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    Series 2 Help with a Parasitic fuel gauge

    Hi all, I have a parasitic drain in my recently restored ‘59 series 2 that will kill my battery if left with the terminals connected for 24 hours. I have diagnosed it to be the fuel gauge, which would show a reading when the truck was off. When I remove the wire to the gauge the draw goes...
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    Series 2 The case of the disappearing 2nd gear

    Thanks so much everyone. Really appreciate the guidance!
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    Series 2 The case of the disappearing 2nd gear

    Thanks so much. My double declutch tempo had worked previously, and I had developed a rhythm that all of a sudden doesn’t work anymore. Glad to hear you agree it might be an RPM thing though. I will drain the oil and if half a gear doesn’t fall out in the process :) perhaps will just do what...
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    Series 2 The case of the disappearing 2nd gear

    Thanks so much for the reply. Yes, it drives in 2nd just find and shifts out of it without a problem. However, when launching in 1st, and trying to shift to 2nd, it yells at me. I had assumed the RPMs were just running too high for a smooth change, but I am not sure what would cause that to...
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    Series 2 The case of the disappearing 2nd gear

    Hoping someone might be able to shed some light on an issue that just developed. My ’59 series 2 doesn’t seem to want to shift up into 2nd anymore… no matter how long I shift into neutral for before trying, it would seem. First to third works great. And it’s perfectly happy to launch from...
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    What fills this hole?

    Thank you!
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    What fills this hole?

    Amazing. Thanks so much!
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    What fills this hole?

    Hi folks, anyone able to identify this hole on my 59 series 2 gearbox? Can’t seem to locate it on the workshop manual. Any advice on the proper plug? It drives pretty well without being able to keep oil in it, but probably should be addressed :)
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    Series 2 Series 2 topless cover?

    Anyone know of a prefab tonneau cover that would fit a series 2 when it’s topless? Haven’t found one that is made for that setup, but have come across this: https://www.everycarcovered.com/col...-13-80-86-88-3-door-48-85-half-size-car-cover Any shared experience with this one would also be...
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    Series 2 topless cover?

    Thanks guys. Sorry, I realized I may have posted this type of question to the wrong forum.
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    Series 2 topless cover?

    Anyone know of a prefab tonneau cover that would fit a series 2 when it’s topless? Haven’t found one that is made for that setup, but have come across this one: https://www.everycarcovered.com/collections/1948-1985/products/land-rover-series-13-80-86-88-3-door-48-85-half-size-car-cover Any...