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Date: Sun, 29 Dec 1996 16:05:57 +0100
From: lopezba@atnet.at
Subject: Re: Seat belts on SIIa

Robert Kelly wrote:
>may have; including type, places to purchase and any installation secrets that 
>I should know. My LR is a daily driver but I like to take off road into the 
>rough stuff as well. 

What I did with my SI was put susupender belts in - you know the stuff racer 
drivers wear, comes over your shoulders and has a belt around your hips. 
Needless to say I had to drill holes in the body; mine were drilled in the 
rear bulkhead for the hip belts and in the wheelbox for the suspender part. 
Since the body is aluminium I got stainless steel bits made, about 4x4 
inches with one hole for the suspender part and about 2x15 inches with two 
holes for the hip belt part. These stainless steel parts sit behind the body 
panels, spread the strain and will hopefully keep the nuts of the seat belt 
fastener bolts from ripping through the panels in case of an accident. 

Hope this helps

Peter Hirsch
Vienna, Austria
Series One 107in Station Wagon (in bits and pieces)

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Date: Sun, 29 Dec 1996 16:06:00 +0100
From: lopezba@atnet.at
Subject: Goldmining

Dear all, due to some small health problems in the family we did not manage 
to get to Venice as planned. Since it is too cold for my taste I don't work 
on my restoration project either. Instead I sit here, go through old LRO 
messages and save the interesting bits and pieces to my Technical Archive. 
Let me tell you that it is really incredible how much good advice has been 
given just in the last year or so - I haven't started working on the archive 
yet!

BTW, the Christkind (us poor central Europeans don't have a Santa Claus) 
brought me a soundblaster card for my PC. So now I don't even have to read 
the mail any more, my PC can read it to me! Better for the eyes, I can tell you.

Happy New Year to all of you
Peter Hirsch
Vienna, Austria
Series One 107in Station Wagon (in bits and pieces)

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From: "Brian Cotton" <bcotton@lia.lia.net>
Date: Sun, 29 Dec 1996 18:00:08 +0000
Subject: Ford V8

Howdy Folks !

Does ANYONE know ANYTHING about putting a Ford Fairlane V8 into a 
Series LR ?

Of so mail me at bcotton@lia.co.za

Cheers
Brian Cotton

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From: AKBLACKLEY@aol.com
Date: Sun, 29 Dec 1996 11:19:37 -0500
Subject: AW-its here!

 I got my copy of the Aluminium Workhorse Friday and I ve already read every
word (almost) in it - just like old times. In the dark days of  '92, long
before I knew about this list, LROI mag. etc., it was my only link to the
world of Land Rovers. I swear my Series IIa was the only LR used daily in
Northeast Ohio at that time, and fellow LR owners ( and LRs for sale - it
took me four years to find one in htis locale, these days I know where to
look) were extremely scarce. Looks like I have to re-up. Thanks to the
reconstituted LROA for a job well done. Cheers. Andy Blackley
PS The article reprint form the Times concerning the dangers of Range Rovers,
IMHO, is a load of rubbish. No criticism of the AW editors meant, and as i
remember the editors of LROI took extreme exception to the quotations in the
article.

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Date: Sun, 29 Dec 1996 17:44:28 -0800
From: Adrian Redmond <channel6@post2.tele.dk>
Subject: moulded mats SIII

I am sure that I've read somewhere (this list) about someone selling
preformed heavy rubber mats which can be fitted into the front of a SIII
in one peice - as sound deadening and insulation. Is this a mirage - or
does it really exist? from where? how much? (I'll take two!)

thanks!
-- 
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Date: Sun, 29 Dec 1996 11:39:14 -0500 (EST)
From: Russell U Wilson <ruwst+@pitt.edu>
Subject: Re: Riding in the snow with a AUTO. D90 ?

On Sun, 29 Dec 1996, Paul Snoek wrote:

> Hello to you all...
> Question....wath's the best tactics to drive in the snow and ice with a
	 [ truncated by lro-digester (was 15 lines)]
> the Netherlands,
> D90 Auto. V8  1984
Drive it as you would anything else.  Don't be one of those pricks that
goes blowing by everyone on an icy road just because you have 4X4...just a
hint..they don't stop any faster.  Everytime I drive on the interstate in
the winter months I see a few 4X4 vehicles, every type, in the ditch
because they thought that the 4X4 would magically transport them over any
icy conditions. As I said it don't help you stop.    Deep snow is another
matter.....go baby go.  My Rover runs like a tank in the snow..best thing
I've ever owned.  Not to beat a dead horse..but remember anything with a
short wheelbase that has good ground clearance is going to be squiggly on
the ice.

cheers
Russ W.

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Date: Sun, 29 Dec 1996 11:12:19 -0600
From: car4doc <car4doc@concentric.net>
Subject: Re: Ford V8

Hi Brain,
  I have seen a lot of people talk about engine swaps into series LR's.
I am working on the engineering to put a 3.8 buick 60% v6 into one now.
You don't want to big or to much power or you start breaking the drive
train.  I wish I knew what conversion was best in the USA for the way I
want to use my 109 LR.  But it seem we have to break new ground here.
  About your engine it seems that more the 160 hp is to much for the
drive line.  So you maybe getting in to changing the trans to an auto
box or even a ford 4X4 trans.  which is a lot of work moving or making
mounts just to use the engine you have around.  but anything is possible
with enough work but you could be making junk out of you LR.  
  With all of this new power how are you going to stop the LR?  You will
need to upgrade the brakes somehow as well.
  Personally I am going with the buick engine besauce it is common & the
adaptor will fit several other engines made by GM.  I can imagine taking
out a 4 cylinder & replacing it with a 4 cylinder for a 4X4 camper.  I
want a comfortable 70 MPH tops but the ability to haul everything off
road as well.  Fuel expense is also a factor so I am looking at new
diff's & not ovrdrives.
  Anyone with suggestions about engine swaps jump in. I don't know the
best "highway driving conversions" for the series LR's. Personally I
like oil burners for their torque & if correctly sized they can be ok on
the highway as well. 

That is my two cents Brian hope it helps.

Regards,
 Rob Davis_Chicago

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Date: Sun, 29 Dec 1996 10:28:59 -0800 (PST)
From: Tom Spoto <tspoto@az.com>
Subject: Re: moulded mats SIII

Adrian,
In my 72 series III I have D90 mats one for the bulk head and one covers 
the floor. At least that's what I was told they were for when sold to me 
three years ago by Rovers North here in the States. 
They are not an exact fit (they require to screws in the center section 
of the bulkhead piece to keep it from drooping). Hope this helps.
Tom Spoto

On Sun, 29 Dec 1996, Adrian Redmond wrote:

> I am sure that I've read somewhere (this list) about someone selling
> preformed heavy rubber mats which can be fitted into the front of a SIII
	 [ truncated by lro-digester (was 26 lines)]
> e-mail			     channel6@post2.tele.dk
> HoTMaiL (www.e-mail)	channel6denmark@hotmail.com
> ---------------------------------------------------

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Date: Sun, 28 Jan 1996 18:59:33 -0500
From: Olafur =?iso-8859-1?Q?=C1g=FAst?= Axelsson <olafura@rhi.hi.is>
Subject: Weber vs. Solex

Hi
Im still trying to solve my S2a=B4s petrol over-consumption - Since I didn=
=B4t
got any response on my last letter I=B4ve got a new question!!: Would the
mileage go down if I swapped my Solex for a new Weber carb.?? - Someone must
have some expirence with this  :-)

Thanx

-------
=D3lafur =C1g=FAst Axelsson    olafura@rhi.hi.is   =
 http://www.rhi.hi.is/~olafura

"88 S2a =B466 petrol

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From: "Ornulf Schomer" <ornulfsc@login.eunet.no>
Subject: LR ser. 3,   engine with no guts
Date: Sun, 29 Dec 1996 19:58:41 +0100

Hello everybody

I have a got problem with my LR after a complete engine rebuild. 
After reboring the cylinders and fitting new oversize pistons, a new timing
chain, weber carb, and a rebuilt cylinderhead from AU Enginering giving 9:1
comp. -- plus a whole lot of other things, the "new" engine has turned out
to be a lot slower than the old and oily thing I took out of the car 5
months ago.

One example to show the difference: Driving on a road nearby where I live,
I always managed to keep about 78 km/h when reaching a specific hilltop.
With the new engine installed I am now only able to achieve 70 km/h.on the
very same hilltop. That is about 10% less!!!
 
All the bits and pieces were put together by a professional engine builder
although they were not familiar with Land Rovers,and the timing was set by
a Bosch garage.

The cylinderhead alone should, according to the producer, give approx. 30%
more power! Add to that the anticipated effect of  all the other new bits
and you will understand why I am disappointed. I have also fitted a
external sun visor and I understand that this will have some negative
effect on the performance, but surely it can't take all the blame?
     
Someone has suggested to me that the timingchain has been set one or more
teeth wrong, is that a reasonable explanation?
Can anyone help me with some suggestions as to what might be wrong?  

The car is a 1976 Model, 4 cyl. petrol.

Ørnulf

Ornulf Schomer, Gjøvikgata 1, 0470 Oslo, Norway
Email: ornulfsc@login.eunet.no / ornulf.schomer@nrk.no
Homepage: http://login.eunet.no/~ornulfsc

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From: ASFCO@aol.com
Date: Sun, 29 Dec 1996 15:05:57 -0500
Subject: Re: AW-its here!( Should have been all along )

     Yea I got a copy as well, but has anyone bothered to look at page 2 left
hand column under the heading BACK ISSUES?? just in cas4e you missed it 
here is what it says:

     We have all 3 issues from 1992; Spring, Fall & Winter of  ' 93; and all
4 of  94 & 95
They are now $7 each. Make check to LROA and mail to the walnut Creek
address.

     So now in addition to renewing your membership in this organization?,
members are gonna have to pay up to get these back issues which never were
mailed out in the first place.  Lets see... just one year ...4 copies@ $7 =
$28 plus the $ 20 membership comes to $ 48  X 800 members( the pres.
estimates 800+) comes to a total of $ 38,400
lets all be sure to rush right out and send them a check for $ 28  and don't
forget the
$ 20 renewal

My membership renewal in the LROA  will be going to ROAV and my $28 ?? that
will go towards the keg of Guiness I will bring to OVLR Birthday Party # 14

Looks like we all got taken for a ride on this one Eh?

Happy Holidays
Rgds
Steve Bradke   72 S lll 88 ( for sale )
                      68 S lla 88
                      96 Discovery SE-7

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From: Land_Rovers@learnlink.emory.edu (Sean P. Murphy)
Date: Sun, 29 Dec 1996 15:34:40 -0500
Subject: Holy Diffs, Batman!

Well, I went out today to clean up my rear diff casing in preparation
to putting it all back together.  Once I wiped the oil and metal
shavings out of the casing, I noticed a nice little rip about an inch
and a half long in the metal of the rear portion of the casing.  Funny
thing, diff guard's don't work from the inside out.  The torn metal
isn't too bad, but I've never torn up a diff like this.  Is it
possible/advisable to weld over the hole and continue to use the casing
or must the entire axle be replaced?  There are score marks on the
inside, but no protrusions which would interfere with operation.  The
question is, will a weld solve the problem?

-- 
Sean P. Murphy    - Project Director - (404)/727-2398 Voice
Emory University  - ITD/LearnLink    - (404)/727-2282 FAX

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Date: Sun, 29 Dec 1996 13:26:57 -0800
From: Michael Carradine <cs@crl.com>
Subject: Re2: AW-its here! (Should have been all along)

At 03:05 PM 12/29/96 -0500, Steve Bradke <ASFCO@aol.com> wrote:
:     Yea I got a copy as well, but has anyone bothered to look at page 2
:left hand column under the heading BACK ISSUES?? just in cas4e you missed
:it here is what it says:
:
:     "We have all 3 issues from 1992; Spring, Fall & Winter of '93; and all
:4 of '94 & '95.  They are now $7 each...."
:
:     So now in addition to renewing your membership in this organization?,
:members are gonna have to pay up to get these back issues which never were
:mailed out in the first place. 

 Hi Steve,

 The quoted statement is obviously in error since only 3 issues of the
 AW were published in '95, not 4.  Our apologies!!

 Actually, I believe all back issues have sold out and are no longer
 available.  Apparently they have become collectible :)

 To correctly make your argument about "back issues which never were
 mailed out in the first place", please note that the LROA is a member
 organization that levies dues and does not sell magazine subscriptions.
 We endeavor to publish the Aluminum Workhorse (AW) quarterly.  We only
 published 3 issues in 1995 and 1 in 1996, therefore the Board decided
 to extend members' dues approximately one year to keep pace with the
 AW's sent out.  In the mean time, as members we are looking forward to
 your submission of Land Rover related articles, photographs, or news
 items to make this truly a great member driven newsmagazine and a much
 better club.

 Kind regards,

 Michael Carradine
 VP, LROA

                       ______
 Michael Carradine     [__[__\==                  72-88, 89-RR Land Rovers
 510-988-0900          [________]               www.crl.com/~cs/rover.html
 cs@crl.com _________.._(o)__.(o)__..o^^ POBox 494, Walnut Creek, CA 94597

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Date: Sun, 29 Dec 1996 16:31:46 -0500
From: Mike Johnson <johnsonm@borg.com>
Subject: Re: AW-its here!( Should have been all along )

<snip>
>     So now in addition to renewing your membership in this organization?,
	 [ truncated by lro-digester (was 10 lines)]
>$ 20 renewal
</snip>

Sorry to hear about you club's problems.  I've been a member of OVLR since
the June and have nothing but praise for the whole bunch.  I get my
newsletter every month, by international postal I might add.  It's not
color, it's not fancy but its has some great articles and DIY tips.  They'll
get my $20US next year too.

Cheers,
Sorry for the personal content,  NOT!
Mike Johnson  N7WBO
74 SIII 88 (Chester)  25903561b
73 SIII 88 (Jezebel)  ?????????
http://www.borg.com/~johnsonm

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Date: Sun, 29 Dec 1996 17:19:11 -0500 (EST)
From: Dixon Kenner <dkenner@NRCan.gc.ca>
Subject: Re: Re2: AW-its here! (Should have been all along)

On Sun, 29 Dec 1996, Michael Carradine wrote:

>  please note that the LROA is a member organization that levies dues 
>  and does not sell magazine subscriptions.

	<snip>

>  ... to make this truly a great member driven newsmagazine ...

	???  Isn't this dissembling?  You are calling a subscription "dues"
	here.  :-)

	Rgds for a new year

	d"semantics patrol"k

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From: brstore@ibm.net
Date: Sun, 29 Dec 96 16:44:53 PST
Subject: 4wd Ice-Cube

G'day all,

Well, I had fun over the holidays. Drove the 88 three hours north of
Toronto to visit my folks for a couple of days. Rained/snowed all the
way up and the same the next day with the temperature hoovering around
+5 C.

Muskoka is full of old logging trails which were now covered in
mud and wet slushy snow. What more could you ask for so off I go for a
couple hours off-roading. Alone and without winch I tried to be
careful and luckily only had a couple minor stucks.

By time I got back to my folks place, everyting inside and out of the
rover was completly soaked, including me. Slush everywhere.

It started to cool off in the evenig a bit but I didn't think too much
about it. No need to plug in the block heater says I. Goof! Wake up the
next morning and checking the temp. I am socked to see the mercury has
now dropped down to a cool -24 C. Oh oh.

Needless to say the locks and doors and the bonnet and windows and
pretty much everything was frozen solid. It took a while, but with the
use of lock deicer and boiling water and a hair dryer I finally got into
the beast. Of course when I turned the key, the starter would barely
turn the engine over (got to change that 20W50 soon). Tried to boost it
with my dads car but still would not start so I finally get smart, chip
the ice off the block heater plug and stick it into the outlet, then
head inside to warm up. About an hour later I give it another go and the
engine finally catches and I'm in business. One last problem though. All
four tyers are frozen into the ice on the driveway. Give me a break.
Into low range and oh so carefully ease the clutch out and I'm free.

Boy, when those springs freeze up solid it sure makes for a rough and
noisy ride.

Ya just got to love winter in the Great White North eh.

Brett
brstore@ibm.net

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From: ASFCO@aol.com
Date: Sun, 29 Dec 1996 18:19:46 -0500
Subject: Re: Re3: AW-its here! (Should have been all along)

In a message dated 96-12-29 16:33:37 EST, you write:

>The quoted statement is obviously in error since only 3 issues of the
> AW were published in '95, not 4.  Our apologies!!
> Actually, I believe all back issues have sold out and are no longer
> available.  Apparently they have become collectible :)

WHAT!!!
IF** BACK ISSUES were at some point in time available...they SHOULD have been
mailed to the MEMBERS who PAID in GOOD FAITH for the priveledge in obtaining
one of them well in advance of them becoming  "collectibles" 
How could the Officers have allowed this to happen?   

> To correctly make your argument about "back issues which never were
> mailed out in the first place", please note that the LROA is a member
> organization that levies dues and does not sell magazine subscriptions.
> available.  Apparently they have become collectible :)

 you said above they were there..good marketing tactic.. yeah that's the
ticket ...hold the issues back,  wait till no one has one and sell 'em as
back issues??? sheesh!!

OK...forget the AW for the moment
What do you do with the $$$$ you have collected for dues???? $20 x 800=plus
members represents a LOT of cash .
Wonder what the balance sheet looks like...now there would be a new  bit of
hot L-R news for the next issue!!

   As you strive to increrase the membership rolls what do you tell a
prospective applicant to expect for his hard earned cash ?? Nothing??
 A membership list?? 
A singing barbershop quartet??
not even a one page newsletter?????

As per the Presidents Message:   "However,  the more things change the more
they stay the same"
>>> how very true indeed.
>>>After seeing a couple comments posted here on the list re:  this great new
AW ,  I was eagerly awaiting a copy myself, when it arrived with its glossy
covers ( BTW good job there) I couldn't wait to see what was inside.....same
old stuff nothing new...
After you open it one quickly realizes that nothing has changed here///

> We endeavor to publish the Aluminum Workhorse (AW) quarterly.  We only
> published 3 issues in 1995 and 1 in 1996, therefore the Board decided
	 [ truncated by lro-digester (was 15 lines)]
> Michael Carradine
> VP, LROA
>>>Mike;
   I hope 1997 will see many changes for the  LROA and that it does do well.
      I , Like everyone else who is reading this knows that  anything to do
with the increasing of our marque and others awareness of it and the
Land-Rover Owners as a collective group is good...sharing info, tech tips,
Tread lightly ,respect and above all...our  friendships  
    What has transpired with the LROA is not your fault. Please in NO WAY
accept my comments as anything personal, you're just the one with the
computer and the title.  It just gets my dutch up when I feel I have received
a raw deal.
     I Know I speak for many others out there as well. 
Best of the Holidays to you, as well as LR-owners the World over
This is the last post you will see from me on this subject :)
Rgds
J. Steven Bradke 

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Date: Sun, 29 Dec 1996 15:51:52 -0800
From: Michael Carradine <cs@crl.com>
Subject: Re4: AW-its here!( Should have been all along )

At 04:31 PM 12/29/96 -0500, Mike Johnson wrote:
:Sorry to hear about you club's problems.  I've been a member of OVLR since
:the June and have nothing but praise for the whole bunch.  I get my
:newsletter every month, by international postal I might add.  It's not
:color, it's not fancy but its has some great articles and DIY tips.
:They'll get my $20US next year too.

 You are right, Mike.  The OVLR is a great bunch and deserve praise, in
 fact, I'm applying for membership myself and hope to be accepted in '97.

 Michael Carradine
 VP, LROA

                       ______
 Michael Carradine     [__[__\==                  72-88, 89-RR Land Rovers
 510-988-0900          [________]               www.crl.com/~cs/rover.html
 cs@crl.com _________.._(o)__.(o)__..o^^ POBox 494, Walnut Creek, CA 94597

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Date: Sun, 29 Dec 1996 16:20:54 -0800
From: Michael Carradine <cs@crl.com>
Subject: Re5: AW-its here! (Should have been all along)

At 06:19 PM 12/29/96 -0500, J. Steven Bradke <ASFCO@aol.com> wrote:
:IF** BACK ISSUES were at some point in time available...they SHOULD have been
:mailed to the MEMBERS who PAID in GOOD FAITH for the priveledge in obtaining
:one of them well in advance of them becoming  "collectibles"... good marketing
:tactic...hold the issues back, wait till no one has one and sell 'em

 I think you still have it wrong, Steve.  Back issues are/were extra copies
 left over after all of the then current members have received theirs.  Some
 members may wish to receive extra copies, maybe their article or photo was
 published or whatever.  No AW issues are being held back from the members. 
 
:What do you do with the $$$$ you have collected for dues???? $20 x 800=plus
:members represents a LOT of cash.  Wonder what the balance sheet looks like
:...now there would be a new  bit of hot L-R news for the next issue!!

 All of the funds go directly to expenses for the LROA and production of the
 AW.  There is no personal gain, excepting for a token fee to the AW editor.

:I hope 1997 will see many changes for the LROA and that it does do well.
:This is the last post you will see from me on this subject :)

 Thanks for your kind sentiments.  Please write directly if I can further
 clarify or answer any questions.

 Happy New Year everyone!

-Michael Carradine
 VP, LROA
 <cs@crl.com>

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Date: Sun, 29 Dec 1996 17:21:46 -0800 (PST)
From: scooper@scooper.seanet.com (John & Sandy Cooper)
Subject: Sightings

Seattle Washinton: On the TV news, nothing getting around except a 109 sw
that the wife saw.  Moscow, Idaho: 109 Station wagon painted red with
"flames" painted on it (YUCK) nice leather interior, Arizona plates on this
one (dear old dad saw this).

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Date: Sun, 29 Dec 1996 20:55:00 -0800
From: Jon Haskell <kb9cml@worldnet.att.net>
Subject: Possible HF Net?

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Date: Sun, 29 Dec 1996 19:57:43 -0800
From: twakeman@scruznet.com (TeriAnn Wakeman)
Subject: Re: LR ser. 3,   engine with no guts

At  7:58 PM 12/29/96 +0100, Ornulf Schomer wrote:

>I have a got problem with my LR after a complete engine rebuild.
>After reboring the cylinders and fitting new oversize pistons, a new timing
;chain, weber carb, and a rebuilt cylinderhead from AU Enginering giving 9:1
>comp. -- plus a whole lot of other things, the "new" engine has turned out
>to be a lot slower than the old and oily thing I took out of the car 5
;months ago.
;
Your key word is Weber.  If you added a single venturi Weber downdraft
carb. the new carburator has a significanlty smaller venturi diameter then
the original Zenith did.  The standard replacement uses less fuel but can
not put out the power of the old carb.  I suspect your problem is mis
matched parts.

Your oversize cylinders and larger ports in the head just make the
restiction worse.

With that head and oversize cylinders, I would have suggested, using the
2.5L cam shaft. the Weber two venturi down draft on a pierce manifold that
has the ports matched to the head, a four tube exhaust header and low back
pressure muffler.

As an alternative carb, I would look into that single SU carb and manifold
that has recently been advertized in LROI

I think the car would run REALLY bad if you were off a tooth on the chain.

Good luck getting it sourted out & don't run it too lean with that tiny carb.

TeriAnn

twakeman@scruznet.com

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From: Jim Pappas <roverhed@m3.pcix.com>
Subject: BSROA Holiday Party
Date: Mon, 30 Dec 1996 00:42:36 -0500

A flyer with directions to AMANO inc. Is in the mail tomorrow to all of those who have RSVP'd thus far...

See you Saturday night!

Cheers
Jim

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From: Jim Pappas <roverhed@m3.pcix.com>
Subject: RE: Ford V8
Date: Mon, 30 Dec 1996 00:52:00 -0500

I drove my S2A for 12 years with a 302 Ford hooked up to ABP's (Advance =
Adaptors) plate - stock drivetrain w/Fairey O.D. In that time, not ONE =
half shaft broken or busted tranny...

If I ever can get my faithful steed back from Mechanicville, I will =
finish the currently rolling chassis with a 5.0HO EFI setup and ARB =
4-pinion rear...

As with most conversions - yes the LR tranny will take substantially =
more than the 2.25/2.5 could deliver - but THINK with your head =
(especially on dry roads), not your FOOT!!

Cheers
JIm

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From:  car4doc[SMTP:car4doc@concentric.net]
Sent:  Sunday, December 29, 1996 12:12 PM
Subject:  Re: Ford V8

Hi Brain,
  I have seen a lot of people talk about engine swaps into series LR's.
I am working on the engineering to put a 3.8 buick 60% v6 into one now.
You don't want to big or to much power or you start breaking the drive
train.  I wish I knew what conversion was best in the USA for the way I
want to use my 109 LR.  But it seem we have to break new ground here.
  About your engine it seems that more the 160 hp is to much for the
drive line.  So you maybe getting in to changing the trans to an auto
box or even a ford 4X4 trans.  which is a lot of work moving or making
mounts just to use the engine you have around.  but anything is possible
with enough work but you could be making junk out of you LR. 
  With all of this new power how are you going to stop the LR?  You will
need to upgrade the brakes somehow as well.
  Personally I am going with the buick engine besauce it is common & the
adaptor will fit several other engines made by GM.  I can imagine taking
out a 4 cylinder & replacing it with a 4 cylinder for a 4X4 camper.  I
want a comfortable 70 MPH tops but the ability to haul everything off
road as well.  Fuel expense is also a factor so I am looking at new
diff's & not ovrdrives.
  Anyone with suggestions about engine swaps jump in. I don't know the
best "highway driving conversions" for the series LR's. Personally I
like oil burners for their torque & if correctly sized they can be ok on
the highway as well.

That is my two cents Brian hope it helps.

Regards,
 Rob Davis_Chicago

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Date: Sun, 29 Dec 1996 23:57:29 -0800
From: cyoungso@direct.ca (Chris Youngson)
Subject: D110 on Seattle news!

Just watching the news from Seattle, and what do I see? A 
D110 crossing the Evergreen Point floating bridge. This
was broadcast on KSTW Channel 11. A list member? 
The snow was nearly as bad here, I didn't have to go to 
work!

73, Chris

Chris Youngson, VE7CST
West Vancouver, BC

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Date: Mon, 30 Dec 1996 21:40:05 +1100
From: amanda@zeta.org.au (Amanda Carkagis)
Subject: Diesel engine conversion

John Dillingham asked recently:

>where did you get the bits to bolt the the Nissan transmission to the LR
>transfer case? Enquiring minds want to know!

Well John, the plain truth is that the Ni**an gearbox bolts straight on to
the LR transfer case. No adapter plates required, no leaks (from the
gearbox) and easy to use! The transmission is an overhauled *Cabstar* light
truck unit which is readily available here in Australia.

My apologies to the purists out there that may be turning a vivid shade of
purple, but then again the machine was anything but standard or original
when I bought it.

Regards, Phil Carkagis.

S III 109 5-door
101 FC.

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From: Solihull@aol.com
Date: Mon, 30 Dec 1996 06:34:00 -0500
Subject: Re: moulded mats SIII

I have the one piece 'county' floor mat for my s3 and it fits fine. I think
RN carries them and the price went up last year. Here's hoping this is one of
the part numbers that will take a nose dive! The part number is MTC3336. I
still need a bulkhead cover- MTC3338 to match, but not till the price comes
down or I find one used.
Cheers!!
John Dillingham in Woodstock, GA
KF4NAS
73 s3 swb 25902676b DD engine rebuild under way!
72 s3 swb 25900502a rusted, in suspended animation
Looking for a P5 project
Vintage Rover Service--Since 1994, over half a dozen satisfied customers!!

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