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From: John Cranfield <john.cranfield@ns.sympatico.ca>
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 1998 09:11:15 -0400
Subject: Re: Dizzy Blues

NADdMD@aol.com wrote:

> Tried firing up the Brick today (rebuilt engine, rebuilt tranny, new
> overdrive). Starter turned but no ignition.  To keep it brief, it appears that
> the dizzy was off by about 45 degrees.
> Not knowing any better, a couple weeks ago, I had asked at RN (the new guy) if
> one could put in the drive by varying degrees--he assured me that the master
> key keeps it from being put in more than about 4 ways (ie one could be off 90,

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> forced to drive at 180 degrees out.  What happens is that the body of the
> distributor rotates in relation to the rotor.

This is held by a clamp below the "bowl" of the body that is secured to the 
block
by one bolt where there is some adjustment and further adjustment can be made by
loosening the clamp and turning the body of the distributor . It is usual to 
leave
this clamp barely loose enough to turn the  distributor until you have the 
vehicle
running and the timing set.
  John and Muddy

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From: William Leacock <wleacock@pipeline.com>
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 1998 10:00:43 -0500
Subject: Distributor

Nate writes :  key keeps it from being put in more than about 4 ways (ie one
could be off 90,
180 or 270 degrees)  I now believe this is wrong...I think one can be off by
far less than 90 degrees--true?

The distributor ( and oil pump ) drive gear can be fitted in more than 4
ways, the gear has approx 12 teeth ( I think 14 but it is too far to go to
the garage and count. ) so increents  somewhere between 20 and 30 degrees
are possible.  Add to that the fact that it can be fitted on the wrong
stroke, ( OK maybe a few of the combinations may match !)  Only IF the drive
gear is correctly fitted is it not possible to put the distributor in
incorectly. Been there and done that !
Bill Leacock  ( Limey in exile ) NY USA.
 88 and 109 LR's and 89 RR 

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From: William Leacock <wleacock@pipeline.com>
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 1998 10:00:44 -0500

Some of you must have had experience with this.  I know RN sells rocker bushes. 
 Is this what they are for?  Is there a way to tell if it is the rocker vice 
the rod without taking the thing completely apart?

Thanks - Steve

By slackening off the tappet screw it is possible to move the rocker
sideways and examine the shaft, typically the underside is grooved, the
steel shaft wears quite a lot. 
Bill Leacock  ( Limey in exile ) NY USA.
 88 and 109 LR's and 89 RR 

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From: Lawrence Lee <lawrencelee_tc@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 1998 06:57:58 -0800 (PST)
Subject: Hesitating Rover

Hello everybody out there in Roverdom,

Can anyone who is familiar with the Stromberg 175 CD2S carburettor
please tell me if the air-valve diaphragm is leaking, I would get a
hesitation during acceleration i.e. a "flat-spot".

BTW, I have top-up the dashboard oil and ensure that the piston is not
sticking but to no avail.

Thanks for any comment, thought, advice, etc.

==
Lawrence Lee
Blk 22, Sin Ming Road, # 11-216
Singapore 570022
Tel: (65) 456 7815   Mobile: 9 684 3678

Land Rover SerIII 109, 2.6l   "Kerbau"
A Malay name for Water Buffalo. One that PREFERS to stay in mud.

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From: Alan_Richer@motorcity2.lotus.com
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 1998 09:58:52 -0500
Subject: Re: Rockers

Re: How to tell:

Do yourself a favor and just pull it - odds are it's the shaft that's worn.
Oddly enough, I've never seen a badly worn rocker, but many, many worn shafts.

As far as the bushings, they are a replaceable item if you have a press, but
need to be reamed to size if you get genuine. This isn't a nightmare of a job,
but if you don't have an expanding reamer that size you might want to farm it
out - shouldn't be expensive.

          ajr

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From: TeriAnn Wakeman <twakeman@cruzers.com>
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 98 08:37:13 -0800
Subject: Re: Rockers

One would think that a factory rebuilt engine would include rebuilt 
rocker arm assemblies.

Back off the adjuster on a rocker arm so that it moves freely.  Try to 
lift it and wiggle it.  If you can sense ANY movement you should replace 
the bushings.  Slide the rocker arm to the side on the shaft  to expose 
the part of the rocker shaft that normally sits under the rocker arm.  If 
you can see ANY scoring the rocker arm probably wasn't rebuilt and you 
should disassemble it for inspection. Follow the workshop manual step by 
step.  If you need new bushings have an automotive machine shop press out 
the old, press in the new and correctly ream them to the correct diameter.

The tops of the rocker arms come very close to the valve cover and one of 
the screws holding down the red plate sits just above a rocker arm tip.  
Just for the fun of it you could remove the red plate and see if that 
doesn't cure your problem.  When there is a clearance problem the screw 
gets shortened just a little.  If the plate is removed for cleaning and 
reassembled unless you look for a shorter screw & know where to put it, 
you have a one in four chance of not hearing tapping.

TeriAnn Wakeman               If you send me direct mail, please
Santa Cruz, California        start the subject line with TW - 
twakeman@cruzers.com           I will be sure to read the message

http://www.cruzers.com/~twakeman   

Walk in harmony with the earth and all her creatures and you will create 
beauty wherever you go.

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From: Joseph Broach <jbroach@selway.umt.edu>
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 1998 11:42:51 -0700
Subject: 109 spotted in Kingston, NJ

Dad e-mailed this morning to say he'd spotted a 109 in a Kingston, NJ
driveway. Anyone want to claim this beast? He's going through a bit of
withdrawl as his 88 is still in Tennessee. Thanks,

-joseph and sidney
missoula, mt

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From: "K. John Wood" <jwrover@colo-net.com>
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 1998 13:17:46 -0700
Subject: Re: Rockers

Steve,

In line with Alan's response, I'm wondering if when the engine was "remaned" 
that the head was milled. If this is the case you might be experiencing the rod 
tops knocking on the valve cover.

This happened to me when I had a new reman engine put in mine. The head get's 
milled, the rods are all slightly off lenght due to LR engeniring, and one gets 
a 
little knock. The best way to fix it is to adjust the clearance as tight as is 
reasonable, and if
that does not work, try elevating the cover by creating a slightly thicker 
cover gasket. The knock, if caused by this lenght differential, must not be 
ignored, 
it can lead to a bent rod. Most uncomfortable!

Good Luck

John Wood

2nd email bx/Rochna, Steve wrote:

> All:
> I've recently installed a factory rebuilt 2.25 in an 88 and from the first 
startup it has had a ticking at the top of the engine.  I adjusted the tappets 

both hot and cold being careful not to get them too tight. The ticking was 
still there.   After about
>  3500 miles I've discovered that it appears that it is caused by the rockers 
having excess play on the pivot rod.
> Some of you must have had experience with this.  I know RN sells rocker 
bushes.  Is this what they are for?  Is there a way to tell if it is the rocker 
vice 

the rod without taking the thing completely apart?

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From: "Michael Wells" <michael.wells@rjt.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 1998 20:27:40 -0000
Subject: Jeep Info

I have been told that the jeep is having problems with the rear axle
breaking due to this being in intermediate mode for too long, I know this
isnt LR content but i am interested in the system. I ahve been told that it
has rear wheel drive , full four wheel drive and intermediate drive.  
Thanks mick

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From: Jim Gardner <jim.gardner@tip.csiro.au>
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 1998 07:00:20 +1000
Subject: Re: Steering Track Rod and Relay Problems, POR15??

Peeter:
I had the same problem with 2 Series I chassis. Manual says "use a gentle
tap with a soft-faced hammer". Unlikely! I used 4 pieces of 1/2" threaded
rod and angle-iron cross pieces to form a frame around the cross member, as
samall as possible around it, then used a 20 ton portapower (your bottle
jack would do the same, but need a longer frame). The rods & angle bent,
but the relays did come out. One was more frozen than the other, and it
helped to shock the frame with a solid hammer blow with tension applied to
the relay with the jack.
Cheers,
Jim Gardner

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From: John Cranfield <john.cranfield@ns.sympatico.ca>
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 1998 17:12:50 -0400
Subject: Re: Hesitating Rover

Lawrence Lee wrote:

> Hello everybody out there in Roverdom,
> Can anyone who is familiar with the Stromberg 175 CD2S carburettor
> please tell me if the air-valve diaphragm is leaking, I would get a
> hesitation during acceleration i.e. a "flat-spot".
> BTW, I have top-up the dashboard oil and ensure that the piston is not
> sticking but to no avail.

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> Singapore 570022
> Tel: (65) 456 7815   Mobile: 9 684 36

It is often possible to hear a slight hissing if the diaphram is leaking.
However if you don't hear it  that doesn't mean it isn't leaking. Take the
top off and have a look.
John and Muddy

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From: John Cranfield <john.cranfield@ns.sympatico.ca>
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 1998 17:24:08 -0400
Subject: Re: Jeep Info

Michael Wells wrote:

> I have been told that the jeep is having problems with the rear axle
> breaking due to this being in intermediate mode for too long, I know this
> isnt LR content but i am interested in the system. I ahve been told that it
> has rear wheel drive , full four wheel drive and intermediate drive.
> Thanks mick

This would depend on which transfercase your Jeep has. Some have just part time
4x4 as the series Land Rovers do. Others have the choice to select between part
time and full time (what you describe as intermediate).
In this type of case there is a  third differential right inside the transfer
case which allows the full time mode which can be locked when needed.
The danger lies if it is operated on hard ground with the center diff locked or
in part time mode with 4x4 engaged.
The danger of damage to the drive train due to" transmission windup" ( the name
of this phenomenon) is there with all makes of 4x4 that do not use a viscous
coupling in the transfercase.
  John and Muddy

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From: John Cranfield <john.cranfield@ns.sympatico.ca>
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 1998 17:26:46 -0400
Subject: Re: 109 spotted in Kingston, NJ

Joseph Broach wrote:

> Dad e-mailed this morning to say he'd spotted a 109 in a Kingston, NJ
> driveway. Anyone want to claim this beast? He's going through a bit of
> withdrawl as his 88 is still in Tennessee. Thanks,
> -joseph and sidney

Mine is in Kingston NS. So unless he traveled north east by mistake it
probably wasn't mine.
   John and Muddy

Joseph Broach wrote:

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From: "Frank Elson" <frankelson@felson.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 1998 21:53:16 -0000
Subject: Re: Steering Track Rod and Relay Problems, POR15??

This a thread that's gone before...
we once suspended a L/R from the barn roof and hit the chassis with a sledge
hammer... didn't even move.
Others have cut out the frame member and welded a new one in with new relay.
Yet others repair it in situ...
My favourite is the guy who soaked it in penetrating fluid and left it
suspended on the jack for two days - it moved!

Best Cheers

Frank
    +--+--+--+
     I !__|  [_]|_\___
     I ____|"_|"__|_ | /     B791 PKV
     "(o)======(o)"    Bronze Green 110 CSW

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From: "Peter Hope" <phope@hawaii.rr.com>
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 1998 13:47:05 -1000
Subject: Re: Steering Track Rod and Relay Problems, POR15??

Sounds like a good plan.  Looks like the front x-member has to come off to
fix the frame so I will just through it in the shop press.  Did you apply
the pressure directly to the output shaft it self or use a 'cup' and apply
it to the relay body?
Pete

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From: Rick Grant <rgrant@cadvision.com>
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 1998 17:37:24 -0700
Subject: GPS Psion - longshot question

After spending the day happily charging around a bunch of forestry trails in
the old beast with a Garmin GPS I've decided that I'd like to take the next
step and add a moving map display using a Psion 5 handheld.  By any chance
would anyone on this list happen to know of any software that would allow me
to display moving map displays on a Psion Series 5, preferably with the
ability to import my own scanned/made maps?

			Rick Grant

			1959, SII   "VORIZO"  

rgrant@cadvision.com	
www.cadvision.com/rgrant
Rick Grant Associates.  Calgary, Canada
Media and Public Affairs

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From: john taylor <jht@easynet.on.ca>
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 1998 19:43:48 -0500
Subject: Re:Unsprung weight

>Faure, Marin wrote:
>> I don't know if the E-Type's rear brake placement gives a big performance
>or handling >advantage, as no other cars that I'm aware of have adapted
>this practice. 
>front of the 2CV Citroën
>also a great car.

I had a Dyane which was a totally fun car and the front brakes were on the
sides of the transmission. They werre a real pain to get at if I recall
correctly.

The idea of reducing unsprung weight makes it easier for the wheels to
follow the undulations of the road - less inertia. An axle like ours is the
exact opposite.

Yours John T
IIa V6 bastard

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From: NADdMD@aol.com
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 1998 19:59:47 EST
Subject: Dizzy followup thoughts

Hi all,

Sometimes dawn comes slowly but it eventually comes...

In John and Muddy's note, a greater understanding of the ignition system came
to me:  If the distributor drive gear is in wrong, someone could loosen the
clamp on the distributor, and rotate it until it opens the points at the
appropriate time to fire on cylinder #1 and thereby adjust for the earlier
error.   Is this the gist of the idea?  

Makes sense...I mean there's nothing magical about having it point at #1,
except maybe making timing a little easier.

Nate

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From: "Christopher H. Dow" <dow@thelen.org>
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 1998 17:11:51 -0800
Subject: Re: GPS Psion - longshot question

Rick Grant wrote:
8<
> By any chance would anyone on this list happen to know of any software that 
> would allow me to display moving map displays on a Psion Series 5, preferably 
> with the ability to import my own scanned/made maps?
8<

Hey Rick,

Not so long a shot.  I got this from sci.geo.satelliet-nav today.  Hope it
helps.

C
_________
>From: Aaron Davidson <aarond@globalnet.co.uk>
Subject:  Re: Garmin II & Psion Serie 5
Ekkehard Scheuber wrote: 

  I am looking for a possibilty to download data from a Garmin II to Psion 5. I
  know one program (psigar) which does operate with a Psion 3. However, it 
  for me it is not possible to convert this program for the Psion 5. Does 
  anybody have such a program??

There is a beta version of PsiGar available for the Psion 5.  you can find it on
the author's web site at: 
    http://websites.ntl.com/~jonathan.duff/ 

I have it working with my 12xl. 

Aaron  
__________

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From: "Tom Rowe" <trowe@ibm.net>
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 1998 20:19:27 +0100
Subject: importing information?

I've been too busy to keep up with the list much over the past couple
of years, so I know there are a lot of Rover related web sites I
haven't bookmarked. I'm wondering if someone would be so kind as to
point me to a reliable source for information on importing a military
relic (ie MOD surplus)?
Any suggestions on who would be a reliable dealer of said vehicles
(probably a 110 oil burner) in England, on the assumption that I
would be personaly inspecting the vehicle before purchase.
Thanks.

Tom Rowe
Atlanta, GA

Four wheel drive allows you to get stuck
in places even more inaccessible.

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From: "Peter M. Kaskan" <pmk11@cornell.edu>
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 1998 20:25:57 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: HELP!  Valve Adjusting!

>Gas station?...Mechanic on duty?     What decade are you living in?

Found one, listened for free.  Remember I live in Ithaca - This place is in
a lot of ways, unreal - IMHO.

Cheers

Peter M. Kaskan				Uris Hall 231
Office / 607-255-3382			Dept. Of Psychology
Lab /  607-255-6396			Cornell University
e-mail / pmk11@cornell.edu		Ithaca NY 14853
http://comp9.psych.cornell.edu/graduates/people/PeterM.Kaskan.htm
http://comp9.psych.cornell.edu/psychology/finlay/finlaylab.html

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From: "Peter M. Kaskan" <pmk11@cornell.edu>
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 1998 20:29:40 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: Valves Adjusted

>I assume that's Routes not MPH?
Pete, yes, that is routes - but I thought I'd leave it vague.
I'm back.  The valve adjustment helped soo much.  I easily pulled along at
65 with more available.  I also was not shaken out of the car, which BTW,
it sounds like (not a truck!).
Cheers

Peter M. Kaskan				Uris Hall 231
Office / 607-255-3382			Dept. Of Psychology
Lab /  607-255-6396			Cornell University
e-mail / pmk11@cornell.edu		Ithaca NY 14853
http://comp9.psych.cornell.edu/graduates/people/PeterM.Kaskan.htm
http://comp9.psych.cornell.edu/psychology/finlay/finlaylab.html

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From: Rick Grant <rgrant@cadvision.com>
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 1998 18:53:01 -0700
Subject: Re: GPS Psion - longshot question

At 05:11 PM 29/11/98 -0800, Christopher H. Dow, wrote

>Not so long a shot.  I got this from sci.geo.satelliet-nav today.  Hope it
>helps.

>There is a beta version of PsiGar available for the Psion 5.  you can find
it on
>the author's web site at: 
>    http://websites.ntl.com/~jonathan.duff/ 

What a coincidence.  I just took a look at that web page and I "think" that
PsiGar is only an enhanced GPS display and not a moving map display.

I did get this URL a few minutes ago which looks a bit more promising.  The
author of RealMaps has provided details of how to scan in one's own maps.

http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/kmillican

I have to be out of town for the next week so I won't be able to try either
of them until next weekend but I will report back.

			Rick Grant

			1959, SII   "VORIZO"  

rgrant@cadvision.com	
www.cadvision.com/rgrant
Rick Grant Associates.  Calgary, Canada
Media and Public Affairs

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From: TeriAnn Wakeman <twakeman@cruzers.com>
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 98 18:23:16 -0800
Subject: Re: importing information?

There is a link from my web site to the U.S. Goverment site that states 
the import regulations.  Choose Links on my Land Rover contents page then 
under misc.links.

I also have a link to current money conversion rates.

http://www.cruzers.com/~twakeman

Happy surfing

TeriAnn Wakeman                       The Green Rover, rebuilt and
Santa Cruz, California                and maintained using parts from
twakeman@cruzers.com                  British Pacific 800-554-4133
http://www.cruzers.com/~twakeman      

Walk in harmony with the earth and all her creatures and you will create 
beauty wherever you go.

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From: "M&T - Land Rover Folks" <trevor.easton@hwcn.org>
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 1998 22:07:22 -0500
Subject: Fw: Series 1 - 109 / 1958 Pick-up for sale

| Recent health problems prompt me to offer Flossie for sale to a caring
| home.
| She is a 1958 2 litre IOE engined Pick Up. Her body is in graet shape and
| has been sprayed an attractive French Blue (Yes Al, same as the

balls!!!!)
| Fitted with refurbished springs, she comes ready to flat tow anywhere.
All
| parts are there and the engine rotates but has not been run for some
time.
| A complete wiring is needed.
| Asking $4500 US for this rare and desirable vehicle.
| Located at Grimsby, Ontario, Canada
| Contact me via  bluerover@unforgettable.com or by phone at 905-945-6128
| I'm unsubscribed right now so please email me direct.
| Trevor Easton

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From: Allan Smith <smitha@candw.lc>
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 1998 23:39:44 -0500
Subject: Re: importing information?

Tom, and whoever else may wish to know, K&J Slavin in the UK have been
excellent for us. I've put a number of people here in touch, with good
results, re both vehicles and parts. The latest is a co-worker who is now
waiting for them to complete a service and respray of an ex-RAF 110 diesel
prior to popping it on the banana boat from Southampton.  They don't keep a
stock of 2nd hands, as they are expedition-prep specialists, but will
source a good unit on request and do whatever you want in prepping. Their
technical support is also first class.
The contact is <KJSlavin@compuserve.com>
Allan

I'm wondering if someone would be so kind as to point me to a 
reliable source for information on importing a military
>relic (ie MOD surplus)?
>Any suggestions on who would be a reliable dealer of said vehicles
>(probably a 110 oil burner) in England, on the assumption that I
>would be personaly inspecting the vehicle before purchase.
>Thanks.

>Tom Rowe

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From: "Emil King" <ewader@hotmail.com>
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 1998 19:53:42 PST
Subject: sightings

I just drove by someone's house in Hopewell, VA, and saw a yellow D90 w/ 
snorkel and full cage sitting in the front yard. Does this beauty belong 
to anyone on the list, or does anyone know the owner???

Emil King
Petersburg, VA

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From: "William E. Skidmore, Sr." <skidmore@monmouth.com>
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 1998 00:18:56 -0500
Subject: Body Parts

Folks;

Good news - my son just took receipt of a 1973 Series III 109 SW.  Obviously, 
there is
work to be done.

Initial question - Although the chassis is in good shape, and the bulkhead is 
repairable
(after all, this is my son's truck and he's paying for the repairs (so far!)!), 
I
overlooked the existence of what is referred to in the D110 manual as a "body
crossmember".  On further inspection, the one on my son's 109SW is fairly shot. 
 Since
this is unlike the "normal" chassis crossmembers, and I have only had a close 
look at
night by flashlight, does anyone  have any experience replacing this brace.  It 
appears to
bolt in place.  Is this true, and how hard is it to remove and reinstall a new 
one (RN's
catalog doesn't indicate the existence of one)???

Thanks in advance of what apparently will be many to follow,

Bill Skidmore (Sr.)

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From: "The Becketts" <hillman@bigpond.com>
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 1998 20:59:39 +1100
Subject: A4 Binders

From: "C. Marin Faure" wrote:

>Service Manual which came originally in an oversize 3-ring binder
>with a green vinyl cover.  Years of use finally broke down the
>original binder for my service manual,

I wonder if I should ship a box of 3-ring A4 sized binders to the USA?

It seems that there must be a market for A4 binders in a country which
isn't yet ISO metric.

Ron

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From: "The Becketts" <hillman@bigpond.com>
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 1998 20:55:31 +1100
Subject: Happy turkey day!!!

Mark Hardig wrote:

>hello, list, and a happy Thanksgiving to all; including those unwashed
>heathens residing in countries too uncivilized to celebrate this holiday!
>(OW! Just kidding- stop throwing stuff!!!!)

Just where is Thanksgiving celebrated?  Is it a purely US thing?  It
certainly isn't celebrated in Australia.

However, having said that, it is officially celebrated in one Australian
territory i.e., there is an official holiday for it.  Where? On Norfolk
Island.

Last century, the island was host to a lot of US whaling ships.  The
captains would leave their wives on the island whilst they hunted whales.
As a result the Island adopted Thanksgiving.

How do I know?  I lived there for three years.

Regards,  Ron

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From: Baris Kabuloglu Pla <bkabuloglu@spin.com.mx>
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 1998 23:22:19 -0600 (CST)
Subject: Big problems with Discovery 

To whom it may concern,

I own a 1998 Discovery SE7.  Even though I love Land Rovers and I love my
car, i have had a series of problems that have surprised me.  And when I
talk about problems, I mean REAL problems (electrical, mechanical,
suspension, breaks, lots and lots of noises, etc.) at only 11000 Km. and 4.5
month of owning my car. 

I already contacted Land Rover in M=E9xico City (I live in M=E9xico) to ask=
 for
a solution, but all I have got are ridiculous offers.  Plase read the file
attached to this mail which contains the letter I send to Land Rover and
explains my situation and problems (it is in Word for Windows format).

I think one thing is to sell a defective car, but it is a completely
different thing to get the response I am getting, particularily form a group
like Land Rover which has an image to defend and preserve through it=B4s
customers.

Best regards,

Baris Kabuloglu
bkabuloglu@spin.com.mx

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From: "Andy Grafton" <andyg@sherco.co.za>
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 1998 07:33:11 +0200
Subject: Re: Hesitating Rover

> Can anyone who is familiar with the Stromberg 175 CD2S carburettor
> please tell me if the air-valve diaphragm is leaking, I would get a
> hesitation during acceleration i.e. a "flat-spot".

With the diaphragms on both carbs holed on Rangie there was 
more than just a flat spot - the thing was 'flat' thoughout the rev. 
range...

The diaphragms are easy to change.

If you've got the top of the carb off, examine the needle as if it is 
very worn it may also cause a flat spot.

All the best,
Andy
andyg@sherco.co.za, '79RR

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From: CIrvin1258@aol.com
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 1998 02:46:18 EST
Subject: Re: Big problems with Discovery [multipart mime alternati

In a message dated 98-11-30 00:25:26 EST, you write:

<< I own a 1998 Discovery SE7.  Even though I love Land Rovers and I love my
 car, i have had a series of problems that have surprised me.  And when I
 talk about problems, I mean REAL problems (electrical, mechanical,
 suspension, breaks, lots and lots of noises, etc.) at only 11000 Km. and 4.5
 month of owning my car. 
 >>

...Reminds me of an incident involving a Pontiac Fiero that a former
girlfriend of mine purchased new in 1984 (?)...turned out, the car had been
involved in an accident during transit from the factory to the dealer, and was
"repaired", and sold as a "new" car!

Being in Mexico City, I wouldn't be suprised if the local dealer there did the
same thing to you.

Take a very close look at details on the truck: maybe you'll find evidence of
repaired damage.

Charles

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From: Alan_Richer@motorcity2.lotus.com
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 1998 06:29:21 -0500
Subject: Re: PCV system

Re: PCV in 64:

Errrrrr.....I don't think so.

>From what I can dredge from an already-shaky memory on a Monday, I believe that
PCV was an addition in the late IIA timeframe - late 60s. Neither my 64 petrol
engine or the 67 in my 88 have PCV - however the 72 SIII engine I just swapped
out had it.

Perhaps in Kalifornia or one of the excessively-enviroNazi states may have had
it back that far, but I doubt sincerely it was stock in the 64 timeframe.

I'll check my parts catalogues tonight and see what I can dredge up... -ajr

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From: Matthew Wilson <bogatyr@pipeline.com>
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 1998 06:51:01 -0500
Subject: Re: GPS Psion - longshot question

Rick,
  Look at ArcView and the Tracking Analyst extension (info can be had at
http://www.esri.com).  The software can do exactly what you want, but the
cost may be prohibitive for your purposes.
Matthew

At 05:37 PM 11/29/98 -0700, you wrote:

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