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Ditch the generator. When it frags on the trip, you'll never find parts. Switch it out for a simple alternator, that can be rebuilt anywhere. It's getting harder and harder to find generator parts, especially Lucas ones.

Its a dam shame. That abomination shown above as a Defender replacement does nothing to convince me that its a progression or modern version of the Defender that I love. Think about this. Look at a 2015 Jeep Wrangler and a 1948 Willy's side by side and you can see the resemblance. Look at a...

What is your plan for the gap? which company and route to get across?

Sidi Discoverys. When I'm off the bike though it's Tevas.

A few other things The steering wheel and vent levers are SIIA not SII. Take a look at the engine, and check out the OVLR FAQ.

Flat Valence makes it a SII not a SIIA The flat panel below the grill is the indicator of a SII 1959 - 1961. The next thing to check is the water pump. The SII engine was unique to that model and the water pump is no longer available. The rebuild kits for a SIIA can work as long as the...