1. 1

    V8 Engine swap- can't get running right.

    Thanks for the response. I have bypassed the ignition amp (a new premium one) with one that came with the new distributor and there is now no misfire.
  2. 1

    V8 Engine swap- can't get running right.

    Thanks for the reply, I had wondered if someone might adjust the mechanical advance curve in the distributor to suit an LPG engine. I have swapped the cap and rotor/HT leads and have been able to move the misfire up to c.5k rpm with base timing very advance, if I lower timing down to 6 degrees...
  3. 1

    V8 Engine swap- can't get running right.

    I have recently had fitted a 3.9 V8 from a Disco into my ex army 2.5na 110, fitting the new engine, converting the R380 to fit etc has all gone well but getting it running right has not. The efi system from the donor was a mess, it had been previously converted to LPG, various electrical...
  4. 1

    Serp 3.9efi disco engine into defender 110 V8 idiots guide.

    Thanks for the response. The project is progressing nicely, the engine and gearbox are in and engine mounts relocated. We have used the disco r380 box with modified selector. I took the defender radiator to a classic car radiator place and the added an additional inlet pipe for the inlet...
  5. 1

    Serp 3.9efi disco engine into defender 110 V8 idiots guide.

    I am about to start a very similar project with the help of a local mechanic. To save mechanic time and I am sourcing the missing/conversion parts and already hitting obstacles, it seems most people want to put Turbo Diesel engines in not big petrol units. The donor car is a 3.9 serp manual...
  6. 1

    Dash speaker location

    I am planning an install on my ex MOD defender. I have order two sets of spacers from Mudstuff, on their advice I am using two spaces to miss the wiper motor on the passenger size. On the drivers side I understand there is more space and I only need one. I was hoping to cut the holes with a hole...
  7. 1

    First defender

    Hi. I have just bought my first proper Land Rover ready for the summer. I am planning to strip it back down and tidy up any rust, broker trim, flaky paint and removing surplus military kit. One project is likely to be fitting power steering to the old truck, I am so used to power steering that I...
  8. 1

    New joiner with bench seat query

    This is the panel that the seats backs mount to. It's held by bolts on the top and bottom but only has relevant holes for a single set of seats. Is this a part that can be bought? I have looked at the microcat but can't find it.
  9. 1

    New joiner with bench seat query

    After years of putting it off, I finally got myself a proper land rover. Its a 1995 Ex military 110 soft top Tithonus from Withams. I picked it up on Thursday and have started to strip out the surplus ex military kit suck as battery box, batteries, dexion trunking etc. I am going to clean it all...