Ingles Tico
New Member
Hi all, I’ve often looked at Landyzone, but never had a significant contribution until today.
I drive a 58 Series Land Rover with a standard petrol engine, built in the mid-60’s.
Series Land Rovers are not pristine darlings, used for aiming a camera at, in Costa Rica.
They are usually well beaten up & working hard, be they a mere 40 years old or over 60 like mine.
I decided I needed a new carburettor & asked my local Land Rover (only) mechanic to make a suggestion.
Well for the last 50 years or so Costa Rica has been dominated by Japanese & Korean cars. Lots of Series Land Rovers because the coffee farmers bought thousands of them in the 60’s/70’s.
He said get a Datsun carburettor (J15) originally used in the 521 pick up. They sell them new (made in “Asia”) at the local parts store for under £100. OK with me.
We installed it today & it’s brilliant. Everyone swears by these Jap pick up carbs here. They’re simple & reliable. Parts are everywhere & emissions sufficient to pass the local annual roadworthy requirements.
The old beast has significantly more get up & go than he did this morning! I was delighted enough to share the information in case anyone fancies a Datsun carb on their Landy in good old Blighty. Works surprisingly well. Cheers The English Tico.
I drive a 58 Series Land Rover with a standard petrol engine, built in the mid-60’s.
Series Land Rovers are not pristine darlings, used for aiming a camera at, in Costa Rica.
They are usually well beaten up & working hard, be they a mere 40 years old or over 60 like mine.
I decided I needed a new carburettor & asked my local Land Rover (only) mechanic to make a suggestion.
Well for the last 50 years or so Costa Rica has been dominated by Japanese & Korean cars. Lots of Series Land Rovers because the coffee farmers bought thousands of them in the 60’s/70’s.
He said get a Datsun carburettor (J15) originally used in the 521 pick up. They sell them new (made in “Asia”) at the local parts store for under £100. OK with me.
We installed it today & it’s brilliant. Everyone swears by these Jap pick up carbs here. They’re simple & reliable. Parts are everywhere & emissions sufficient to pass the local annual roadworthy requirements.
The old beast has significantly more get up & go than he did this morning! I was delighted enough to share the information in case anyone fancies a Datsun carb on their Landy in good old Blighty. Works surprisingly well. Cheers The English Tico.
Last edited:
