Clunkbucket
Active Member
I'm the same, I am reluctant to take a vehicle that is not capable of 70 mph on the motorway as I consider 60 mph a bit of a minimum speed with some in reserve for hills or lane changes.
dag019
Well-Known Member
Most HGV's are limited to 56mph so as long as you can keep this just tuck in behind one and you have no problem on the motorway. If you are wanting it to be more than just a local weekend toy you will struggle to get anywhere in reasonable time without using the motorway network.
Clunkbucket
Active Member
Of course you can drive a series landy anywhere, and many do and I used to also. I just prefer to have a bit more in reserve these days for motorway work hence running a tdi.
25years ago trucks slowed on hills as did my 2 1/4 diesel, these days modern trucks do 56 up hill and down something a well loaded series will struggle to do.
Colthebrummie
Well-Known Member
I was recently following an articulated truck and trailer and he was doing over 70 and that was on a winding A road. I couldn't believe it. I had to stay well back cos he was knocking branches off trees. I was well impressed.
Col
Clunkbucket
Active Member
Out of interest what engine do you have and what drive train?
Clunkbucket
Active Member
That is highly impressive, are you running an overdrive?
I guess the fact that you had it rebuilt in 2017 is the answer. The 2 1/4 diesel will keep running when it is well worn it just gets slower, my friends 2a wont do more than 45mph yet doesnt smoke greatly and always starts. We pulled the head off to have a look and there are huge steps on the bores yet it keeps on plodding away. I do remember driving a swb many years ago that would sit at 70mph on the level (with 7.50 tyres and an overdrive).
dag019
Well-Known Member
That's the same as mine minus the recent rebuild. With the overdrive and 7.50 tyres it will sit at 70 (indicated) which is terrifying. I don't like going much over an indicated 60 but will sit all day at 56 behind a truck.
Colthebrummie
Well-Known Member
Christ! I'd have drag a big magnet behind me to collect all bits that would fall off.
Col
Turboman
Mab An Gov
Matter of opinion. Landrovers originally had petrol engines, the engine was then diesel-ised.That's because you are in a petrol and @Fatrover and I are running the superior diesel fueled variants
Myself, I have been working on diesels for almost 40 years, and I would consider the Land Rover offerings some of the worst in existence.
Try a Gardner, a Lister Blackstone, or a Kubota if you want a good diesel.
dag019
Well-Known Member
I completely agree that it is a matter of opinion and my opinion was stated in jest. I am also aware that they are not the greatest of engines with better diesels available, and in like for like with a good condition petrol are not as refinined or powerful. However, you will not change my mind and all of the threads about missfires/carb problems only go to strengthening my opinion that I would rather have an oil burner than something which, for no other reason then it feels like it, decides it is not going to run properly today and doesn't like getting wet
Turboman
Mab An Gov
I completely agree that it is a matter of opinion and my opinion was stated in jest. I am also aware that they are not the greatest of engines with better diesels available, and in like for like with a good condition petrol are not as refinined or powerful. However, you will not change my mind and all of the threads about missfires/carb problems only go to strengthening my opinion that I would rather have an oil burner than something which, for no other reason then it feels like it, decides it is not going to run properly today and doesn't like getting wet
Up to you. Just about to start my Beta Kubota and be gone. I have some mileage to do today.
Turboman
Mab An Gov
I bet you get mildly niggled when cyclists overtake you as well.
