Series one 80” engine swop

Buell 1125 · Jan 4, 2022

have a 1950 80” petrol Land Rover
The engine and gearbox are shot but I have a series 3 Diesel engine and a series 2a gearbox.
Due to the lack of funds I’m thinking of replacing the original engine and gearbox with the above.
Has any one done this or can any one offer some advice.
Regards

kermit_rr · Jan 4, 2022

Hi there and welcome
What sort of condition is it in otherwise? If it's generally original then for something that early, i'd wait until i had the funds to repair rather then butcher it
When you say 'shot'.. most things can be fixed! What's up with it?
Post on the series section with more details
https://www.landyzone.co.uk/forum/series-land-rovers.6/

brianp38dse · Jan 4, 2022

Hello and welcome

Colthebrummie · Jan 4, 2022

I imagine you will have to cut the original engine mounts off and shorten the prop. The gearbox mounts may need work also. As Kermit says, it would be a shame to reduce its originality if the existing engine and box can be repaired.

Col

JUKE179r · Jan 4, 2022

Welcome to the forum.

Hicap phill · Jan 4, 2022

Welcome.
Do some measurements. Bulkhead may need cutting out due to the hydrolic clutch.
Then you have to make a bracket for the pedal to accept a master cylinder.(that’s if you have the hydrolic clutch not the rod version)
Make sure the engine will fit without hitting the front diff.remove & replace engine mounts

apart from that it is possible.
go on post some photos of the motor

Hippo · Jan 6, 2022

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