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askey79

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hi, have just brought myself a series IIa 1965 and have got my first off roading event this next coming sunday. Has anyone got any tips and also i need a link or website for a operating manual so can get it to go into 4WD. have got free wheel hubs and the yellow and red handles but not sure what to do with them. many thanks
 
Lock both hubs, there are different ways of doing this, but they will be labelled "lock" & "unlock" You can do this before you leave home, the difference it might make in mpg isn't worth worrying about for one journey.
When you get to the site stop and pull the read leaver all the way back. This will put it into low range, so start in second, and lock it in four wheel drive.
When you reach the gate to go home, stop, push the red leaver fully forward, drive home!
 
thanks for that. what is the yellow one for then. sorry really not got a clue. have pushed it down but when i pull the red one back it pops back up.
 
This has been covered a no. of times, and think theres a guide knocking around her somewhere. Try a search.

Basically, the Led Lever is High/Low Range. (Pull back for Low 4wd. And push forwards for High 2WD)

If you want 4WD in High range, you push the yellow knob DOWN. Then you are in 4WD high, but dont use this on the roads, as it kills tyres, and can "wind up" the transmission, as theres no centre diff.

To disengage High 4WD, stop, pull the red lever back, then push it forwards.


Obviously, all the above movements should be done STATIONARY, and with the clutch pedal down.

Hope this helps,

biosbill
 
I was trying to keep things simple until you are more familiar with the vehicle.
Pushing the yellow one down locks it into four wheel drive, but keeps it in high range. To reselect two wheel drive pull the red lever back, yellow one will pop up, then push the red one forward again. Initially I would recommend using low range for all off roading, so don't worry about it.
It doesn't matter where the levers are, you will not get 4WD unless the hubs are locked.

There should be a plate on the bulkhead explaining it.
 
yer dint wanna just stick it in low ratio unless yer really need to , other wise yule get mega wheelspin and find yerself digging a big hole which yer landy will disappear into. i wouldn't even bother with 4wd until it starts to get muddy and/or steep.
in over ten years of driving a series in all sorts of **** i only ever had to use low ratio once. and that was on a rather steep wet muddy slope.

good tyres and gentle use of controls will be of more use than low ratio, coupled with looking ahead and planning yer route should see yer safely through most stuff.
 
askey79 said:
so i dont need the yellow one then i take it.
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It all depends how you like to drive i suppose. Personally i use FWH a fair bit. When ever i am going through the bush i stick it in High 4 (yellow knob down) . The way i see it the vehicle was designed to be used in 4wd off roads so that's what i do.
 
clivees said:
Loose surface
FWH engaged (4x4)
Red knob forward
Yellow knob down

Tarmac
FWH dis-engaged (2x2)
Red knob forward
Yellow knob UP

Towing
FWH engaged (4x4)
Red knob Back off road
Red Knob Forward On road
Yellow knob Up
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why would yer want low range engaged on a loose surface?

if anything yud want a higher gear to minimise wheelspin
 
slob said:
why would yer want low range engaged on a loose surface?

if anything yud want a higher gear to minimise wheelspin
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Well I'll concede your point for the towing off road bit, but i only wrote it as a beginners guide to Knobs and lets face it he will have bigger problems when he go off road for the first time in a 40 year old landy with no prep or experience.
I suspect that he will end up with a 1200kg problem to move.

Towing
FWH engaged (4x4)
Red knob (Back or Forward what ever takes your fancy :D ) off road
Red Knob Forward On road
Yellow knob Up
 
askey79 said:
so i dont need the yellow one then i take it.
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I didn't answer this originally because I knew I would be opening a can of worms, and many people would disagree with me.
In Britain you will mainly be driving on road or intentionally off road, be it green lanes or play days. You are unlikely to get the long distance medium off road/rough track you may come across in less developed countries.

My advise for beginners remains:
On road, red leaver forwards (2 wheel drive)
Off road red leaver back (Low range 4 wheel drive) Most of the time you will find 2nd or 3rd gear ideal (it will start in either of these) and light throttle.Always first gear to go down steep hills, and unless changing egar, keep off the clutch pedal.

My real advise is get proper training, but it will cost you money. Pick your instructor with care, many "off road driving instructors" have never driven a Series motor and don't understand how they work.

High range 4wd has its place, but as a beginner I would ignore it.

I'll now sit back and wait for the arguments to begin in earnest!
 
hi many thanks for all the tips. Have been on my first off roading day and loved it. Spent most of the day in low ratio and it was great. And for the above just because its 42 years old dont mean it wont go. After a full day the only casualty was the paint work which is now very dirty.

Got loads of great advise whilst i was there but now need to go shopping for some new tyres

thanks again for all the help
 
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