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From: AKBLACKLEY@aol.com
Date: Sat, 23 Mar 1996 07:32:11 -0500
Subject: Power Brake Booster

As a legacy of my MGB days I still get catalogs in the mail. A recent
Victoria British catalog MG.30, lists a  Lockheed Remote Replacement Servo
Kit for $359. It looks v. similar to the remote servos my old Rover 2000TC
had. I post this because it will allow owners of the old, non power boosted
brake Series LR to add a servo to their brake system w/o replacing the master
cylinder. Whether this is cheaper than retro fitting the dual circuit power
brakes from a later vehicles I dont know. I do know that the dual system on
my old '71 SIIA saved my butt once, when one of the orig. front brake fllex
hoses was rubbed through by the edge of the front wheel rim. I replaced all
the hoses then and routed them properly after that episode.Proceed with
 caution. Cheers. A. Blackley

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From: AKBLACKLEY@aol.com
Date: Sat, 23 Mar 1996 07:32:45 -0500
Subject: 1/4 ton trailers

Manuals for M-100 and M-416 1/4 t trailers are available from Portrayal
Press, P.O. Box 1190, Andover, NJ, 07821. I believe the M-416 was the one
used with the M-151.  The M-416 manual was $12 (reproduction). Their catalog
lists orig. or repro manuals for virtually every US mil. vehicle or
accessory. They also have LR books, manuals plus military history books. I
believe I saw Robin Craig's M-100 at the Rovers Inn in 1994. It is almost
identical to my neighbors WW2 American Bantaam jeep trailer. I offered to buy
my neighbors but he wouldnt sell, but did direct me to a surplus store in
Lancaster, Ohio which had about 50 M-416s released by the National Guard
(back in Nov. 1994). I found a nice 1978 M-416 with hydraulic surge brakes
for $329. These things probably cost Uncle Sugar 10 times that amount. The
drawbacks with these are: requires a pintle hitch (not a prob., I have one
built up for the box receiver on my 83 RR), the elec. are 24V mil. (I removed
the orig. lights and replaced them with the hardware store variety, and ran a
sep. plug harness under the frame. I left the orig. wiring intact for later
use or resale), and there is not a rear tailgate, as on the original WW2 one.
Nonetheless I use mine to haul topsoil, brush, camping gear , etc. If anyone
needs a copy of some specific procedure I can copy it from my manual, but i'd
prefer not to copy the whole thing. E-mail me. Cheers. Andy Blackley

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From: Easton Trevor <TEASTON@DQC2.DOFASCO.CA>
Subject: Carbs and Coopers
Date: Sat, 23 Mar 96 08:20:00 EST

You write
"P.S. Will I lose power and is the original oil bath filter superior to a
paper one.

Thanks, John Cooper"

You'd think after building all those minis you'd know all about carbs:-)

Trevor"always mixed up" Easton

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Date: Sat, 23 Mar 1996 15:55:15 +0100
From: janjan@xs4all.nl (Jan Schokker)

Hello all,

I posted this before under another header, but I expect people that read 
that one 
to have deleted this... Thanks for the answers on ignition timing by the way.

This must surely sound familiar to someone:
When cleaning my airfilter I found out there was only 0,3 litre of oil inside.
After cleaning the gaze filter with petrol it took a little less then a 
litre to fill 
the filterbowl to the mark. Now, a couple of months later the top part of 
the inside 
of the Zenith carb is covered with a thin greasy black layer. There is some 
oil in the 
rubber hose from the filter to the carb too. Is this normal? Should I put in 
less oil then 
suggested by the manual? Or is this because I drive shorter distances and use 
the choke more often in winter? Or is it high revs that cause this?

Thanks for any advise, Jan.
janjan@xs4all.nl
De Woude, the Netherlands

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From: TWakeman/Apple@eworld.com
Date: Sat, 23 Mar 1996 07:15:14 -0800
Subject: Re: zenith vs. rochester

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The Zenith carb is the best carb for the 4-cyl series motor. It is reliable, 
gives decent performance as long as the rest of the motor is up to snuff, and

gives the best economy - also runs the smoothest. No contest between 
Rochester. Rochester notorious for washing down cylinder walls w/excess gas -

among other evils...

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That does happen if you leave it jetted for a 6 cylinder engine.  But if you
replace the 56 jet with a 50 jet your economy goes up and you are no longer
dumping all the extra petrol into the cylinders.

I think the ever popular one venturi Webber is the worst of the bunch though.
 Compare its venturi size with a stock Solex or Zenith carb (which is
considered minimal carburation anyway).  The Webber's venturi is way smaller
meaning less air fuel mixture can get into the cylinder.  This means less HP.
 I also understand that unlike the Rochested that comes jetted too rich, the
Webers come jetted too lean and have been implicated in some valve burnings
by people who have bolted them on and drove.

For a Rochester, a #50 main jet is very close (some people say #48 but I
think its not quite enough for high rev smooth running)

Does anyone know the proper jets for a Weber?

TeriAnn

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From: ASFCO@aol.com
Date: Sat, 23 Mar 1996 10:33:43 -0500
Subject: Re: No Subject

Jan;   Does your L-R have a Pcv system installed or has it beem removed??
 I had the same problem with my lla..It was also using a lot of oil.
 I re-installed the pcv system and that seems to have cured the problem..
hope this helps
Rgds
Steve  72 S lll 88
          68 S lla 88

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Date: Sat, 23 Mar 1996 11:24:52 +0400
From: mgrove@polarnet.com (Melvin Grove)
Subject: Disco Problems?

Hi All,
        I'm picking up a new Epson Greeen Disco next month in Atlanta GA
and then driving to Fairbanks Ak.  There is no dealer in Fairbanks so I'm
wandering if people could send me a list of factory flaws they encountered
so I can have the vehicle inspected for the same before leaving the dealer.
For example, I think I've heard some poeple say that the rear door leaked
on some discos.  If anyone could send me the problems they encountered I'd
appreciate it.

Thanks,
Mel

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Date: Sat, 23 Mar 1996 11:25:01 +0400
From: mgrove@polarnet.com (Melvin Grove)
Subject: Disco Problems?

Hi All,
        I'm picking up a new Epson Greeen Disco next month in Atlanta GA
and then driving to Fairbanks Ak.  There is no dealer in Fairbanks so I'm
wandering if people could send me a list of factory flaws they encountered
so I can have the vehicle inspected for the same before leaving the dealer.
For example, I think I've heard some poeple say that the rear door leaked
on some discos.  If anyone could send me the problems they encountered I'd
appreciate it.

Thanks,
Mel

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From: Wdcockey@aol.com
Date: Sat, 23 Mar 1996 13:31:11 -0500
Subject: Re: "kit cars" again

In a message dated 96-03-22 07:00:51 EST, you write:

>If you build a "reconstructed" vehicle (at least here in NJ),
>you need to meet EPA specs of the year of the engine.

>Jan

>>My question is: as long as it's registered as a 109, then...

I don't think you will be able to register a homebuilt/kit car as a Land
Rover 109. Rather it would be registered as a "reconstructed vehicle" or
something similar depending on state. I've also heard of several states
including Calif. using the date of engine for emmision requirements.

David Cockey
Rochester, MI

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From: AKBLACKLEY@aol.com
Date: Sat, 23 Mar 1996 14:25:45 -0500
Subject: M-100 trailers

 The address I posted earlier has the M-100 manual (orig.) for $30 or $15
repro.

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Date: Sat, 23 Mar 1996 20:30:58 +0100
From: Jan Schokker <janjan@xs4all.nl>
Subject: Re: Carb black inside

At 10:33 23-03-96 -0500, you wrote:
>Jan;   Does your L-R have a Pcv system installed or has it beem removed??
> I had the same problem with my lla..It was also using a lot of oil.
	 [ truncated by lro-digester (was 8 lines)]
>Steve  72 S lll 88
>          68 S lla 88

There is a rubber hose running from the valve cover to the carb if that is
what you mean. It looks original.
In the middle of the hose is an aluminium thing with a flat top.
It definitively is using oil...
Are you suggesting it is oil from the breather on top that is making my carb
black inside? Where does the pcv system go normally?
Regards, Jan.

janjan@xs4all.nl
De Woude, Netherlands.

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Date: Sat, 23 Mar 96 20:34:50 UT
From: "Theodore S." <Theodore_S@msn.com>
Subject: RE: Heated windscreens

The last time that I checked with Rovers North, the heated windscreen kit for 
a D90 was $850.00 and the heated windscreen kit for the Series II, IIA, and 
III was $465.00.

Rovers North (802) 879-0032

- Theodore Sawyer

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From:  Steve Reddock
Sent:  Friday, March 22, 1996 12:20 PM
Subject:  Heated windscreens

*** Resending note of 03/22/96 16:51
|Steve,
|I noticed in an old digest that you had installed
	 [ truncated by lro-lite (was 19 lines)]
||     |   |_ |  *Emerson* 61 lwb pickup.....mostly runs
|  (_)"""""(_)"  *If it doesn't leak, its not a Land Rover*

Clinton, I thought I would resend this to the list as there may be
a few who are interested.
  
You have to fit a new piece of glass, which is laminated with the
heating element between the panes.  The element is similar to a
heated rear window, but the wires are much finer and hard to see
when you look at the glass - just as well really.
  
There is slight flaring of oncomming headlamps at night but you soon
get used to it.  The benefits are amazing though, you can drive in
the rain without a squeegie in your left hand and freezing fog
is no longer a total nightmare.
  
I can't remeber the cost now, but I thought it was reasonable, but
not cheap.  Well worth it though.
  
I got mine from Craddocks, but it was made by tripplex (SP?)so your
local tripplex agent should be able to get one.
  
There are just 2 wires to connect (live and earth funnily enough) and
it is no more complicated to fit than a normal screen.
  
NOTE: I occasionally get notes sent to my old address at vnet.ibm.com.
This address is not really valid anymore and I am surprised the mail
gets through.  I don't get into bother or anything if it is used but
there is a chance that someday it will be stopped and the note will
not arrive.
  
For best results please use Steve_Reddock@uk.Xyratex.Com
  
May you vision soon be clear, Steve
  

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Date: Sat, 23 Mar 96 20:48:02 UT
From: "Theodore S." <Theodore_S@msn.com>
Subject: RE: There's one born every minute...D110 for sale

Yes, $40-$45k is right at what the '93 D110 SW is bringing.  The '95 D90 SW is 
currently bringing ~ $38-40k.

- Theodore

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From:  WILLIAM ADAMS
Sent:  Friday, March 22, 1996 2:59 AM
Subject:  There's one born every minute...D110 for sale

Is this price for real? Isn't this the same price for a new vehicle? Why 
would anyone go for such a deal? Am I missing something? I've seen such 
trucks and they aren't THAT good.

Bill Adams
3Dmentia computer animation
4016 Spruell Drive
Kensington, MD 20895
301-949-9475

'66 Land Rover S2A 109" Station Wagon Diesel  ...all there

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Date: Sat, 23 Mar 96 20:28:42 UT
From: "Theodore S." <Theodore_S@msn.com>
Subject: RE: D-110 for sale

Offers over $40k "considered?"

Hmmm....considered??

Are you thinking about hitting the $50k mark by any chance?

- Theodore

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From:  Alexander P. Grice
Sent:  Thursday, March 21, 1996 6:13 PM
Subject:  D-110 for sale

A short while ago, Carter "Tuck" Anderson, one of the charter members of 
ROAV back in '75, passed away.  Then a cop, and later an attorney, he bought 
one of the 110 Defenders, and now his estate has asked me to sell it.  The 
particulars:

        1993 Defender 110, #262 out of 500.  Factory-installed, 8,000#
        winch, 18,000 miles, excellent condition.  Offers over $40,000 
        considered.

I'll forward any offers to the estate.  Post to the below address or call me 
direct.  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     |
      *-----------------------------------------------------*

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Date: Sat, 23 Mar 1996 22:07:03 +0100
From: lopezba@atnet.at
Subject: Re: Renting space

Tom Rowe wrote:
>TeriAnn writes:
>> we need to be extreamly careful here as you are suggesting fooling around
	 [ truncated by lro-digester (was 10 lines)]
>That's my plan exactly. Then we can import any year or model Land 
>Rover we want. Yeeha!

Well, you could have known that space there is extremely desirable and has 
already been bought up by some richer members of the society, who also use 
it as a tax shelter.
Good idea, but sorry, no space left
Peter Hirsch
SI 107in S/W
Vienna, Austria (officially 1,000 years old this November 1)

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Date: Thu, 23 Mar 1995 18:04:36 -0500
From: bcw6@cornell.edu (Braman Wing)
Subject: Wheels for sale

I finally got my wish, 16" wheels with new Cooper discoverer tires, so if
anyone wants my old 15" white spoke rims, best reasonable offer takes them
away...(They're in good condition and in Ma.) Happy Roving,

                                                              Braman

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Subject: Land Rover Toy News
From: rc@fourfold.ocunix.on.ca (Robin Craig)
Date: Sat, 23 Mar 96 19:22:47 -0500

I found a cache of D90 NAS hard top toys at Sears today.

I only have two left over after filling my needs. They are currently 
under offer to a couple of guys who have asked for them, if they pass 
they'll be on the open market.

These are the 5" long jobbies in yellow, no spare greens at the moment.

Robin

--
Robin Craig, rc@fourfold.ocunix.on.ca
FourFold Symmetry, Ottawa, Ont. |  Ottawa Valley Land Rovers

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Subject: Land Rover Toy news
From: rc@fourfold.ocunix.on.ca (Robin Craig)
Date: Sat, 23 Mar 96 19:21:16 -0500

Dixon appears close to getting a simplified and basic mailer up and 
running for the toy folks.

Robin

--
Robin Craig, rc@fourfold.ocunix.on.ca
FourFold Symmetry, Ottawa, Ont. |  Ottawa Valley Land Rovers

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Subject: Land Rover Toy News
From: rc@fourfold.ocunix.on.ca (Robin Craig)
Date: Sat, 23 Mar 96 19:17:59 -0500

For those of you who dont know, the packaging of the "Matchbox Originals 
" series of toys is different here in Canada than in the US. We have 
bi-lingualism non just about every product here.

So if you are a toy buff and want some of these I can get them for you, 
as and when I see them around.

It is only the card that is affected not the little box thatit is on top 
of.

In case you are wondering which one I am talking about it is number 12 
the green open one.

Robin

--
Robin Craig, rc@fourfold.ocunix.on.ca
FourFold Symmetry, Ottawa, Ont. |  Ottawa Valley Land Rovers

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Date: 	Sat, 23 Mar 1996 17:57:29 -0800
From: cyoungso@direct.ca (Chris Youngson)
Subject: Re: Land Rover Toy News

This may be old news. But, in my TV Times magazine this week there 
is an ad for a Series I fire tender. It is advertised as part of "The Official
International Fire Engine Collection". The cost is $37.50 CDN. It is a 
matchbox and comes with trailer. 73

Chris Youngson
West Vancouver, BC, Canada
1965 109

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From: PurnellJE@aol.com
Date: Sat, 23 Mar 1996 21:15:37 -0500
Subject: Re: NAS Defenders

In a message dated 96-03-23 00:30:10 EST, you write:

>Nope. But there are some used Defenders about; I saw a 1994 softtop and 
>1995 SW at Land Rover Scottsdale this past week. The used 1995 was 
>selling for MSRP for a new D90SW. 

>From the info I got from my  previous relationship with  Emission Control
Central (oh, a paycheck, it's a wonderful thing, what's it like?), you'll see
Defenders in '97, but's its a secret as to what the dash will look like, it
has to incorporate air bags now.  It will have a Disco drivetrain, replete
with automatic to make the OBDII achievable.    LR Scottsdale better hurry
and sell that 95, Here Come The 97s...

John, Madison WI, 94 D90. 

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Date: Sat, 23 Mar 1996 21:20:56 -0500 (EST)
From: Dixon Kenner <dkenner@emr1.emr.ca>
Subject: Re: Land Rover Toy news

On Sat, 23 Mar 1996, Robin Craig wrote:

> Dixon appears close to getting a simplified and basic mailer up and 
> running for the toy folks.

	It is simple, basic, and has none of the fancy features of
	a majordomo...  But it seems to work.  The control file is
	your basic text file that I hit from a shell account.  Anyone
	who wants to be added, drop me a note and I'll add you to the
	list.  Address for the LR toys mailing list is:
	
		models@fourfold.ocunix.on.ca 

	Don't expect lightning-like throughput with fourfold, it sits
	at the end (more like top-middle actually) of a uucp network. 
	(hey, its free...)  Fourfold is one down from the systems stting
	with a live 24/7 connection, so it is just the dialling queue in
	and out to wait for...

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From: TWakeman/Apple@eworld.com
Date: Sat, 23 Mar 1996 18:52:05 -0800
Subject: Re: RE: There's one born every minute...D110 for sale

> Yes, $40-$45k is right at what the '93 D110 SW is bringing. 
>  The '95 D90 SW is currently bringing ~ $38-40k.

So I guess the thing to do is store the cars in a garage and be very careful
not to scratch the paint.  I guess the person who had a D110 for sale on the
list a while back who's car spent a chunk of its life carefully stored on
jackstands  was just maximizing his return on his portfolio.  Maybe the
Farrari and Jag investers are starting to deversify their car portfolios.

People invest in desirable low production cars all the time.  Maybe in
another five or ten years the best US spec D110s will be stored in a climate
controlled environment.

Increasingly glad I don't have one so I don't have to worry about value vs
use

TeriAnn

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From: Wdcockey@aol.com
Date: Sat, 23 Mar 1996 22:52:32 -0500
Subject: Re: Land Rover Toy News

In a message dated 96-03-23 21:04:51 EST, you write:

>This may be old news. But, in my TV Times magazine this week there 
>is an ad for a Series I fire tender. It is advertised as part of "The
>Official
>International Fire Engine Collection". The cost is $37.50 CDN. It is a 
>matchbox and comes with trailer. 73

This is essentially a '52 with covered Brockhouse trailer (according to SI
Club Newsletter), even though the box says 1948. It is based on the castings
for the Dinky 1948 SI. If you worry about minutate some of the details may be
off. It is a very nice looking model though.
 I obtained mine from the SI Club a year ago, who manged to purchase the LR
seperately from the set. They sold all rather quickly. Usually they are sold
as part of a set of 6.

BTW, I purchased a Dinky Mersey Tunnel SI in mediocre to reasonable condition
a week ago at a show in Maryland. Only LR at the show.

David Cockey
Rochester, MI

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Subject: Re: 	The Land Rover Owner Daily Digest
Date: Sun, 24 Mar 96 00:27:07 -0800
From: Paul Holman <iphylum@alaska.net>

>I'm looking for a space to rent outside the space time continum that I can
>move to to avoid the time that  the continuim collapses.

I think all you really need to do for this is turn on lots of virtual 
memory, and then create a large RAM disk.

Pablos.

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