1. British Leyland Rover

    Series 3 Landrover owner

    This arrived today! 😃
  2. British Leyland Rover

    Series 3 Landrover owner

    Between the showers yesterday, my brother and I spent the afternoon replacing as many serviceable items our skills permitted. It's running a lot better, but I think the Zeneth carb will need a service and tune. 1. Drained the fuel tank it had a lot of sediment after 15 years storage. 2. Spark...
  3. British Leyland Rover

    Series 3 Landrover owner

    I've downloaded them for safe keeping, they're much clearer than the Haynes manual. 👍
  4. British Leyland Rover

    Series 3 Landrover owner

    Those diagrams will be very helpful, thanks! It's incredible to see just how many parts make up even a relatively simple utility vehicle.
  5. British Leyland Rover

    Series 3 Landrover owner

    Thank you Knappster, my dream truck!
  6. British Leyland Rover

    Series 3 Landrover owner

    Thanks for taking the time to reply Feral Kid. I've just ordered plugs, points condenser, dizzy cap and a new ignition coil. It looks like it has a Lucas distributor and Zenith carb. I'll see what a good service does. Whenever I see well looked after examples like your uncles, I appreciate...
  7. British Leyland Rover

    Series 3 Landrover owner

    Good evening My Dad had a series 3 when I was growing up and I loved the adventure and waving to other owners. I remember my Dad however having to cycle to work on a few ocassions. I think it was made around 1980. Sadly it was sold in the late 1990s and apparently the new owner shipped it out...