Suffolkseries
Member
That's a good idea but it might make
Take some pics of the unearthing and starting process and start a thread of the old girl being brought back to life
Welcome
Sounds like you have found a little gem.
for better advise/coverage of the gurus you could ask in here.
https://www.landyzone.co.uk/forum/defender-90-110-130.7/
or here
https://www.landyzone.co.uk/forum/series-land-rovers.6/
But would be great to see some pics.
Hope you are trailering it?
the fuel may smell good but get rid of it. Basically drain and change everything fluid ( personally)
good luck with your new family addiction
J
Suffolkseries
Member
Hi guys,
We have some life! We turned her over with the starter motor with no problem. The radiator was not leaking, the oil came out clean.
Headlights came on
We just dont have a key and I am not sure how to start it without one.
Does anyone know how to start it or where to get a key from ?
We have some life! We turned her over with the starter motor with no problem. The radiator was not leaking, the oil came out clean.
Headlights came on
We just dont have a key and I am not sure how to start it without one.
Does anyone know how to start it or where to get a key from ?
Suffolkseries
Member
It's me and I can give you an idea that might be of no use whatsoever but then .....it might be!
I use a plastic-type material which comes in the form of tiny 'baubles' which, when put in boiling water, melts into a mass. This can then be pressed into any shape and then it hardens completely and does not stick to anything you are trying to make the mould of. If it is not right, you can simply re-melt it and try again. I use it for making faux water, waterfalls etc. when making models. When hot it is clear but when cold it is opaque. It could give you an idea of what pattern is needed to make/buy a new key!
Now I can almost hear the comments so I'm off before I get chased!!!!
I use a plastic-type material which comes in the form of tiny 'baubles' which, when put in boiling water, melts into a mass. This can then be pressed into any shape and then it hardens completely and does not stick to anything you are trying to make the mould of. If it is not right, you can simply re-melt it and try again. I use it for making faux water, waterfalls etc. when making models. When hot it is clear but when cold it is opaque. It could give you an idea of what pattern is needed to make/buy a new key!
Now I can almost hear the comments so I'm off before I get chased!!!!
Hicap phill
Well-Known Member
+1 on find the starter solinoid.that key ignition only turns the power on. There will be a button somewhere which is press to start.(look under the speedo housing)
The outer of that ignition is the side/head lights.
Find a link to the series 1 club who may be able to help with a key(that visible number is the key cut code)
The outer of that ignition is the side/head lights.
Find a link to the series 1 club who may be able to help with a key(that visible number is the key cut code)
Turboman
Mab An Gov
Tractors of that vintage have incredibly simple keys, if any at all, a switch sufficed for many.
I would be looking S1 club, as above^^^^^^^, or else a cheap British car blank of the same period, Morris Minor, Hillman or similar.
Hicap phill
Well-Known Member
Key should look like this.
Take some photos of the dash & other buttons you are not sure of.
Take some photos of the dash & other buttons you are not sure of.
Hicap phill
Well-Known Member
Also Before jump starring &playing with the electrics check to see if it’s a positive earthed motor
NorfolkBird
Well-Known Member
I've got a bunch of keys found under the seatbox in my series. Let me know if you don't have any luck.
