andyfreelandy

andyfreelandy

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Hi, been on the Zone for 10 years but just bought first Series.
Sure will be loads of use of this forum now!!
I see a Series 2A manual seems to be lacking, are there major mechanical differences to the Series 3 which seems well covered?

Anyway, here it be....
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The main mechanical differences involve clutch operation system and internal gear box parts. Nice looking truck, what year is it ? Has some features that suggest it is a 2 not 2a. 2's were made from 58 to 61.
 
Head lamps are proud of the grill, 2a's are flush. Hinges for vent flaps are bolted on not spot welded. The indicator lamps have no pressings in the wing for them like the side lamps, on the 2 the indicators were an optional extra. Flat front valance, all though some early 2a still had it before a curved one was introduced. Pic of the cab inside would give more clues
 
The first 3 digits of the chassis number will tell you exactly what it is. It looks like a 2 to me, an internal photo of the bulkhead would tell more. Nice looking motor either way.
 
Sorted vague steering this afternoon and greased all nipples!!
Side of steering box was not tight and leaking. Tightened, refilled and adjusted steering box while up in the air. Much, much improved now.
Checked underneath, all very clean and most components look new. No worrying amounts of oil and yes, levels are OK!!
 
Sound's like a well looked after vehicle, Which engine do you have ? Early 2 petrol's had were to be had with the 2ltr that the series one had.
 
andyfreelandy said:
It is a 2.25 diesel. Been converted.
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3 bearing or 5 bearing engine? The 3 bearings have a few problems that develop over time. So do the 5 bearings, but they develop a bit slower.
Personally, I prefer the petrol engine, but many were converted, for reasons of fuel economy.

Brooklands Books do good reprints of original workshop manuals for all the older vehicles. I find them very good.
 
Turboman said:
3 bearing or 5 bearing engine?
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Not sure! Is there an external way of I. D.?
Have downloaded the series 3 manual from a link on this forum and the owners handbook.
Haynes manual on the way, limited, but got the basics.
Had fun with grease gun, what a lot of nipples :eek:
 
andyfreelandy said:
Not sure! Is there an external way of I. D.?
Have downloaded the series 3 manual from a link on this forum and the owners handbook.
Haynes manual on the way, limited, but got the basics.
Had fun with grease gun, what a lot of nipples :eek:
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Nipples are good. If you grease them regularly, your UJs and ball joints will last pretty much for ever.
 
Mines a 3 bearing petrol. Never heard of converting to a land rover diesel for economy!!
That said on a good flat run (A55) I'd get low 20s at indicated 45-50mph
 
kermit_rr said:
Mines a 3 bearing petrol. Never heard of converting to a land rover diesel for economy!!
That said on a good flat run (A55) I'd get low 20s at indicated 45-50mph
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3 bearing petrol are fine, 3 bearing diesel are not up to the job.
They are always converted for economy, why else would anyone fit a lower powered engine, that is more stressed and rougher to drive?
A diesel would get about 30 mpg driven carefully. However, as most of these do very low mileages now, it makes very little difference.
Back in the 80s, I, and other people, used to do 30k a year in Series.
 
andyfreelandy said:
Not sure! Is there an external way of I. D.?
Have downloaded the series 3 manual from a link on this forum and the owners handbook.
Haynes manual on the way, limited, but got the basics.
Had fun with grease gun, what a lot of nipples :eek:
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yes bottom of block has different casting on 5 brg compared to the 3, top pic 3 bottom 5
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