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From: lroshop@idirect.com
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 1998 07:16:22 +0000
Subject: Re: email address change

Thanks Dixon, how goes it.  Can I mention OVLR BB as a 50th 
celebration?

Regards

Kevin.

> From:          Dixon Kenner <dkenner@unix.off-road.com>
> Reply-to:      lro@playground.sun.com
> To:            lro@playground.sun.com
> X-To:          lro@playground.sun.com
> Subject:       email address change

> 	Delete dkenner@emr.ca, nrn1.nrcan.gc.ca etc...
> 	add dkenner@off-road.com  for now...
> 	if you want X400, dixon.kenner@ms.rc.x400.gc.ca
> X-To:          lro@playground.sun.com
> Subject:       email address change

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> 	add dkenner@off-road.com  for now...
> 	if you want X400, dixon.kenner@ms.rc.x400.gc.ca
LRO SHOP (NORTH AMERICA)

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From: Hank_Lapa@signalcorp.com
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 1998 07:27:28 -0500
Subject: Re: 1979 101 For Salein Luxembourg

I just have to ask . . . Why couldn't I bring this thing into the US and
just not register it -- that is, not use drive it on public roads?  What
would Customs say to that?  Maybe I just want it for a lawn ornament
because it has more class than plastic flamingoes.

Hank
1960 Long SW
1997 Short SW
(and maybe 1979 101?)

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From: cascardo@ix.netcom.com
Date: Wed, 07 Jan 1998 07:22:56 -0500
Subject: Brake lights solved

Thanks for the advice.  The problem was in the tail light assembly.  I
opened it up and there was my problem - dirt in the sockets.  I guess it
was just chance that both gave out at the same time.  I called LR and
they said that they are working on a replacement to meet DOT standards.
Hope it's out soon.

Lucas
NAS '95 D90 SW

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From: Andy Phillips <AnPi@norsk-data.co.uk>
Subject: RE: Brake lights solved
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 1998 13:00:46 -0000

I found that I had moss growing inside one tail light and the other had
slightly less moss and some clay! The problem is the rubber seals which
perish after some time as they are the only external defence against
water etc. entering the assembly via the lens.

Andy.

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> Sent:	Wednesday, January 07, 1998 12:23 PM
> To:	lro@playground.sun.com
> Subject:	Brake lights solved

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> Lucas
> NAS '95 D90 SW

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From: Chuque Henry <ChuqueH@isco.com>
Subject: RE: Win95 LR Stuff
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 1998 07:52:31 -0600

Did I ever send them to you.  I was just reviewing my old e-mail and
found this.  I sent out a whole lot of icons and don't remember if I
sent them to you.

-Q

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From: Chuque Henry <ChuqueH@isco.com>
Subject: Apologies
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 1998 07:56:12 -0600

I forgot that 'reply' on this list doesn't get the original sender but
the list.  My apologies.

-Q

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Date: 7 Jan 1998 09:03:17 -0400
From: "LT J Jackson" <lt_j_jackson@unixlink.uscga.edu>
Subject: Trans. part needed

I'm looking for the stuff that I need to be carrying in case my overdrive
fails.  The overdrive was installed by the PO and it sounds fine, but there is
a bit of play/driveline lash when it's engaged, so I'm prepping my spare parts
bag for trouble ahead.

I don't have the backing plate for the SIII transmission and whatever
internals that were removed to make way for the OD, so if the OD  fails I am
SOL. Can anyone specifically identify the parts I need, and better yet,  does
anyone have the parts for sale/trade or know of a reasonable source?

Jeff Jackson
Waterford, CT
73 SIII 88 

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From: Andy Phillips <AnPi@norsk-data.co.uk>
Subject: RE: Win95 LR Stuff
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 1998 14:06:55 -0000

I got them!

Andy.

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Date: Tue, 06 Jan 1998 21:11:05 -0500
From: Tom Coron <tcoron@nswc.navy.mil>
Subject: 1998 digest

Help!! I'm one of the "poor relation" types who must get
their daily LR fix on the WWW. 1998 seems unavailable as
yet, or I just don't know how to access it.
Can someone clue me in??

Thanks,

Tom Coron
King George, Va
66 IIA SWB RHD

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Date: Wed, 7 Jan 1998 09:10:33 -0500
From: ecrover@midcoast.com (East Coast Rover Co.)
Subject: Need SI help

Hello all,
        We are restoring a 1949 Series I 80", and althought I have found
lots of the parts I need, I still need help with some others. Anyone found
a good UK source for SI parts? Clubs that are knowledgeable in SI's?
Museums that might assist me? Any information would be greatly appreciated.

        Thanks greatly.

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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From: Alan_Richer/CAM/Lotus@lotus.com
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 1998 09:30:49 -0500
Subject: Re: Trans. part needed

Simple, really.

You need the transfer case rear bearing plate with bearings installed - SII
or III doesn't matter - they never changed other than on the FC low-range
oddballs.

Also, you need a new locking tab to replace the one presently holding in
the clutch assembly (the bit with the bearing on it) and the transmission
output gear to take the clutch's place.

These items and a BFH and drift to get the nut loose should do it.....8*)

I carry them myself - better safe than stuck.

                    ajr

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From: Solihull@aol.com
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 1998 10:06:21 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: Trans. part needed

In addition to the parts and tools Alan mentioned, you'll need the regular
gear which the OD part replaced; meshes with the intermediate gear in the
t-case.
Cheers!!
John Dillingham
near Canton, GA
KF4NAS
LROA #1095
SoLaRoS #23
73 s3 swb 25902676b DD "Pansy"
72 s3 swb 25900502a rusted, in suspended animation
Looking for a P5 project, well, OK, or a P6 or another SD1

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Date: Wed, 07 Jan 1998 12:05:37 -0800
From: "Con P. Seitl" <seitl@ns.sympatico.ca>
Subject: Re: Need SI help

East Coast Rover Co. wrote:
> Hello all,
>         We are restoring a 1949 Series I 80", and althought I have found
> lots of the parts I need, I still need help with some others. Anyone found
> a good UK source for SI parts? Clubs that are knowledgeable in SI's?
> Museums that might assist me? Any information would be greatly appreciated.
>         Thanks greatly.

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> 207.594.8086 phone  207.594.8120 fax
> http://www.eastcoastrover.com

Hi Mike ;  What parts do you need? Still got a few Series I parts here. 
Also, looks like I'm getting that 1949 RHD as well.

Regards,   Con.....

Con Seitl
1973 III 88 "Pig"

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Date: Wed, 7 Jan 1998 10:29:13 -0500
From: "Jeffrey A. Berg" <jeff@purpleshark.com>
Subject: Re: 1998 digest

>Help!! I'm one of the "poor relation" types who must get
>their daily LR fix on the WWW. 1998 seems unavailable as
>yet, or I just don't know how to access it.
>Can someone clue me in??

I don't have a clew, but I know where to find one!  (Sorry, old rigging
joke.) There are a number of things that need to be changed in the CGI
scripts to get 1998 online--and our listmaster has been "away from his
desk"--working on rebuilding his Rover in upstate NY.  Unofficial word from
"BC" is that he might be forced to drop WWW support of the digest
anyhow--it takes up a lot of his time. I'd be sorry to see it go as well,
but certainly can't blame Bill if he finds better ways to spend his "idle"
moments. (Work is progressing nicely on his Series ride according to his
last account.)
So I guess you either need to bite the bullet and subscribe or do without
--sorry.

RoverOn!

j "resubscribed to the real-time list" b

==
 Jeffrey A. Berg   Purple Shark Media         Rowayton, CT
                  jeff@purpleshark.com
                   ==================
	Bimbo-limbo is where I've been...
	I'm looking for a smart woman in a real short skirt
	A smart woman who knows how to flirt
			--Jimmy Buffett, Smart Woman

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From: Alan_Richer/CAM/Lotus@lotus.com
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 1998 10:31:33 -0500
Subject: Re: Trans. part needed

Re: Transmission output gear:

Thought I mentioned that bit too - I must be well and truly losing it.

My apologies..... -ajr

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Date: Wed, 07 Jan 1998 10:54:17 -0500
From: Mike Johnson <johnsonm@borg.com>
Subject: Wiring Harness

Hello all
Does anyone remember the place that makes wiring harnesses, I am in need
of a harness for a SIII.

TIA folks

end
Mike Johnson
johnsonm@borg.com
http://www.borg.com/~johnsonm

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Date: Wed, 7 Jan 1998 10:56:28 -0500
From: ecrover@midcoast.com (East Coast Rover Co.)
Subject: Re: Wiring Harness

>Hello all
>Does anyone remember the place that makes wiring harnesses, I am in need
>of a harness for a SIII.

British Wiring in Olympia fields, IL
708.481.9050

They are a great source. Most other places that sell LR harnesses buy from
them and then mark them up. Buy direct.

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: Wed, 07 Jan 1998 04:09:13 +0000
From: Duncan Phillips <dunk@ivanhoe.soc.staffs.ac.uk>
Subject: RE: Win95 LR Stuff

At 07:52 AM 1/7/98 -0600, you wrote:
>Did I ever send them to you. 

Yup. And jolly good they were too!!.

cheers

*******************************
Duncan Phillips
1980 SWB SIII 'Evie'
http://Gawain.soc.staffs.ac.uk/~cmtdmp/play/lrover/
*******************************
Big Bad n' Blue

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From: cascardo@ix.netcom.com
Date: Wed, 07 Jan 1998 11:19:17 -0500
Subject: Brake Light assembly

Just got off the phone with a dealer about the tail light assembly and
they did not have a time frame about the repacement being developed,
but they did tell me how they have been sealing the assembly and I
thought I would pass it on.  They have been using marine shrink wrap to
cover the back of the assembly.  Has anyone tried this?  Is it a
relatively waterproof / dirtproof solution?

Lucas.
NAS D90 SW

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Date: Wed, 7 Jan 1998 12:07:54 -0500
From: "Jeffrey A. Berg" <jberg@hearstnewmedia.com>
Subject: WWW Digest.

Well I've just been informed that the '98 digest is up and running today.
Yay Bill C! Sorry if I scared anyone with my (obviously) premature report
of its possible demise.

RoverOn!

jab -- unsubscribing again (for now.)

==
 Jeffrey A. Berg    Purple Shark Media        Rowayton, CT
                   jeff@purpleshark.com
                     ----------------
	Look what happens when you love someone,
	and they don't love you.
                             --Warren Zevon, The Heartache

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From: Paul Quin <Paul_Quin@pml.com>
Subject: RE: Help with rough idle - sucking exhaust.
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 1998 09:13:52 -0800

Hi Dave,

You haven't mentioned checking the coil...

Also check for vacuum leaks in the intake system.  If you can, use a
vacuum gauge

If all else fails, take it to your local garage and have them put it on
an engine analyzer.  Have them do a cylinder balance check.  They shut
down each cylinder sequentially and compare the rpm drop.  This is a
good way to find out if you have a bad cylinder.  They can also check
the output of the coil.

Paul
Victoria, BC  Canada

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>To:	lro@playground.sun.com
>Subject:	Help with rough idle - sucking exhaust.

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Subject: Re: 1979 101 For Salein Luxembourg
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 1998 09:17:32 -0800 (PST)
From: "Michael Fredette" <mfredett@ichips.intel.com>

Hank wonders,
 
 I just have to ask . . . Why couldn't I bring this thing into the US and
 just not register it -- that is, not use drive it on public roads?  What
 would Customs say to that?  Maybe I just want it for a lawn ornament
 because it has more class than plastic flamingoes.
 
 Hank
 1960 Long SW
 1997 Short SW
 (and maybe 1979 101?)
 
Hank,

   First thing to do would be to look at the FAQ on the web, referencing the
  customs section. In short, US Customs will probably say NO. However, you will
  find a kinder reception at, of places, the BATF. They have a form for bringing
  in "de-milled" ex-military hardware for collectors. The guy who imported my 101
  also has Ferret's, Saracin's, German half-track's, even really wild stuff like
  105mm Self-propelled gun's and Chieftan Main Battle Tanks. His name is Greg Cash
  and he is the US end of a company called Lionheart Vehicles. Ph 541-946-1611.
  This not an ad, but he is a very nice guy to deal with, and he CAN get you a 101,
  without resorting to looking in Luxemborg. For that matter, I believe Dave Ritchie
  still has his TWO 101's for sale. He has a Radio body and a GS.304-422-0531 email
  at dritchie@access.mountain.net and his 101's are already here in the US. And BTW,
  go wash your mouth out with 90wt, "lawn ornaments", sheesh.

Rgds
Mike 
101 FC RHD GS

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Date: Wed, 7 Jan 1998 14:00:09 -0500
From: "Adams, Bill" <badams@usia.gov>
Subject: Shrink wrap for your Rover

I'd avoid the marine shrink wrap. This is typically used by unscrupulous 
yacht owners to avoid high haulout charges. By covering the boat in 
shrink wrap, it actually reduces the overall size and length of the craft 
by up to 20 percent, thereby saving hundreds of dollars every winter when 
the boat is put up in the yard for maintenance.
I should think that if this were used on auto parts, you'd run into a 
problem with the part fitting if it were shrunk. What do I know...

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: ivosloo@cs.up.ac.za
Date: Wed, 07 Jan 1998 20:36:31 +0000
Subject: Re: 101 for sale

Alain,

> He sells it because his pregnant wife can't climb inside 
> any more :-) .

well, has he tried telling her to just wait for 9 months or so... :-)

- Iwan Vosloo
( 1975 SIII 88" Diesel )

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From: "Faure, Marin" <Marin.Faure@PSS.Boeing.com>
Subject: Castrol-Girling Rubber Grease
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 1998 13:17:15 -0800

From: Ben Nibali <BNibali@dmtn.com>
Subject: Castrol-Girling Rubber Grease
Date: Tue, 6 Jan 1998 12:58:00 -0500

>I am in the midst of rebuilding the clutch master cylinder on my '65
88"
>IIA.  I found a few references in the LR manual about smearing
>Castrol-Girling Rubber Grease all over the new seals before
>reassembling.  I've never heard of such a thing and a search of the
>mailing list archives turned up nothing- so I'm posing the following
>questions:

>What is this stuff, do I really need to use it, and if so where can I
>get some (or its equivalent)?  I use Castrol LMA in all the hydraulic
>lines already, would it be OK if I just smear that around?

I believe the Castrol Girling rubber grease is pretty essential to
ensuring the proper operation and longevity of the clutch and brake
cylinder seals.  It comes in little packets included in the rebuild
kits.  However, years ago I bought a couple of large tubes of it from
the original and now defunct Atlantic British Parts in California.  They
are the size of economy size toothpaste tubes, and one should last a
lifetime.  I don't know if these tubes are still available in this
country.  I would assume they would be in the UK.

__________________
C. Marin Faure
faurecm@halcyon.com
marin.faure@boeing.com
  (original owner)
  1973 Land Rover Series III-88
  1991 Range Rover Vogue SE

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Date: Wed, 07 Jan 1998 19:49:07 -0500
From: David Cockey <dcockey@tir.com>
Subject: Re: Need SI help

East Coast Rover Co. wrote:

>         We are restoring a 1949 Series I 80", and althought I have
> found
> lots of the parts I need, I still need help with some others. Anyone
> found
> a good UK source for SI parts? Clubs that are knowledgeable in SI's?
> Museums that might assist me? Any information would be greatly
> appreciated.

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

For the early SIs with 1.6 litre engines there is also a "Registery".

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.

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.

Regards,
David Cockey

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From: "Dani K.A. Mansjoer" <dani-net@indo.net.id>
Subject: Land Rover Stickers
Date: Thu, 8 Jan 1998 09:00:07 +0700

Can anyone help me with some information where can I find and buy an 
original "Land Rover V8" and "V8" side body badge/sticker for my SIII 109
stage 1, and also a big "Camel Trophy" badge/sticker to fit on the front
left and right door.
Happy New Year & Happy Rovering,

Dani Mansjoer

dani-net@indo.net.id

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Date: Wed, 7 Jan 1998 22:15:27 -0500 (EST)
From: rover@pinn.net (Alexander P. Grice)
Subject: Rubber grease

Ben Nibali wrote:

>I found a reference...about smearing Castrol-Girling Rubber Grease all over
>the new seals before reassembling.  I've never heard of such a thing....

Ahhh...the mythical Girling Rubber Grease.  For years, small tetrahedonal-
shaped packets would be included in "genuine" Girling rebuild kits.  Then, 
these disappeared, some time in the late '70'.  As a result, owners hoarded 
the stuff and jealously guarded it like gold.

>I use Castrol LMA in all the hydraulic lines already, would it be OK if
>I just smear that around?

That's the standard operating procedure in absence of the special grease.  
However, several years ago, RN started *selling* the stuff in 2.5 oz tubes.  
No more hoarding!  Joy!

>Can I smooth out the very slight scoring in the cylinder with 600-grit
>wet paper or do I need something more subtle?

More accurate, actually.  A brake cylinder hone on a cordless drill works 
nicely....  Cheers

      *---"Jeep may be famous, LAND-ROVER is Legendary"----*
      |               A. P. (Sandy) Grice                  | 
      |     Rover Owners' Association of Virginia, Ltd.    |
      |   "The oldest Rover-marque club in the Americas"   |
      |    1633 Melrose Parkway, Norfolk, VA 23508-1730    |
      |  E-mail: rover@pinn.net  Phone: 757-622-7054 (Day) |
      |    757-423-4898 (Evenings)    FAX: 757-622-7056    |
      |                                                    |
      *---1972 Series III 88"-----1996 Discovery SE-7(m)---*

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From: rovah@agate.net
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 1998 22:59:42 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Winter Romp '98 Information available at DELRC website...

Just a quick note to let you know that information about the '98 Winter
Romp, in Unity Maine is available on the DELRC website "Regional Events,"
page.  This event is put on by Bruce Fowler, and has been a winter favorite
with those who've attended.

Best Regards, John

John Cassidy
Bangor, Maine USA

The Downeast Land Rover Club, <http://www.agate.net/~rovah/>
X0 of the V(irtual)MFA 323rd Cougars/Flying GSC's F/A-18 Hornet game
<http://www.tstonramp.com/~kahuna/index.html>

2 Wheels: Ducati M900, Velocette Thruxton, Moto Morini 350S
4 Wheels: 1998 SE Discovery, 1987 Range Rover-"Smedley," 1966 Series IIA
88", 1972 Series III 88"-"SWAMBO" 1963 Unimog 404.1-S "The Caterpiller"

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From: "=?iso-8859-1?Q?Bj=F8rnung_Jensen?=" <bjjen13b@online.no>
Subject: Re.: Need S1 help
Date: Thu, 8 Jan 1998 09:44:34 +0100

>Hello all,
>        We are restoring a 1949 Series I 80", and althought I have found
>lots of the parts I need, I still need help with some others. Anyone found
>a good UK source for SI parts? Clubs that are knowledgeable in SI's?
>Museums that might assist me? Any information would be greatly appreciated.
>       Thanks greatly.

I am currently rebuilding/restoring a 1955 Serie 1 86" and have found the
"The Land Rover Series One Club" (UK) to be valuable. They have a
Newsletter/magasin called LEGEND which I was able to obtain back copies of.
The newsletter has a lot of references to parts suppliers and lots of
technical tips.

John Craddock (UK) do have quite a bit of S1 parts, but can be expensive.

Bjoernung Jensen
Norway

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From: "Ron Beckett" <hillman@bigpond.com>
Subject: Re: Slant 6 madness
Date: Thu, 8 Jan 1998 20:26:24 +1100

>Ron wrote:
>>You can also get a kit for a Chrysler Valiant slant-6 hemi
>>engine (Plymouth Valiant in the USA).  A mate of mine has
>>a SIIA LWB with a hemi and it goes like the wind.

>Russ Wilson wrote:
>You have atleast a dozen people in the throws of slant-6 envy....
>Is someone still producing this conversion as a kit?  Where
>can this conversion be had??

Well, I called my mate on Norfolk Island (Charlie Shaw
(longni@ozemail.com.au) and asked him about the conversion.

Firstly, I made a mistake.  It isn't a slant 6.  It is a 265ci hemi.  He did
the conversionin 1975 and he says it was the best thing he ever did and it
is far better than the GM Holden 186ci engine conversion.  After the
conversion he broke fewer axles and layshafts.  Braekage is only a problem
in sand if the vehicle gets an oscillation going.

The SIIA was originally a 6-cyl car.

The kit was made in West Australia by a company called Kerr Engineering
(There is still a Kerr Engineering in Perth, WA - I could check if they
still do a kit) .  The onversion fits the 225, 245 and 265 ci Chrysler
6-cylinder engines.

The adaptor plate is about 1/2" thick.  Clutch is standard LR but the
flywheel is either Chrysler machined to suit the LR or vice versa.  He
doesn't remember.

He changed the hemi to the cable operated SU carb as it was better suited to
the application.  The radiator was moved forward 1/2", the fan was removed
and electric fans installed.  He feels a bigger radiator would have been
better when off-road in summer.

Open road cruising is easy at 120kph and overtaking is a breeze.  Fuel
economy is about the same as the 6-cyl LR engine at normal speeds.

Regards,

Ron Beckett
Emu Plains, NSW, Australia

'86 Range Rover 4.8L auto (The Last Aquila)
'71 Hillman Hunter Royal 660 1725cc manual
'67 Hillman Gazelle 1725cc auto
'67 Hillman Gazelle 1725cc manual
check my home page at
http://www.users.bigpond.com/hillman

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