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From: QROVER80@aol.com
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 1997 07:14:20 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Bill in Canada list down blues ?

Test........................ ( hollow echo ) 
If anyone reads this who is going to "Owls head" ? 
I and Mike are going in the Range and the 80"
Test....................... 
Rgds Quintin

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Date: Tue, 24 Jun 1997 09:04:43 +0100
From: Juan@correos.comtf.es (Juan Carlos Afonso Romero)
Subject: Security combination of Discovery locking (doors)

Could someone tell me how is the operation of the Discovery security
combination of doors?

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From: AKBLACKLEY@aol.com
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 1997 11:07:54 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Delco Alternators

Rob: I cant give a part number for the 60A unit, but they are all the same
generic rebuilts. The 80A and larger output have a larger case. I have one of
these on my Range Rover. These are NOT direct bolt on replacements, and
require some fiddling and shiming to work, but are really pretty easy to do
and far superior to the Lucas or even Bosch (IMHO). You may also need to save
your old pulley or source a new one  as many "rebuilts" from NAPA etc. come
without a pulley. I suggest you use the Majors archives and the search engine
set for Delco+alternators. You'll find a treasure trove of info. Good luck.
Andy Blackley

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Date: Tue, 24 Jun 1997 17:51:48 +0300
From: Iwan Vosloo <ivosloo@cs.up.ac.za>
Subject: The list

Hi all,

all of us in SA seem to have lost the list too...(that's technology for
you)

- Iwan Vosloo
( 1975 SIII 88" Diesel )

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Date: Tue, 24 Jun 1997 11:33:39 -0700
From: Steve Stoneham <stoneham@sympatico.ca>
Subject: Re: The list

Good to have you back,Major!
Regards,
Steve

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From: mrrawlings@meto.gov.uk
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 1997 08:50 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: unsubscribe

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Date: Tue, 24 Jun 1997 13:59:26 -0400
From: Mike Johnson <johnsonm@borg.com>
Subject: Owl's Head anyone?

I hated to miss the OVLR B'day party but I had to choose between OVLR and
Owl's Head.  I was wondering when folks from the south were planning on
heading out.  I and a friend will be setting off Thur morning from Utica
New York.  We will be on I-90, I290, I495 and I95.  If you see us we will
be on CB channel 21 and I will be on 145.67 simplex (N7WBO).

Hope to see you there

P.S. since the major is up now,  lets here all of the OVLR stories....

end
74 SIII 88 (Chester)  179,000+
73 SIII 88 (Jezebel)
http://www.borg.com/~johnsonm

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Date: Tue, 24 Jun 1997 14:30:46 -0400 (EDT)
From: kelliott@intranet.ca (Keith Elliott)
Subject: Birthday Party

Hi Everyone...

   I wanted to thank everyone that made the OVLR Birthday Party possible, It
was a BLAST!!!  If when anyone develops their pictures from the party and if
they have pics of the "Screamming yellow" Ser. II 88 pickup (mine :) ) going
through the water crossing or the beaver dam I would love to get copies of
them!!!!!!!

Thanks
Keith

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From: ChrisF6724@aol.com
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 1997 14:50:41 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Transfer case strength

I've got a '73 88 Series III hybrid that currently has a 700r4 automatic,
NP208 transfer case, and a 4.3L chevy on it.  The NP208 that was installed is
awfully long and thus had to be significantly lowered (I don't like the
setup).  So, what I was wondering is if the original Rover transfer case can
take the power of the 4.3L without exploding...  Also, if I also swap back in
a Fairley overdrive, will it be able to take the extra torque?

Thanks,
Chris Fisher
'73 Land Rover 88 Series III hybrid

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Date: Tue, 24 Jun 1997 15:22:12 -0400
From: "Adams, Bill" <badams@usia.gov>
Subject: With a cry and a whimper...

I regret that I am unable to attend the OVLR Birthday party and the 
Downeast Rally, but more pressing issues keep me at home these weekends 
(at least my >truck< got to go to Downeast last year).I even blew off 
British Car Day at Bowie, Md.; almost around the corner from me. Perhaps 
some day....
My 109 was kept busy hauling about 2500 pounds of tree limbs and yard 
trimmings to the recyclers...the ride and handling was like a Lincoln 
Continental, but windage was a b**ch. It works to earn its keep.

I hope all who attend enjoy themselves and have a safe time.

Bill Adams
3D Artist/Animator
'66 Land Rover S2A 109 Diesel Station Wagon,
'81 Honda Goldwing 1100 Standard:
"Practicing the ancient oriental art of ren-ching"

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Date: Tue, 24 Jun 1997 13:37:46 -0700
From: jimallen@onlinecol.com (Jim Allen)
Subject: Re: Transfer case strength

>I've got a '73 88 Series III hybrid that currently has a 700r4 automatic,
>NP208 transfer case, and a 4.3L chevy on it.  The NP208 that was installed is
>awfully long and thus had to be significantly lowered (I don't like the
>setup).  So, what I was wondering is if the original Rover transfer case can
>take the power of the 4.3L without exploding...

Probably. IMHO, it depends upon your right foot.The t-case is the strongest
part of the searies gearbox assy. You might want to try an LT-230 Range
Rover, Disco, Defender 'case. You might even be able to hook up the
bulletproof NP205 case that is shorter - you just need a right output model
from a Dodge (I think Dodges are rt. output)

  Also, if I also swap back in
>a Fairley overdrive, will it be able to take the extra torque?

This is almost a guaranteed "not hardly." It can break with a tired 2.25L.

        Jim Allen

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From: b.boehlers@olsy.dk (Bent Boehlers)
Subject: RE: Snorkle for a Land Rover Defender 200TDi
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 1997 00:24:47 +0200
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Alec Diamond[SMTP:alec@telmar.co.za] wrote:

Hi All

I normally only mail to the South African mailing list but as the price of accessories in this 
country is so high I thought I would try this list instead for a bit of help.

I am looking for a bonnet  spare wheel bracket mounting kit as well as a snorkel for a 
Defender 200 TDi.  I have had prices from the UK for these but at our exchange rate the cost 
is equally as exorbitant.  I feel that sourcing this from perhaps Australia may be cheaper.
could possibly contract to get prices on this??
I have done it for my sparewheel in a cheap way. I took the 
inspiration from the lightweight, the strap is an old safety 
belt, and the metalparts are from a scoutswarehouse, it is 
similary to those used for Nato Army Basic Fixins.

Easyer to have a look than to explain:

http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/3542/highlift.html

look at the last pictures, I think it is 7-9.

Would you please address your mail directly to me.
Is also sendt directly

Happy Rovering

Bent Boehlers

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From: "Ron Franklin" <oldhaven@mail.biddeford.com>
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 1997 20:34:44 -0500
Subject: Re: Transfer case strength

On 24 Jun 97 at 14:50, ChrisF6724@aol.com wrote:

> I've got a '73 88 Series III hybrid that currently has a 700r4 automatic,
 NP208 transfer case, and a 4.3L chevy on it.  The NP208 that was installed is
 awfully long and thus had to be significantly lowered (I don't like the
 setup).  So, what I was wondering is if the original Rover transfer case can
 take the power of the 4.3L without exploding...  Also, if I also swap back in
 a Fairley overdrive, will it be able to take the extra torque?
 
 Thanks,
 Chris Fisher
 '73 Land Rover 88 Series III hybrid
 
> I've got a '73 88 Series III hybrid that currently has a 700r4 automatic,
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

I'd also recommend the NP 205 from a late 70's chevy.  Much shorter and 
stronger.  My question though 
is how can you use them with original axles or have you got a center diff 
rear axle?  The driveline angle from a center output tranxfer case to a 
Rover rear would be severe. If you have original axles you might want to 
try a dana 18 transfer case from an early jeep with offset rear.  Advance 
adapters makes the pieces for this and even has an overdrive, though your 
tranny has one already. 

Rgds,
Ron Franklin

Bowdoin, Maine, USA

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Date: Tue, 24 Jun 1997 18:58:08 -0700 (PDT)
From: scooper@scooper.seanet.com (John & Sandy Cooper)
Subject: sightings

We saw 2 series rovers within 10 minutes of each other on Sunday.  Both were
swb and the same pastel green color, also both were hard tops.  One was
wearing Maine plates and was set up for long-term camping.  Good day for
Rover sightings!   

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From: "Beckett, Ron" <rbeckett@nibupad.telstra.com.au>
Subject: Tamiya LR Pink Panther Kit
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 1997 13:20:00 +1000

This may be old news to you all but I was in Hobbyco (Sydney
hobby shop) last week and saw a Tamiya plastic kit for the
SAS Land Rover Pink Panther in 1/35 scale.  Tamiya 1/35th
Militiary Miniature series kit No. 76.

This would convert to the Australian SAS LR quite easily (I can
provide pix of the Aussie beast if required).  The major difference
seems to be that the Aussie SAS fitted two spare wheels
vertically in fron of the mudguards (wings/fenders).

Best Regards,

Ron Beckett
Editor Hillman Owners Club Of Australia Newsletter "Hillmanews"

Emu Plains, Australia
'87 Range Rover 4.8L auto
'67 Hillman Gazelle
'71 Hillman Hunter Royal 660
 -  for pictures see
http://www.brigadoon.com/~craigb/hillman/hunter.html

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From: James Wolf <J.Wolf@worldnet.att.net>
Subject: Where's the Major?
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 1997 03:23:15 +0000

Has the Major died? should we send flowers? No mail since 6/19/97!
I don't suppose I have been thrown out for drinking wine instead of beer,
have I?

Jim Wolf
Portsmouth, VA USA ( YES, I have tried to resubscribe, thank you very much.)

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From: James Wolf <J.Wolf@worldnet.att.net>
Subject: Who put the Major into the freezer?
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 1997 03:29:59 +0000

Wot's all this? Has the Major been topped again, he has more lives than the
average 
cat. I suppose we'll just have to put "Cracker" on the case. No mail since
6/19/97.
Jim Wolf
Portsmouth, VA USA ( well, I have been trying to resubscribe)

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From: Franz Parzefall <franz@max.physiol.med.tu-muenchen.de>
Subject: Salisbury diff backlash gone (repost)
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 1997 08:44:51 +0200 (MET DST)

Hello Rovers,
since my message doesn't seem to have made it to the list (at least I
didn't get it) I'll repost it now as the major is back on duty.
Apologies for those who get it twice now.

Some weeks ago I asked here about how to get rid of the backlash
in my Salisbury rear diff. After unsuccessfully trying to get the
diff out myself, I phoned Max, my mechanic. Since he had very much
to do we ended up with the arrangement that I could come to his
workshop on Saturday, do as much as possible myself and he would
help me when I get stuck.
We had some struggle to get the diff out by widening the casing
with a spring compressor (I'd recommend to get or build something 
like the special tool mentioned in the manual) but the rest came
apart farely easy. 
When I pulled the seal behind the drive flange it turned out to be
a leather seal. I didn't know that LR used them since 1989! May be
it was put in later while Brumml served his time in the British
forces in Berlin.
We decided that we would need to add about 0.2mm to the shim pack 
behind the bearing race of the input gear. But were to get these 
shims at Saturday around lunchtime? Max didn't have anything like 
that in his workshop, since he is by no means a Land Rover 
specialist (he would starve to death if he only would work on LR's). 
I ended up cutting one out of the bottom of a paint can. No great 
problem and it worked just fine. The diff itself didn't have any 
internal backlash, so I didn't take it apart.
Putting everything together was not to hard either, except that the
bearing race needed some grease and a bigger hammer to get it back
into its place. The diff went right in with the spring compressor
trick.
Now the diff clonk is still there, but much quieter and the backlash 
is down from about 35mm to 10mm a the drive flange circumfence.

Hope this helps somebody,
Franz
Franz Parzefall                franz@physiol.med.tu-muenchen.de
		   http://www.physiol.med.tu-muenchen.de/~franz
       _______
      [____|\_\==
      [_-__|__|_-]      Brumml, exmil. 1989 Land Rover 110 2.5D
 ___.._(0)..._.(0)__..-
           

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From: marsden@digicon-egr.co.uk (Richard Marsden)
Subject: Re: Tamiya LR Pink Panther Kit
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 97 8:44:39 BST

I saw this kit in Beatties (UK high street toyshop)!
I guess they must have just got some new stock in - there were a number of
pink panthers.

Every so often, I have a look see if there are any SIII's I could FFR-ise.
No luck yet.

Richard (ex-Gurkha SIII 109 FFR)
> This would convert to the Australian SAS LR quite easily (I can
> provide pix of the Aussie beast if required).  The major difference
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>  -  for pictures see
> http://www.brigadoon.com/~craigb/hillman/hunter.html

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From: VIPERDM@aol.com
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 1997 04:06:14 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: unsubscribe

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From: Autoconv@aol.com
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 1997 04:05:59 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: Transfer case strength

We do not use the TH 700R4 in any conversions because of it's shape. But we
do make a conversion to fit the Camero TH 350 on to the LT 230 Transfer case,
this is the constant 4WD setup used in the RR, 90, 110 and Disco which is
available in a variety of ratios, ie 1.667, 1.41, 1.222 and 1.003. 

The only problem with using the LT 230 on your vehicle is the fact that the
front axle has UJ's not CV's, thus you need to use a Stage 1 V8 or RR front
axle.

The Series Transfer case will take a petrol 4.3 if used sensibly but if you
do this conversion don't use it with an overdrive, it's far too weak. We make
a high ratio transfer case for the series LR which will raise the high range
only, see attached file.

Regards

David Ashcroft

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From: "Beckett, Ron" <rbeckett@nibupad.telstra.com.au>
Subject: Re: door locks
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 1997 17:24:00 +1000

Uncle Roger wrote:
>There you go!  Take the door tops off, weld the doors shut, and pretend
>you're the Dukes of Hazzard!  8^)

>(Dukes of Hazzard,.... wentzipping around the southern countryside
>getting into trouble with the local (corrupt) law/powers-that-be, and
>generally saving the day.)

And you could call your Landy "Boss Hog"

Best Regards,

Ron Beckett
Editor Hillman Owners Club Of Australia Newsletter "Hillmanews"

Emu Plains, Australia
'87 Range Rover 4.8L auto
'67 Hillman Gazelle
'71 Hillman Hunter Royal 660
 -  for pictures see
http://www.brigadoon.com/~craigb/hillman/hunter.html

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