Tech Stuff and other good Ideas

Anyone actually tried????

feeds@yuku.com (uralrover) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:51:15 GMT

Alright I know there are probably easier ways of doing things which is why I own a Rover in the first place. But, has anyone tried to mount an early 90/110 heater box into a series III. I'm tempted more and more to be creative and since finding RHD series parts are few and far between on this side of the pond, I'm considering it. If it worked, reasonably let me know. Thanks

Head Gasket Torque Question?

feeds@yuku.com (SIIIRHD88) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:20:22 GMT

I'm replacing the head gasket on my '81 2.25 109 petrol, using one of them new fangled composite gaskets. My ancient bible only states to torque to 65 ft/lbs, but the book dates from the time of copper gaskets. I assume the composite gasket gets torqued to the same 65 ft/lbs?

Bob

please delete this thread

feeds@yuku.com (SalemRover) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 04:52:02 GMT

please delete... oops.

Another 2" exhaust question

feeds@yuku.com (shortbutslow) — Sun, 10 May 2009 14:16:27 GMT

Took it to the Midas shop for and estimate and they said they couldn't run 2" all the way to the manifold because the flange is too small. Never heard anything about that - I have an extra manifold and it looks tight but possible. The estimate was way high so going to keep looking, but just wanted to know if you can run 2" all the way up.

Thanks

Is a High Compression Head (9.5:1) a good choice?

feeds@yuku.com (haydukelives) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:28:57 GMT

Hello All,
I just spotted an ad on LRX for a high compression head and I'm in the market for an overhaul on my 8:1. The price looks pretty good for valves, guides and seals already installed. He stated the head was shaved 65000ths is that too much for the thermostat housing to clear? I'd have to ship it across the country from Oregon to Tennessee but if i sounds like it might be an economical way to go if it will fit. I really don't know much about heads so any information...

DELCO Alt wiring instructions - idiot light

feeds@yuku.com (firemanshort) — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:40:10 GMT

I am not having much luck trying to find the instructions for the DELCO alt swap. I am mostly trying to re-hook up my idiot light for the dash.

Bayou Rovers site appears to be gone now. Can someone point me to a good resource. I know there must be a thread on here - just can't find it.

Pressure Bleeder DIY

feeds@yuku.com (shortbutslow) — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:09:11 GMT

Here's a shot of the pressure bleeder I cobbled together from an article on the internet and stuff in the Menards plumbing section. Attaches to my 1/2 HP compressor - at about 10 psi it works great.

RivNut Installation/Use

feeds@yuku.com (SafeAirOne) — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 15:31:07 GMT

A member asked me how the Harbor Freight RivNut tool kit (mentioned in some earlier post) works. Rather than e-mail him a ton of pictures, I posted them here. This is a rivnut installer that I bought from Harbor Freight here. This tool would be a pain in the butt if I were doing any production work with it, but it is more than adequate for occasional use. The aluminum threaded pieces are...

Land Rover Series FAQ

feeds@yuku.com (spgrauer) — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:27:22 GMT

I saw this on another board and thought it may be helpful. I will try and comb some of the nuggets of information from the past and present for easy access.

Please PM me your suggestions as this will be a work in progress.

Alternate Parts Source

Weights and Dimensions

feeds@yuku.com (Modifried) — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:52:24 GMT

Can anyone post a copy of the "official" manual with the weights and measurements of the Series II and up vehicles? I went to Wa. State licensing today to get my Rover licensed and since they couldn't find an official listing in their NADA guide book they couldn't help me until I take the vehicle and get it weighed at a weigh station and come back with a certificate of weight. Since the vehicle is inoperable this is out of the question, however if I give them a Land Rover...

Of Matting and Bulkheads...

feeds@yuku.com (Rockett) — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:05:09 GMT

Anyone have a good solution to this problem...? I can not find the full matting for my 1967 / 6 cyl / 109. It is currently a 4 cyl, but the 6 cyl bulkhead is the problem. The one from British Pacific does not fit. I want to cover that ugly assed area up and deaden the noise. I'm sure a few have been down this road. Thanks!

Rochester Carb Application or Part Number

feeds@yuku.com (straightcut) — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 19:06:29 GMT

I'm looking to purchase a Rochester carburetor for the 1960 Series II SWB pickup to replace the original Solex. Some of the Rochester information in the Tech section is now missing contains a string of blank posts. Please post up if you have the year and model or part number that's supposed to be used on the 2.25L. I think I recall that it was a Chevy 235 six cylinder, but can't recall the year.

Thanks for the help!

Mark

Bulkhead and underbody insulation

feeds@yuku.com (Hankster110) — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 06:27:04 GMT

Anyone out there done anything trick with reflective adhesive backed heat insulation? Suggestions on which brands work best?

Hankster110

Buick V6

feeds@yuku.com (LNBright) — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 20:07:53 GMT

Anyone know anything about the old Buick V6 engines? Given the RoverV8's history of the Buick engine origin, and the ability to swap it easily enough, I was wondering if the V6 would happen to be able to be used as easily.

There's a local fella with a Buick V6 up for sale fairly cheap.... I wasn't planning on doing an engine conversion, but, I can picture myself sticking it in the corner of the garage for awhile and if ever I needed another engine, it might handy to...

Online Repair manual

feeds@yuku.com (spgrauer) — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:19:36 GMT

Have you ever been at work or away from the green bible?

Use this link to research parts, prevent boredom, or just save the cash from buying one.

http://www.scribd.com/doc...and-Rover-The-Green-Bible

It says the Green Bible but really is not. It is another brand.

Changing The Heater Core In A 1991 Range Rover Classic

feeds@yuku.com (the colonel) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:13:02 GMT

I would like to submit this write up on a project that my son and i just finished. If it helps calm anyones fear about the task of changing out a heater core, well then it was worth the time to submit it. I hope it helps someone at least! This is a re-print of what I had posted to at SNHLR.org and ExploreNH.com

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How to Post Pictures in posts

feeds@yuku.com (spgrauer) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:06:06 GMT

I will use this to document the steps to post pictures in your posts. (This is a work in progress)

The first step it to registar on Yuku for this site.

Once you have a user account you will have an Images folder:

Click on the Images Link

Once at your images Create a new folder or upload pictures to an existing folder:

Bolt Holder

feeds@yuku.com (SafeAirOne) — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 19:36:42 GMT

I copied this tool from an aviation tool catalog. See, I'm too cheap to buy the 2-bolt and 3-bolt anchor assemblies that fasten the wings to the radiator support panel (breakfast), so I just use 1/4-20 individual stainless bolts/nuts. Trouble is that it's a real pain to get the loose bolts down between the wing and rad support and through their respective holes. This tool works perfectly for this and many other jobs (I just used it tonight to help install the steering box spalsh...

Amperage of Sending unit?

feeds@yuku.com (frans) — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:49:32 GMT

Does anyone know the amperage of the sending unit for a series 11a? Thanks Frans

Electrical Set-Up For Spare Tank

feeds@yuku.com (Muriel1972) — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 14:31:50 GMT

Hi guys,

I just finished setting up a military fuel tank under the driver's seat (LHD Series 3 88"). I have a set of fitting instructions but hooking up the electrical wiring to the switches on top of the change-over valve is not that clear to me.

I have one wire running from the new tank under the driver's seat to the left male connection of the left hand switch that sits on top of the change-over valve assembly. Another wire is running between the right...