Steering Idler Set up

FirstLW · Dec 25, 2020

The Haynes manual gives two different instructions for setting the Steering Idler Upper & Lower Levers. In section 11.9 it says they should be set at 90 degrees to one another , whilst at 11.13 it shows them set at 81 degrees. Can anyone give me the correct setting please?Thanks.

Andy J · Dec 25, 2020

The second one

steve2286w · Dec 25, 2020

Both angles are used to set it up as on diagram

FirstLW · Dec 26, 2020

That's much clearer. Thanks.

Blackburn · Dec 26, 2020

Also depends if your landrover is series 2 or before as they where 90 degrees for both.
Series 2a and 3 as per the diagram above

FirstLW · Dec 26, 2020

That's good to know. Thanks. Mine's a 3, Lightweight, with 2A bits. Its a '72 Reg, so I imagine they were using old parts up. It has S3 Headlights, but a S2A dash, with central ignition

Wildefalcon · Dec 26, 2020

Thought all lightweights had the dash in the centre?

Andy J · Dec 26, 2020

Yes they do but not the ignition switch series3 was on the steering column

Wildefalcon · Dec 27, 2020

Oh. Good point. Got any photos? Mines 72, and the dash I have for it has the key in the centre, so would love to see it.

FirstLW · Dec 27, 2020

Wildefalcon said:
Oh. Good point. Got any photos? Mines 72, and the dash I have for it has the key in the centre, so would love to see it.

So this is my 1972 ex RAF Lightweight dash in non RAF colours, which I will be changing in due course. Wiper motor cover missing, & non standard Indicator stalk obviousely.

Wildefalcon · Dec 28, 2020

Thank you!

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