly between the wheels of the 110 and is about 3-4 inches deep and made from 8mm thick plastic, its very strong and light. I would think that its more than big enough to empty your engine/gearbox oil into, although emptying the tray afterwards could be tricky. I now leave it under the 110 all the time whilst I'm working on the engine, it catches all the bits that normally end up on the floor. For UK readers I bought it from Do-It-All and it cost 14quid, you may have to search a bit for them though, I dont think they are widely stocked, the store I bought one from didnt even display them, but did have one 'out back' Simon W-H '85 110 V8 ------------------------------[ <- Message 23 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 970412 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Subject: Date: Fri, 11 Apr 97 20:53:59 +0100 From: Simon Ward-Hastelow <simon.110.v8@dial.pipex.com> Yesterday the steering seemed to be getting quite heavy. After a round trip of about 90 miles the steering was almost uncontrolable without heaving on the wheel for all I was worth. I checked all the obvious things, power steering pump belt, bled the power steering, checked dampers, tyres, etc. and decided it could only be the UJs so I bought two new ones (my local LR dealer parts dept usually let me have things sale-or-return so I tend to get all the bits I might need then send back anything I don't use) After removing the old UJs they one was quite stiff but the other was possitively 'stuck' in one direction so I fitted the new ones and the problem was fixed. BUT I soaked the old ones in de-greaser for half an hour and after that they were both fine! So I now have two brand new ones fitted and two serviceable used ones in the ever growing 'spares' box Simon W-H '85 110 V8 ------------------------------[ <- Message 24 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 970412 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 1997 20:19:54 -0400 From: Rob Dennis <RobD@UnitedParking.com> Subject: Re: Overdrive ... At 08:31 PM 4/10/97 -0700, Jeremy wrote: >The Superwinch manual/instructions say check it weekly with the threads >screwed all the way in. "Dipstick reading should be obtained by screwing fully >into place." It doesn't state but it seems to me that the mark >is the minimum level I have always thought that the mark was the Full mark or a MAX mark, could explain why the thing makes so much noise :( even though I think they all are noisy anyway. Can anyone confirm if the mark is Max or Min. ------------------- | | | | _ _ ____|____ _ _ | Rob Dennis O |[___|>>>>>>>>>|___]| O RobD@UnitedParking.com \____===_=====_===____/ Atlanta, GA USA |oo |(_)###(_)| oo| (404) 875-4537 | | ### | | | | ####### | | 1972 SerIII 88 |_____|_#######_|_____| 1996 Discovery [_______________________] 1963 MB Unimog 404.1 EEEI EEEI ------------------------------[ <- Message 25 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 970412 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 1997 19:10:23 -0700 (PDT) From: "Michael K. MacDonald" <mkmacd@seanet.com> Subject: Re: The Land Rover Owner Daily Digest I am trying to get to the back issues of the lro-digest but can't seem to find them where I believe they are. My browser says it can't find the site. Anyway, can anyone out there tell me how to get to them? Next question. I want to get a pair of rear seats (bench or singles) to drop into the back of my 88". Anyone got a useable pair that they'd sell? Thanks, Mike MacDonald '57 Series I 88" ------------------------------[ <- Message 26 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 970412 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 1997 22:38:07 -0500 From: Wesley Harris <wharris@infowks.com> Subject: Serial #'s Fellow Rover-folk, I have recently deposited in my driveway a $600 pile of scrap aluminum and iron oxide that is purported to be a '66 SIIA. To distract me from the herculean task that awaits me (frame-over, et al, etc.etc.), I scraped the old grease from the block to reveal the serial # (me being a curious lad). I have been told that this is not the original engine, it has a Rochester carb and the bolts ont the head opposite the intake are secured with wire (this is common to military Rovers, no?). Anyhow, here are the numbers I found: stamped on the block by the water pump, 25181058F. Cast into the block under the exhaust manifold, 541874 (w/ "FF3" immediately beneath this). The VIN is 24414659B. Any ideas about this lump? Ta, Wes. ------------------------------[ <- Message 27 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 970412 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 1997 22:50:38 -0400 From: rover@pinn.net (Alexander P. Grice) Subject: OD mods David Cockey wrote: >I seem to recall a thread a year or so ago...the mod was the installation >of an axle breather fitting. Anyone have the details. I've done it, especially to the T-box which is *un*vented. Remove the top cover of either the T-box or OD and drill a suitable-sized hole. I think that the axle breathers are 1/8" NPT. However, the axle breathers are designed to fit a thick casting, not the thin metal of the cover, so you have to "build up" the thickness with a scrap of metal, suitable sized washer or nut that can be brazed in place. Unless you are damn sure of your brazing skills, do this on the *outside* of the plate. Cheers *----"Jeep may be famous, LAND-ROVER is Legendary"----* | A. P. (Sandy) Grice | | Rover Owners' Association of Virginia, Ltd. | | 1633 Melrose Parkway, Norfolk, VA 23508-1730 | | E-mail: rover@pinn.net Phone: 757-622-7054 (Day) | | 757-423-4898 (Evenings) FAX: 757-622-7056 | | | *---1972 Series III 88"------1996 Discovery SE-7(m)---* ------------------------------[ <- Message 28 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 970412 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: QROVER80@aol.com Date: Fri, 11 Apr 1997 23:01:26 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Re: Serial #'s WOW According to a sheet I just got from project traceability 24414619b was begun 14 april 1964 . So yours would have been made right about that time. No clues on the eng# tho. :-) Quintin Aspin ------------------------------[ <- Message 29 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 970412 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 1997 23:25:47 -0400 From: "F. Park" <xfipark@erols.com> Subject: Re: Slick 50 Has anyone tried an additive called PROLONG? I saw an infomercial a while back. I think it featured Al Unser and other "celebrities" endorsing the product (unlike Slick 50 infomerical a long ago). F. Park SIIA 109 ------------------------------[ <- Message 30 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 970412 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 1997 23:55:40 -0400 From: David L Glaser <dlglaser@wam.umd.edu> Subject: PROLONG Yea, I've seen that infomercial way too many times. If that stuff is so good than why haven't I seen it in any stores. Slick 50 is at least sold world wide, in stores ranging from PriceClub to PepBoys. After doing some reasearch and talking to many people I really don''t think any engine addatives are needed. If you speak to the owners of high mile cars, they key of them running so long is proper maintanance and constant oilchanges. I once spoke to a Volvo owner with 235,000 miles on his car and it never needed any major work. When I asked what his secret was it told me he changed the oil every 3500 miles, thats pretty much it. I don't think he used any engine addatives. Rover On, David L Glaser '94 La Ruta Maya Discovery #6 (MayaTruk) dlglaser@wam.umd.edu ------------------------------[ <- Message 31 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 970412 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 1997 21:11:20 -0700 From: twakeman@scruznet.com (TeriAnn Wakeman) Subject: RE: Beer Money I'm kinda partial to White Thissle and Merman Ales. And the proper food to balance out the drinks is a Guiness stake pie. TeriAnn Wakeman For personal mail, please start subject line Santa Cruz California with TW. I belong to 4 high volume mail lists twakeman@scruznet.com and do not read a lot of threads..Thanks Medium & large format photography, 1960 Land Rover 109, 1961 Triumph TR3A ------------------------------[ <- Message 32 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 970412 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 1997 21:30:22 -0700 (PDT) From: David Rosenbaum <rosenbau@u.washington.edu> Subject: Re: PROLONG (No Land Rover Content) On Fri, 11 Apr 1997, it was written: > Yea, I've seen that infomercial way too many times. If that stuff is so > good than why haven't I seen it in any stores. In the Seattle area, I *think* PROLONG is sold at the Love Pantry, but what has this to do with Land Rovers? ------------------------------[ <- Message 33 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 970412 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: Kevin Turinsky <mckinley@alaska.net> Subject: 5 Years, No Move Date: Fri, 11 Apr 1997 22:26:48 -0800 Hi all: My Series III 88 has been sitting in the backyard for 5 (five) years = now. EEEEEK!!!! The neighbors say it's gotta go or else they'll tell on me to the City = Zoning police. So, I'm kinda at a loss as to what I should do to get the thing up and = going. It was running fine last time I parked it...I figure all precious = and vital fluids have leaked out or evaporated. So now what? (Please don't ask me why I parked it for that long...I get a little = misty when I start thinking about it.) :-( TIA Kevin Turinsky...turinsky@juno.com 800-563-9969 ------------------------------[ <- Message 34 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 970412 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
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