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1 Lloyd Allison [lloyd@cs.17small LR
2 dwebb@waite.adelaide.edu13Tirfor handle length.
3 LANDROVER@delphi.com 30Re: More questions from a Newer Owne
4 jory@MIT.EDU (jory bell)20Re: More questions from a Newer Owne
5 "WILLIAM L. LEACOCK" [728Speedo and lights
6 jhoward@argus.lowell.edu41USGS
7 jhoward@argus.lowell.edu21insurance
8 jpappa01@InterServ.Com 19Re: CB40


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Date: Sat, 6 May 1995 17:13:40 +1000
From: Lloyd Allison <lloyd@cs.monash.edu.au>
Subject: small LR

the latest LROC(Vic) newsletter
carries details of a proposed  small LR (may be pie in sky):
   monocoque steel (ughh) body (maybe ali doors and bonnet),
   probably disco axles, maybe RR2-style rear suspension,
   possible 2litre car type engine, plus some sort of turbo diesel option

btw there is an ibex pic' in
   http://www.cs.monash.edu.au/~lloyd/tildeLand-Rover/Foers/

Lloyd
Dept. of Computer Science, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria 3168, AUSTRALIA
tel: 61 3 905 5205       fax: 61 3 905 5146       email: lloyd@cs.monash.edu.au

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From: dwebb@waite.adelaide.edu.au (Daryl Webb)
Subject: Tirfor handle length.
Date: Sat, 6 May 1995 18:27:14 +0930 (CST)

Ok Before the server Barfed someone asked about the handle length for a
Tirfor hand-winch.  I dont ahve the original message so the whole list gets
bombed...  The extended length for a T516 (the medium size one.. 1600/2500kg)
is 1.15m or..about 45 inches
-- 

  Daryl Webb   (dwebb@waite.adelaide.edu.au)

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From: LANDROVER@delphi.com
Date: Sat, 06 May 1995 09:28:11 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: More questions from a Newer Owne

Jory sez...

> Ummm, how fast would be  problem? What exactlyu is the danger? I've been
> known to achieve "passing speeds" of, say, 90mph in my 1974 ser III.

OK... exactly how long *was* the chain attached to the 18 wheeler that was
pulling you. 90 MPH?? Good drugs in California, eh? Are you sure you don't
have a speedo marked in KPH? 

Given the known accuracy of British speedometers, especially old British
speedometers, I think, and I'm sure lots of our brethren would aggree, that
90 MPH is a tad much. I've been in a mostly loaded 109 doing 70 (on the
speedo). We *we're* passing people. It felt like 90 and sounded like the
connecting rods were merely inches from the pavement.

90 MPH!! Kids these days....

Cheers
  Michael Loiodice       E-MAIL   landrover@delphi.com              
  166 W.Fulton St.       VOICE    (518) 773-2697                    
  Gloversville                                                      
  NY, 12078              1972 Ser III 88 Petrol (Fern) R.I.P.      
              7          1971 Ser IIa 88 Petrol
           #:-}>         1965 Ser IIa 88 Petrol

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Date: Sat, 6 May 1995 10:37:33 -0700
From: jory@MIT.EDU (jory bell)
Subject: Re: More questions from a Newer Owne

:Given the known accuracy of British speedometers, especially old British
:speedometers, I think, and I'm sure lots of our brethren would aggree, that
:90 MPH is a tad much...

1. I've crudely verified the accuracy of my speedometer at normal highway
speeds (55-65) with a cohort in chase vehicle.

2. I actually have largish tires (32"?) which, (unless I am totally
confused... never to be ruled out) should counter any standard British
speedo tendencies.

In terms of the *feel* of going really fast, I find that my rover is
actually smoother at higher speeds...

jory

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Date: 06 May 95 15:51:56 EDT
From: "WILLIAM  L. LEACOCK" <75473.3572@compuserve.com>
Subject: Speedo and lights

Charlie---  the speedo has a number at the end of the  model number, 1400 on a
109 which means the number of revolutions per mile that the speedo cable
rotates. If you change from a 4.7 diff ratio to 3.54 you need a number 1400 x
3.54/4.7 = 1054
 From memory some of the old Morris Oxford type cars or the larger model had
speedos in this range. I suggest you look round a breakers. The Triumph 2000 or
the Dolomites had a 1000 rev/ mile speedo which would certainly be more accurate
than the standard one

 J Dolan   the Lucas parts list shows your flasher lamp to be a model 613,
available with clear or amber lenses, your part number is a clear lense, the
book does not list the vehicles which use it, other than looking through all the
models listed to see  if the 613 is listed under a particular model car. Looking
at the picture of the unit I would think that it is a model specific unit.
 I have in the UK a 3 litre enamel badge for the radiator grille, it has not
been on a car, I also have some P6 engine size badges, ie 2000, 2200TC and 3500
and some wheel trims, can 't call them new since they are 20 or 30 years old but
the parts have not been fitted to a car,  offers accepted.

This week I have made an offer on a house which has a 30 ft x 40 ft garage, now
all I need are a few LR's to fill it up.( not forgetting the money to buy them )

  Regards   Bill Leacock  Limey in exile.

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Date: Sat, 6 May 95 13:46 MST
From: jhoward@argus.lowell.edu (James D. Howard II)
Subject: USGS

>> I have volunteered to compare the ground features with what is on my
>> local USGS topo map.  I spent most of the day after work yesterday
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>How do you volunteer for this? Can anyone/anywhere (in the US)? Info 
>please.

The last time I ordered a bunch of topo maps, they sent a flyer:

Volunteers wanted for the US Geological Survey Earth Science Corps

Be responsible for providing map updates for your local area
Help promote the National Mapping Program in your community
Have a chance to become involved in various scientific studies
Combine you recreational interests with volunteer service
Work with USGS maps in the field
etc.

There are two programs.  One is a public outreach program under which
volunteers help enhance public awareness of the National Mapping
Program and products.  The other is a map annotation project where
volunteers provide info about potential map updates in their assigned
area by annotating USGS maps.

I signed up because, in my hikes and mountain bike rides (and now Land
Rover trips, too), I have found numerous differences between the topo
map and what is on the ground, especially with regard to where forest
roads go.  I was already annotating my local maps when this came
along, so now my annotations can potentially benefit others.

To obtain application forms, or for more info, write to: 
Earth Science Corps
MS 513
U.S. Geological Survey
Reston, VA  22092

James

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Date: Sat, 6 May 95 13:54 MST
From: jhoward@argus.lowell.edu (James D. Howard II)
Subject: insurance

>Ooh! I hope they don't base your insurance on Range Rovers. That might
>be like having your Ford pick up insurance based on Explorers. More
>expensive vehicle = more expensive insurance. I'd check this, my 
>insurance (Allstate) had a separate catagory for Land Rovers. 

It took about 4 phone calls to get a quote.  The first quote they gave
me was $450 for six months.  Since my MGB of the same vintage (1972)
is only $220, I told them, and they agreed, that that was too high.  I
finally got one for $190.  For that price they can call it a Range
Rover if they want.  Next time I call them I may change it.

This is for liability, uninsured motorist, driven to work, 10,000
miles per year, with USAA.  Boy, am I glad my Dad was in the Foreign
Service.

James

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From: jpappa01@InterServ.Com
Date: Sat, 6 May 95 18:54:06 PDT
Subject: Re: CB40

The newest AUTOWEEK just passed in front of me and a spy photo of the unibody 
Benz-fighter was in there - heavily disguised. Code name - CB40. The article 
says that it is due for a 1997 Europe launch. Probably means NA gets it spring 
of 98?? We'll see.

Still rumors going around about a six-seater Defender 90 and/or keeping it 
alive w/air bags - but who really knows. There's just enough of a mix of 
reality and disinformation being injected into the scene to keep things 
interesting.

Cheerz

Jim - now completely mad... and loving it!

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