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1 | cs@crl.com (Michael Carr | 37 | Re: Atlantic British of Calif... |
2 | jory@MIT.EDU (jory bell) | 10 | Re: Temperature's rising |
3 | Donald Abbot [donald@spl | 21 | Locks and tumblers |
4 | cs@crl.com (Michael Carr | 17 | Re: S III timing |
5 | cs@crl.com (Michael Carr | 44 | Re: Locks and tumblers |
6 | Donald Abbot [donald@spl | 23 | Re: Locks and tumblers |
7 | Tom Stevenson [gbfv08@ud | 28 | Bench seats & stuff |
8 | azw@aber.ac.uk (Andy Woo | 19 | Re: Selling RR & Def 110 |
9 | Mike Rooth [M.J.Rooth@lu | 13 | Re: Wee Jock's Lament......how could they? (sob sob) |
10 | mcka_le0@paisley.ac.uk ( | 35 | Re: Selling RR & Def 110 |
11 | "Jeff Young" [young@mci. | 27 | [not specified] |
12 | Pierce Reid [70004.4011@ | 18 | Screen Wipers |
13 | Russell Burns [burns@cis | 17 | Re: Deep water crossings |
14 | "Seymour, Gareth" [GSeym | 19 | Promo day. |
15 | Dixon Kenner [dkenner@em | 18 | Re: OVLR goings-on |
16 | "Guzelis.Pete" [guzelis. | 16 | RE: The Land Rover Owner Daily Digest |
17 | cs@crl.com (Michael Carr | 30 | Re: Locks and tumblers |
18 | DEBROWN@SRP.GOV | 69 | fixin' up a 2a-88. Need advice |
19 | "TeriAnn Wakeman" [twak | 29 | Re: S III timing |
20 | Spenny@aol.com | 22 | Re: OVLR goings-on |
21 | i.mitchell@ic.ac.uk | 24 | Re:Mirrors and Beds |
22 | Mike Fredette [mfredett@ | 32 | [not specified] |
23 | Easton Trevor [TEASTON@D | 17 | Steering Dampers |
24 | Easton Trevor [TEASTON@D | 15 | Bleeding Brakes |
25 | Easton Trevor [TEASTON@D | 21 | Rovers at the Rovers,Annealing |
26 | cs@crl.com (Michael Carr | 73 | Re: fixin' up a 2a-88. Need advice |
27 | jcfltee@CAM.ORG (Christi | 18 | Land Rover clubs in Canada |
28 | DEBROWN@SRP.GOV | 45 | Fixin' up the ole 88... |
29 | "Russell G. Dushin" [dus | 14 | Re: fixin' up a 2a-88. Need advice |
30 | kirkwood@strider.fm.inte | 24 | Re: Land Rover clubs in Canada |
31 | Ray Harder [ccray@showme | 37 | The cars in my life... |
32 | "Steve Methley" [sgm@hpl | 13 | [not specified] |
33 | Ray Harder [ccray@showme | 36 | Re: 2cv list |
34 | rc@fourfold.ocunix.on.ca | 11 | [not specified] |
35 | Rod Hutchinson [rhutch@n | 11 | Fairey Overdrive |
36 | BobandSueB@aol.com | 38 | ign switch wiring |
37 | JCassidyiv@aol.com | 14 | CD changer in Disco |
38 | RJOgomori@aol.com | 20 | Re: Annealing |
39 | RJOgomori@aol.com | 11 | Rover Toys |
40 | BobandSueB@aol.com | 14 | zenith carb poppet valve |
41 | rover@pinn.net (Alexande | 14 | Ooops! |
42 | jpappa01@InterServ.Com | 30 | Re: FW DEF 90 LONG TERM |
43 | Kelly Minnick [minnick@j | 21 | Fuse |
Date: Mon, 24 Apr 1995 23:43:56 +0100 From: cs@crl.com (Michael Carradine) Subject: Re: Atlantic British of Calif... Chris Whitehead <Sekerere@aol.com> writes: Sure do! I had a credit of over $250 with him some time ago, to which he applied small purchases for over a year. At one point I became confused as to what my balance was. He took his time to respond, checking all his records to be certain there were no ommissions, and then he sent me ALL previous invoices. To my embarassment and his professionalism, I ATE CROW! (Tom didn't set himself up in business, serving the Land Rover community for 22 years, in a grand scheme to suddenly disappear and abscond with YOUR $40! Or did he?) >I had called him two weeks ago about it to remind him. I also tried (916) 778-3937 which I found ...no one answers that number. >It is all a bit fishy as they just seem to have disappeared. By the way what number did you reach Tom on when you last called? The number above is the correct number for Tom Gannon, Atlantic British of California, soon to be D.A.P., a mergence of British Rovers, Atlantic British of California, and of course D.A.P. Enterprises of Springfield, VT 802-885-6660. Tom (or his machine) answers the phone during business hours, and reports he's working on a new catalog --can't wait! -Michael Carradine cs@crl.com Michael Carradine Carradine Studios Tel.510-254-3324 Architect Architecture Development Planning Pgr.510-945-5000 NCARB RIBA PO Box 99, Orinda, CA 94563 USA cs@crl.com Unimog 4x4 WWW page at http://www.crl.com/~cs/unimog.html ------------------------------[ <- Message 2 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950426 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 24 Apr 1995 23:53:26 -0700 From: jory@MIT.EDU (jory bell) Subject: Re: Temperature's rising : He does think (and will not hesitate to tell : you!) that the Internet Land Rover list is the "epitome of old : washerwomen gossip driven to new heights" by the medium. Does Bruce have some problem with this long and venerable oral tradition? ;) ------------------------------[ <- Message 3 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950426 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 25 Apr 1995 09:06:52 +0200 (GMT+0200) From: Donald Abbot <donald@spl.co.za> Subject: Locks and tumblers The house was broken into last week - not once but several times. Each time the MO was the same. It turned out to be a young boy, age about 12. Amongst the things he took were the keys to the Series III. He may well have tried to drive it because each day it was in a different position in the drive-way. Apparently he failed to get it started. Eventually he was caught and handed over to the police. Some odds and ends were recovered but no keys. The driver's door is open but the rear door is locked (109 safari top). Does anyone know what is required to replace the tumblers? Is the procedure described in Haynes? (I have a lesser manual.) The kid is back on the street now and although I hope that he has lost them I would rather not take chances. Thank you Donald ... devastated ------------------------------[ <- Message 4 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950426 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 25 Apr 1995 00:24:15 +0100 From: cs@crl.com (Michael Carradine) Subject: Re: S III timing TeriAnn Wakeman <twakeman@apple.com> writes: > My 109 has a series III engine that has a front pully timing mark that has two points. > So the question is what do the two points signify. My guess is 3 degrees before TDC and TDC. TDC and x degrees ATDC. Timing at idle goes to ATDC, static to BTDC (somewhere in 4-11 degree BTDC range). --Michael Carradine cs@crl.com ------------------------------[ <- Message 5 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950426 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 25 Apr 1995 01:03:44 +0100 From: cs@crl.com (Michael Carradine) Subject: Re: Locks and tumblers Donald Abbot <donald@spl.co.za> writes: >The house was broken into last week - not once but several times. Some odds and ends were recovered but no keys. Does anyone know what is required to replace the tumblers? Are you saying you have a set of duplicate keys now? I've been told that locks can't be modified or new ones cannot be bought to match existing locks. Replacing the entire lock sets and ignition lock is quite expensive. >The kid is back on the street now and although I hope that he has lost >them I would rather not take chances. Consider installing a keyed battery cutoff switch, such as the one made by Bosch (about US$25). I installed the Bosch unit into the firewall with the 1" diameter black barrel protruding about 1/2" into the lower cab --it is barely visible as the mounting bolts are flush and hidden under the carpet facing! The unit comes with two large orange "keys", one of which is inserted into the barrel and turned 90 degrees. This is an effective anti-theft device (I also locked the hood and gas tank), and is recommended for travel into any 3rd world (and now 2nd and 1st as well!) area. I installed it initially to prevent a trickle discharge of the battery. Off-roaders and racers use it to cut off electrical power in the event of a crash, preventing a possible spark to spilled fuel. It's also handy to just cut off electrical power when servicing anything electrical or fuel oriented on the vehicle. There are some sophisticated battery cut-off devices available as well. These units will shut down the vehicle after a few minutes of driving, usually several blocks away from YOU, stranding the vehicle. Or, just a simple alarm could do, with a secret switch somewhere. The simple battery switch is still best though (in my opinion). Michael Carradine Carradine Studios Tel.510-254-3324 Architect Architecture Development Planning Pgr.510-945-5000 NCARB RIBA PO Box 99, Orinda, CA 94563 USA cs@crl.com Unimog 4x4 WWW page at http://www.crl.com/~cs/unimog.html ------------------------------[ <- Message 6 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950426 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 25 Apr 1995 10:26:15 +0200 (GMT+0200) From: Donald Abbot <donald@spl.co.za> Subject: Re: Locks and tumblers On Tue, 25 Apr 1995, Michael Carradine responded: > Are you saying you have a set of duplicate keys now? No. I omitted to say that I haven't got a spare set. Now I can't lock the driver's door, unlock the rear door or start the vehicle. I know that I can open the rear door by undoing the hinges but what can I do about the lock? > Consider installing a keyed battery cutoff switch, such as the one made > by Bosch (about US$25). I think that this is a good idea but I still need to sort out the locks and the ignition switch. Thank you Donald ------------------------------[ <- Message 7 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950426 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: Tom Stevenson <gbfv08@udcf.gla.ac.uk> Subject: Bench seats & stuff Date: Tue, 25 Apr 1995 10:32:13 +0100 (BST) Pierce If possible, try and get some second hand original LR-made bench seats, as these in my experience are much more sturdily made than pattern replacements, as well as having galvanised rather than painted frames. As for a shotgun box, I think LR themselves make one that will carry two broken down guns, but I suspect it is very expensive. I carry mine tucked away behind the front seats when travelling, and never leave the vehicle unattended. I did once make a sort of safe out of a long steel ammunition case (plentiful from any ex-WD yard) which was bolted behind the rear bulkhead between the wheelboxes, but it tended to: a) act as a trap for dog hair, feathers, mud & straw b) got in the way all the time, especially with long loads c) rattled a lot I'm pining for my own LR at the moment, which is currently hors-de-combat with a leaking rear engine seal and slipping clutch. -- Tom Stevenson: gbfv08@udcf.gla.ac.uk University Marine Biological Station, Isle of Cumbrae, Scotland Tel:(01475) 530581 Fax:(01475) 530601 ------------------------------[ <- Message 8 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950426 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: azw@aber.ac.uk (Andy Woodward) Subject: Re: Selling RR & Def 110 Date: Tue, 25 Apr 1995 10:46:28 UNDEFINED > Am I to assume that the Disco is much more reliable (?) since it is of > fairly new lineage? Top Git^H^Hear recently did a BIG survey (much hated by manufacturers incidentally) in which viewers contributed their views of how much they liked their car and how much trouble it had been. (Modelled on a similar survay regularly taken in teh US). The Disco came out VERY badly, being somewhere near the bottom. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Just another roadkill on the Information Superhighway +++++++++++++++++++++++ None-%er #1 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ------------------------------[ <- Message 9 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950426 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: Mike Rooth <M.J.Rooth@lut.ac.uk> Subject: Re: Wee Jock's Lament......how could they? (sob sob) Date: Tue, 25 Apr 95 11:06:08 BST > > How 'bout that second rover with the bonnet box and the kit in the rear ? > > that didn't sound like a 2.25... [ truncated by lro-digester (was 11 lines)] > Play -- <http://www.tardis.ed.ac.uk/~kiz/> > #======================================================================# Got a split windshield,though,hasnt it? Mike Rooth ------------------------------[ <- Message 10 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950426 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 25 Apr 95 11:58:48 GMT From: mcka_le0@paisley.ac.uk (Paddy McKay) Subject: Re: Selling RR & Def 110 I don't seem to have the original posting to this, but from the small bit below I can say this. >> Am I to assume that the Disco is much more reliable (?) since it is of >> fairly new lineage? I posted a request for information about Disco transmission problems about 3 weeks ago. If you remember I have had about four warranty claims since I got the car 7 months ago, on a car that has mostly done motorway (freeway) driving. I also received a few other stories of similar problems, and I will be following these up to the list soon. I don't want to frighten you off buying a Disco (I love driving mine), but the servicing costs are pretty frightening (certainly at LandRover Dealer prices - which you have to go to to maintian the warranty). I will be looking around for a cheaper place to service it when the warranty expires in August. cheers paddy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Paddy McKay Tel (+44) 0141 848 3480 Scottish Property Databank Fax (+44) 0141 887 9799 University of Paisley Mobile 0585 223 470 Paisley PA1 2BE WWW:http://www.paisley.ac.uk/~spd/paddy.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------[ <- Message 11 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950426 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Subject: Re: Gotchas of the Suburban vs. the Rangie Date: Tue, 25 Apr 1995 08:27:59 -0400 From: "Jeff Young" <young@mci.net> thanks guys - i figure that it'll be easier after a few years to ease my wife into a 109 door-mobile (something i can get really muddy- put a winch on-camp in-etc) after she realizes how reliable and long- lived these things really are. til then i'll just have to use her RR to do 'em.. first order is a roof rack and some rubber mats. Jeff Young young@mci.net > Congratulations! > Now, just do the regular maintenance and you should expect that [ truncated by lro-digester (was 6 lines)] > said 3-year-old will learn to drive on it. > -Bill > Bravo. Never, but never buy a GMC truck. > Charlie > '66 109 3/4 canvas ------------------------------[ <- Message 12 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950426 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: 25 Apr 95 08:52:52 EDT From: Pierce Reid <70004.4011@compuserve.com> Subject: Screen Wipers Charlie: Don't know what issue, but if you need any help rebuilding, I have done a bunch of Lucas Wiper motors and would be glad to help. Mostly, they are bulletproof, but the phenolic Resin gear tends to strip. Finding replacement gears used to be a pain in the (*&(, but someone may be remaking them now. Feel free to contact me offline if you need any help, but they are basically straightforward to service and rebuild. Cheers, R. P. Reid ------------------------------[ <- Message 13 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950426 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: Russell Burns <burns@cisco.com> Subject: Re: Deep water crossings Date: Tue, 25 Apr 95 6:34:08 PDT > of "four Wheeler" was brought up for discussion. The article on > water/wading depths listed the Defender 90's depth as 20 inches. This [ truncated by lro-digester (was 10 lines)] > depth of the water. Let me say that the doors seal quite well though, > and the tailgate does fair. The computer is mounted on the front bulkhead above the passengers feet. If the water inside gets above the seat level I would start worrying. Russ Burns 94 D-90 91 R-Rover ------------------------------[ <- Message 14 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950426 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: "Seymour, Gareth" <GSeymour@mp.sihe.ac.uk> Subject: Promo day. Date: Tue, 25 Apr 95 12:52:00 PDT Hello anyone in the South Wales, U.K. area. The Glamorgan Offroad Club are holding a trial and are marking out a non-damaging scenic route of between 5 and 10 miles, could even be more, on Sunday the 30th. April. The site is off the A4063 about 4 miles north of Maesteg at Cymmer. The trial costs L15 for non members (L3 included for temp. club membership) with the scenic route costing L10. The route can be driven as much as you like and the trial sections will be viewable from the route. More details on the club or Sunday's meeting available from... g.seymour@sihe.ac.uk ------------------------------[ <- Message 15 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950426 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 25 Apr 1995 09:43:58 -0400 (EDT) From: Dixon Kenner <dkenner@emr1.emr.ca> Subject: Re: OVLR goings-on On Tue, 25 Apr 1995 LANDROVER@delphi.com wrote: > I think he want's to ride with someone on the off-road... heh, heh, heh... > We can fit him in... somewhere... Russ's seat in Steve's 109 SW are free this year... :-) > Quatorze?? Like July 14th in France? They don't give a shit about that in Quebec. The big party day is the 24th of June. St Jean Baptiste Day (RC Patron saint of Canada actually...). France went all democratic after we beat them on the Plains of Abraham. ------------------------------[ <- Message 16 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950426 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: 25 Apr 1995 07:20:08 U From: "Guzelis.Pete" <guzelis.pete@ssdgwy.mdc.com> Subject: RE: The Land Rover Owner Daily Digest Thought you all would like to hear that L/R's are not all play. Saw a very depressing picture (AP Photo) in the LA Times yesterday of a "110" (I think) bringing aid to the Hutu refugees in a camp in Rwanda. Better to have the best of vehicles to provide humanitarian aid to the needy. _______________________________________________________________________________ From: Land-Rover-Owner@uk.stratus.com on Tue, Apr 25, 1995 12:49 AM Subject: The Land Rover Owner Daily Digest File(s): The Land Rover Owner Daily Dige Text too big (>32K). See enclosure. ------------------------------[ <- Message 17 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950426 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 25 Apr 1995 08:44:47 +0100 From: cs@crl.com (Michael Carradine) Subject: Re: Locks and tumblers Donald Abbot <donald@spl.co.za> writes: >> Are you saying you have a set of duplicate keys now? >No. I omitted to say that I haven't got a spare set. Now I can't lock the driver's door, unlock the rear door or start the vehicle. I know that I can open the rear door by undoing the hinges but what can I do about the lock? >>Consider installing a keyed battery cutoff switch, such as the one made by Bosch (about US$25). >I think that this is a good idea but I still need to sort out the locks and the ignition switch. You can open the rear door from the inside handle, it has the same lock as the right side door (they are switchable). I'd take a door lock out (rear, and temporarily tie shut) and take it to locksmith to fit a new key. Hopefully you're one of the lucky chaps that has all keys still keyed alike. The keys/locks to a Series III are so inprecise that almost and key will work. Mine were so badly worn that they were almost indistinguishable. Anyway, with one new key you can drive the thing, and then install the keyed battery cut-off switch. Michael Carradine Carradine Studios Tel.510-254-3324 Architect Architecture Development Planning Pgr.510-945-5000 NCARB RIBA PO Box 99, Orinda, CA 94563 USA cs@crl.com Unimog 4x4 WWW page at http://www.crl.com/~cs/unimog.html ------------------------------[ <- Message 18 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950426 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 25 Apr 95 09:22:10 MST From: DEBROWN@SRP.GOV Subject: fixin' up a 2a-88. Need advice FROM: David Brown Internet: debrown@srp.gov Computer Graphics Specialist * Mapping Services & Engr Graphics PAB219 (602)236-3544 - Pager:6486 External (602)275-2508 #6486 SUBJECT: fixin' up a 2a-88. Need advice I just bought a 1971 series 2a 88 (for my son, mostly) and as this is my first series rover, I have a few questions. 1. Transmission makes a LOUD whine when decelerating in 2nd gear. Accelerating is fine. Also, slips out of 3rd gear after a minute or so if not held there. What should I look for when opening it up? Probable causes? Costs? 2. Finally convinced my son that it WON'T have a V8 in her, but agreed to put bigger tires on. What's the tallest tire (size) for 15" rims? I'd like to keep the spare on the hood, but if wider tire will fit, I could hang it on the rear. Anyone know a source for white spoke wheels? Should I get 16" rims? She currently has street tires on her... those GOTTA go! 3. It has the headlights in the "breakfast". Is this normal for a '71 2A? It must have been in an accident at one time as the frame has been repaired on the driver (lhd) side front, so I'm thinking that maybe they put a whole front clip on, maybe not being able to locate anything else??? 4. The power brakes don't work, and make a big vacuum sound when pressing on the petal. What would this most likely be? Booster bad? Can they be fixed? Rebuilt? 5. Driving from Cottonwood to Phoenix she got around 10miles/gallon. How should I adjust or check carburetor? (Weber) The vehicle is in excellent to poor shape. Excellent engine (rebuilt) and totally rust free frame, body is very rough with numerous dents, dings, etc... There is not a single part of the body that has no dents of dings... well, maybe the hood is "clean". This is going to be the family "desert basher" (mind you, I will be treading lightly, and teaching my son the same) so looks are of minimal importance. Interior is fair for the age, carpet is intact, basically complete, but has been... shall we say... "customized" with replacement choke cable, broken switches (plastics broken off, but the switches work) original seats, vinyl is split at all stitches... I'm planning to teach my son the basic mechanics of "fixing things" and couldn't think of a better vehicle to do that with! His first "assignment" is to take off the parking brake drum so we can clean out the oil and gunk, and then see if it'll hold. I showed him what nuts to remove, then reminded him which way to turn the wrench (he's 15.5 years old) and he looked at me like I was from Mars or something, and said "I know dad, leftie loosen, rightie tightie." I just smiled and shook my head.... Thanks in advance for your input! I really appreciate any input, whether good or bad. (or especially humorous!) Dave Brown - Phoenix AZ. (USA) - '94 Land Rover Discovery (still for sale, but now at a drastically reduced price) '71 series 2a 88, '70 series 2a 109 (picking up on the "left" coast next week) '86 Acura. P.S. (sorry so long...) #=======# Never doubt that a small group of individuals |__|__|__\___ can change the world... indeed, it's the only | _| | |_ |} thing that ever has. "(_)""""""(_)" -Margaret Mead ------------------------------[ <- Message 19 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950426 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 25 Apr 95 09:37:54 -0700 From: "TeriAnn Wakeman" <twakeman@apple.com> Subject: Re: S III timing In message <199504250727.AA16583@mail.crl.com> Michael Carradine writes: : TeriAnn Wakeman <twakeman@apple.com> writes: : : > My 109 has a series III engine that has a front pully timing mark that has : two points. : > So the question is what do the two points signify. My guess is 3 degrees : before TDC and TDC. : : TDC and x degrees ATDC. Timing at idle goes to ATDC, static to BTDC : (somewhere in 4-11 degree BTDC range). : : --Michael Carradine : cs@crl.com ???? Sorry but your message confused me. If one mark is top dead center and the other is after top dead center, how do you set the timing to a specific place before top dead center during static timing without timing marks??? TeriAnn Wakeman .sig closed for remodeling twakeman@apple.com ------------------------------[ <- Message 20 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950426 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: Spenny@aol.com Date: Tue, 25 Apr 1995 12:41:34 -0400 Subject: Re: OVLR goings-on Mike writes... Uncle Roger... bring a snorkle! Dixon mentioned something about a beaver dam.. I just love beaver dams... heh, heh, heh.... Roger, if you're going to ride with Mike, I'd also bring a couple of extra spare tyres as well... <bg> Rgds... Spenny Spencer K. C. Norcross Spenny@aol.com Haverhill, Mass. USA 508-521-4093 ===--===---===---===---===---===---===---===---===--=== 1969 IIA SWB - The Wayback Machine Now with most of the Federally requred electrics! ------------------------------[ <- Message 21 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950426 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: i.mitchell@ic.ac.uk Date: Tue, 25 Apr 95 18:42:14 BST Subject: Re:Mirrors and Beds Hi all Thanks to everyone who replied concerning my mirrors and beds. It looks like I'll opt for the 110 mirrors. I know it's not really original stuff for my SIII but at least I'll feel a bit more relaxed while driving with the soft top on. As for the beds, thanks for the suggestions, I'll file them away until nearer the summer hols. Dixon Kenner wrote > Russell Dushin wrote a piece on this with the various specs. If > he doesn't have it, I may be able to dig up a copy, though I > understand that it has yet to be properly tested... Russell if you are out there could you send me a copy of your specs please. Cheers Ian ------------------------------[ <- Message 22 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950426 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Subject: Re: Locks and tumblers Date: Tue, 25 Apr 1995 11:14:09 -0700 From: Mike Fredette <mfredett@ichips.intel.com> Mr Carradine advises Donald >The house was broken into last week - not once but several times. Some odds and ends were recovered but no keys. Does anyone know what is required to replace the tumblers? Are you saying you have a set of duplicate keys now? I've been told that locks can't be modified or new ones cannot be bought to match existing locks. Replacing the entire lock sets and ignition lock is quite expensive. No they are not expensive or difficult to replace. Rovers North part number MTC6505 is a set of four matched lock cylinders including the ignition with key, all for $29.50. It's a relatively simple operation to remove the old latch assys, take out the tumbler cylinder, and pop in the new one. I did it on my 60 Ser ll 109, my 72 Ser lll, and now am doing it on the D90. $30 bucks is pretty cheap compared to installing that battery cutoff thing AND going to a locksmith to try and get a new key figured out, which is a doubtful thing. The reason for the D90 operation, is to allow a key to lock the rear tailgate. The 94's, since there was no hardtop offered, Land Rover apparently thought it unneccessary to be able to lock. The 95's now have a key lock, but in order to avoid having yet a FOURTH key, I'm just changing all the doors to match. Rgds Mike Fredette Portland, Orygun ------------------------------[ <- Message 23 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950426 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: Easton Trevor <TEASTON@DQC2.DOFASCO.CA> Subject: Steering Dampers Date: Mon, 24 Apr 95 09:16:00 DST Maybe I'm stupid (?) but how can one remove the steering damper/relay. The drag rod from the steering box would have to go straight through the engine to get to the front wheel. but seriously (almost) what about :- 1) Filling the unit with an exotic PTFE oil to reduce the friction of the damper cones? 2) Remove damping cones from relay? 3) Fitting external adjustable telescopic steering damper? 4) Fitting rack and pinion steering under front cross member? (with #3) Trevor (Mad Inventor) Easton 1962 SWB SW teaston2dqc2.dofasco.ca ------------------------------[ <- Message 24 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950426 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: Easton Trevor <TEASTON@DQC2.DOFASCO.CA> Subject: Bleeding Brakes Date: Mon, 24 Apr 95 08:50:00 DST Lloyd Tunbridge wrote about using a modified reservoir cap to create a pressure bleeding system. Great idea, I've done the same thing but used a straight nipple and short hose to a separate reservoir of fresh fluid (Jam jar) then pressurise this with tyre pump. This way you can watch the level in the jar as you course vast quantities of fresh fluid through your system and top up before you flush nice fresh air from the empty reservoir and have to start all over again. Trevor Easton 1962 SWB SW teaston@dqc2.dofasco.com ------------------------------[ <- Message 25 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950426 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: Easton Trevor <TEASTON@DQC2.DOFASCO.CA> Subject: Rovers at the Rovers,Annealing Date: Tue, 25 Apr 95 08:05:00 DST Toronto Area Rover Club will be holding the Fourth 'Rovers at the Rovers" this year on September 16th starting at 2.30pm. This event is a get together for both Land Rover and Rover Car owners. During the afternoon there is a fun type pictographic treasure hunt, locate the picture; fill in the blank; answer the cryptic clue, followed by an evening of dining, prizes and live entertainment to the keyboard, guitar and vocals of Ted McKee. Typically we have seen between twenty and thirty assorted vehicles and this year hope for more. There will be a preregistration in July/August so we can try to have an idea of numbers. Post a message to me for more information. When annealing alumin(i)um, a method of determining the right temperature is to stroke a non safety match across the surface. If it leaves a line the temp is ok, if no line warm up some more, if it lights or the alumin(i)um drops away it is too hot. Welding supply houses can supply wax pencils called Tempilstiks that do the same thing but with greater precision. ------------------------------[ <- Message 26 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950426 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 25 Apr 1995 11:53:03 +0100 From: cs@crl.com (Michael Carradine) Subject: Re: fixin' up a 2a-88. Need advice David Brown <dewbrown@srp.gov> writes: >I just bought a 1971 series 2a 88 (for my son, mostly) and as this is my first series rover, I have a few questions. So, YOUR the one who beat me to this fine vintage vehicle by less than 60 minutes!! >1. Transmission makes a LOUD whine when decelerating in 2nd gear. Take it out of gear and use the brakes. (no brakes? Hmmmm.,.) >Accelerating is fine. Also, slips out of 3rd gear after a minute or so if not held there. What should I look for when opening it up? Probable causes? Costs? Sounds like you'll be making a phone call to Scotty in Concord, CA (510-686-2255), the preminent Rover transmission specialist on the west coast. He can also modify the gearbox for full syncro. >2. Finally convinced my son that it WON'T have a V8 in her,... Maybe you'll settle for a Chevy 6 cylinder. Scotty sells adapter plates, and installation modification instructions are free! >She currently has street tires on her... those GOTTA go! So what's wrong with whitewalls?? >3. It has the headlights in the "breakfast". Is this normal for a '71 2A? They changed over after '68 (or was it '69). >4. The power brakes don't work, and make a big vacuum sound when pressing on the petal. Sort of like a sucking sound on the wallet?? >What would this most likely be? Booster bad? Can they be fixed? Rebuilt? Rovers North had a rebuilt kit, but again, it depends on the specific malfunction. You might also get a used one in good condition (and rebuild that) from a Roverhead who's parting one out (seen several posts to that effect in the last few weeks). >5. Driving from Cottonwood to Phoenix she got around 10miles/gallon. How should I adjust or check carburetor? (Weber) You should be getting at least 17-18 mpg. >The vehicle is in excellent to poor shape. Excellent engine (rebuilt) and totally rust free frame, body is very rough with numerous dents, ---much good stuff deleted----- broken switches (plastics broken off, but the switches work) original seats, vinyl is split at all stitches... I REALLY like the custom rear view mirror sertup as well. And the roof-rack looked real sturdy too! >Thanks in advance for your input! I really appreciate any input, whether good or bad. (or especially humorous!) Michael Carradine Carradine Studios Tel.510-254-3324 Architect Architecture Development Planning Pgr.510-945-5000 NCARB RIBA PO Box 99, Orinda, CA 94563 USA cs@crl.com Unimog 4x4 WWW page at http://www.crl.com/~cs/unimog.html ------------------------------[ <- Message 27 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950426 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 25 Apr 1995 15:33:12 -0400 From: jcfltee@CAM.ORG (Christian Tassé) Subject: Land Rover clubs in Canada Hi everyone, I am fairly new to this list. I am a six months old Discovery owner and would like to find out anything and everything about Land Rover clubs (if there any) in my region. I am from St-Sauveur-des-Monts, Quebec, which is about 45 minutes from Montr=E9al, 3.5 hours from Qu=E9bec city, 2 hours from Ottawa and 6 hours from Toronto. Many thanks in advance... Salut, Christian Tass=E9 ------------------------------[ <- Message 28 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950426 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 25 Apr 95 12:53:06 MST From: DEBROWN@SRP.GOV Subject: Fixin' up the ole 88... FROM: David Brown Internet: debrown@srp.gov Computer Graphics Specialist * Mapping Services & Engr Graphics PAB219 (602)236-3544 - Pager:6486 External (602)275-2508 #6486 SUBJECT: Fixin' up the ole 88... Michael, I'm "slightly" red faced, didn't mean to beat you to the 88, did you see her? Aren't you from California? Are you here in Arizona?? Yes, it DOES have whitewall tires! Really? did I miss you by 60 minutes? Maybe you may have seen a black Discovery flying by you at 100MPH! ;-) Did you drive up from Phoenix? Or down from Flagstaff? Yes, I kind-of figured a rebuilt trans into the cost... I doubt I'll be changing the engine unless it goes out. It's just a "for fun" truck. Btw, the price was $2350. Sound reasonable? (Considering the lack of supply of Land Rovers here.) Anyone know what year/make vehicle vacuum booster will work on a series 2a? > I REALLY like the custom rear view mirror setup as well. And the > roof-rack looked real sturdy too! You really WERE there!! If you live near Mesa (Fiesta mall area) I'd be happy to share the joys of working on her with you. Even taking her out to play! Just let me know! But I must first get her licensed and emission tested. Actually, the rear view mirrors LOOK cool, but don't function worth a darn. They shake, don't stay adjusted, and are a real PAIN to adjust. And they really don't provide a very large viewing area. The huge, long internal rear view mirror works fairly well, but could be lowered to view further behind the vehicle. Are you a unimog owner? I love those things! Thanks, #=======# Never doubt that a small group of individuals |__|__|__\___ can change the world... indeed, it's the only | _| | |_ |} thing that ever has. "(_)""""""(_)" -Margaret Mead ------------------------------[ <- Message 29 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950426 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: "Russell G. Dushin" <dushinrg@pr.cyanamid.com> Subject: Re: fixin' up a 2a-88. Need advice Date: Tue, 25 Apr 95 16:14:57 EDT > Dave Brown - Phoenix AZ. (USA) - '94 Land Rover Discovery (still for > sale, but now at a drastically reduced price) '71 series 2a 88, '70 > series 2a 109 (picking up on the "left" coast next week) '86 Acura. CONGRADULATIONS, but I was hoping you'd tell us you got it on an even trade..... rd/nige ------------------------------[ <- Message 30 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950426 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: kirkwood@strider.fm.intel.com (Clayton Kirkwood) Date: Tue, 25 Apr 1995 13:15:27 -0700 Subject: Re: Land Rover clubs in Canada On Apr 25, 3:33pm, Christian Tassi wrote: > Subject: Land Rover clubs in Canada > Hi everyone, > I am fairly new to this list. I am a six months old Discovery owner and I hate it when six months old kids start driving. My youngest is nine months old and she is only about ready to start walking. And driving a Disco to boot ;>} > Many thanks in advance... > Hi everyone, > Christian Tass=E9 >-- End of excerpt from Christian Tassi -- Clayton R. Kirkwood, FM1-58, 916 356-5838 ------------------------------[ <- Message 31 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950426 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 25 Apr 1995 16:05:31 -0500 (CDT) From: Ray Harder <ccray@showme.missouri.edu> Subject: The cars in my life... An interesting thread going on over on the 2cv list -- although not a 2cv owner I am a subscriber and thought I would post my car list -- and CROSS POST it. Don't try to read anything into my personality. For many of these cars, it was not love, merely wrong place/wrong time and lack of $$$. 54 chevrolet 210 4-door green <--- first car @$200 15.5 years old 57 chevrolet 210 4-door pink 54 ford v8 2-door black (got a ticket for loud pipes in that one) 57 vw black (was a cool dude at the time) 61 corvair 2-door white <--- I really liked this one 61 buick 4-door lesabre (corvair threw craps -- buick was $200) 65 olds ff85 cutlass 2-door white 70 v2 yellow (bought new) 75 buick regal 2-door lime green 78 buick lesabre 4-door red (bought new and wrecked) 80 buick electra 4-door black (also wrecked) 80 mgb red 85 buick electra 4-door (tranny problems, so) 87 isuzu trooper 4-door blue/grey 65 landrover siia 88 red <---currently being rebuilt 61 landrover siia 88 green <---currently daily driver 87 rangerover 4-door grey. <---wife's daily driver There are many I should not have bought and a couple I still should own... Sorry, no 2cv autos -- currently a ROVER-MAN... --------------------------------------------------------------------- Ray Harder Columbia, Missouri 314-882-2000 --------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------[ <- Message 32 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950426 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: "Steve Methley" <sgm@hplb.hpl.hp.com> Date: Tue, 25 Apr 1995 22:08:45 +0100 Any list members in Boston? I'm popping across from jolly old England for a few days at the start of May. - maybe I could bring a few spares! (Oh no, what have I said?). Would be partial to a chat over a Sam Adams or two. -- Best Regards, Steve. Ex V8 Lightweight, 79RR. ------------------------------[ <- Message 33 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950426 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 25 Apr 1995 17:14:52 -0500 (CDT) From: Ray Harder <ccray@showme.missouri.edu> Subject: Re: 2cv list On Tue, 25 Apr 1995 chris.youngson@deepcove.com wrote: > Date: Tue, 25 Apr 95 14:56:10 > From: chris.youngson@deepcove.com [ truncated by lro-digester (was 9 lines)] > I noticed on the LRO list you mentioned the 2cv list Could you give me the > address? Thanx The 2cv-l list is entering the phase where LRO was about 1 year ago. medium sized, modest number of postings, people seem to know each other, each posting is replied-to. really nice. suggest you subscribe... Now, the LRO is large, lots of (nice) strangers, lots of postings go ignored cause there are so many. It is all interesting, but the threads are not as intense. Some of the questions go unanswered that 18 months ago, everyone would throw their $0.02 into the soup. Lots of good answers are in the archives and maybe the old timers are too lazy to type in the same stuff.. The idea of boiling down the archives to answer some of the common questions was a goodone but lots of work to pull it off. I don't know what to do, anyway to answer your question. 1. email to "listproc@lists.missouri.edu" with 1st line (not the subject) subscribe 2cv-l YOUR NAME <=== u make the substitution here... 2. and by separate email to "listproc@lists.missouri.edu" with the first line. subscribers 2cv-l <=== to get a list of names Ray Harder ------------------------------[ <- Message 34 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950426 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Subject: wading in a D90 From: rc@fourfold.ocunix.on.ca (Robin Craig) Date: Tue, 25 Apr 95 17:36:47 -0500 Get the Land Rover experience from your dealer if you want to know how to wade prpoerly, cant the dealer tel you waht to do? -- Robin Craig, rc@fourfold.ocunix.on.ca FourFold Symmetry, Ottawa, Ont. | Ottawa Valley Land Rovers ------------------------------[ <- Message 35 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950426 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: Rod Hutchinson <rhutch@nbnet.nb.ca> Date: Tue, 25 Apr 95 20:30:32 -700 Subject: Fairey Overdrive I'm interested in a used Fairey Overdrive for my 1972(?) Type III, 88, Pick-up. I would be interested to know if any used parts dealers around have these items in stock. Rod Hutchinson ------------------------------[ <- Message 36 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950426 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: BobandSueB@aol.com Date: Tue, 25 Apr 1995 19:41:41 -0400 Subject: ign switch wiring >spenny wrote asking for help with late IIA ign wiring Spenny, I'm trying to put my wiring at ign switch on the screen. lets see if it will stay together enough to help. if you added an alternator, I've seen this problem occur.. there are a couple of possibilities to fix it. if you have the solenoid with 4 connections, 2lg 2sm.,then the small one closest to the engine has 12v while cranking. add a wire from here to the + terminal of the coil. The other would be to add a wire from the horizontal tabs on ign switch which on mine (2) gives 12v while in cranking mode. however, other wires may be already added there and a back circuit could occur causing the engine to keep running with key off or etc. The 4 wires to the switch are only 6inches long and end behind instrument panel . I guess I assume you have the basic diagram from the rover or haynes manual available. Good Luck, let me know if it helped or if any questions. Bob Bernard LROA membership Paradise CA. from the wiring side (ccc=commoned points) lite switch- Brn-Wh Brn-Wh 12v / ccccc \ _ Wh to fuse | c_ 12v while starting terminal A3 c \ _ Wh-Rd to energize Starter solenoid ------------------------------[ <- Message 37 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950426 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: JCassidyiv@aol.com Date: Tue, 25 Apr 1995 19:58:34 -0400 Subject: CD changer in Disco Does anyone know if it's possible to put another Pioneer CD changer in the Disco? I was told that Land Rover changed the wiring in the changer plug in the car to encourage owners to buy the original accessory. I purchased a Pioneer CDX-30 which has the same connections as are in the Disco, but the radio head fails to cycle to CD using the band control. I can take this changer back and get the official one, but at $200 new I hate too. Anybody know how the plug can be modified? Cheers! John Cassidy ------------------------------[ <- Message 38 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950426 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: RJOgomori@aol.com Date: Tue, 25 Apr 1995 20:25:38 -0400 Subject: Re: Annealing As an indicator of proper temp. Use an Acetylene-rich flame to coat the area with carbon/soot. Next, using a hotter flame(adding more oxygen) heat the sooted areas until the carbon burns off. When most of the carbon is burned off the aluminum is annealed. The book I got this tip from also suggests to quench the work with a sponge and water, but I think that would temper it and make it brittle again. Also, I might have a tip for bleeding the CB brake master, Find a TR7 (any year should do) and drive up the front of it, until the Rover wheels are at the cowling. The air should come right out! If you can't find a TR7 a Sonnett or Pantera would do.(Don't forget to ask permission from the owner) Ron Ogomori '88 SerII (almost ready for battle) '65 MKI Cooper S (She's a happy Mini) ------------------------------[ <- Message 39 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950426 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: RJOgomori@aol.com Date: Tue, 25 Apr 1995 20:25:41 -0400 Subject: Rover Toys Somebody was looking for a Land Rover made by Match Box, I was at British Pacific and they had several models, one was a Match Box Land Rover # 12 in green,try giving them a call #800-554-4133 Ron Ogomori ------------------------------[ <- Message 40 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950426 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: BobandSueB@aol.com Date: Tue, 25 Apr 1995 22:24:26 -0400 Subject: zenith carb poppet valve A while back someone asked about what's the reason for the poppet valve in throttle butterfly of a zenith carb. Its a US smog thing, its there to reduce high manifold vacuum while coasting at closed throttle. Which apparently helps reduce smog. smoggely yours, Bob Bernard LROA membership Paradise,Ca. ------------------------------[ <- Message 41 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950426 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 25 Apr 1995 23:14:03 -0500 From: rover@pinn.net (Alexander P. Grice) Subject: Ooops! Sorry gang...the number for DAP/British Rovers' FAX is *802* 885-6662, not the 800 prefix that I typed yesterday. The phone number is 802-885-6660. *----"Jeep may be famous, LAND-ROVER is Legendary"----* | A. P. (Sandy) Grice | | Rover Owners' Association of Virginia | | 1633 Melrose Parkway, Norfolk, VA 23508-1730 | | E-mail: rover@pinn.net Phone: 804-622-7054 (Day) | | 804-423-4898 (Evenings) FAX: 804-622-7056 | *-----------------------------------------------------* ------------------------------[ <- Message 42 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950426 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: jpappa01@InterServ.Com Date: Tue, 25 Apr 95 20:37:22 PDT Subject: Re: FW DEF 90 LONG TERM Hi all: Just perused the June issue of FOUR WHEELER and they had just finished logging 20,000 miles on their long-term test AA YELLOW `94 DEF 90 *PUB CRAWLER.* Did they still like it? *Despite a payload rating over a ton, the 90 still has enough flexibility to crawl over trails that gave HUMMERS, WRANGLERS, and full-sizes DIFFICULTY.* *We haven't had this much fun since pubs discovered refrigeration... the 90 has never failed to hold our interest... perhaps the best definition of sport-utility out there.* *Sure, its expensive, but it has carried us through places no other stock truck would, it's an imported two-door, and it's so exclusive, HUMMERS get bumped from primo valet parking for it.* So, a year after the `94 FWOTY, the lustre has not faded! Before I get bashed (again) for sounding like a salesman (rather than just an enthusiast), let's revel in the fact the workhorse Land Rover has captured the hearts of the off-roading public-at-large, not just the devotees of the marque! Yea, team! Cheerz Jim - now completely mad... and loving it! ------------------------------[ <- Message 43 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950426 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: Kelly Minnick <minnick@joker.chinalake.navy.mil> Subject: Fuse Date: Tue, 25 Apr 95 23:37:50 PDT RE: Fuse I blew a couple a fuses the other day when I hooked up the overhead 'dome' light in the cab up to the ground mount instead of the + mount for the bulb. First of all, why is this connection possible? (I know, for fools like me who don't look). My Lucas fuse says 17 Amps continious, then in big letters '35 A'. So which is it? Do I put in a 35 Amp or a 17 amp? I put in a 15 amp and it hasn't blown yet, but there has to be a better way of figuring out what fuse to put in there! As far as the electrical Smith pressure gauge sending unit, does anyone have the part number? I think this came on all SIII in the US. Half the ones I have seen, the gauges don't work! Kelly Minnick '73 88" Safari & '91 RR Ridgecrest, CA ------------------------------[ <- Message 44 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950426 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
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