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1 | Carl Byrne [SPECBB@cardi | 18 | Silicone brake fluid |
2 | jtackley.dit@dit2.state. | 10 | Performance Chip for RR |
3 | TKLEIN@MZDMZA.ZDV.UNI-MA | 18 | Introduction |
4 | Richard Jones [rich@apri | 23 | [not specified] |
5 | TKLEIN@MZDMZA.ZDV.UNI-MA | 15 | Billing |
6 | TKLEIN@MZDMZA.ZDV.UNI-MA | 12 | Fuel filler conversion |
7 | "Tom Rowe" [TROWE@AE.AGE | 38 | models |
8 | grea@net.gov.bc.ca (Gord | 15 | Re: 101s in Canada |
9 | Peter Aslan [paslan@uk.m | 39 | Urgent: Help with Clutch. |
10 | "Kaplan, Richard" [KAPLA | 9 | Restoration help in Baltimore |
11 | Alan Richer [Alan_Richer | 20 | A good source for window channels |
12 | "John B. Friedman" [joha | 5 | [not specified] |
13 | Mr Ian Stuart [Ian.Stuar | 16 | Replacement accellerator pedals |
14 | "MARK C. RITTER" [70472. | 11 | Lock-Rite |
15 | hlapa@Zeus.signalcorp.co | 24 | More L-R models |
16 | Stephen Thomas [THOMSE-U | 21 | Diesels in IIa's |
17 | Alan Richer [Alan_Richer | 14 | What the heck is Hylomar sealing compound? |
18 | David Rosenbaum [rosenba | 39 | [not specified] |
19 | grea@net.gov.bc.ca (Gord | 39 | Re: 101s in Canada |
20 | burns@lint.cisco.com (Ru | 42 | Re: |
21 | kessels.bill=40ott01=40c | 41 | D90 Q&A |
22 | John Brabyn [brabyn@skiv | 11 | Re: What the heck is Hylomar sealing compound? |
23 | PHLY4CHAR@aol.com | 16 | Re: The Land Rover Owner Daily Digest |
24 | Andy Dingley [dingbat@co | 26 | Re: Carb/Manifold screens |
25 | rover@pinn.net (Alexande | 27 | This 'n' that |
26 | johnliu@earthlink.net (J | 23 | Fuel Injection For Series Land Rover? |
27 | David John Place [umplac | 10 | Re: Siliconed Floor Panels |
28 | dwebb@waite.adelaide.edu | 18 | Re: Replacement accellerator pedals |
29 | "Steven Swiger (LIS)" [s | 14 | Stage ONE |
30 | jjbpears@ix.netcom.com ( | 49 | Troubleshooting Static Coolant Loss |
31 | jory@MIT.EDU (jory bell) | 29 | The Evil Thing (tm) gearbox + Unimog Forsale + UK tangential query |
From: Carl Byrne <SPECBB@cardiff.ac.uk> Date: Thu, 29 Jun 1995 12:09:51 GMT Subject: Silicone brake fluid I have a 300 TDI Dicovery and would like to change the dot 4 brake fluid to silicone. How easy is it to flush out the old fluid? What is used to flush out the old fluid? Has anybody got experiences of doing this? Is it worth the effort? Thanks Carl Dr. Carl Byrne University of Wales College of Cardiff, Wales. UK. ------------------------------[ <- Message 2 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950630 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Thu, 29 Jun 1995 07:24:30 +0500 From: jtackley.dit@dit2.state.va.us (John J. Tackley) Subject: Performance Chip for RR Has anyone heard of a performance computer chip for the late model (92) Range Rover computer? I know similar devices are readily available for GM, Ford and other domestics. Perhaps available in the UK? Thanks in advance for input... ------------------------------[ <- Message 3 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950630 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: TKLEIN@MZDMZA.ZDV.UNI-MAINZ.DE Date: Thu, 29 Jun 1995 14:35:18 +0100 Subject: Introduction Hello, I am a subscriber to the digest since last november and I think now it is time to introduce myself. I'm a student of Geography in Mainz, Germany. I own a LR 88 SIII Lightweight (because real Land Rovers have metal dashboards) since last October. I'm a Member of the "Land Rover Owners Club Hessen" (like Stefan Jakob) I love it to read the digest every day. Bye, Thorsten Klein P.S. Please excuse the terribble grammar/spelling ------------------------------[ <- Message 4 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950630 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Subject: Re: Performance Chip for RR Date: Thu, 29 Jun 1995 13:27:44 +0100 (BST) From: Richard Jones <rich@apricot.co.uk> John J. Tackley writes: > To change subscription write to: Majordomo@Land-Rover.Team.Net [ truncated by lro-digester (was 10 lines)] > other domestics. > Perhaps available in the UK? Thanks in advance for input... The 3.9 CSK didn't have top speed limited at 111mph like the other EFI models, though it only made about 3mph difference to the top speed and probably no other difference (appart from the benifits of the lighter 3-door body). The 111mph limit was to protect the tyres (rated to 112mph or there abouts). -- _ __ Apricot Computer Limited ' ) ) / 3500 Parkside Tel: (+44) 121 717 7171 /--' o _. /_ Birmingham Business Park Fax: (+44) 121 717 0123 / \_<_(__/ <_ BIRMINGHAM B37 7YS Richard Jones United Kingdom Email: richardj@apricot.co.uk ------------------------------[ <- Message 5 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950630 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: TKLEIN@MZDMZA.ZDV.UNI-MAINZ.DE Date: Thu, 29 Jun 1995 14:47:15 +0100 Subject: Billing Is there somebody in the net who drives to the Meeting in Billing? I will be there at the end of my England/Scotland holiday and need to know how much wine we need. Please answer in the next three or four days because I start on thursday evening. Bye, Thorsten P.S: I need a hardtop. Is it possible to use normal Swb-hardtops or need I something special (Lightweight). Were could I get one very cheap? ------------------------------[ <- Message 6 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950630 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: TKLEIN@MZDMZA.ZDV.UNI-MAINZ.DE Date: Thu, 29 Jun 1995 15:03:54 +0100 Subject: Fuel filler conversion Is there somebody who has experiences with side fuel filler conversions on Lightweights (My girlfriend hates to go out of the beast at filling stations)? What parts did I need? Bye, Thorsten SIII Lightweight ------------------------------[ <- Message 7 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950630 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: "Tom Rowe" <TROWE@AE.AGECON.WISC.EDU> Date: Thu, 29 Jun 1995 08:37:33 GMT -0600 Subject: models Here's what I have on some L/R plastic models available in the US. Monagram 1/24 scale 88 ser. III, #2279, made in 1981 Box art and decals look like a surfer's wheels. Testors/Italeri 1/35 scale 109 ser. III military regular with full canvas. #859 no release date available Tamiya "Pink Pnather" 1/35 scale 109 #MM176 No release date available, but I think it's still in production Tamiya Ambulance Rover 7 1/35 scale #MM182 No release date available, but I think it's still in production Does anyone have info on others that are available? The brake master cyl. that I have on my ser III that fit's a jeep is without a part number. I thought it had one, but it turned out to be a casting number. I'll look through my records to see if I can come up with anything. Tom Tom Rowe UW-Madison Center for Dairy Research 608-265-6194, Fax:608-262-1578 trowe@ae.agecon.wisc.edu Four wheel drive allows you to get stuck in places even more inaccessible. ------------------------------[ <- Message 8 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950630 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Thu, 29 Jun 95 07:29:24 PDT From: grea@net.gov.bc.ca (Gordon Rea 660-0216 (NTO Vanc.)) Subject: Re: 101s in Canada I've seen two in Vancouver in the past month! One I know is local, the other I assume was just passing through. Also , the last newsletter from Octopus here in Vancouver listed a set of 4 tyres, wheels, brakes, axles, diffs,&c from a 101FC for some ambitious person who wants to build an custom 88 or 109. I'd love to see the result ! G. ------------------------------[ <- Message 9 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950630 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Thu, 29 Jun 1995 15:50:07 +0100 (BST) From: Peter Aslan <paslan@uk.mdis.com> Subject: Urgent: Help with Clutch. Heres the score, baddd clutch slip, getting progressively worse as the engine and I assume the flywheel warms up. I've checked the the MAser and Slave Cylinders, The peddle has a strange action, it only goes about half way down and meets a definate clonk or apparent obstruction. Checked the Master Cylinder cyliner pedle pivot and arm, Checked the Slave Cylinder, its moving alright. Looking in to the Bell Housing with a torch I can see the Centre of the Clutch moving in and out, this is a Series 2, Spring Clutch, rather than diaphram spring type. Well I'm resigned to seperate the Engine and Transmisstion to get at the thing, and have read in the manuals that it is possible to remove the floor and pull the gearbox back 5 inches to get at, and remove the clutch. Anyone tried this ?? Anything to watch out for ?? I'm concerned that once I unbolt the transmission, the engine will tip forwards or backwards, ts only got two mounts. And do I need to unbolt the grarbox mounts to pull it back ?? Any help would be appreciated, its harvest time here in blighty and i must get the thing back on the road. Yestodday we were only able to use the LR by putting in in Low range first, letting out the clutch and pushing the ting while at idle, even then It would'nt go up any sort of hill. Thanks in advance, I'm not pushing that thing again Peter. Peter Aslan (aka Captain Norton). Louden Quill Award. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- McDonnell Information Systems Boundary Way Hemel Hempstead Voice: 01442 273324 Hertfordshire HP2 7HU Fax: 01442 244896 ENGLAND Mail: paslan@uk.mdis.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------[ <- Message 10 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950630 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: "Kaplan, Richard" <KAPLANR@dct.nci.nih.gov> Subject: Restoration help in Baltimore Date: Thu, 29 Jun 95 10:59:00 edt An experienced and enthusiastic resource would be Geoffrey Griffiths at Treasured Motorcar Services in Glyndon (near Reisterstown). His phone # is 410-833-2329. ------------------------------[ <- Message 11 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950630 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: Alan Richer <Alan_Richer.LOTUS@crd.lotus.com> Date: 29 Jun 95 11:28:38 EDT Subject: A good source for window channels After reading the FAQ abouut replacement window channels I called the local boat supplier. He had the stainless-steel one for about $25 an 8-foot length, but he also had glass-filled polypropylene tracks in both single and double-wide variety for $8/8-foot section. They come in white and black and actually look quite spiffy. I'm going to use the black double-channel on my 109 pick-up in the side and rear windows, with foam alongside and under the track to kill the inevitable rattling, and aluminum plugs in the unused second track section. I will inform the assemblage how it turns out. One question, though: I was seriously considering RTVing the channels in place to avoid dealing with the old, tired screwholes. Opinions? -ajr ------------------------------[ <- Message 12 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950630 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Thu, 29 Jun 95 10:41:01 -0500 From: "John B. Friedman" <johannes@scribes.english.uiuc.edu> subscribe johannes@scribes.english.uiuc.edu ------------------------------[ <- Message 13 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950630 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: Mr Ian Stuart <Ian.Stuart@ed.ac.uk> Date: Thu, 29 Jun 1995 16:49:10 +0000 Subject: Replacement accellerator pedals I want to replace the accellerator linkage on my 109 petrol with a cable system (better carb control) One person has suggested a Mini pedal assembly - is this a good idea, or are there better parts to get? (I'm going to get it from a car breakers, along with a couple of Volvo seats) ----** Ian Stuart (Computing Officer) +44 31 650 6205 Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Edinburgh University. <http://www.vet.ed.ac.uk/> or <http://www.tardis.ed.ac.uk/~kiz/> ------------------------------[ <- Message 14 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950630 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: 29 Jun 95 12:06:08 EDT From: "MARK C. RITTER" <70472.1130@compuserve.com> Subject: Lock-Rite lock Rite is about to introduce their automatic locking diff for the current generation of land rover products. Just got off the phone with them and they said it should be available in two weeks. I know these have been available for other vehicles since '79. Anybody had any experience with them they would like to share? Mark Ritter 94 Disco ------------------------------[ <- Message 15 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950630 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: hlapa@Zeus.signalcorp.com Date: Thu, 29 Jun 95 11:59:46 EST Subject: More L-R models All, There are a number of cottage industry injected plastic as well as resin models in 1/72 scale by J.B. Models and Cromwell Models (I think.) The JBs offer conversion options like fitted-for-radio (FFR), etc. I think the nice little Cromwell kits were available through LRO magazine a few years ago, but I don't know currently. The highly collectable Airfix Bristol Superfreighter airplane kit features a L-R on the box artwork, but alas, no counterpart amongst the kit pieces. Then there's always the Roco line in 1/87 (HO) scale, which frequently require minor further construction and of course invite painted detailing. Hanky ------------------------------[ <- Message 16 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950630 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: Stephen Thomas <THOMSE-U@m4-arts.bham.ac.uk> Date: 29 Jun 95 17:25:09 GMT Subject: Diesels in IIa's Jeremy Bartlett asked a couple of days ago about the possibility and legality of fitting non-rover diesels into IIa's. Well it's a year ago now but I seem to remember an article in LRO magazine (July '94 ?) about a boilermaker called Franklin-or- something who imported an ex-Nato IIa and fitted it with a 2.4 VM diesel. .....and air-lockers front and rear, and all sorts of other stuff that made me real jealous.....>:-< I'll see if I can find the article (well can anyone stand to throw away pictures of Lanr Rovers?) Stephen Thomas ------------------------------[ <- Message 17 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950630 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: Alan Richer <Alan_Richer.LOTUS@crd.lotus.com> Date: 29 Jun 95 12:39:50 EDT Subject: What the heck is Hylomar sealing compound? See above... I'm putting my petrol engine back together again (I hope) and I need an American substitute for this mysterious substance... Would Form-A-Gasket copper aircraft sealing compound do? aj"Confused as usual"r ------------------------------[ <- Message 18 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950630 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Thu, 29 Jun 1995 10:02:28 -0700 (PDT) From: David Rosenbaum <rosenbau@u.washington.edu> I'm a new subscriber and have a '94 D90 purchased in Dec '93. I love reading the digest: like being able to see into the future. I hope the D90 will be "running good" like the I's II's and III's when it gets that old. Since the D90 is nearly new, there's not as much info about upkeep etc. I would like to hear of any D90 tips, accessories or modifications that people advise for or against. Some things that I've heard or done: Locking Gas Cap that works: Stant BG 791 (11591) Better radio: Panasonic DP-33 (AM/FM/CD) fits in cubby and CD doesn't skip at the slant Alarm:Alpine 8040 has an interior sensor that goes off if someone reaches inside a topless,windowless vehicle Autumn '94 Rovers North Newsletter (p5) has an article "Defending the Defender: Here's how to keep rust at bay" Questions: Tuffy (1-800-348-8339) makes a steel cubby [Deluxe stereo security console (0017)] that is bigger than the stock cubby and has neoprene seals to keep water out. Has any one tried it? Suggestions for: extra gas can? bicycle carrier? mounting or storing a hi-lift jack? Experience with the optional hard-top? These concerns may seem trivial to those of you who have essentially built your Land Rovers, but I have to do something while I'm waiting for something to give out. One final bit, the rearflap zippers on the '94 soft-top are prone to fail and LR will replace the zippers under factory warranty. Best wishes from Seattle! David Rosenbaum ------------------------------[ <- Message 19 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950630 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Thu, 29 Jun 95 10:56:05 PDT From: grea@net.gov.bc.ca (Gordon Rea 660-0216 (NTO Vanc.)) Subject: Re: 101s in Canada ----- Begin Included Message ----- >From dkenner@emr.ca Thu Jun 29 08:24:36 1995 Date: Thu, 29 Jun 1995 11:24:29 -0400 (EDT) From: Dixon Kenner <dkenner@emr1.emr.ca> Subject: Re: 101s in Canada Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Content-Length: 805 > A chap in Toronto is doing this to a military 109. Even moving the V8 over. Will be a monster. He also has a 101. Hmmm, this makes at least eight in Canada. Not bad. The two in Ottawa are both 101 prototypes. How much for the set-up? God to know when I get a 101. may be worth bringing that stuff over as extra's. Seeing the 101's at the Ottawa Valley Land Rovers Birthday Party was quite something. Amazing vehicles. Rgds, > Dixon I call Octopus and they said that they still have to FC101 running axles &c. I forgot to mention that it include ARB lockers and compressor. All this for C$2500. BTW, Colin (chap at Octopus) thinks there are 3 or 4 FC101s in Vancouver. He personally knows 2 of them. I got this info third hand: I heard that one of the 101s was brought to Vancouver last year for a total cost (after duty, taxes, shipping) of C$20,000. ------------------------------[ <- Message 20 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950630 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Thu, 29 Jun 1995 11:01:56 -0700 From: burns@lint.cisco.com (Russell burns) Subject: Re: >To change subscription write to: Majordomo@Land-Rover.Team.Net >I'm a new subscriber and have a '94 D90 purchased in Dec '93. I love [ truncated by lro-digester (was 7 lines)] >reading the digest: like being able to see into the future. I hope the >D90 will be "running good" like the I's II's and III's when it gets that old. d >Suggestions for: extra gas can? bicycle carrier? mounting or storing a >hi-lift jack? >Experience with the optional hard-top? i> I built a dolly shaped rack that bolted to the spare tire, that carried 2 5 Gallon jerry cans. Nothing broke, or fell off during my two weeks of off-roading in Utah. I bolted the Hi lift jack to the front bumper. two of the existing holes fit my jack perfectly. Over all it was a great fit. I also have a "semi" hard top. The first one broke when a Hammit (military for Big F@%$ken truck) rear ended me. I have glued 3/8 foam from sleeping pads to the inside for a headliner. I also have used a lot of dynomat to keep the noise under control. So far after 22k miles it has been a good Rover, although the transfer case is starting to leak.... Russ Burns 94 D-90 91 R-Rover :wq (opps wrong editor) >These concerns may seem trivial to those of you who have essentially >built your Land Rovers, but I have to do something while I'm waiting for [ truncated by lro-digester (was 10 lines)] >and LR will replace the zippers under factory warranty. >Best wishes from Seattle! Russ Burns________________________________________________________________ CiscoSystems ------------------------------[ <- Message 21 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950630 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: kessels.bill=40ott01=40c14a#%forwarder@ey.geis.com Date: Thu, 29 Jun 95 20:04:00 UTC Subject: D90 Q&A (LAN Addressees) LRO submissions David Rosenbaum writes: >Tuffy (1-800-348-8339) makes a steel cubby [Deluxe stereo security console (0017)] that is bigger than the stock cubby and has neoprene seals to keep water out. Has any one tried it? No, I wonder if it would fit without getting in the way. As well, I think you are asking for trouble putting something in which looks "high security"--they will just take a crowbar to it. >Suggestions for: extra gas can? bicycle carrier? mounting or storing a hi-lift jack? I've got a five foot hi lift jack which sits nicely between the front seats and the base of the roll bar (across the width of the D90). I was thinking of putting a piece of plywood against the roll bar base in order to mount the jack and a fire extinguisher (see the June Issue of LROI-they put one in their D90) >Experience with the optional hard-top? I have the plastic hard top which works well in the winter, cuts down significantly on noise and looks great. Getting it off and on is no small task, so you only do it once a season. I haven't had any problems with it but the other one in town has some cracks after only a year. I am waiting to see what happens. Would I have bought one if it hadn't already had one....There would be a few things I'd buy first with the CDN $4500 they charge for it....a brush bar....a winch.... Bill Kessels 94 D90 kesselsb@ey.geis.com ------------------------------[ <- Message 22 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950630 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Thu, 29 Jun 1995 13:11:13 -0700 (PDT) From: John Brabyn <brabyn@skivs.ski.org> Subject: Re: What the heck is Hylomar sealing compound? Actually I found you can get Hylomar at Grand/Auto stores in a spray can. Cheers John Brabyn 89RR ------------------------------[ <- Message 23 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950630 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: PHLY4CHAR@aol.com Date: Thu, 29 Jun 1995 16:22:08 -0400 Subject: Re: The Land Rover Owner Daily Digest Has anyone experienced excessive engine or gear noise from their Discovery during the first mile or so of travel? My 1995 gas auto Disco started inconsistently "roaring" at about 5000 miles (now 10,000 miles). It has been perplexing to the two dealers in my area. The noise; isn't there at standstill, only occurs when the car has sat for several hours, disappears totally after driving a distance, is not affected by gear change (is the same if the car is set in 1st). Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Bob Jameson Perkiomenville, PA, USA ------------------------------[ <- Message 24 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950630 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Thu, 29 Jun 95 12:32:49 From: Andy Dingley <dingbat@codesmth.demon.co.uk> Subject: Re: Carb/Manifold screens > In the 1970's during the gas shortage, some tinkerers came up > with the idea of placing a platinum or stainless steel fine mesh > screen between the carburetor and intake manifold. I've never heard of a mesh screen being used here, but there was a device made by Mangoletsi. It was a venturi fitting in much the same place, with a machined groove on the outside that bled outside air over the outside of the venturi. It worked, but nearly all of its usefulness was because of the air leak weakening over-rich mixtures. At the time, almost every vehicle ran over-rich to improve cold-starting (petrol was cheap !) I wouldn't recommend such a device, but with the thirst of Landies, a carb replacement by something more up-to-date will pay back its capital cost in a reasonably short time. -- Andy Dingley dingbat@codesmth.demon.co.uk Mad, Bad, and dangerous to Spam ------------------------------[ <- Message 25 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950630 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Thu, 29 Jun 1995 21:21:47 -0500 From: rover@pinn.net (Alexander P. Grice) Subject: This 'n' that Sorry gang...the number for the Tranquility Farm is (804) 39*2*-4456, not the 393- that I posted yesterday. Moving right along, John Beham theorized about using a metal mesh in the intake manifold. While a good idea, it'll probably restrict air flow too much...and if it gets inhaled by the engine, things are going to go to hell in a handbasket PDQ. A few years ago, I helped a friend replace a head gasket on his jeep cherokee. (He also owns a Dormobile...it was the "company's" jeep.) At the base of the intake manifold where the fuel-air mix would first hit, there were eight or ten "fingers" cast in place, kinda the diameter of a 16 penny nail, though only about an inch tall. Seemed like a great idea - introduce heat and turbulence into the fuel vapor flow.... Someone else wanted Triple C's number...left it at the office. It's in Milpitas, CA if you mant to call info. Cheers. *----"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 26 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950630 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Thu, 29 Jun 1995 17:33:56 -0700 From: johnliu@earthlink.net (John Y. Liu) Subject: Fuel Injection For Series Land Rover? [I am re-sending this as I think my first attempt failed. Sorry if this turns out to be a duplicate.] I recently did some looking into the aftermarket fuel injection units sold by Holley under the name "Projection". These are throttle body, computer controlled, fuel injection units with a closed loop (oxygen sensor) option. The idle, mixture, etc. can be controlled from the cab. They are not street legal in California, but on an early 60's truck that wouldn't matter much. The Holley line includes a single-barrel unit intended for Jeeps. I don't have the exact cost but I think it is in the $250-300 range. Has anyone ever looked into fitting one of these, or any fuel injection, to a Series rover? I'm curious about the possible advantages in gas mileage, cold and hot starting, high-altitude operation, emissions, and driveability. Not that a Series rover is deficient in any of these areas, mind you, nor would I ever suggest such, but . . . given the cost of a Solex carburator nowadays . . . John Y. Liu johnliu@earthlink.net ------------------------------[ <- Message 27 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950630 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Thu, 29 Jun 1995 20:48:17 -0500 (CDT) From: David John Place <umplace@cc.UManitoba.CA> Subject: Re: Siliconed Floor Panels I tried the siliconed floor and it works fine. You will find however that the roll of glazing tape that has paper on both sides and is often used by RV dealers to put in windows and doors is better. It doesnt seal the floor so permenantly that it is hard to remove later and it is waterproof as well. Dave VE4PN ------------------------------[ <- Message 28 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950630 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: dwebb@waite.adelaide.edu.au (Daryl Webb) Subject: Re: Replacement accellerator pedals Date: Fri, 30 Jun 1995 12:09:43 +0930 (CST) > I want to replace the accellerator linkage on my 109 petrol with a cable > system (better carb control) Hi Ian, Take a look at a stage 1 set up. They have a cable operated throttle but retain the standard pedal/cross-shaft thingo. Might give you some ideas. cheers -- Daryl Webb (dwebb@waite.adelaide.edu.au) ------------------------------[ <- Message 29 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950630 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Thu, 29 Jun 1995 23:32:15 -0400 (EDT) From: "Steven Swiger (LIS)" <swiger@luna.cas.usf.edu> Subject: Stage ONE could someone please tell me the difference between a Land Rover Stage- vehicle and a Series- Vehicle? I have seen this used in several places and always figured they meant Series One... Any Info is appreciated... thnx steve swiger@luna.cas.usf.edu 73 IIa/III "Moose" Under destruction ------------------------------[ <- Message 30 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950630 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Thu, 29 Jun 1995 23:02:55 -0700 From: jjbpears@ix.netcom.com (Jeremy Bartlett) Subject: Troubleshooting Static Coolant Loss I'm suddenly looking for advice in DIAGNOSING COOLANT LOSS. OK for all you left coasters, time to move away for a while from carbs and diesels :) ! I peeked into Mathilda's (SIIA 109 SW) radiator this evening just by chance and noticed that the coolant has disappeared out of sight! :( This of course raises the question of where did it go? The nightmare being that its trickled into the block/head somewhere where it shouldn't be. (This could be early confirmation of a budgeted engine replacement. Time to accelerate the diesel inquiries??? :) ). The details are: When purchased 2-3 months ago (not running then and still not) the PO had obviously topped the rad. off with fresh coolant. I've not checked the level in about 2 months being busy with the transmission etc. I've not noticed any leakage below the vehicle which has been in the same place for some time (2 months). I've also not noticed (but haven't checked closely yet) anything that looked like a significant leak around the head gaskets or pump. I don't know the condition of the radiator or block plugs, but as I say no sign of leakage. For what its worth, the radiator appears to have been removed at some point. Another suspicious PO activity. (Maybe this indicates a previous attempt at tracking down coolant loss.) Since I've not seen any external leaks my first worry without thinking it through too far is that there's an internal leak into the head or block (e.g. cracked block). Assuming I've not missed an external leak, does anyone have any hints on diagnosing internal leakage in an engine that's not running. (Is there a way to do a pressure test at home?) The oil has been sitting for 2-3 months (identical to the radiator), so I'll drop that and check for "foreign" liquids. Is pulling the head a worthwhile in this regard? Any other ideas? Cheers, Jeremy Bartlett drip, drip, drip .... ------------------------------[ <- Message 31 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950630 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Fri, 30 Jun 1995 00:05:49 -0700 From: jory@MIT.EDU (jory bell) Subject: The Evil Thing (tm) gearbox + Unimog Forsale + UK tangential query Saw this on the net.. it is in my area-code: In Ca.. 1964 404 Unimog. This truck is a clean original milt. radio truck. Has appr.55k miles original. Has rebuilt eng. & trans. 4500 miles ago. Very little rust. If anyone is interested at $11,000 give me a call at 415 941 1494. I pulled the top off my gearbox, and everything looks fine. I am not sure how to determine whether the 3/4 synchro-clip thingies are OK (I actually don't even know which bits they are.. and don't have a reference which explicated matters). I am not sure how to proceed with this particular repair. It seems somehow silly to take the top off, visually inspect and then put it all together again (a minor pain in the ass) which no further isolation of the problem. Advice anyone? TIA, jory ps: Can any of the UK people help me out with an address and/or phone number (or maybe even a URL ;) for the Royal College of Art in London. In particular I am looking for the Computer Related Design program and Professor Gillian Crampton Smith, although anything would be more than I currently know. Thanks... ------------------------------[ <- Message 32 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 950630 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
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