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| 1 | JDolan2109@aol.com | 33 | Re: The Land Rover Owner Daily Digest |
| 2 | Sanna@aol.com | 15 | Re: Misc |
| 3 | NADdMD@aol.com | 18 | Temperature Sending Unit Success |
| 4 | "Anthony J. Bonanno" [75 | 17 | Oil Pressure Sending Unit |
| 5 | mtalbot@InterServ.Com (M | 15 | Re: Kodiak heaters in a SIII |
| 6 | harincar@internet.mdms.c | 50 | oil filter conversion |
| 7 | harincar@internet.mdms.c | 23 | turn signal arm wheel |
| 8 | Andrew Steele [ad158@DAY | 15 | Re: Temperature Sending Unit Success |
From: JDolan2109@aol.com Date: Sun, 4 Jun 1995 08:52:01 -0400 Subject: Re: The Land Rover Owner Daily Digest I've been following the thread about tie-rod ends, and thought I'd add my pence worth. I did have failure while at motion once. Thankfully, it was at only 2-3 mph. So, I replaced the afflicted pair, and returned the vehicle to service. The new tie-rod ends did have a grease 'zerk', the originals did not. When servicing the new ends, one was found to refuse the acceptance of grease. Thinking it to be a blocked/clogged fitting, I removed it, only to find that the fitting did pass grease! Further inspection found the tie-rod end to contain a vinyl(?) insert/cup arrangement. This leads me to believe that what I was provided with were originally non-serviceable units that had been retro-fitted in an attempt to provide greasing capability and better commercial attractiveness. However, the original design prevailed, and grease could not get past/around the before mentioned barrier. Additionally, I had rod failure about 4 months later. It seems that the threads (poorly machined?) on the tie-rod ends were 'hammering' their way out of the rod and dangerous movement/slippage was being allowed. So, I replaced the complete assembly with the best parts I could find. I'll never buy cheap steering components again. They're junk and dangerous! I just about live in my LR, I'd rather not die in it! See 'ya on the old road... Jim '61 88" SW / OD, 1 Bbl weber & 16's (econobox?) LR....quite possibly one of the best machines yet devised! P.S. 28,778 miles driven in 1994 (typical year), no lead added. In the past 150,000 miles (of my use; can't vouch for prior), I have lost one exhaust valve, don't know why, just swapped heads (good/used) and returned to service. Have the old one on a shelf if you want to look at it... ------------------------------[ <- Message 2 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950605 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: Sanna@aol.com Date: Sun, 4 Jun 1995 08:53:23 -0400 Subject: Re: Misc >You should feel good if your RR only fogs up in the rain. My '91 has the original windshield and it leaks water in the center. Oh yes, and I forgot to say that my '89's windshield leaks water in the center... and I don't live in the desert. In a downpour I have this nagging fear of the water running down the windscreen and into the dash, soaking some marginal Lucas component. Poof! But the dish towel I keep on the dash to soak up the drips also comes in handy to wipe the surface of my Solihul fog machine. - Tony ------------------------------[ <- Message 3 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950605 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: NADdMD@aol.com Date: Sun, 4 Jun 1995 09:54:23 -0400 Subject: Temperature Sending Unit Success Just an update, After purchasing a new 3/4" socket with a hex shaped box instead of multiple points and a longer socket handle, I applied a firm, constant force and was able to remove the "locktite" sealed adapter seat from the head with a only a minimum of perspiration (mostly nervous). The new sender unit fit well and with the addition of some teflon tape to the threads, it is coolant tight. I am presently enjoying the satisfaction of having a relative idea of engine coolant temperature. Thanks for the imput Nate "give me a long enough lever and I'll move the world" Dunsmore Boring, MD USA NADdMD@aol.com ------------------------------[ <- Message 4 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950605 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: 04 Jun 95 16:02:44 EDT From: "Anthony J. Bonanno" <75034.3062@compuserve.com> Subject: Oil Pressure Sending Unit Hi everyone, I'm looking for a Smith's oil pressure guage (electric) sending unit. My 71 IIA 88 came with the guage installed. The sending unit threads into a banjo next to the oil filter base in line with the oil pressure warning light switch. It has one electric lead attached to the top. Does anyone know of a replacement part other than the Rovers North "genuine" stuff that will work ?? Anyone have a spare they would like to sell that they know works...??? Thanks for your help.. Tony Bonanno Santa Fe, NM ------------------------------[ <- Message 5 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950605 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Sun, 4 Jun 95 17:20:33 PDT From: mtalbot@InterServ.Com (Mark Talbot) Subject: Re: Kodiak heaters in a SIII All, Saw the thread on Kodiak heaters. I have one from the 61 IIA I was breaking. Has anyone fitted a Kodiak to a SIII ? I've had a good look at the SIII dash, and I think it will fit, just wanted to pass this by anyone who may have tried this. I'm not sure what type I have, the core is inside the passenger footwell. Mark ------------------------------[ <- Message 6 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950605 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: harincar@internet.mdms.com Date: Sun, 4 Jun 1995 20:09:17 -0500 Subject: oil filter conversion Hi all, I went about and converted the oil filter to a spin-on yesterday in my '66 IIa. Total time for completion was about three hours, give or take. I know that that sounds like a long time, but you know how the afternoon just sort of escapes... Anyhow, my initial reaction to this project would be that it would've gone signifigantly faster with a friend (and a second 5/8" wrench). Why? So one could be tightening the top bolt of the new filter mount while and one doing the bottom. A couple of observations: The new unit was from RN, and installation was about as straightforward as you can get. There was a margin of difficulty in accessing the bolts, you need to get one from the underside and one from the top - so there was a lot of need to tighten the new mount a bit from the bottom, then a bit from the top, then a bit more from the bottom and so on. Thats where the friend would be handy - saving lots of changing position. On my unit, the combination of the bolt, lock washer and flat washer made the group fit rather tight in the slot making finger tightening impossible. I ended up spinning the whole unit to first get the top bolt started and then worked the bottom one by hand (if you buy one of these, you'll see what I mean. The new unti is shaped like a sideways 'H' in cross section with the bolt in each gap.) I put the pressure sensor back on first, in difference to the instructions- it was easier to access the port that way. Have lots of rags handy - it ended up to be one of the messyist jobs I've had to do, oil on everything. Anyhow, there are no leaks yet, and I hope this pays off in the form of cleaner, faster and more frequent oil changes in the future. So, anyone want to buy a cannester-type oil filter assembly for a IIa? ;-) Tim '66 IIa 88 SW --- tim harincar moore graphic services harincar@internet.mdms.com minneapolis, mn ------------------------------[ <- Message 7 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950605 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: harincar@internet.mdms.com Date: Sun, 4 Jun 1995 20:18:30 -0500 Subject: turn signal arm wheel Another question: Does anyone know where I can get a new rubber wheel for my turn signal unit? Its in a IIa, one of the TEX-something or other strap on the column type (jeeze, I don't even know if this is original equip. or not). The one thats on there is very soft and badly cracked and seems like it might come apart at any time. Thanks, Tim '66 IIa 88 SW --- tim harincar moore graphic services harincar@internet.mdms.com minneapolis, mn ------------------------------[ <- Message 8 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950605 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Sun, 04 Jun 1995 21:51:08 -0400 From: Andrew Steele <ad158@DAYTON.WRIGHT.EDU> Subject: Re: Temperature Sending Unit Success Did your sending unit work at all prior to replacement? My 87 RR temp gauge raises normally for the first 10 minutes of engine operation, then drops off again. I asked the dealer to check the operation of the thermostat, and they said it worked OK, but I needed a sending unit. Does this make any sense? Also, what did the sending unit cost? Thanks, Andrew Dayton, Oh 87 RR and now in the garage a "new" 73 series III ------------------------------[ <- Message 9 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950605 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
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