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1 | "Bobeck, David R." [dbob | 13 | Re[2]: Canadian to US exchange rate... |
2 | Duncan Brown [DB@CHO004. | 24 | Re: Temp. Guage vs. Thermo. Switch? |
3 | Danny Phillips [danny@tl | 25 | ft page 6 |
4 | LTC Larry Smith [smithla | 17 | What's up?? |
5 | jim@kidd.com (jnk) | 22 | Rallies |
6 | "Tom Rowe" [trowe@AE.AGE | 20 | Re: Land Rover skunk works project |
7 | "Tom Rowe" [trowe@AE.AGE | 33 | Re: Update: Dixon "two cylinder" Kenner's SIIA 109" |
8 | jim@kidd.com (jnk) | 22 | rallies |
9 | "Tom Rowe" [trowe@AE.AGE | 26 | Not LAnd Rover Related |
10 | chrisste@clark.net (Chri | 16 | Re: Temp. Guage vs. Thermo. Switch? |
11 | [mr@grant.media-gn.nl> | 28 | [not specified] |
12 | twakeman@scruznet.com (T | 35 | Re: Hi/Low Light Switch Connections? |
13 | Dixon Kenner [dkenner@em | 20 | Re: Update: Dixon "two cylinder" Kenner's SIIA 109" |
14 | "Mark Gehlhausen" [Gehl@ | 9 | Hi-LiftJackInfoRequest |
15 | ecrover@midcoast.com (Mi | 29 | Rover Rims |
16 | "Mark Gehlhausen" [Gehl@ | 8 | What Is A Slab? |
17 | Dixon Kenner [dkenner@em | 20 | Re: What Is A Slab? |
18 | Lodelane@aol.com | 21 | Address Change |
19 | Nathan Dunsmore [dunsmo1 | 18 | Re: Temp. Guage vs. Thermo. Switch? |
20 | "Tom Rowe" [trowe@AE.AGE | 26 | Re: Update: Dixon "two cylinder" Kenner's SIIA 109" |
21 | Nathan Dunsmore [dunsmo1 | 21 | Re: Temp. Guage vs. Thermo. Switch? |
22 | marbourg@lanl.gov (Dougl | 16 | D90 "Locked" |
23 | "Tom Rowe" [trowe@AE.AGE | 20 | shackles |
24 | Dixon Kenner [dkenner@em | 15 | Re: Update: Dixon "two cylinder" Kenner's SIIA 109" |
25 | "Mark Gehlhausen" [Gehl@ | 11 | Dash & More Parts Search |
26 | Harincar@mooregs.com (Ti | 39 | 2WD-4WD (was: Log 12) |
27 | Fred Ellsworth [fellswor | 16 | Oil Pressure ? |
28 | Alan Richer/CAM/Lotus [A | 16 | Re: Update: Dixon "two cylinder" Kenner's SIIA 109" |
29 | "DAVE MCKAIN" [MCKAIN@ce | 30 | Master C ylinder |
30 | "DAVE MCKAIN" [MCKAIN@ce | 30 | Brake Master Cylinder Repair |
31 | tning@gpu.com | 28 | Help on 1996 Disco Price Negotiation |
32 | chrisste@clark.net (Chri | 14 | Re: Oil Pressure ? |
33 | IIIDmentia@gnn.com (WILL | 17 | What is this thing called, love? |
34 | Dixon Kenner [dkenner@em | 13 | Re: Oil Pressure ? |
35 | jjbpears@ix.netcom.com ( | 29 | Re: SOFT - Factory Smoke Signals (SIIA) |
36 | Michael Carradine [cs@cr | 20 | Re: What Is A Slab? |
37 | JDSalerno@aol.com | 9 | Parts |
38 | jjbpears@ix.netcom.com ( | 16 | Re: Temp. Guage vs. Thermo. Switch? |
39 | Michael Carradine [cs@cr | 44 | Re: Parts |
40 | Benjamin Allan Smith [be | 32 | [not specified] |
41 | Dixon Kenner [dkenner@em | 15 | Re: What Is A Slab? |
42 | Russell U Wilson [ruwst+ | 21 | Re: What is this thing called, love? |
43 | Rod Steele [rsteele@spar | 6 | [not specified] |
44 | Russell U Wilson [ruwst+ | 32 | Re: Parts |
45 | Simon Barclay [sbar@jna. | 18 | Re: What Is A Slab? |
46 | rruffer@interserv.com | 17 | D90 Recovery Loops |
47 | "David J. Mercer" [merki | 30 | LAND ROVERS FOR SALE |
48 | S|ren Vels Christensen [ | 5 | [not specified] |
49 | David Olley at New Conce | 23 | Re: Where should I stick my bottlejack? (!!) |
50 | David Olley at New Conce | 22 | Re: What is this thing called, love? |
51 | PurnellJE@aol.com | 16 | Re: D90 "Locked" |
52 | Lodelane@aol.com | 13 | Re: What Is A Slab? |
53 | Xavier541@aol.com | 8 | Parts |
54 | Benjamin Allan Smith [be | 34 | [not specified] |
55 | Allan Smith [smitha@mail | 31 | Re: the right oil |
56 | David Place [dplace@SIRN | 19 | Land Rover for sale |
57 | landrvr@blacdisc.com (Mi | 25 | Re: Hi-LiftJackInfoRequest |
58 | landrvr@blacdisc.com (Mi | 26 | Re: Hi/Low Light Switch Connections? |
59 | Sanna@aol.com | 8 | RR/Disco List? |
60 | twakeman@scruznet.com (T | 25 | Re: Parts |
61 | twakeman@scruznet.com (T | 31 | Re: Oil Pressure ? |
62 | JDSalerno@aol.com | 10 | Parts catalogue |
63 | Daryl Webb [dwebb@waite. | 50 | Re: Rover Rims (reprise) |
64 | scholes@modemss.brisnet. | 10 | Jack For A Series III SWB |
65 | Daryl Webb [dwebb@waite. | 27 | Re: What Is A Slab? |
66 | jve@phaseone.dk | 32 | 109 cylinder head gaskets |
Date: Mon, 01 Apr 96 04:33:31 EST From: "Bobeck, David R." <dbobeck@inetmail.ushmm.org> Subject: Re[2]: Canadian to US exchange rate... ... at this >the thing is $10Cdn, you pay $7US to buy it,.... ...So, how many slabs is that?? American beer or Canadian? Microbrew or macrobrew? Dave "I know that word" B. ------------------------------[ <- Message 2 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 01 Apr 1996 07:38:45 -0500 (EST) From: Duncan Brown <DB@CHO004.CHO.GE.COM> Subject: Re: Temp. Guage vs. Thermo. Switch? > The new engine I've installed in Mathilda (SIIA 109SW) is a newer block > than the original '65 block. One consequence of this is that the > triangular (3 screw) mount for the thermostat mixture switch on the left > (looking forward from the driver's seat) of the block near the front is > no longer present. The new thermostat mixture switch which is a Speaking only from the experience of my 1960 SII setup: The triangular electrical temp hookup is for the light on the dash that tells you when you're an idiot and have left the choke on too long. The capilarry bulb/tube hookup on the side of the head is for the temperature gauge. When I went to a Turner engine, it had the same later head without the hole for the triagular hookup. So I just didn't hook it up. Big deal, I say. There are other ways to know if you've left the choke on too long! I definitely want the temp gauge to work, though. Duncan ------------------------------[ <- Message 3 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: Danny Phillips <danny@tlpgate.lonpar.co.uk> Subject: ft page 6 Date: Mon, 1 Apr 96 13:52:03 BST Dear all, i realise i have broken a cardinal sin by cross posting to both lists, but for all of you who can get the financial times, page 7 has a full page advert by none other than rover/landrover/mg to say they have won a 1995 supplier excellence award, (or is it THE). This is good news as they will have to get better to win again. but the really interesting bit is, most improved company is none other than LUCAS WIRING SYSTEMS. :-) I can hear you all laughing. danny. p.s. by the way i was clearing out the loft the other day and came across a old autocar from early eighties, which had an article in it about lucas winning a contract to supply wiring looms to BMW over Bosch as the BMW guy said they were of a higher quality.....ha ha ha ha ha ha bonk (laughed my head off, old but funny) :-) ------------------------------[ <- Message 4 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 1 Apr 96 7:45:02 EST (1245Z) From: LTC Larry Smith <smithla@arngrc-emh2.army.mil> Subject: What's up?? To all, What's up with the Major? Haven't had any postings since Friday. Was off the net all weekend and finally signed on this morning expecting a lot of traffic. Nada. Problems with the server on my side?? Thanks! Larry ------------------------------[ <- Message 5 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 1 Apr 1996 08:37:21 -0400 From: jim@kidd.com (jnk) Subject: Rallies Hello everyone, This is an apology for all interested in the April 19-21 Florida Rally. I will be doing a mailing this week with a flyer and directions. Sorry for the delay. My father and I went to a rally this weekend in Chuluota, Fl at Karl Deintz(Sp?) place. We had a good time except for the rain, 10" or so in one day. The amount of rain was incredible. Steve Johnson managed to put his 88" under water and we did a 2 hour axle change to Stuart Johnson's 88" after he broke the inner part of the front left axle. Apparently the LRNA guys were supposed to have a rally in the Ocala National Forest for all new rover owners, but there wasn't enough interest, so they cancelled. They were going to have Camel Trophy guys and everything. Jim Karantinos Tallahassee, FL ------------------------------[ <- Message 6 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: "Tom Rowe" <trowe@AE.AGECON.WISC.EDU> Date: Mon, 1 Apr 1996 07:52:30 GMT -0600 Subject: Re: Land Rover skunk works project > http://www.sofcom.com.au/4WD/page/1.html > Lloyd - Very interesting Lloyd. >;-) Tom Rowe UW-Madison Center for Dairy Research Madison,WI, USA 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 7 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: "Tom Rowe" <trowe@AE.AGECON.WISC.EDU> Date: Mon, 1 Apr 1996 08:07:44 GMT -0600 Subject: Re: Update: Dixon "two cylinder" Kenner's SIIA 109" Dixon brags: snip > the rear diff doesn't hold oil anymore (last change got me a fist > full of bolts, locking tabs etc (I have a spare in the back for > when it blows, but I'm going to use it to destruction)) snip Careful on this one Dixon. This happened to my '73 88. The mechanic at the LR dealer said it was not uncommon for that year, he'd seen several where the lock tabs failed and the crownwheel bolts backed out. The problem you get is that as they are only partially backed out, they rub on the housing and can cause it to flare out a bit on the inside. I had only two bolts back out far enough to do that and I had a dickens of a time getting the diff out of the axle housing. Once out it was a simple matter to, one at a time, remove the crownwheel bolts, clean the holes with BrakeKleene and install new bolts with LocTite. Never had another problem. Have fun doing beside the road. Especially if it trashes the ends of your axles so you can't withdraw them from the diff. Tom Rowe UW-Madison Center for Dairy Research Madison,WI, USA 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 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 1 Apr 1996 09:08:26 -0400 From: jim@kidd.com (jnk) Subject: rallies Hello everyone, This is an apology for all interested in the April 19-21 Florida Rally. I will be doing a mailing this week with a flyer and directions. Sorry for the delay. My father and I went to a rally this weekend in Chuluota, Fl at Karl Deintz(Sp?) place. We had a good time except for the rain, 10" or so in one day. The amount of rain was incredible. Steve Johnson managed to put his 88" under water and we did a 2 hour axle change to Stuart Johnson's 88" after he broke the inner part of the front left axle. Apparently the LRNA guys were supposed to have a rally in the Ocala National Forest for all new rover owners, but there wasn't enough interest, so they cancelled. They were going to have Camel Trophy guys and everything. Jim Karantinos Tallahassee, FL ------------------------------[ <- Message 9 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: "Tom Rowe" <trowe@AE.AGECON.WISC.EDU> Date: Mon, 1 Apr 1996 08:18:51 GMT -0600 Subject: Not LAnd Rover Related http://pubs.iworld.com/iw-online/Apr96/surf.html#lincoln >From Internet World ---> > Lincoln's Online Address > The Dead Sea Scrolls may have taken years to reach the [ truncated by lro-digester (was 18 lines)] > makes it easy for students to learn the difference between > reality and what they read. >--- Tom Rowe UW-Madison Center for Dairy Research Madison,WI, USA 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 10 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 1 Apr 1996 09:20:49 -0500 (EST) From: chrisste@clark.net (Chris Stevens) Subject: Re: Temp. Guage vs. Thermo. Switch? >Is there an alternate location for either sensor? I had the same problem when I installed a new head last summer...no place for the temp probe. The solution, provided by Rovers North: just ground the wire to the block somewhere. That way the cold start light will still work, although it will simply tell you if your choke is on or not. What else are they good for anyway? Chris Stevens '69 SRIIA 88" SW Towson, MD ------------------------------[ <- Message 11 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Subject: whats wrong with the net Date: Mon, 1 Apr 96 16:30:57 -0000 From: <mr@grant.media-gn.nl> Hello everyone, what's wrong with the net? When I sent a mail I receive a mail from "Via Worldtalk 400 Gateway, X-400-MAILER-DAEMON@mailport.delta-air.c......." with the message that the recipient can't be found. Strange, because I only mail to the mailing list. Anyone who has got this strange effect on sending mail? Sorry for the 'non Land Rover' used bandwidth. Marc Rengers Groningen, Holland mr@grant.media-gn.nl #=====# #=========# |___|__\___ |____|__|__\___ | _ | |_ |} | _ \ | |_ |} "(_)""""(_)" "-(_)"""""""(_)" 1977 88" III HT 1987 110" StaWag Petrol Diesel 23-67-XB RH-12-PF ------------------------------[ <- Message 12 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 1 Apr 1996 07:17:41 -0800 From: twakeman@scruznet.com (TeriAnn Wakeman) Subject: Re: Hi/Low Light Switch Connections? At 6:49 PM 3/31/96 -0800, Jeremy Bartlett wrote: >I'm hoping someone can save me the effort of some trial and error >testing. I'm trying to figure out how to connect the wiring for the [ truncated by lro-digester (was 14 lines)] >Thanks for any input. >Jeremy Jeremy If the switch is a three terminal switch like the Land Rover switch Terminals A, B. C) is if the switch is in position one, there would be essentually zero resistance between terninal A (input) and terminal B. In the other position there would be no resisance between terminal A and terminal C. Terminal A gets the lead from the light switch. The other terminals go off to the headlights. You can determine the common terminal with a volt meter, continuity testor, or batery and light. If you are looking for someone to tell you which terminal is which, you probably should poll a Ford mail group and not a land Rover mail group. So when did you start converting your Land Rover to a Ford? Are you trying to keep up with Mo? (World- Jeremy & I are friends so don't take this as a non-carring flame) TeriAnn twakeman@scruznet.com <- NOTE NEW ADDRESS Celebrating my tenth year on Usenet/Internet ------------------------------[ <- Message 13 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 1 Apr 1996 10:17:18 -0500 (EST) From: Dixon Kenner <dkenner@emr1.NRCan.gc.ca> Subject: Re: Update: Dixon "two cylinder" Kenner's SIIA 109" On Mon, 1 Apr 1996, Tom Rowe wrote: > Careful on this one Dixon. This happened to my '73 88. The mechanic > at the LR dealer said it was not uncommon for that year, he'd seen The 109 is a '64. I have a NADA rear axle sitting down in the Eastern Townships of Quebec that should appear in the next couple of months. When it does, the rear shocks, springs, new check straps, etc will be put on. The back of the current casing is a bit holed from the bolts flying about (though a hammer does seal many up) and some are difficult to address considering it is getting just a bit rotten. Some huge weld marks on the back of the casing from the PO, or PO to the PO (Canadian Government). Most likely the later. The PO used the 109 for a year before putting it on blocks for the subsequent 18 years. ------------------------------[ <- Message 14 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: "Mark Gehlhausen" <Gehl@sphinx.nwscc.sea06.navy.mil> Date: Mon, 1 Apr 1996 10:15:52 -500 Subject: Hi-LiftJackInfoRequest Tell me more about the hi-lift jack? Where is it made? What does it cost? Where can I buy one? Is hi-lift a generic name or a trademark of some company? Mark ------------------------------[ <- Message 15 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 1 Apr 1996 10:27:33 -0500 From: ecrover@midcoast.com (Mike Smith) Subject: Rover Rims Dear All, Daryl wrote that some of my part numbers are wrong, well number crunching from a book may yeild that my number updates may not be correct. So although you may have more time to paw through the written page... here are the facts from what does and does not fit over RR and Defender axles as the get put into Series Rovers...These are from actually running these rims on the road, so if the numbers are wrong, sorry. Old rims Rover part number 231601 are the rims to use if you don't want flares. We have tried them all. They just barely fit with 7.50x16's. The Rover rim 272309, usually found on Rovers in the US will stick out. 15 inch rims will not pass the calipers. The Discovery spare wheel... I was told by Mark at Rovers North that these used the max. offset. I never measured them, and took his word for it. We have only put those on SIII's that have been fitted with wheel flares. So by first hand knowledge the only rim that will work is a 231601, otherwise fit flares of some sort. From: Mike Smith East Coast Rover Co. 207.594.8086 21 Tolman Road *Rt. 90* 207.594.8120 fax Warren, Maine 04864 ecrover@midcoast.com Land Rover Service, Sales, Restoration, and More Series Coil Chassis Specialists ------------------------------[ <- Message 16 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: "Mark Gehlhausen" <Gehl@sphinx.nwscc.sea06.navy.mil> Date: Mon, 1 Apr 1996 10:29:46 -500 Subject: What Is A Slab? Although not LRO related, "What's all this slab stuff anyway?" What is a slab? Mark ------------------------------[ <- Message 17 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 1 Apr 1996 10:38:28 -0500 (EST) From: Dixon Kenner <dkenner@emr1.NRCan.gc.ca> Subject: Re: What Is A Slab? On Mon, 1 Apr 1996, Mark Gehlhausen wrote: > Although not LRO related, "What's all this slab stuff > anyway?" What is a slab? Mark Generic term for a Saab 900 comes to mind. (Semi on-topic. The engine is from the TR-7, so it qualified as British) Rgds, (Actually the alternate LR transportation method up here for me. Also probably the most common second car amongst local OVLR members. Winter meetings/socials can look like a Saab club event rather than a LR event... Saabs also pull well behind a 109, even without wheels, but that is entirely another story...) ------------------------------[ <- Message 18 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: Lodelane@aol.com Date: Mon, 1 Apr 1996 10:44:58 -0500 Subject: Address Change To all, Well, looks like the net police caught up with me. I can still receive individual mail at my old address (smithla@arngrc-emh2.army.mil), but anything from either land-rover-owner or rro is being bounced. I will be unsubscribing the old address from both systems. If this has been clogging up either mail system, my profound appologies. I will monitor the nets thru AOL from now on. E-mail can be received at either the old or this new address. 'til later, Larry Smith Chester, VA ------------------------------[ <- Message 19 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 01 Apr 1996 10:02:45 -0500 From: Nathan Dunsmore <dunsmo19@us.net> Subject: Re: Temp. Guage vs. Thermo. Switch? Chris Stevens wrote: > >Is there an alternate location for either sensor? > I had the same problem when I installed a new head last summer...no place [ truncated by lro-digester (was 12 lines)] > '69 SRIIA 88" SW > Towson, MD Chris, Tell me more about this! I don't have a switch on the choke itself. Is there a way to get the sensor to work without it? Nate ------------------------------[ <- Message 20 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: "Tom Rowe" <trowe@AE.AGECON.WISC.EDU> Date: Mon, 1 Apr 1996 10:04:34 GMT -0600 Subject: Re: Update: Dixon "two cylinder" Kenner's SIIA 109" Dixon replies: > The 109 is a '64. Oh, I knew your's was older, I was only trying to strike fear in the hearts of those later SIII owners:-) > straps, etc will be put on. The back of the current casing is > a bit holed from the bolts flying about (though a hammer does seal > many up) and some are difficult to address considering it is getting > just a bit rotten. Some huge weld marks on the back of the casing doesn't sound like you really have anything to loose. Tom Rowe UW-Madison Center for Dairy Research Madison,WI, USA 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 21 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 01 Apr 1996 09:58:17 -0500 From: Nathan Dunsmore <dunsmo19@us.net> Subject: Re: Temp. Guage vs. Thermo. Switch? Jeremy Bartlett wrote: > Yup, I've yet another question on 2.25 l setups. > The new engine I've installed in Mathilda (SIIA 109SW) is a newer block [ truncated by lro-digester (was 35 lines)] > Cheers, > Jeremy You must be using the Haynes guide. The picture there is mislabeled. That triangular shaped piece is not the thermostat sensor it is the cold start sensor. The thermostat sensor is just exactly where you described it. The real answer is there is no opening for the cold start sensor. (Not a big loss) Nate Dunsmore Rocking Horse Farm Boring MD 21020 dunsmo19@us.net ------------------------------[ <- Message 22 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 1 Apr 1996 09:14:53 -0700 From: marbourg@lanl.gov (Douglas C. Marbourg) Subject: D90 "Locked" Great, I was hoping someone would say that the front/rear traction SLAM would cease to exist with the introduction of lockers. I live in Santa Fe NM, and we have the same type of sandy turrain as Arizona. Yea, I distroyed my rear diff. trying to go up something I should'nt have attempted without lockers, got in a jam, and the rest is a lesson well learned. I'm now saving my pennies for ARBs front and rear. Has anyone had bad experiences? (ie. solenoid "blowouts", non-engagement, leaks etc.?) Thanks. Happy Trails!, Doug Marbourg: Santa Fe NM, 94' NAS D90 marbourg@lanl.gov ------------------------------[ <- Message 23 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: "Tom Rowe" <trowe@AE.AGECON.WISC.EDU> Date: Mon, 1 Apr 1996 10:18:12 GMT -0600 Subject: shackles There was a thread last week on the rro list concerning tow straps and shackles. Someone made the comment that you should use a shackle rather than a hook, because they were rated higher than the tow straps. It depends. I posted the ratings of alloy shackles to the rro list. If anyone wants a copy of the post e-mail me privately. Tom Rowe UW-Madison Center for Dairy Research Madison,WI, USA 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 24 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 1 Apr 1996 11:25:03 -0500 (EST) From: Dixon Kenner <dkenner@emr1.NRCan.gc.ca> Subject: Re: Update: Dixon "two cylinder" Kenner's SIIA 109" On Mon, 1 Apr 1996, Tom Rowe wrote: > Oh, I knew your's was older, I was only trying to strike fear in the > hearts of those later SIII owners:-) Oh, the modern stuff that isn't as well made... :-) > doesn't sound like you really have anything to loose. Consider it a test of LR engineering prowness... ------------------------------[ <- Message 25 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: "Mark Gehlhausen" <Gehl@sphinx.nwscc.sea06.navy.mil> Date: Mon, 1 Apr 1996 11:34:02 -500 Subject: Dash & More Parts Search LR Users Group, I am seeking a dash for a IIA. It is the large rectangular type, centrally located. Also, I need the two handles bolted to the frame rear. I appreciate any assistance in locating these parts. Thanks! Mark ------------------------------[ <- Message 26 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: Harincar@mooregs.com (Tim Harincar-MS) Date: Mon, 01 Apr 1996 11:10:01 -0600 Subject: 2WD-4WD (was: Log 12) Duncan wrote: > With the gearbox in any gear, have someone else hold the other wheel > while you spin one. If the front driveshaft turns, you're in 2WD. > Even simpler- YOU spin the front driveshaft by hand. If you can, > it's in 2WD, if you can't, the transfer case has it in lockstep with > the rear driveshaft and gearbox, i.e. you're in 4WD. Hmm. I was afraid of that. I tried turning the shaft, and it would turn a little (maybe an eighth) to each side, then stop. I also tried putting a chock under one wheel and turning the other (the things you think up when working without an assistant), no dice there either. Looks like I got something screwed up in the xfer case... Lets see. If I can get the output shaft assembly cover off while keeping the mechanicals in place, I should be able to tell if the front output dog is engaging-releasing properly... (I've been looking at the drawings for all this stuff). Maybe that selector fork is bent or broken... Maybe I can still do this without pulling the whole damn gearbox apart. On the bright side... :-) I'm doing this now, while I have planned downtime; and the body's off, so things are easy to access; the VISA's still paid up; and I'm getting a lot of points on my Rover's North restoration program, maybe I'll be getting that roof tent after all... :-) Tim --- tim harincar harincar@mooregs.com '66 IIa 88 SW "restoration by force" ------------------------------[ <- Message 27 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 1 Apr 1996 12:10:16 -0500 From: Fred Ellsworth <fellswor@camb-lads.loral.com> Subject: Oil Pressure ? Hi All, Anyone know how long should it take for my oil pressure to come up when I first start the vehicle? I mentioned that I recently put in a Smith's mechanical oil pressure gauge and I noticed this morning that when starting from cold it takes 10-12 seconds for the gauge to get up to operating pressure of about 40lbs. Is this due to a lag in the gauge or is there really no or low oil pressure to the engine for that long?? Fred Ellsworth fellswor@camb-lads.loral.com (617) 441-2113 ------------------------------[ <- Message 28 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: Alan Richer/CAM/Lotus <Alan_Richer/CAM/Lotus.LOTUS@crd.lotus.com> Date: 1 Apr 96 12:40:42 EST Subject: Re: Update: Dixon "two cylinder" Kenner's SIIA 109" Exchange between Tom Rowe and Dixon: >> doesn't sound like you really have anything to loose. > Consider it a test of LR engineering prowness... Consider it a case of Dixon's too lazy to change it till it blows up..... aj"JUST FIX THE DAMN THING!"r ------------------------------[ <- Message 29 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: "DAVE MCKAIN" <MCKAIN@cemr.wvu.edu> Date: Mon, 1 Apr 1996 13:55:01 EDT Subject: Master C ylinder Dear All, I'm looking for a recommendation (other than replacement) for fixing a CB type brake master cylinder. I honed the cylinder and replaced the seals but it still seems to weep brake fluid out into the footwell from where the actuator rod goes into the cylinder. I have another cylinder but its only a few years younger. For the dimmer switch, there should be 3 terminals, one for juice from the ignition/light switch, one for high beams and one for low. Normally the indicator on the dash is wired from where the headlamps are connected up near the breakfast. Any old dimmer switch will work. Thanks, David McKain 1972 SIII SWB (parting) 1970 SIIA SWB (parting) 1969 SIIA SWB (rebuilding) 1959 SII Ex-Mil SWB 1963 SIIA SWB (parting) mckain@cemr.wvu.edu (304) 599-0120 Morgantown, WV USA ------------------------------[ <- Message 30 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: "DAVE MCKAIN" <MCKAIN@cemr.wvu.edu> Date: Mon, 1 Apr 1996 14:04:47 EDT Subject: Brake Master Cylinder Repair Dear All, I'm looking for a recommendation (other than replacement) for fixing a CB type brake master cylinder. I honed the cylinder and replaced the seals but it still seems to weep brake fluid out into the footwell from where the actuator rod goes into the cylinder. I have another cylinder but its only a few years younger. For the dimmer switch, there should be 3 terminals, one for juice from the ignition/light switch, one for high beams and one for low. Normally the indicator on the dash is wired from where the headlamps are connected up near the breakfast. Any old dimmer switch will work. Thanks, David McKain 1972 SIII SWB (parting) 1970 SIIA SWB (parting) 1969 SIIA SWB (rebuilding) 1959 SII Ex-Mil SWB 1963 SIIA SWB (parting) mckain@cemr.wvu.edu (304) 599-0120 Morgantown, WV USA ------------------------------[ <- Message 31 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: tning@gpu.com Date: 1 Apr 96 14:16:07 Subject: Help on 1996 Disco Price Negotiation Hi All, I just took a test drive of a 1996 Disco SE7 demo this past Saturday. That was my first experience of driving a Land Rover. I must say I was very impressed with the ride comfort; alot better than I imagined. I asked the dealer to take me off-roading but there wasn't any place nearby..... I was quite disappointed. From talking to the dealer I got an impression that price negotiation is going to be a really tough one. The dealer said that they only take a thousand off the top-of-the-line model (SE7). That's it???!!! The MSRP is already 12 to 13% over dealers invoice and they have a 9% holdback on top of that. They only discount $1,000 out of a minimum $3,000 profit per Disco sold!!! Any thought on that? What were some Disco owners price negotiation like? How did it come out? I'm looking at either SD or SE model. Any input will be greatly appreciated. BTW, the US Camel Trophy team was at the dealership (Prestige Land Rover in Paramus, NJ) along with other Land Rover owners. But I missed the event. Did anybody from the list make it that day? Thanks. Tony K Ning tning@gpu.com tkn9389@hertz.njit.edu ------------------------------[ <- Message 32 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 1 Apr 1996 14:58:16 -0500 (EST) From: chrisste@clark.net (Chris Stevens) Subject: Re: Oil Pressure ? >Anyone know how long should it take for my oil pressure to come up when I >first start the vehicle? It usually takes 10 seconds or so for mine to reach 40-45 psi, unless the beast is pointed down hill. Chris Stevens '69 SRIIa 88" SW Towson, MD ------------------------------[ <- Message 33 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 01 Apr 1996 15:12:56 From: IIIDmentia@gnn.com (WILLIAM ADAMS) Subject: What is this thing called, love? With the wiper motor being one of those oft-stared-at items at traffic lights I began wondering what the purpose of that capacitor-looking object attached to the windscreen next to the motor is. I'm sure it does something, but I can't find it in the manual. Bill Adams 3Dmentia computer animation 4016 Spruell Drive Kensington, MD 20895 301-949-9475 '66 Land Rover S2A 109" Station Wagon Diesel ...all there ------------------------------[ <- Message 34 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 1 Apr 1996 15:10:46 -0500 (EST) From: Dixon Kenner <dkenner@emr1.NRCan.gc.ca> Subject: Re: Oil Pressure ? On Mon, 1 Apr 1996, Chris Stevens wrote: | >Anyone know how long should it take for my oil pressure to come up when I | >first start the vehicle? | It usually takes 10 seconds or so for mine to reach 40-45 psi, unless the | beast is pointed down hill. About 10 seconds to reach 65psi. Once warm, 45psi on idle. ------------------------------[ <- Message 35 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 1 Apr 1996 12:12:19 -0800 From: jjbpears@ix.netcom.com (Jeremy Bartlett) Subject: Re: SOFT - Factory Smoke Signals (SIIA) You wrote: snip >>Mathilda (SIIA 109) I noticed that the factory set up is prone to >>shorting the system out. I guess this classifies as a Stupid Original >>Factory Trick (SOFT). snip >Boy, I was about to guess this may have been a PLOT (Previous "Lazy" Owner >Trick),because I had never noticed the triangular tab before.So I figured >someone didn't want to bother with the clamps. >Then I had a look at a 65 wing and sure enough,there it was.So it really is >a SOFT. >My wiring is encased in a plastic tubing there and the point can't penetrate. >But this is a good place to remember when the fuses start blowing. >BTW I have self resetting circuit breakers instead of fuses on Sherman.They >plug directly into the fuse block. > >Bob B Ah, don't be too sure :) Mine were also encased in the factory plastic which had been breached. Circuit breakers are also in the plans for Mathilda. Cheers, Jeremy ------------------------------[ <- Message 36 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 01 Apr 1996 12:14:33 -0800 From: Michael Carradine <cs@crl.com> Subject: Re: What Is A Slab? At 10:29 AM 4/1/96 -500, you wrote: >Although not LRO related, "What's all this slab stuff >anyway?" What is a slab? Mark Near as I can make out, it is a flat of 24 beers, with the new slabs being introduced being only 18 beers. In some parts of Australia they are equivalent of currency :) Oh... and the beers are full pints %) Cheers, ______ Michael Carradine [__[__\== Rumpole of the Bay 510-988-0900 [________] Land-Rover Roughmobile cs@crl.com __________.._(o)__.(o)____...o^^^ '65 IIA 2.235m (was 88") _______________________________________________________________________ Land-Rover 4x4 Connection WWW page: http://www.crl.com/~cs/rover.html ------------------------------[ <- Message 37 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: JDSalerno@aol.com Date: Mon, 1 Apr 1996 15:20:52 -0500 Subject: Parts Are there any reputable parts distributors on the wect coast? If not, which of the eastern outfits has the most competitive prices. I'd like the phone numbers of any distributors. Thanks. ------------------------------[ <- Message 38 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 1 Apr 1996 12:24:39 -0800 From: jjbpears@ix.netcom.com (Jeremy Bartlett) Subject: Re: Temp. Guage vs. Thermo. Switch? Well, thanks to one and all for the rapid and informative responses. The consensus seems to be to do without the choke idiot light (ground to block). This does make a lot of sense. I was hoping someone might have a cure that allowed me to keep it. But then again, if I don't notice an extended choke handle, am I likely to notice an idiot light in the same general area? Probably not. Cheers, Jeremy ------------------------------[ <- Message 39 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 01 Apr 1996 12:50:33 -0800 From: Michael Carradine <cs@crl.com> Subject: Re: Parts At 03:20 PM 4/1/96 -0500, <JDSalerno@aol.com> wrote: :Are there any reputable parts distributors on the wect coast? If not, which :of the eastern outfits has the most competitive prices. I'd like the phone :numbers of any distributors. Thanks. Here are the major L-Rover parts houses in the US that keep these aluminum workhorses on and off the road. In California try ABC and BP, both of which enjoy a fine reputation in the L-R community. AB Atlantic British Ltd. Ph. 800-533-2210 Orders PO Box 110 Ph. 518-664-6169 Mechanicville, NY 12118 Fax 518-664-6641 ABC Atlantic British Parts of California PO Box 620 Ph. 916-778-3937 Lewiston, CA 96052 Fax 916-778-3937 BP British Pacific Ltd. Ph. 800-554-4133 Orders 3317 Burton Avenue Ph. 818-841-8945 Burbank, CA 91504 Fax 818-841-3825 DAP D.A.P. Enterprises, Inc Ph. 802-885-6660 86 Clinton Street Fax 802-885-6662 Springfield, VT 05156 RN Rovers North, Inc Ph. 802-879-0032 Route 128 Fax 802-879-9152 Westford, VT 05494-9601 As they say, "Use them or lose them" :) Cheers, ______ Michael Carradine [__[__\== Rumpole of the Bay 510-988-0900 [________] Land-Rover Roughmobile cs@crl.com __________.._(o)__.(o)____...o^^^ '65 IIA 2.235m (was 88") _______________________________________________________________________ Land-Rover 4x4 Connection WWW page: http://www.crl.com/~cs/rover.html ------------------------------[ <- Message 40 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Subject: Re: Parts Date: Mon, 01 Apr 1996 13:24:04 -0800 From: Benjamin Allan Smith <bens@archimedes.vislab.navy.mil> In message <bulk.1384.19960401121947@Land-Rover.Team.Net>you wrote: > Are there any reputable parts distributors on the wect coast? If not, which > of the eastern outfits has the most competitive prices. I'd like the phone > numbers of any distributors. Thanks. Look at the Land Rover FAQ at: http://www.ridgecrest.ca.us/OVLR/FAQ.top.html (for the FAQ) http://www.ridgecrest.ca.us/OVLR/FAQ.5.parts.html (for the section on vendors) I've had very good service from British Pacific and Rovers North. Michael Carradine's list is a good start, but there are a number of new parts stores (like Euro Rover) that have recently gotten into the business. If you are looking for parts for Range Rovers, Defenders or Discoveries in the US, you could also check with your local LR dealer. (a list is also in the FAQ) Ben ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Benjamin Smith------------bens@vislab.navy.mil---------1972 Land Rover SIII 88 Science Applications International Corporation Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake "...If I were running such a contest, I would specifically eliminate any entry from Ben involving driving the [Land] Rover anywhere. He'd drive it up the Amazon basin for a half can of Jolt and a stale cookie..." --Kevin Archie ------------------------------[ <- Message 41 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 1 Apr 1996 16:37:12 -0500 (EST) From: Dixon Kenner <dkenner@emr1.NRCan.gc.ca> Subject: Re: What Is A Slab? On Mon, 1 Apr 1996, Michael Carradine wrote: | >Although not LRO related, "What's all this slab stuff | >anyway?" What is a slab? Mark | Near as I can make out, it is a flat of 24 beers, with the new slabs | being introduced being only 18 beers. In some parts of Australia they | are equivalent of currency :) Oh... and the beers are full pints %) Never heard the term used for a flat of beer (which as you note is a 24. A case has 12) ------------------------------[ <- Message 42 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 1 Apr 1996 16:36:20 -0500 (EST) From: Russell U Wilson <ruwst+@pitt.edu> Subject: Re: What is this thing called, love? On Mon, 1 Apr 1996, WILLIAM ADAMS wrote: > With the wiper motor being one of those oft-stared-at items at traffic lights > I began wondering what the purpose of that capacitor-looking object attached [ truncated by lro-digester (was 7 lines)] > to the windscreen next to the motor is. I'm sure it does something, but I > can't find it in the manual. Check the section of the manual under cleaning. It's probably just a dead bug. ...... I just went and looked at my wiper motor and have NO idea what you are refering to. I guess you could remove it and see if your wiper works without it. If not, replace it at once and chalk it up to experience. Russ W. ------------------------------[ <- Message 43 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: Rod Steele <rsteele@sparky.transdata.ca> Date: Sun, 31 Mar 1996 15:21:48 -0500 unsubscribe land-rover-owner Rod Steele <rsteele@sparky.transdata.ca> ------------------------------[ <- Message 44 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 1 Apr 1996 16:48:09 -0500 (EST) From: Russell U Wilson <ruwst+@pitt.edu> Subject: Re: Parts On Mon, 1 Apr 1996 JDSalerno@aol.com wrote: > Are there any reputable parts distributors on the wect coast? If not, which > of the eastern outfits has the most competitive prices. I'd like the phone [ truncated by lro-digester (was 6 lines)] > of the eastern outfits has the most competitive prices. I'd like the phone > numbers of any distributors. Thanks. British Pacific...1-800-554-4133 (Ca) Good guys. They sell Genuine parts which are recommended. They have some of my $ Rovers North 802-879-0032 (Vt) Good also, They are the only other Genuine parts distributor that I know of. They have most of my $$$ D.A.P. is also a good source for parts....802-885-6660 friend bought an entire engine from these guys....very pleased with it. most important of all is who you stay the hell away from.....Atlantic British is to be avoided. Others may yell and scream"I've been buying for years and I love them" well, fine you just do that but I'll just say that I'd rather drink paint than let those bastards see one penny of my cash. Good luck Russ W. 67 swb "The Pig" ------------------------------[ <- Message 45 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: Simon Barclay <sbar@jna.com.au> Subject: Re: What Is A Slab? Date: Tue, 02 Apr 96 08:01:00 EST On Mon, 1 Apr 1996, Michael Carradine wrote: | >Although not LRO related, "What's all this slab stuff | >anyway?" What is a slab? Mark | Near as I can make out, it is a flat of 24 beers, with the new slabs | being introduced being only 18 beers. In some parts of Australia they | are equivalent of currency :) Oh... and the beers are full pints %) >Never heard the term used for a flat of beer (which as you note is >a 24. A case has 12) In most of Australia they are used as currency - it's just their value increases with the remoteness. And of course the colder the better.... ------------------------------[ <- Message 46 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: rruffer@interserv.com Date: Mon, 1 Apr 1996 14:02:52 -0800 Subject: D90 Recovery Loops Brian with a D90 asks: "Anyone have an inexpensive source for military recovery hoops?" I don't know whether you consider this inexpensive, but Rovers North sells them for $45 a piece (comes with mounting bolt). Don't get more than 2 because they only fit the front. Rich Ruffer Morristown, NJ rruffer@interserv.com '94 D90 ------------------------------[ <- Message 47 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: "David J. Mercer" <merkin@sierra.net> Subject: LAND ROVERS FOR SALE Date: Mon, 1 Apr 1996 14:29:35 -0800 LAND ROVERS FOR SALE 1965 series 2A 88" RHD green body/ white top rebuilt 2.25l engine rebuilt transmission ferry overdrive rebuilt front-end new Weber carburetor new radiator new water pump new rear springs stainless steal exhaust new seats no rust on frame $9000 1957 S1 107" RHD five door safari station wagon all original great condition $15000 call David at 916-583-4150 or Markus at 916-581-1721 or E-MAIL "merkin@sierra.net" ------------------------------[ <- Message 48 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 2 Apr 1996 01:00:16 +0200 (METDST) From: S|ren Vels Christensen <velssvch@inet.uni-c.dk> subscribe land-rover-owner velssvch@inet.uni-c.dk ------------------------------[ <- Message 49 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 02 Apr 1996 00:14:10 +0000 From: David Olley at New Concept <newconcept@tcp.co.uk> Subject: Re: Where should I stick my bottlejack? (!!) Andy Woodward wrote: > Are there any problems with sticking these under 90 axles? Where's the best > place? Oh dear, Andy. Just too tempting for words. I have my own views on where to stick a bottle jack (and so do some of our customers who have tried them). Have you looked at our product? Our web pages give info on it, if you are interested. Cheers -- David Olley ..................................................................................... Winchester, England Tel: +44(0)1962-840769 Fax : +44(0)1962-867367 Home Page: http://www.tcp.co.uk/~newconcept ..................................................................................... ------------------------------[ <- Message 50 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 02 Apr 1996 00:30:11 +0000 From: David Olley at New Concept <newconcept@tcp.co.uk> Subject: Re: What is this thing called, love? WILLIAM ADAMS wrote: > I began wondering what the purpose of that capacitor-looking object attached > to the windscreen next to the motor is. I'm sure it does something, but I > can't find it in the manual. If it is a capacitor, and it is connected to the wiper motor, it was probably put there by a PO to cut RF interference with radio reception, caused by worn brushes and commutator. Standard practice with all brushed electric motors, no? -- David Olley ..................................................................................... Winchester, England Tel: +44(0)1962-840769 Fax : +44(0)1962-867367 Home Page: http://www.tcp.co.uk/~newconcept ..................................................................................... ------------------------------[ <- Message 51 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: PurnellJE@aol.com Date: Mon, 1 Apr 1996 19:22:54 -0500 Subject: Re: D90 "Locked" In a message dated 96-04-01 11:20:48 EST, you write: >Yea, I distroyed >my rear diff. trying to go up something I should'nt have attempted without >lockers, got in a jam, and the rest is a lesson well learned. ARBs fine and dandy... I wanna know how you got HOME! John un-locked D90 ------------------------------[ <- Message 52 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: Lodelane@aol.com Date: Mon, 1 Apr 1996 20:14:35 -0500 Subject: Re: What Is A Slab? Beg your pardon, but the Resident Aussie here calls a U.S. "case" a "carton". For what its worth, Larry Smith '72 SWB Petrol - Grover Chester, VA ------------------------------[ <- Message 53 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: Xavier541@aol.com Date: Mon, 1 Apr 1996 20:22:58 -0500 Subject: Parts Are ther any parts dealers on the west coast? Which of all the distributors has the best outfit? What are the phone numbers of any of the distributors? ------------------------------[ <- Message 54 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Subject: Re: Parts Date: Mon, 01 Apr 1996 17:34:51 -0800 From: Benjamin Allan Smith <bens@archimedes.vislab.navy.mil> In message <bulk.4452.19960401172151@Land-Rover.Team.Net>you wrote: > Are ther any parts dealers on the west coast? Which of all the distributors > has the best outfit? What are the phone numbers of any of the distributors? Is there an echo here? I know of 6 vendors on the west coast (2 in California, 1 in Washington, 1 in Oregon, 1 in Arizona and one in New Mexico). Some of these vendors cater only to Series Land Rovers and some sell parts for all Land Rovers. Read the Land Rover FAQ: http://www.ridgecrest.ca.us/OVLR/FAQ.parts.html (for the vendors section). If you don't have a web browser email me and I'll send you copy of the document. Personally, I like British Pacific in Burbank, California. I think they have the best prices on quality parts and they are convienent (for me). Then again, I buy Series Parts. If you are looking for Defender, Disco or Range Rover parts, you can always find them at LR dealers (for a $$$ price though) Ben ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Benjamin Smith------------bens@vislab.navy.mil---------1972 Land Rover SIII 88 Science Applications International Corporation Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake "...If I were running such a contest, I would specifically eliminate any entry from Ben involving driving the [Land] Rover anywhere. He'd drive it up the Amazon basin for a half can of Jolt and a stale cookie..." --Kevin Archie ------------------------------[ <- Message 55 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 1 Apr 1996 22:10:49 -0500 From: Allan Smith <smitha@mail.CandW.lc> Subject: Re: the right oil Well, almost. The grade of dino engine oil available here comes under the D90 workshop manual category as, quote, *for emergency use only*. Knowing the recommended spec I dropped by the Shell depot near here a few months ago to meet their oil man. Apparently the better quality oil isn't known here so they don't bring it in. If people aren't buying it, why would we bother to import it? OK, yes, let's not venture into that conundrum. I'll stick with 5000k oil changes. Then last week, for the first time, synthetic oil appeared in the Shell gas stations. However, Shell must know something about global cooling that we haven't heard yet. It is available in 5W-40 only. Checking the manual, this is good to minus 30 Celsius, which is PDC in Fahrenheit too. The lowest temperature tolerance available in any of the manuals, with the maximum requirement for additives (I checked the FAQ again in disbelief) for a destination that has an ambient temperature range of about 27 - 32 degrees Celsius. It may be possible for an company to ship this oil to somewhere less appropriate, but for year-round unsuitability I think we would high on the list. So, after that tale of woe, with a narrower viscosity range around 40W, would the CCMC G5/PD2 spec be appropriate for the 300Tdi? I have posted this, with apologies, to two lists. I have a UK-spec vehicle and local suppliers of US-spec materials. Allan ------------------------------[ <- Message 56 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 1 Apr 1996 20:20:40 -0600 (CST) From: David Place <dplace@SIRNet.mb.ca> Subject: Land Rover for sale 1969 88" IIA very clean. Very straight body with no dints or scratches and good glass. Engine has a diesel crank and reworked heads and front timing chain area for heavy duty heater etc. Changed to alternator. Rear heater added for comfort as well as soundproofing and insulation. Rebuilt engine, good frame, two tops, new paint, new interior, winch, locking hubs, black deluxe seats, picture on Jimmy Patrick's WWW. $10,000 U.S. I have found another and I enjoy the mechanical part more than the driving so I am starting another frame up rebuild. This one is one of the best in Manitoba. You can get a second opinion from others on the net who have seen it. If you want a VHS for serious buyers I can arrange it for the price of the tape. This 88 was torn down and redone. New swivil pins, brakes etc. Frame is perfect. Repainted at time of rebuild. Everything works. Could deal on Safari top as well. Dave VE4PN ------------------------------[ <- Message 57 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 1 Apr 1996 22:38:15 -0500 From: landrvr@blacdisc.com (Mike Loiodice) Subject: Re: Hi-LiftJackInfoRequest Mark asks.... >Tell me more about the hi-lift jack? Where is it made? What does it >cost? Where can I buy one? Is hi-lift a generic name or a trademark >of some company? Mark - There are two makes of this type of jack. Hi-Lift and Jack-All. Both are similar in appearance and function. The Hi-Lift is made in America, while the Jack-All is made in Canada. The Jack-All is supposedly the more rugged of the two and I believe it has a higher lifting capacity. Here in New York State, you can find the Hi-Lift at farming supply places (like Central Tractor) for about $50 US. Rovers North and Atlantic British both sell the Jack-All for around $65 US. The other Rover supply places may also carry it. Cheers Mike ------------------------------[ <- Message 58 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 1 Apr 1996 22:38:13 -0500 From: landrvr@blacdisc.com (Mike Loiodice) Subject: Re: Hi/Low Light Switch Connections? Jeremy has a Ford dimmer.... >switch (no instructions anywhere - parts packet or books). As a >starting guess I'd say white on blue on one side; red on blue on the >other and blue on the upper center terminal. Wrong?? - Sounds about right. The Blue wire is the "hot" wire from the main light switch. Blue/White is the High beams (main beams) Blue/Red is the Low beams (dip beams) All you have to figure out is which connector on the switch is the common terminal and connect the Blue wire to that. The other two wires can go on either remaining terminal. I have what I think is a Ford dimmer on my IIa, mounted to the left of the steering column on the dash. The three connectors are arranged in two rows. The connector on the row by itself is the common. Cheers Mike ------------------------------[ <- Message 59 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: Sanna@aol.com Date: Mon, 1 Apr 1996 22:47:09 -0500 Subject: RR/Disco List? Hey, did the Major split the LR list? Where are the RR/Disco postings? - Tony ------------------------------[ <- Message 60 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 1 Apr 1996 20:31:49 -0800 From: twakeman@scruznet.com (TeriAnn Wakeman) Subject: Re: Parts At 3:20 PM 4/1/96 -0500, JDSalerno@aol.com wrote: >Are there any reputable parts distributors on the wect coast? If not, which >of the eastern outfits has the most competitive prices. I'd like the phone >numbers of any distributors. Thanks. Indeedy do there is. British Pacific in Southern CA (BRITPAC@AOL) The generally have the best price of the US suppliers and quality of parts is very big with them. You didn't say what you had, but they carry a large selection of parts forthe series rigs and the plushmobiles. They are my #1 choice for US located parts. TeriAnn twakeman@scruznet.com <- NOTE NEW ADDRESS Celebrating my tenth year on Usenet/Internet ------------------------------[ <- Message 61 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Mon, 1 Apr 1996 20:32:40 -0800 From: twakeman@scruznet.com (TeriAnn Wakeman) Subject: Re: Oil Pressure ? At 12:10 PM 4/1/96 -0500, Fred Ellsworth wrote: >Hi All, >Anyone know how long should it take for my oil pressure to come up when I [ truncated by lro-digester (was 13 lines)] >fellswor@camb-lads.loral.com >(617) 441-2113 Fred is this 40 pounds at idle or at working RPM? You didn't mention the engine but a 2-1/4L petrol should have about 25 on idle & over 50 at working RPMs. 40 sec is way long unless you are using 50 wt in sub zero temps. You might try blowing out the tube to see if its partially clogged. Disconnect the tube at the guage, put a container at the end and turn the engine over with the ignition off or with the center dist cap wire removed if its a neg earth from factory car. That should clear anything in the line. TeriAnn twakeman@scruznet.com <- NOTE NEW ADDRESS Celebrating my tenth year on Usenet/Internet ------------------------------[ <- Message 62 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: JDSalerno@aol.com Date: Mon, 1 Apr 1996 23:58:00 -0500 Subject: Parts catalogue I recently bought a series III and need to find access to parts suppliers, preferably close to the west coast, USA, ie Oregon. There are no local sources. If anyone could suggest a reasonable source for parts with a phone contact number, I would appreciate it. ------------------------------[ <- Message 63 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: Daryl Webb <dwebb@waite.adelaide.edu.au> Subject: Re: Rover Rims (reprise) Date: Tue, 2 Apr 1996 15:08:35 +0930 (CST) Oh sh*t, Mike seems a bit upset with me:-) * > Daryl wrote that some of my part numbers are wrong. * Ah no, just that some of the comments re offset didnt make a lot of sense to me. Particularly Disco v's 272309's. Hey I keep forgetting that post '68 109's are a bit rare over there, so you guys will have very few of the 1 5/16" (33mm) offset rims. * > crunching from a book may yeild that my number updates may not be correct. > So although you may have more time to paw through the written page... * Hey Woah horsey, I measured the suckers 'cause I was looking to replace the incorrect 272309 1 13/16" rims on my stage 1. I just measured and recorded what was available at the time. I'd heard so many conflicting stories, (like that D110 and SIII rims are different, measurements say otherwise) I just want some solid numbers before I shell out cash. Hell i cant win, i get jumped on on RRO for not looking things up in a book and on LRO for looking things up.:-( * > are the facts from what does and does not fit over RR and Defender axles as > the get put into Series Rovers...These are from actually running these rims > on the road, so if the numbers are wrong, sorry. * If they fit, then the numbers aint wrong..... * > The Discovery spare wheel... I was told by Mark at Rovers North > that these used the max. offset. I never measured them, and took his word * This is probably true for the current model rovers. Here in OZ the D110's and Disco's both run 33mm offset (d110 5.5 X 16 , disco 7.0 x 16 and the D130's run 20.6mm offset (6.5 x 16). There is an optional (OZ only I believe, AGY pn.) 6.0 x 16 rim for the D110's but that is also 33mm. I doubt that there is a current equivalent to the 272309's 46mm offset. * > So by first hand knowledge the only rim that will work is a 231601, > otherwise fit flares of some sort. * Hey I learnt something :-). Is this the 88" 5.0 x 16 rim? cheers -- Daryl ------------------------------[ <- Message 64 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
Date: Tue, 2 Apr 1996 18:24:53 -0900 From: scholes@modemss.brisnet.org.au (David R Scholes) Subject: Jack For A Series III SWB My 1978 SIII SWB has come to me without a jack. Great until my first flat comes along. I've recieved all sorts of different advice on what sort of jack to be and I'm confused as to which is the best option. Any kind souls out there prepared to share their experiences and give me the benefit of their advice? ------------------------------[ <- Message 65 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: Daryl Webb <dwebb@waite.adelaide.edu.au> Subject: Re: What Is A Slab? Date: Tue, 2 Apr 1996 18:17:08 +0930 (CST) Simon quite rightly tells us: > In most of Australia they are used as currency - it's just their value > increases with the remoteness. And of course the colder the better.... Of course "slabs" are more commonly refered to as cartons, 12 beers is half a carton. (this is cans and glass "stubbies", 375ml) Glass "Long Necks" (750ml) come 12 per case, but cartons fit in the esky better. In many parts of OZ the severity of a bogging is defined in cartons, as in. "two carton bog", "five carton bog" etc. This unit is based upon how many cartons are consumed before the vehicle is out of the bog. The worst I've seen was a six carton bog, I arrived probably several months later, there was a dirty great chasm for 20 odd metres down the track, not a tree or ant hill within cooee (ok maybe 150m, too far to be of use anyway) and six muddy but empty cartons scattered along the side of the track. Tread lightly it aint, but it sure is an accurate measure. Daryl (one carton bogs are bad enough) Webb ------------------------------[ <- Message 66 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
From: jve@phaseone.dk Date: Tue, 02 Apr 96 09:53:18 Subject: 109 cylinder head gaskets Hi all. The cylinder head for my 4cyl sII petrol engine is now being reworked. It didn't look too bad to me, but I guess I can't see the difference anyway. The outlet valve in cylinder 1 was worn to almost half size, but the head itself was more or less intact. A few months ago I gave it a new head gasket, and now it had burnt a one inch gap between cylinders 2 and 3. So in effect only number 4 was pulling the car. This makes perfect sense to me judging from the power and sound effects. Anyway, when I first took off the head, I had to scrape the old gasket off. Then I got a copper gasket which stayed in one piece but was eaten. Now I have a new gasket that looks like it is made of some (asbestos?) fibres with metal reinforcements around the cylinder holes. My sIII service manual says that if I use a non-retorque (????? - not in my dictionary) fabric type gasket I should mount it dry and if I use a copper- asbestos gasket I should smear it with GP grease. Or was it the other way around? I don't know which is which, so I was hoping for advise from the all- knowing herd of fellow LRO's. What should I do - smear this fibre gasket with grease or leave it dry? Happy Rovering Jens Vesterdahl Copenhagen, Denmark 1972 109 STW (pre-1971 engine) ------------------------------[ <- Message 67 -> end | Table of Contents | <- Digest 960402 -> Archive Index | <- Browser -> ]
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