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Date: Fri, 19 Dec 97 7:02:14 -0500
From: "barnett childress" <barnett=childress%eng%emchop1@fishbowl02.lss.emc.com>
Subject: re: Lowrance GPS sport

Chris,
I fooled around with one for a few days. It was quite nice and packed with 
lots of features. The internal moving map is okay while on main roads, but 
the different chips for different locations are expensive. Off road the 
maps don't have to much detail as expected. 

The unit tracks 5 satellites where some of the newer units track 12 for 
better coverage under heavy tree canopy. The Lowrance cost around $650 if I 
remember correctly. I think you would be better off with the Garmin 12XL 
and a good external antenna. IMHO.
Cheers,
Barnett
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> From: "Chris Dillard" <cdillard@Aholdusa.com>, on 12/18/97 4:26 PM:
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> Chris
> 91 RR County

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From: Simon Taylor <Simon@tdc.co.uk>
Subject: Re: GPS Lowrance Sport
Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 13:32:45 -0000

I have an Eagle Explorer (the same thing, but a different badge), and
it's excellent.

Long battery life
Fast TTFF
Good performance
Easy to use
Nice format screen

Buy one

(I don't work for Eagle or Lowrance!)

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From: SPYDERS <SPYDERS@aol.com>
Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 08:42:24 EST
Subject: Re:  RE: sliding door windows

In a message dated 12/19/97 12:32:09 AM, Rick Turner wrote:

>Interestingly, my 1992 (ex-military) 130 still has the sliding windows and 
>series style doors. Obviously the parts were still being produced then and
were
>being fitted to military vehicles, even though the civilian ones had changed.
>My 130 has a standard truck cab (not a crew cab) so these doors should fit a 
>110.

They were being made up to 96/97 (?) for the soft top NAS 90s that also used
the sliding window/series doors. Now that that has apparently stopped, I
wonder if there are any other current applications for the old style doors.
Has an era passed? 

On a side note, I saw a D90 with a 207/300 stamping on the back end. Are the
97's or some portion of them (300) different for some reason? It was a
bronzish green metallic SW with full rack and diamond plate aluminum all over
(yeah, everywhere...).

pat
93  110

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Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 13:58:06 +0000
From: M.J.Rooth@lboro.ac.uk (Mike Rooth)
Subject: A little assistance anyone?

I'm attempting to unsubscribe for the Christmas period.The Major,
however,not only refuses to allow this,but steadfastly maintains
I'm not actually on any list that he wots of.If so(and far be it
from me to argue with that august personality) howinhell am I
getting both the lro list and the uk-lro list?
Can anyone assist,please?Bill?

Mike Rooth

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From: "K. John Wood" <jwrover@colo-net.com>
Subject: Re: TR8 engine swap
Date: Thu, 11 Dec 1997 01:26:20 -0700

Dear Clay,

You call yourself American!
Put in some real muscle! Chevy big block V8...Then we'll talk "How
American!" You east coast wana' Bee!

Love 

John

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> From: Clay Cunniff <clayton@worldpath.net>
> To: lro@playground.sun.com
> Subject: TR8 engine swap
> Date: Tuesday, December 16, 1997 5:38 PM
> I have nearly completed the restoration of my 61 II/IIA? 88 sw. I like

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> tire on bonnet and no problem with RR radio codes
> 2wheel - Triumph Bonneville 'TT Special'

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From: Alan Perfect <alanstephens@dial.pipex.com>
Subject: IIa Petrol Economy
Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 14:28:32 -0000

I have just checked the sort of mpg I am getting from my 66IIa 2.25 =
Petrol and arrived at 13mpg (UK)

Is this normal?

It was mainly on 10mile commuting journeys and at one point it was =
running a little rough (dirty HT leads & dizzy) but even so I would have =
expected around 18-20

Alan

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Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 09:36:08 -0500
From: Eric Zipkin <ericz@cloud9.net>
Subject: New Addition to the Stable

	Just took "delivery" of my new Land Rover:
	Late 1950 U.S. Spec. 80"  not fully operational but surface rust only!
	LHD, 1.6 engine most of the bits there.
	Chassis number 16135963  (mean anything to anyone?)

	Couple questions:
	Anyone recommend a source for a good carb rebuild in the U.S?  Its an
older Solex and I know they need some expertese...worst comes to worst,
I'll get a kit and do it myself.
	While we're at it, whose got the best Series One parts availability in the
U.S? ....in the UK?
	Source for tires?  what are they? 5.00 x 16 (or can I use 7.50s?)
	Short list of bits I'm looking for (if anyone has got them)
	Brake parts (most all of them, including shoes)
	Generator
	Alternator
	Fuel Pump
	Coil
	tune-up parts
	
Now for the kicker...because of this purchase, I need to get rid of some of
the other things littering the yard...here's what I've got.

	Late IIA 88"......chassis shot but the rest there.....$600
	Early III 88"......same...............................$600
	109" Hard-top roof (no sides).......................Make offer
	1974 Triumph Spitfire parts car.................FREE!!! Take it!
	1964 Spitfire (older restoration, hi perf engine, need to see it)
		Look and make me an offer.

I will deliver everything within a reasonable radius of Westchester County,
NY...I'm also open to trades for 80" parts or a military trailer.  Please
e-mail me directly as I will be going out of town for 2 weeks on Sunday and
I'm unsubscribing to the list shortly....

Rgds,
Eric

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Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 9:39:33 -0500
From: "Adams, Bill" <badams@usia.gov>
Subject: TR8 engine swap...Chevy?

Chevvies were called "muscle cars" because that's what usually powered 
them home, or across the finish line.

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: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 9:41:46 -0500
From: "Adams, Bill" <badams@usia.gov>
Subject: Re: IIa Petrol Economy

"Petrol" and "economy" should not be used in the same sentence when 
referring to Land Rover carburetted engines.

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: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 9:50:47 -0500
From: "Adams, Bill" <badams@usia.gov>
Subject: Japanese animation stuns kids!!

This recent news bit really hits home. It seems that several hundred 
Japanese citizens became disoriented, had siezures and generally 
deliterious effects from watching an episode of "Pocket Monsters"
I recommend a Land Rover diesel to harden onesself against this kind of 
mind-numbing sensory overload. Since I have become its owner, my truck 
has been the source of my ever-increasing ability to withstand such 
things as Rush Limbaugh, jet aircraft, Entertainment Tonight, Melrose 
Place, The Washington Post, my job, my next-door neighbor, Bill Clinton, 
The Shoppers Food Warehouse lady.....

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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From: DONOHUEPE@aol.com
Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 10:07:33 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: Hello follow Land Rover Owne

On Thu, 18 Dec, 1997 Alex Hachiya <ALeXaNdE12@aol.com> introduced himself to
the list as a Southern Californian who owns a 1995 Range Rover County LWB
with some annoying little flaws.

Dear Sir:

The maladies suffered by your beloved Rangie are most lamentable.  You
should not have to suffer these indignities.  Your only real solution is to
immediately trade your lemon for one of the really superior old Series Land
Rovers.

These outstanding machines have never been known to leak or squeak.  The
electrical systems are marvels of simplicity and reliability.  The ancient
and venerable method (no longer used) of sealing joints with paper gaskets
(joint washers) never allows a drop of oil to escape.

Comparing the new Range Rovers with the marvelous old Series Land Rovers
will only show that newer is not always better.

Paul Donohue
1965 Series IIA Land Rover 109

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Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 04:45:42 -0800
From: Thomas Spoto <tspoto@az.com>
Subject: Re: TR8 engine swap...Chevy?

Adams, Bill wrote:
> Chevvies were called "muscle cars" because that's what usually powered
> them home, or across the finish line.
> Bill Adams
> 3D Artist/Animator
> '66 Land Rover S2A 109 Diesel Station Wagon,
> '81 Honda Goldwing 1100 Standard:

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> '81 Honda Goldwing 1100 Standard:
> "Practicing the ancient oriental art of ren-ching"

Oh No, not the Chevy / Ford debate  =:-0

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Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 11:19:35 -0400
From: john cranfield <john.cranfield@ns.sympatico.ca>
Subject: Re: Hello follow Land Rover Owne

DONOHUEPE@aol.com wrote:
> On Thu, 18 Dec, 1997 Alex Hachiya <ALeXaNdE12@aol.com> introduced himself to
> the list as a Southern Californian who owns a 1995 Range Rover County LWB
> with some annoying little flaws.
> Dear Sir:
> The maladies suffered by your beloved Rangie are most lamentable.  You

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> Paul Donohue
> 1965 Series IIA Land Rover 109
And to show how public spirited I am, I  am prepared to take  the
offending Range Rover and a suitable cash offering and supply a Series
III  88  that will cure all that ails you.
    John (I can't let Muddy know I might dispose of one the bretheren)

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Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 11:24:22 -0400
From: john cranfield <john.cranfield@ns.sympatico.ca>
Subject: Re: Japanese animation stuns kids!!

Adams, Bill wrote:
> This recent news bit really hits home. It seems that several hundred
> Japanese citizens became disoriented, had siezures and generally
> deliterious effects from watching an episode of "Pocket Monsters"
> I recommend a Land Rover diesel to harden onesself against this kind of
> mind-numbing sensory overload. Since I have become its owner, my truck
> has been the source of my ever-increasing ability to withstand such
> things as Rush Limbaugh, jet aircraft, Entertainment Tonight, Melrose
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> things as Rush Limbaugh, jet aircraft, Entertainment Tonight, Melrose
> Place, The Washington Post, my job, my next-door neighbor, Bill Clinton,
 I 've noticed that deafness can enhance Melrose place in that it is
then you are able to fully appreciate the scenery without the vocal
drivel.
    John (no Land Rover content so Muddy doesn't respond)

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Subject: Annual 007 discussion
Date: Fri, 19 Dec 97 10:24:53 -0500
From: David Russell <David_R@mindspring.com>

Here in the land of 50+ TV channels, we have 13 days of 007 currently 
running. My first question is to the folks in GB, Australia, NZ, Canada 
and any other part of the world at one time or another influenced by 
England: Is James Bond still as popular with you as with us? I'll be the 
first to admit, I'm a fan (not a fanatic) but I am just curious.

Second, and I think this should be good for a Novers Rorth mug: I think 
the military vehicle JB uses to escape from the bad guys in _The Living 
Daylights_ (NO discussion as to the quality on the JB scale of this film 
please) is a disguised 90. Clues: windscreen wiper lever, interior 
controls for the front vents, windscreen hinges, placement of lights, 
shape of bonnet, rear tailgate latches (actually look like Series 
pieces), cleverly disguised (with corregated steel) "hips" of rear body 
tub, and shape of windscreen frame.

Can anyone verify this?

Happy Holidays!

David Russell
http://www.mindspring.com/~david_r
David_R@mindspring.com
1969 SIIA SWB (Pastel Green, 4-speed)
1997 SD (Oxford Blue, 5-speed)
1977 FJ40 (rust, 8-speed (hopefully still))

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From: philip.searle@abbott.com
Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 09:28:24 -0500
Subject: Re: SpitfireLighterResponse
[digester: Removing section of:  X400-Content-Type: P2-1984 (2) ]

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From: SPYDERS <SPYDERS@aol.com>
Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 10:12:29 EST
Subject: Re:  IIa Petrol Economy

In a message dated 12/19/97 9:42:26 AM, you wrote:

>I have just checked the sort of mpg I am getting from my 66IIa 2.25 Petrol
and
>arrived at 13mpg (UK)
>Is this normal?

Normal? It is absolutely phenomenal; I only get *3gpm* in the Bentley blower
of my dreams ;-)...

Just kidding. 

pat "ahh, it is Friday, again" parsons
93 "fill me up, bucko" 110

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From: Mark Sullivan <marks@dataflowsys.com>
Subject: Chevy engine
Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 11:18:01 -0500

Does anybody know the name and phone number of the company in CA that has an adaptor from a chevy engine to a LR gearbox.

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From: CAPT PAYNE <CAPTPAYNE@aol.com>
Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 11:16:15 EST
Subject: To Alex Hachiya

Alex,

I purchased my 94D90 on December 6th, 1994.  I also had an annoying squeak
under my passenger seat. I loosed the nut that mounts the seat to the floor
and placed a rubber shim under the seat frame. this has fixed the problem.
I've a few other slightly annoying quirks pop up from time to time.  The best
advice I can give you is to keep mentioning it to the dealer if you are under
warranty.  Most the time you can fix these problems yourself if you
concentrate on one annoyance at a time.  

Don Payne
captpayne@aol.com

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From: Paul Quin <Paul_Quin@pml.com>
Subject: Various & Sundry
Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 09:04:50 -0800

I went out for lunch with a friend (Sussex) who owns a '69 IIA 88.  As
we were cruising back up the highway, we started talking (shouting)
about the various noises and rattles that were assaulting our eardrums.
The worst seemed to be coming from the transmission (go figure) so I
started poking around trying to locate the source, tilting my head like
a dog watching TV.  I took hold of the Hi/Low transfer lever (red knob)
and pushed it to the side, and low (pun) and behold, the rattling
stopped!  The difference was startling!  The noise level must have
dropped by 20-30%!  We could actually hear wind noise! (80 km/h)  So
much of the racket was coming from one set of linkage.  Give it a try,
next time you're on the highway but be careful not to pull the transfer
box into neutral!  

We'll have to try and tighten up or secure the linkage a bit with rubber
bushings or something, any suggestions?

For the Canadians on the list:  Went Christmas shopping at Wally-Mart
here in Victoria and found lots of Castrol Glycol based brake fluid.
$3.99 per 500ml.  Stocking Stuffers!

On my '61 Series II 88 there are two sets of clips behind the seats on
the bulkhead.  One is obviously for the hand crank (missing).  What is
the other set for?  A wheel brace (wrench)?

Bulkhead comes back from the shop today!
Off to Vancouver tomorrow with my Landy parts list to visit a few parts
suppliers!  Then down to Seattle for a Seahawks game.  Can you say
'smokin' credit card'?

Merry Christmas.

Paul Quin
1961 Series II 88
Victoria, BC  Canada

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Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 09:18:41 -0800 (PST)
From: gpool@pacific.net (Granville Pool)
Subject: Clips on Bulkhead (was Various & Sundry)

Paul Quin said:

>On my '61 Series II 88 there are two sets of clips behind the seats on
>the bulkhead.  One is obviously for the hand crank (missing).  What is
>the other set for?  A wheel brace (wrench)?

No, it's for the long metal rod part of the screw-jack handle (the wooden
handle part lives with the jack in the box under the seat).

Cheers,

Granny

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Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 12:25:32 -0500
From: Matt Nelson <nelsml73@snyoneva.cc.oneonta.edu>
Subject: Re: Clips on Bulkhead (was Various & Sundry)

Not to seem stupid but what does the jack handle looke like? I have the
a bunch of the jacks but could never find the handle
now I think I might have thrown it away thinking it was something
else...

matt

> Paul Quin said:
> >On my '61 Series II 88 there are two sets of clips behind the seats on
> >the bulkhead.  One is obviously for the hand crank (missing).  What is
> >the other set for?  A wheel brace (wrench)?
> No, it's for the long metal rod part of the screw-jack handle (the wooden
> handle part lives with the jack in the box under the seat).
> Cheers,
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> Cheers,
> Granny

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Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 12:39:16 -0500
From: ecrover@midcoast.com (East Coast Rover Co.)
Subject: Re: Annual 007 discussion

>Second, and I think this should be good for a Novers Rorth mug: I think
>the military vehicle JB uses to escape from the bad guys in _The Living
>Daylights_ (NO discussion as to the quality on the JB scale of this film
>please) is a disguised 90. Clues: windscreen wiper lever, interior
>controls for the front vents, windscreen hinges, placement of lights,
>shape of bonnet, rear tailgate latches (actually look like Series
>pieces), cleverly disguised (with corregated steel) "hips" of rear body
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>tub, and shape of windscreen frame.
>Can anyone verify this?

Saw this last night as well. It was a D90. You could tell from the bonnet
and dash/ interior. Nice eye!! Really did end up looking like some Russian
rig.
Have a great day all!

From: Mike Smith,  EAST COAST ROVER CO.
*Land Rover and Vintage 4X4 Specialists*
21 Tolman Road, Warren, ME (USA) 04864
207.594.8086 phone  207.594.8120 fax
http://www.eastcoastrover.com

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Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 09:33:49 -0800 (PST)
From: gpool@pacific.net (Granville Pool)
Subject: Re: Chevy engine

>Does anybody know the name and phone number of the company in CA that has
an adaptor from a chevy engine to a LR gearbox.

>From my Eudora address book:

Jim "Scotty" Howat, Concord, CA (510)686-2255
Land-Rover repair & Chevy Engine conversions
Trans specialist (all-syncro conv'ns for IIA)
e-mail <jhowat@aol.com>

Cheers,

Granny

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Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 09:39:40 -0800 (PST)
From: gpool@pacific.net (Granville Pool)
Subject: Re: Clips on Bulkhead (was Various & Sundry)

>Not to seem stupid but what does the jack handle looke like? I have the
>a bunch of the jacks but could never find the handle
>now I think I might have thrown it away thinking it was something
>else...

It's a long (three feet?) square rod with a bulge at one end to fit into the
socket on the jack and a large open ring on the other end to slip in the
wooden handle for turning the rod to operate the jack.  The ring is reduced
on one side so that the wooden handle (which has a bulge in the middle) will
slip in from the other side and then stop in about its middle.

Granny

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From: dbobeck@inetgate.ushmm.org
Date: Fri, 19 Dec 97 12:39:51 EST
Subject: Re: Various & Sundry

> I took hold of the Hi/Low transfer lever (red knob)
>and pushed it to the side, and low (pun) and behold, the rattling
>stopped! 

Most likely the anti-rattle spring has fallen out. There is a small strip of 
metal in between the lever and its socket, that keeps the rattle to a minimum.
These cost about $.65US. Mine fell out shortly after I replaced it, but the 
noise isn't so bad now with the overdrive.
 
>We'll have to try and tighten up or secure the linkage a bit with rubber
>bushings or something, any suggestions?

I've also seen some folks wrap a rubber bungee from the bulkhead, around the 
lever and back. Or what I used to do, lay a jacket over the whole hump on long 
trips. Keeps the noise down ALOT.

>On my '61 Series II 88 there are two sets of clips behind the seats on
>the bulkhead.  One is obviously for the hand crank (missing).  What is
>the other set for?  A wheel brace (wrench)?

Jack handle.

>  Can you say
>'smokin' credit card'?

mine's *still* smoldering...

Cheers
DaveB.

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From: Andy Phillips <AnPi@norsk-data.co.uk>
Subject: RE: Want to buy a Series or Defender LR
Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 09:18:27 -0000

This will be one of those wooden replica defenders at that price eh?
Take a small tree, a penknife and some wood glue. Add a touch of paint
etc.
Can anyone think of a reason why a defender would go for $2000? Answers
on a postcard . . .
My answer to get things rolling:
Because you're trying to get a series fanatic to buy it and they only
want the parts you can transfer!

Andy.

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Con P. Seitl [SMTP:seitl@ns.sympatico.ca]
> Sent:	Friday, December 19, 1997 2:09 AM
> To:	lro@playground.sun.com
> Subject:	Re: Want to buy a Series or Defender LR

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> Con Seitl
> 1973 III 88 "Pig"

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From: Andy Phillips <AnPi@norsk-data.co.uk>
Subject: RE: headliner
Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 09:20:39 -0000

If you get really stuck and can't get an answer try La Salle in the UK
as they make interior trims for series and defender landies. There's
probably someone like this on your side of the pond who could give you
the answer . . .

Andy.

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	gpool@pacific.net [SMTP:gpool@pacific.net]
> Sent:	Thursday, December 18, 1997 11:02 PM
> To:	lro@playground.sun.com
> Subject:	Re: headliner

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> Cheers,
> Granny

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From: Andy Phillips <AnPi@norsk-data.co.uk>
Subject: RE: Japanese animation stuns kids!!
Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 15:05:49 -0000

Bring em on!!! I have a 90 but its still a diesel and right now I could
probably stand the rigours of the selection process for becoming an
astronaut! (Assuming they're not allowed to listen to commercial radio
to break up the tedium of the long journey otherwise I'd be totally
distracted by the novelty of having entertainment en route.)

Andy.

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Adams, Bill [SMTP:badams@usia.gov]
> Sent:	Friday, December 19, 1997 2:51 PM
> To:	lro@playground.sun.com
> Subject:	Japanese animation stuns kids!!

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> '81 Honda Goldwing 1100 Standard:
> "Practicing the ancient oriental art of ren-ching"

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From: dbobeck@inetgate.ushmm.org
Date: Fri, 19 Dec 97 13:17:34 EST
Subject: Re[2]: Want to buy a Series or Defender LR

>Can anyone think of a reason why a defender would go for $2000? Answers
>on a postcard . . .

1. Beacause its a coil-sprung P.O.S.

2. Because customs is knockin on the guys back door

3. Because it was used for bombing practice in Alberta

4. Because its in kit-form and you can't register it

5. Because its a C.S.P.O. dog S.

later
DaveB whose "Heritage Defender" sold for a little more than that

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From: "Martin Bagshaw" <Martin.Bagshaw.mbags@nt.com>
Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 13:58:02 -0500

To,  "Pig"  

Sorry, for being so obviously "LR newbee wanabe". I am fully aware a
Defender cannot be had for 2k, but a good condition Series can. I have
not found a Defender (besides an accidented one) for less about than 20K
anywhere in NA. 

But it doesn't hurt to ask.....You never know........ 

Cheers,
Martin
mbags@nortel.com
 

  
 

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Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 10:37:40 -0500
From: "richard a. nicotra" <nicotra@worldnet.att.net>
Subject: re: VARIOUS QUESTIONS

very interesting name, but have you considered just calling it GREEN ROVER?

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Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 16:49:18 -0400
From: john cranfield <john.cranfield@ns.sympatico.ca>
Subject: Re: Various & Sundry

Paul Quin wrote:
> I went out for lunch with a friend (Sussex) who owns a '69 IIA 88.  As
> we were cruising back up the highway, we started talking (shouting)
> about the various noises and rattles that were assaulting our eardrums.
> The worst seemed to be coming from the transmission (go figure) so I
> started poking around trying to locate the source, tilting my head like
> a dog watching TV.  I took hold of the Hi/Low transfer lever (red knob)
> and pushed it to the side, and low (pun) and behold, the rattling
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> Merry Christmas.
> Paul Quin
Paul, down in the nether regions were the low range lever meets the gear
box lurks an anti rattle spring I'll bet yours is long gone. It is only
small and very cheap and an adsolute bastard to put in But oh what a
difference!
     John and Muddy ( who has 5 spare anti rattle springs)

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Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 18:30:21 -0800
From: "Con P. Seitl" <seitl@ns.sympatico.ca>
Subject: Re:  LR Newbee Wanabe

Martin Bagshaw wrote:
> To,  "Pig"
> Sorry, for being so obviously "LR newbee wanabe". I am fully aware a
> Defender cannot be had for 2k, but a good condition Series can. I have
> not found a Defender (besides an accidented one) for less about than 20K
> anywhere in NA.

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> mbags@nortel.com
> Martin;     Your right, it never hurts to ask, but remember, if you do find one, 
follow the rules I've outlined before! ;-)
  
Con Seitl
1973 III 88 "Pig"

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Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 17:54:24 -0500
From: David Cockey <dcockey@tir.com>
Subject: Re: rear lens needed

john hess wrote:

> I need one rear orange lens for the back of Stubby, a 1960 series 2
> 88.
> The lens is about 3 inches in diameter and mounts with 2 horizontally
> opposed screws.  BP (so cal) and Dingo (UK) can't help;  Will new
> defender
> front or rear lenses work?  Does anyone have one or two they're
> willing to
> part with?

Do you know what the molded inscription on the lens says? Lucas or
Sparto? Number from lens? Is it the original lamp? I may be able to
help.

Regards,
David Cockey
'60 SII 88 PU
'60 SII 88 SW

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Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 17:59:27 -0500
From: David Cockey <dcockey@tir.com>
Subject: Re: TR8 engine swap...Chevy?

Adams, Bill wrote:

> Chevvies were called "muscle cars" because that's what usually powered
> them home, or across the finish line.

I'm glad Bill is predictable, though boring, in his response to anyone
mentioning a GM engine.

Regards,
David Cockey

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Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 18:03:44 -0500
From: David Cockey <dcockey@tir.com>
Subject: Re: A little assistance anyone?

Mike Rooth wrote:

> I'm attempting to unsubscribe for the Christmas period.The Major,
> however,not only refuses to allow this,but steadfastly maintains
> I'm not actually on any list that he wots of.

I had a similar problem a while back. It seemed like the major is
case-sensitive for e-mail address, somehow the e-mail address
automatically sent with the message was different after switching e-mail
software.

Regards,
David Cockey

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Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 18:46:58 -0500
From: David Cockey <dcockey@tir.com>
Subject: Re: New Addition to the Stable

Eric Zipkin wrote:

>         Just took "delivery" of my new Land Rover:
>         Late 1950 U.S. Spec. 80"  not fully operational but surface
> rust only!

Sounds neat and a real rarity. I hope you keep it original.

> LHD, 1.6 engine most of the bits there.
>         Chassis number 16135963  (mean anything to anyone?)

1613-0001 to 1613-6120 are 1951 basic vehicle, LHD according to James
Taylor

Spend some more money. Join the SI Club. Dues are around 20#/year for
overseas, and they publish a very nice 24 page newsletter 6 times (I
think) / year. 3 to 4 pages of classifieds per issue.

Membership Secretary
12 Black Lawn
Gillingham, Dorset SP8 4SD
England

Also purchase "Original Land-Rover  Series I" by James Taylor. I've seen
it in B&N and Border's. Not perfect but much more info then you're find
elsewhere.

>         Couple questions:
>         Anyone recommend a source for a good carb rebuild in the U.S?
> Its an
> older Solex and I know they need some expertese...worst comes to
> worst,
> I'll get a kit and do it myself.

New SI Solex carbs may be available from Craddock, PA Blanchard and
others in the UK. They also have rebuild kits.

> While we're at it, whose got the best Series One parts availability in
> the
> U.S? ....in the UK?

Don't know of any US specialists. Later SIs shared a fair amount with
SII and early SIIA, but early SIs had a number of unique parts.

In the UK Dunsfold has purchased a huge stock of ex-MOD SI parts.
Craddock is another major supplier. PA Blanchard has reasonable amount
of ex-MOD SI parts. Also a number of small SI specialists advertise in
the SI newsletter.

>         Source for tires?  what are they? 5.00 x 16 (or can I use
> 7.50s?)

6.00 x 16 standard, 7.00 x 16 optional. Coker Tire (1-800-251-6336,
www.coker.com) carries a 6.00x16 & 6.50 x 16  Firestone knobby tires
(not NDT but like an old mud & snow tire) which are probably the closest
to original you'll find. BTW, wheels are 5" wide, which is marginal for
7.00, let alone 7.50.

> Short list of bits I'm looking for (if anyone has got them)
>         Brake parts (most all of them, including shoes)

Try one of the UK sources above, or John Wearing in the UK (01254-386935
day, 883603 eves).

>         Generator

Lucas C39 varient. Later C40 as used on SIIA will probably fit and work.

>         Alternator
>         Fuel Pump

Wearing has advertised petrol pump for 55#.

>         Coil
>         tune-up parts

Regards,
David Cockey
Rochester, MI

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Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 18:53:25 -0500
From: David Cockey <dcockey@tir.com>
Subject: Re: Various & Sundry

Paul Quin wrote:

> On my '61 Series II 88 there are two sets of clips behind the seats on
> the bulkhead.  One is obviously for the hand crank (missing).  What is
> the other set for?  A wheel brace (wrench)?

Second set of clips if for the long part of the jack handle.

Regards,
David Cockey
Rochester, MI
'60 SII 88 PU
'60 SII 88 SW

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Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 18:18:02 -0800
From: john hess <jfhess@wheel.dcn.davis.ca.us>
Subject: Re: rear lens needed

>Do you know what the molded inscription on the lens says? Lucas or
>Sparto? Number from lens? Is it the original lamp? I may be able to
>help.
>Regards,
>David Cockey
>'60 SII 88 PU
>'60 SII 88 SW

Thanks for the reply.  the original as far as I know lens says Lucas L637
on it.  I have been told that it is north american spec, but don't know all
those details my self.  if you can help, it would be great and if whatever
you have (and send me) doesn't work, I'll gladly send it back,

cheers,

John F Hess   jfhess@wheel.dcn.davis.ca.us
Land Rover Dormobile web pages:
http://wheel.dcn.davis.ca.us/~jfhess/homepage.html
1968 Land Rover Dormobile "Elvis"
1960 swb pu "Stubby" (actually Katherine's),
1960 swb roadster "Slug" (Alex's) Slug needs everything, donations accepted

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Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 18:31:47 -0800
From: "Christopher H. Dow" <dow@thelen.org>
Subject: Re: rear lens needed

John,

I think RN actually sells these.  I had to look twice, but it said up to
'68 amber lenses.

C

john hess wrote:
> >Do you know what the molded inscription on the lens says? Lucas or
> >Sparto? Number from lens? Is it the original lamp? I may be able to
>          [ truncated by lro-lite (was 8 lines)]
> >'60 SII 88 PU
> >'60 SII 88 SW
> Thanks for the reply.  the original as far as I know lens says Lucas L637

	 [ truncated by list-digester (was 21 lines)]
> 1960 swb pu "Stubby" (actually Katherine's),
> 1960 swb roadster "Slug" (Alex's) Slug needs everything, donations accepted

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Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 20:39:37 -1000
From: Faye and Peter Ogilvie <ogilvi@hgea.org>
Subject: Re: Weber carb screen.

	I  wouldn't count on the screen at the weber for protection against gunk.
For one thing they are very easily damaged and it probably has holes in it.
 Does any one know of a replacement source for these filter screens??? 
	If you have junk that near the end of the fuel chain, you've also got it
in the carburetor.  The fuel pump strainer is fine for removing water and
boulders but won't take out the fine stuff that can clog jets and passages
in the carb.  The in line filters works pretty well but will clog quickly
if presented with significant quantities of dirt and will still let the
finer junk through.  The cannister fuel strainer that came on the series
III solved my bad fuel problems on my 109.  The only problem is that I
could have bought 40 in line filters for the price that I got nicked for
that one filter.  
	If you have a crudded up tank or dirty gas, the most effective filter
would be a diesel filter like the racor.  They are very little more than
the series III type of filter and will also remove water.  
	Depending on how much you value your labor or enjoy crawling under your
rover when the filters clog and leave you fuel starved on the shoulder, a
new tank may be in order.  When I bought my 109, it had been sitting in an
arid, wind blown, region noted for its fine red dust.  It took months for
that dust to get filtered out of the system.  I flushed the tank for hours
with a hose.  Soaked it in simple green, drained more than 30 gals of gas
out of it and the red dust still kept coming.  My 1970 sat for several
years while I got it together to rebuild the engine.  When finally back on
the road, the tank had grown rusty.  A filter a day for a week and then 2 a
week and then one a week, etc. for several months.  When I finally got the
crud filtered out, the tank began to leak.  Would have been a whole lot
less trouble and certainly a lot less stress if I had just changed the tank
along with the engine.
	If you are having problems with junk in your fuel, you should assess the
condition of the tank.  You might save your sanity by buying a new one.
	Aloha Peter O

>Just a reminder that if you have a Weber (the 1bbl at least), there is a
>removeable, cleanable filter screen just downstream of where the fuel
>line attaches to the carb body.  The advantage is that its easier to clean
>than a screen in the fuel tank.  There's also a screen in the mechanical fuel
>pumps, of course.   
>It's probably better to cut the gunk off at the earliest moment (in the

tank),
>but if you don't have pickup tube screens, it's not a dire emergency.
>Jeff
>line attaches to the carb body.  The advantage is that its easier to clean
>than a screen in the fuel tank.  There's also a screen in the mechanical fuel
>pumps, of course.   
>It's probably better to cut the gunk off at the earliest moment (in the

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Date: Sat, 20 Dec 1997 02:21:09 -0500 (EST)
From: David Scheidt <david@infocom.com>
Subject: Re: rear lens needed

On Fri, 19 Dec 1997, Christopher H. Dow wrote:

> I think RN actually sells these.  I had to look twice, but it said up to
> '68 amber lenses.

I looked, and what was in my parts manual doesn't match the Rovers north
catalog, but the numbers may well have changed in the last 25 years.  The
pre-Late sIIA lenses are not unique to land-rovers, so even if you can't
get it the green and white box, you probably can get one from one of the
places that sells parts for LBCs. 

david

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