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Date: Mon, 14 Apr 1997 08:49:38 -0700
From: "Matthew P. Martin" <matt@webspan.net>
Subject: D90 spare tire

A word to the wise....or tip of the day....

If I had not attemped to remove my spare tire off my '95 D90 in my 
garage, with all my tools and greases I would be calling the 800 number 
for a mechanic....

I have the locking nut on my spare, which is the worst invention 
ever...and I needed a 1 1/16" socket and rachet to unfreeze this crappy 
device...actually once I took the tire off all the treaded rods where 
starting to rust out....Thank you Land Rover for saving me .03 cents for 
not packing that in grease so that if GOD forbide I was in the middle of 
east-bum-F*** on a trail I could take this useless keyway and get my tire 
off.....

Ok I'm better now....The lesson is, plan ahead.....Always be prepared... 
Plan for the worst....yata...yata....yata....

Matt

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From: Tim Harincar <harincar@camworks.com>
Subject: Converting to neg ground
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 1997 09:58:30 -0500

..or Joe Lucas tries to make a fool out of me (again).

Last Friday on the way home from work I seemed to have fried my third =
voltage regulator in 2 years. These are not cheap bits of the electrical =
system, and they seem awfully sensitive. I have also had to replace the =
generator. All of this has me pretty fed up with the entire electrical =
system that puts out marginal power to begin with.

I'm not exactly sure how the VR blew, I was driving along (in rush hour =
traffic, of course) and fup! the motor dies and all the power goes out, =
except the horn. I coasted into a gas station, where I tinkered with it =
for 20 minutes before saying "screw it!" and jumped the coil right off =
the battery. That got me home. Tinkering some more over the weekend got =
power back to the system (again, not exactly sure how because I didn't =
really do anything), but the ammeter is varying according the revs, =
which is typical of a bad VR.

So, the *last* time I went through this, I promised myself that the next =
time I'd replace the generator and voltage reg with an alternator. There =
seem to be pretty good instructions on RoverWeb for installing an =
alternator, but nothing on converting to negative ground. 

Can someone enlighten me on the procedure for making this switchover? =
Things I've seen mention of are switching or diabling the ammeter, =
swapping the coil leads, and something with the fuel guage. What else is =
there to worry about? Thanks much,

Tim
---
tim harincar
harincar@camworks.com
Camworks, minneapolis, mn

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Date: Mon, 14 Apr 1997 10:57:47 -0400
From: Mike Gaines <106220.1234@compuserve.com>
Subject: Re: Prince of  Dark Silence

To David and Franz,
                                       many thanks for the prompt
advice,10min work with an axe should yeild a suitable relay from my junked
Lancia rusticle...actually, being a Lancia it should only take 5min with a
toothpick.
Cheers
Mike Gaines
Slll Lightweight `Wicked Wanda'

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From: dbobeck@ushmm.org
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 97 11:14:51 EST
Subject: soft top side windows

I need some assistance from anyone with an 88" full length soft top with  
side windows. Can you please measure the size of the windows and tell me 
approximately where in the side they are located. 

tanks

DaveB.

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Date: Mon, 14 Apr 1997 08:50:04 -0700
From: Clayton Kirkwood <kirkwood@kirkwood-desk.fm.intel.com>
Subject: soft top on 88 questions

Hi all,

I removed the hardtop on our 59 88 this last week and started to install the
soft top. Lots of little screws and parts and no instructions. I'm wondering
if anybody has some instructions on where the little hoops go, how the tie
down straps are routed, and where some of the little "studs ???" go: they
are like rivets but thick the whole length except the round head (about 3/8
" total length).

Thanks,

Clayton

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From: dbobeck@ushmm.org
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 97 12:03:13 EST
Subject: grand Opening LR Centre in VA

this just in from the new Land Rover Centre in Alexandria...

                    The Don Beyer Automotive Group
                      invites you to join us for 
                    a grand opening day of adventure
                 at our exciting new Land Rover Centre
                     <<insert rhino clip art here>>
                            2712 Duke Street
                         Telegraph Road and 495
                              Alexandria
                            703/ 370 6565
                Understand the legacy that is Land Rover!
                           <<rhino again>>
   Take a ride on our amazing off road on site demonstration course!
                 Can you handle the angle and the grade?
          Let Land Rover take you on the great stone mountain!
                           <<small rhino>>
            See the 1996 Camel trophy vehicle fresh from
     the jungles and mountains of the Indonesian island of Borneo!
                           <<small rhino>>
           Don't miss the sounds of the rain forest, the beat
                  of the jungle or the rhino raffles!
                    Range Rover 4.0 SE and 4.6 HSE
              Performance oriented, luxury, and prestige
                           <<small rhino>>
                 Land Rover Discovery SD, SE, and SE7
                   Spacious go-anywhere capability
                           <<small rhino>>
                             Defender 90
                          Rugged and sporty
                           <<large rhino>>
                 Combining craftsmanship with heritage
              the sport utility vehicles that stand alone

Anyone can go, but they have called me and want me to round up some series 
vehicles for the event. This is a great opportunity to show off our 
vehicles, as well as bolster the relationship with the dealer, and increase 
"Series Awareness" among the uninitiated coil sprung newbie types...

The date is Saturday April 19th, I believe it starts at 9 am.
Be there!!!
The more vehicles, the better, especially the unique ones (Qunitin?)
Email for directions

dbobeck@ushmm.org

See ya there!
Dave B.
Arlington VA

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From: lroshop@idirect.com
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 1997 12:27:16 +0000
Subject: LROI North American Events Information Line

This has now been updated and includes information on the following:

OVLR Birthday Bash
Down East Rally
Mid Atlantic Rally
Silihull Society Rally
Atlantic British Off Road Event.

The information line number is 905-436-7813.  Please pass on this 
number to other owners who do not have Internet access to event 
information.  Newsletter editors please include the number in your 
next issue.

If you have other events to be added please provide details via email 
to LROInt@aol.com.

Many thanks.
LRO SHOP (NORTH AMERICA)

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Date: Mon, 14 Apr 1997 09:40:34 -0700
From: Clayton Kirkwood <kirkwood@kirkwood-desk.fm.intel.com>
Subject: bushing questions on 59 88

Howdy,

I was working on replacing the springs on said vehicle this weekend. I was
able to remove the springs okay but the bushings are considerably more
problematic. How do I get the outer piece of metal from the bushing out of
the frame? I have tried to hacksaw this piece out but I am also scoring the
inner part of where this tube goes: not good!! The various manuals suggest
using a tube drift or other appropriate means of removing bushing. How is
this done??? 

Also, the manual suggests that the new chassis bushings are press fitted.
How is this done?

Thanks,

Clayton

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Date: Mon, 14 Apr 1997 13:40:27 -0400
From: Michel Bertrand <mbertran@interlinx.qc.ca>
Subject: Sighting

Well, received a mag in the mail today which had a Mastercard ad featuring a
Dinky toy-jeep, a Toyota Land Cruiser and a LR 88" recovery truck. Guess
which one wasn't broken?

Salutations, 

Michel Bertrand
						______
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada, 		       /    __
					      /        \
1963 109 PU (Rudolph)	   		     | Lucas    |
1968 109 SW (in the works)		     |  Inside  |
1973 88 SW (21st century project)	      \        /
					       \______/

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Date: Mon, 14 Apr 1997 20:20:06 -0700
From: Adrian Redmond <channel6@post2.tele.dk>
Subject: Re: bushing questions on 59 88
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Clayton Kirkwood wrote:&nbsp;

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<BR>Howdy,
<BR>
<BR>I was working on replacing the springs on said vehicle this weekend. I
was
<BR>able to remove the springs okay but the bushings are considerably more
<BR>problematic. How do I get the outer piece of metal from the bushing out
of
<BR>the frame? I have tried to hacksaw this piece out but I am also scoring
the
<BR>inner part of where this tube goes: not good!! The various manuals suggest
<BR>using a tube drift or other appropriate means of removing bushing. How
is
<BR>this done???
<BR>
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<BR>Clayton
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&nbsp;Hi Clayton -
<BR>
<BR>Always a hard one this - try heat (plenty of it) - try getting someone
with a lathe to make you a drift - a short solid bar turned exactly to
the outside diameter of the bush, which when hardened, should be bashed
into the hole - hopefully pushing the old bush out. Heat is probably the
best tool though - alternatley with a douche of cold water to expand and
contract the two parts from each other. Maybe both methods in combination.
<BR>
<BR>If/when you get it out, apply &quot;gallons&quot; of copper grease to the
hole and the new bush - might help next time you have to get it out?
<BR>
<BR>Good luck!
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From: debrown@srp.gov
Date: 14 Apr 97 11:44:06 MST
Subject: Unsubscribe - for now...

FROM:  David Brown                           Internet: debrown@srp.gov
       Computer Graphics Specialist ~ S.R.P. ~ AM/FM - Graphic Records
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Hello all, I will be getting married this Saturday the 19th, and will
need to unsubscribe for about 3 weeks while we go on our honeymoon.
(Aloha in Hawaii!) ;-)

But fear not... I will be back after the 4th of May! (All-right, who
"groaned?!!")

Dave... (No more beans-n-weenies, lone Rover trips, lonely nights...
large LR parts orders, unspecified LR accessory budget, collecting the
odd LR "deal", late nights under the Rover(s)...) Hey!!! Wait a
minute!!! HEEEELP!!!

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Date: Mon, 14 Apr 1997 12:03:44 -0700 (PDT)
From: "Paul Gussack" <pcg@tennis.org>
Subject: Hand Crank

Anyone know a source for the handcrank for a SIII?  I have the starter dog just
no crank.  I am also in search of a used 2.5 engine to rebuild or any near form
thereof.  Prefer to start with block and crank etc... 8:1 

thanks 
Paul G
SIII "Grendal"

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Date: Mon, 14 Apr 1997 12:40:53 -0700
From: Clayton Kirkwood <kirkwood@kirkwood-desk.fm.intel.com>
Subject: Re: Unsubscribe - for now...

Well, Congrats Dave, but I don't know how you could keep her out of all the
fun until you were married: did you meet her yesterday??? What suddenly
happens when you get married, that doesn't allow you to do all of these things?

Clayton

At 11:44 AM 4/14/97 MST, debrown@srp.gov wrote:
>FROM:  David Brown                           Internet: debrown@srp.gov
>       Computer Graphics Specialist ~ S.R.P. ~ AM/FM - Graphic Records
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>his enemies; for the hardest victory | _|  |   |_ |}  \__ - ____ - _|}
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Date: Mon, 14 Apr 1997 16:47:48 -0500 (EST)
From: Matt Abercrombie <maa0818@ritvax.isc.rit.edu>

I picked up a used electric winch this past weekend.  I was wondering if
anyone on the list had fabricated a mounting plate or bracket,to fit on a
series truck?  I have a few ideas, but would like to know what anyone else
has done?  Any suggestions?  I am also thinking about building a rack that
is independent of the top.  i.e. take off the windshield mount, and
somewhere in the rear.  Has anyone done anything like this? 
Thanks.

Matt Abercrombie
Belfast, Maine
`69 SWB HT  

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Date: Mon, 14 Apr 1997 16:47:45 -0500 (EST)
From: Matt Abercrombie <maa0818@ritvax.isc.rit.edu>
Subject: Winch mounting and rack building

I picked up a used electric winch this past weekend.  I was wondering if
anyone on the list had fabricated a mounting plate or bracket,to fit on a
series truck?  I have a few ideas, but would like to know what anyone else
has done?  Any suggestions?  I am also thinking about building a rack that
is independent of the top.  i.e. take off the windshield mount, and
somewhere in the rear.  Has anyone done anything like this? 
Thanks.

Matt Abercrombie
Belfast, Maine
`69 SWB HT  

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Date: Mon, 14 Apr 1997 16:47:46 -0500 (EST)
From: Matt Abercrombie <maa0818@ritvax.isc.rit.edu>

I picked up a used electric winch this past weekend.  I was wondering if
anyone on the list had fabricated a mounting plate or bracket,to fit on a
series truck?  I have a few ideas, but would like to know what anyone else
has done?  Any suggestions?  I am also thinking about building a rack that
is independent of the top.  i.e. take off the windshield mount, and
somewhere in the rear.  Has anyone done anything like this? 
Thanks.

Matt Abercrombie
Belfast, Maine
`69 SWB HT  

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Date: Mon, 14 Apr 1997 16:58:13 -0500 (EST)
From: Matt Abercrombie <maa0818@ritvax.isc.rit.edu>
Subject: winch mounting and rack building

I picked up a used electric winch this past weekend.  I was wondering if
anyone on the list had fabricated a mounting plate or bracket,to fit on a
series truck?  I have a few ideas, but would like to know what anyone else
has done?  Any suggestions?  I am also thinking about building a rack that
is independent of the top.  i.e. take off the windshield mount, and
somewhere in the rear.  Has anyone done anything like this? 
Thanks.

Matt Abercrombie
Belfast, Maine
`69 SWB HT  

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From: Tony Treace <ATREACE@hasimons.com>
Subject: RE: winch mounting
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 1997 14:01:44 -0700

If the winch happened to be a Warn M8274, I have a mounting plate
sitting in my garage that I could measure for you. I don't know if other
Warn products would use the same mounting plate.

Tony Treace
atreace@hasimons.com

1966 109 SW

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>Belfast, Maine
>`69 SWB HT  

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Date: Mon, 14 Apr 1997 23:45:01 -0700
From: Adrian Redmond <channel6@post2.tele.dk>
Subject: Re: Winch mounting and rack building

Matt Abercrombie wrote:

  New ! Improved ! http://www.Land-Rover.Team.Net/

  I picked up a used electric winch this past weekend.  I was
  wondering if
  anyone on the list had fabricated a mounting plate or bracket,to fit
  on a
  series truck?  I have a few ideas, but would like to know what
  anyone else
  has done?  Any suggestions?  I am also thinking about building a
  rack that
  is independent of the top.  i.e. take off the windshield mount, and
  somewhere in the rear.  Has anyone done anything like this?
  Thanks.

  Matt Abercrombie
  Belfast, Maine
  `69 SWB HT

 I haven't got a winch yet - but I have often speculated that when I do
get one, I will make two mountplates so that the winch can be mounted
"on-location" either at the front or the back of the truck, so as to
have a greater possibility of having a winch at the required end of the
vehicle - it must work as long as the power cables are heavy enough? Has
anyone tried this? Having the winch at the wrong end seems to be a
problem - if the car is stuck in the snow for instance, it's difficult
to use a pulley and a local tree to divert the cable backwards? How does
one normally solve this problem with a front only winch - by backing
into all dodgy terrain? I'd love to hear others experience - mine is
only theory on this subject!

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Date: Mon, 14 Apr 1997 15:09:32 -0700 (PDT)
From: scooper@scooper.seanet.com (John & Sandy Cooper)
Subject: engine rebuilds

Question:  Is it best to purchase a complete rebuilt engine from say, Turner
or so, or buy the various bits and utilize a machine shop to rebuild an old
one?  Anyone have experience or advice to offer?
Thanks,  John Cooper 1969 11a
www.seanet.com/~scooper 

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From: "Alan Logue" <logue@a011.aone.net.au>
Subject: JATE attachments
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 1997 07:37:29 +0930

Some time ago there was considerable discussion on what I think were JATE
rings(?) to go on the FRONT and REAR of Discoveries.
I didn't own a Disco then, but I do now, and I'm trying to find something
stronger than the front and rear tie down loops that I can use for recovery
points. Can someone put me in the right direction on part numbers and
sources please. 
TIA
Alan
Logue and Associates
PO Box 689
Morphett Vale 
South Australia
Phone Aust (61) 08-83844443

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From: MMiller265@aol.com
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 1997 18:25:37 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Military Trailers

If you live close enough to a military base, contact their DRMO office for
information about their next auction.  You can pick up the little 1/4 ton
trailers for as little as $175 there.  The last auction I went to the
trailers went for a little over $200 but they had been completely
reconditioned and looked just like new.  

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From: DONOHUEPE@aol.com
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 1997 18:29:54 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Rochester Carb Questions

Subject: Rochester Carb part needed + question

On Sat, 12 April 1997 Michel Bertrand <mbertran@interlinx.qc.ca> wrote:
"I have a Rochester Carb that was fitted on a 1962 109 that is leaking."

Michel:

I have a 1965 109 that leaks too.  They all do.  If it is the carb that
leaks, it belongs on a Land Rover where it will feel at home.

"I need to find a kit to fix or to replace the bottom part of the carb
(under the "bowl") since fuel is leaking thru the shaft that goes across the
base."

The part you want is called the throttle body.  I have bought these from
carburetor service shops.  You might get lucky and still find one.  They
were made of cast iron in several sizes, so take yours with.  If it will fit
onto your float bowl it should work, even if the throttle bore is larger
than your original.

It sounds like the problem with your carb may be a worn throttle shaft.  The
nickel plated brass shaft is much softer than the cast iron throttle body.
You may be able to buy just the throttle shaft.  If so get new screws to
attach the throttle plate to the shaft.  These screws are peened in place
and are difficult to re-use.  Also get a rebuild kit and install these parts
while the carb is accessible.  Be sure to set the floats correctly.

"On what american models were these carburetors fitted?"

Early 1950s Chevrolet & GMC products.  The one you want is the Rochester
Model BV 1bbl, it has a 30.9mm venturi and flows 167cfm.  If you get a whole
carb, get one from a pickup, as these are fitted for manual choke and have
an airhorn which adapts easily to the Land Rover air cleaner elbow.

Keep them Rovers Running!

Paul Donohue
Denver
1965 109 with Rochester

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From: N4PTK@InfoAve.Net
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 1997 19:26:35 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: bushing questions on 59 88

What I have done in the past is get a piece of pipe just a little larger
in diameter than the bushing and about three inches long.  Then get a
grade five or eight bolt about 3/8 or 7/16 inch and about six or seven
inches long.  You also need a nut to fit the bolt and a couple of large
washers.  Place the piece of pipe along side the bushing, put the washer
onto the head of the bolt and place the bolt through the pipe and the
bushing.  Put another washer and a nut on the other end.  Then simply
take a couple of wrenches and tighten the bolt.  The bushing will be
squeezed out the other end and into the pipe.  You can reinstall the
new bushing the same way but in reverse and without the pipe.

Larry
n4ptk@infoave.net

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From: SPYDERS@aol.com
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 1997 19:53:13 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Hella Headlights

Does anyone know of a source for Genuine Hella H-4 Headlamps in the U.S.? I
am looking for the standard 7 inch diameter headlamps that fit everything
from a Beetle to a Land Rover... have found H-4's, just not Hellas, they were
made in India, Brazil, etc. For this application, Hellas are needed.

Thanks,

pat.

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From: "bos" <bos@bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: Hella Headlights
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 1997 18:56:46 -0500

Pat,
	Try Euro parts ltd. and speak to Mohammed.  They have these and also have
a deeply discounted price you will not be able to match.  I recently
purchased them there.

				1-800-274-4830

Regards,

John
94 D90

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> From: SPYDERS@aol.com
> To: Land-Rover-Owner@playground.sun.com
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> New ! Improved ! http://www.Land-Rover.Team.Net/
> Does anyone know of a source for Genuine Hella H-4 Headlamps in the U.S.?
I
> am looking for the standard 7 inch diameter headlamps that fit everything
> from a Beetle to a Land Rover... have found H-4's, just not Hellas, they
were
> made in India, Brazil, etc. For this application, Hellas are needed.
> Thanks,
> pat.
> Date: Monday, April 14, 1997 6:53 PM

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Date: Mon, 14 Apr 1997 20:08:09 -0400
From: David L Glaser <dlglaser@wam.umd.edu>
Subject: Re: JATE Rings???

> Some time ago there was considerable discussion on what I think were >JATE rings(?) to go on the FRONT and REAR of Discoveries.
> I didn't own a Disco then, but I do now, and I'm trying to find >something stronger than the front and rear tie down loops that I can >use for recovery points. Can someone put me in the right direction on >part numbers and sources please.

First of all, what are JATE rings? 

Second, in addition to the tie down eyes, there are loops welded to the
frame (unless this is only on my vehicle?).  

Third, Genuine Land Rover military recovery loops are available for real
heavy work (are you planing to put your vehicle through the Camel
Trophy?)  Rovers North USA has them for $45 each.  Part # RRC3237  I
don't know if this is a LR part# or RN part #.

Rover On,
David L Glaser        '94 La Ruta Maya Discovery #6 (MayaTruk)
dlglaser@wam.umd.edu

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Date: Mon, 14 Apr 1997 17:07:45 -0700
From: cyoungso@direct.ca (Chris Youngson)
Subject: Re: LPG conversions...

>New ! Improved ! http://www.Land-Rover.Team.Net/

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>  **Film&Broadcast Visual FX and Compositing**
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Lpg is fantastic if your do it right. That means LPG only. 
Otherwises you have comprimises on both fuels. The LPG 
engine should be higher compression (12:1) and have a different
cam. Lpg ( any gaseous fuel for that matter) mixes with air far 
more easily. It doesn't dilute your oil. The has very little carbon 
in it so you oil doesn't get dirty, but you should still change it 
often. LPG has a ~10% lower BTU/Gal content so you mileage goes down
a bit. Also, many LPG vehicles ( taxis, etc. ) do 1 million miles or more
before the engine quits.
You can run all sorts of camping toys of the tank ( get a big one).
Contrary to popular belief you can fill the tank at the side 
of the road using a BBQ gas cylinder.
If you use you truck on road, with a little of road,and where 
LPG is availible, then go with LPG definatly. Otherwise stick 
with petrol or diesel ( my first choice )
Any question feel free to ask.

73, Chris

Chris Youngson, VE7CST
West Vancouver, BC, Canada
1965 109 3 door

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Date: Mon, 14 Apr 1997 17:21:27 -0700
From: "Christopher H. Dow" <dow@thelen.org>
Subject: Re: Hella Headlights

One of the suppliers listed at www.off-road.com carries them.
C

SPYDERS@aol.com wrote:
> New ! Improved ! http://www.Land-Rover.Team.Net/
> Does anyone know of a source for Genuine Hella H-4 Headlamps in the U.S.? I
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> Thanks,
> pat.

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Date: Mon, 14 Apr 1997 20:34:04 +0100
From: Dr Nicholas Mark Hacking <nick@hacking.demon.co.uk>
Subject: Re: The Land Rover Owner Daily Digest

In message <bulk.27269.19970414035504@Land-Rover.Team.Net>, Owner-LRO-
Digest@playground.sun.com writes
>Your description of how you are testing it sounds correct,
>but I would double check the meter to make sure you're reading it right
>(just because going all the way to 0 ohms would be a more spectacular
>failure than I've ever seen before- usually, it conducts, but not perfectly.)

If this is a real condensor (a capacitor) then if it isn't fully
discharged, one might not be measuring its ohmic DC resistance but
detecting the fact that it has a voltage between its plates. 

If it has a big capacitance, one might even be charging it from the
ohmmeter which will show an initial high current flow (as an apparent
low resistance).

Sorry if this has been mentioned elsewhere / doesn't apply / has already
occured to you.

Regards.
Nick.
-- 
Nick Hacking          nick@hacking.demon.co.uk
                                
These promises are fair; The parties sure, 
And our induction full of prosperous hope!                       (Henry IV 1)

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Date: Mon, 14 Apr 1997 22:12:20 -0400
From: Michel Bertrand <mbertran@interlinx.qc.ca>
Subject: Re: Rochester Carb Questions

At 18:29 97-04-14 -0400, you wrote:

>"On what american models were these carburetors fitted?"

-Early 1950s Chevrolet & GMC products.  The one you want is the Rochester
>Model BV 1bbl, it has a 30.9mm venturi and flows 167cfm.  If you get a whole
>carb, get one from a pickup, as these are fitted for manual choke and have
-an airhorn which adapts easily to the Land Rover air cleaner elbow.
>Keep them Rovers Running!
>carb, get one from a pickup, as these are fitted for manual choke and have
-
>Paul Donohue
>Denver
-1965 109 with Rochester
>Paul Donohue
-
Looks like the whiz kids at UAP or McKerlieMillen need a specific
application in order to get a kit or a new carb. I have a part number that
is stamped on the bottom part of the throttle body, just mm's from the inlet
manifold. Mine is stamped (I think-35 years of crud there) 7004522. This
number doesn't exist anywhere in their books. 

Is it possible for you (and for all others on the list who have nice running
Rochesters) to tell me what number is stamped on the bottom of your carb?
Seems that not all Rochesters run well on Landies and finding the right jet
can be very painful. Mine is running perfectly, it just leaks all over the
place. Ideally, I just want to change the leaky part and leave the rest of
the carb untouched, if possible.

According to the books at the auto-parts places there are gazillions of
different part numbers for a gazillion of 1 bbl Rochester carbs. I probably
can go a bit further with the specs that you gave me, but I would also like
to have the different carb numbers. Could make a FAQ with it after that...

Thanks for your help, and support, 

Salutations, 

Michel Bertrand
						______
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada, 		       /    __
					      /        \
1963 109 PU (Rudolph)	   		     | Lucas    |
1968 109 SW (in the works)		     |  Inside  |
1973 88 SW (21st century project)	      \        /
					       \______/

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Date: Mon, 14 Apr 1997 22:52:58 -0400
From: Dean Meyer <Dean.Meyer@internord.net>
Subject: Cultural Differences

Something I stole from another list:
Cultural differences explained.

Aussies:        Dislike being mistaken for Pommies (Brits) when abroad.
Canadians:      Are rather indignant about being mistaken for Americans
            when abroad.
Americans:      Encourage being mistaken for Canadians when abroad.
Brits:      Can’t possibly be mistaken from anyone else when abroad.

Aussies:        Believe you should look out for your mates.
Brits:      Believe that you should look out for those people who
                    belong to your club.
Americans:      Believe that people should look out and take care of
            themselves.
Canadians:      Believe that that’s the government’s job.

Aussies:        Are extremely patriotic to their beer.
Americans:      Are flag-waving, anthem-singing, and obsessively
patriotic
                to the point of blindness.
Canadians:      Can’t agree on the words to their anthem, when they can
be
                bothered to sing them.
Brits:      Do not sing at all but prefer a large brass band to perform
                    the anthem.

Americans:      Spend most of their lives glued to the idiot box.
Canadians:      Don’t, but only because they can’t get more American
            channels.
Brits:      Pay a tax just so they can watch four channels.
Aussies:        Export all their crappy porgrams, which no-one there
                    watches, to Britain, where everyone loves them.

Americans:      Will jabber on incessantly about football, baseball, and 
                    basketball.
Brits:      Will jabber on incessantly about cricket, soccer and rugby.
Canadians:      Will jabber on incessantly about hockey, hockey, hockey,
                    hockey, and how they beat the Americans twice,
playing 
                    baseball.
Aussies:        Will jabber on incessantly about how they beat the Poms
in
                    every sport they play them in.

Americans:      Spell words differently, but still call it “English”.
Brits:          Pronounce their words differently, but still call it 
                    “English”.
Canadians:      Spell like the Brits, pronounce like the Americans.
Aussies:        Add “G’day”, ‘mate” and a heavy accent to everything
they
                    say in an attempt to get laid.

Brits:      Shop at home and have goods imported because they live on an
                    island.
Aussies:        Shop at home and have goods imported because they live
on an
                    island.
Americans:      Cross the southern border for cheap shopping, gas, and 
                    liquor in a backwards country.
Canadians:      Cross the southern border for cheap shopping, gas, and 
                    liquor in a backwards country.

Americans:      Drink weak, pissy-tasting beer.
Canadians:      Drink strong, pissy-tasting beer.
Brits:      Drink warm, beery-tasting piss.
Aussies:        Drink anything with alcohol in it.

Americans:      Seem to think that poverty and failure are morally
suspect.
Canadians:      Seem to believe that wealth and success are morally
suspect.
Brits:      Seem to believe that wealth, poverty, success and failure
                    are inherited things.
Aussies:        Seem to think that none of this matters after several
beers.

Submitted by Bruce Guthrie@nmaa.org

Dean Meyer

1964 Morris Mini Minor Traveller "Wanna see my Woody?"
1966 Austin-Healey 3000 MK III "The moneypit from Vegas"
1967 Austin-Healey Sprite MK III "The big block"
1974 Land Rover Series III 88" "Kinabalu"
1997 Raleigh Serengeti "The gut buster"

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From: Franz Parzefall <franz@max.physiol.med.tu-muenchen.de>
Subject: Re: Hella Headlights
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 1997 08:02:07 +0200 (MET DST)

Hi,
| Does anyone know of a source for Genuine Hella H-4 Headlamps in the U.S.? I

I just tried yahoo and found http://desertrat.com/hella/hella.htm

hope this helps,
Franz
Franz Parzefall                franz@physiol.med.tu-muenchen.de
		   http://www.physiol.med.tu-muenchen.de/~franz

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From: BarrieWyLR@aol.com
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 1997 02:39:58 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: Hella Headlights

My brother sent me a pair of bosch H-4's for my D90.  He got them at a harley
shop.  He also said that there were several other brands Stanley was 1 of
them.  They work great even after filling up with H2O.

                                               Be Happy 
                                               
                                                 Barrie

60 SW 88 "RUGBEATER"
94 D90 no name FOR SALE

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Date: Tue, 15 Apr 97 04:17:44 UT
From: "K. JOHN WOOD" <JWROVER@msn.com>
Subject: RE: 

Matt,
I had a mechanic in Colo. Springs, CO fabricate a winch mount plate for my 
SIII. It accomodates the slope of the front frame rails. His name if Frank 
he's at 7194736288. Give him a call. He's a LR Goo-Roo.

John Wood  Event Co- Solihull Society

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From: 	Matt Abercrombie
Sent: 	Monday, April 14, 1997 3:47 PM

New ! Improved ! http://www.Land-Rover.Team.Net/

I picked up a used electric winch this past weekend.  I was wondering if
anyone on the list had fabricated a mounting plate or bracket,to fit on a
series truck?  I have a few ideas, but would like to know what anyone else
has done?  Any suggestions?  I am also thinking about building a rack that
is independent of the top.  i.e. take off the windshield mount, and
somewhere in the rear.  Has anyone done anything like this? 
Thanks.

Matt Abercrombie
Belfast, Maine
`69 SWB HT  

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From: "Lucking, Richard" <RLucking@3s.co.uk>
Subject: Lucas is no more?
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 1997 09:10:06 +0100

According to an article in todays "Daily Telegraph", Varity Corporation
(Lucas's new owners) are considering changing the name as part of a
"World-wide Identity Review"

Varity, Prince of Darkness just doesn't have the same ring to it.....

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From: marsden@digicon-egr.co.uk (Richard Marsden)
Subject: Re: Lucas is no more?
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 97 9:14:51 BST

> According to an article in todays "Daily Telegraph", Varity Corporation
> (Lucas's new owners) are considering changing the name as part of a
> "World-wide Identity Review"
> Varity, Prince of Darkness just doesn't have the same ring to it.....

VarityArts, and George Varity's "The Empire Strikes Back" just don't sound
right either!

Richard (ex-Gurkha SIII 109 FFR) 

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Date: Tue, 15 Apr 1997 09:31:14 +0000
From: M.J.Rooth@lboro.ac.uk (Mike Rooth)
Subject: Re: Lucas is no more?

>Varity, Prince of Darkness just doesn't have the same ring to it.....
Sounds more like Princess of Darkness to me.....

Mike Rooth

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Date: Tue, 15 Apr 1997 10:29:45 +0100
From: Mick Forster <cmtmgf@mail.soc.staffs.ac.uk>
Subject: Re: engine rebuilds

John & Sandy Cooper wrote:
 
> Question:  Is it best to purchase a complete rebuilt engine from say, Turner
> or so, or buy the various bits and utilize a machine shop to rebuild an old
> one?  Anyone have experience or advice to offer?

I rebuilt an old 2.25 petrol engine I picked up for 90.00 pounds
(sterling). A local engineers did a rebore and checked the crankshaft
for me and sold me new pistons.

 I was short of money at the time so a Turner rebuild was not an option.
One of the problems I had was with the camshaft, I had a choice of two
and both were well worn, with flats on at least one cam. I put the best
of the two in resulting in a noisy tappet.
I just cleaned the head up and fitted new valves and guides and springs.
When it was eventually back in the landy the water pump leaked and I had
to change it, that was rather annoying, I had painted it as well!!

The engine has been running well since 1990 and has done over 53,000
miles without major problems.
This all cost me less than 200.00 pounds and taught me a lot about the
2.25 petrol engine so I think the effort involved was well worth it.

Mick Forster
1973 Series III 109" Safari (free tax next year!)
1962 Series IIa 88" hard top (free tax now!)
Oh and a 1986 Metro, but we don't talk about that.
cmtmgf@mail.soc.staffs.ac.uk
http://gawain.soc.staffs.ac.uk/~mick/landpics.html

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Date: Tue, 15 Apr 1997 12:23:25 +0200
From: wrm@ccii.co.za (Wouter de Waal)
Subject: Strange objects found in fuel tank

Hi all

I'm cleaning out the fuel tank of my 59 SW, and I found these two (lead?)
squares, about 20mm x 20mm x 5mm, marked "CFLO". Is this some snake oil from
the sixties to improve milage or something? And no, they're not magnetic :-)

Wouter

--
Wouter de Waal ZS1KE     GE>AT d-(pu) s+:-- a- C++$ UL+ U*+$ P>++ L++ E- W
Argo 505 / FT200       N+++>++ !o K w(--) !O !M V(--) PS+ PE++ Y+ PGP>++ t
Amateur Homebrewer 5? X? R? tv>--- b+++ DI+ D+ G e+++(*) h--- r+++ y+++(*)
                                                      Perseverance my son,
'72 Puma - 1700 FI Type IV engine                        it's a   Land/
Series II LR SW - see http://www.aztec.co.za/users/wrm            /Rover

I live in a free country and have all the permits to prove it - Wayne Franz

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