So it begins....

[Alaska Mike]

I would get a Land Rover Repair Operation Manual as soon as you can. While not the easiest read, it's completely stuffed with all sorts of invaluable information.

 

[kellymoe]

Congratulations on your new truck. I have been down the same road and have owned several series LR's in the past and enjoyed them all. My advice and I know your probably full of advice from folks already but here goes, make a list of must do fixes and fixes or upgrades that can wait. My first series truck I spent so much time working on it that I didnt get enough time top really enjoy it. I must admit though that working on the truck is half the fun of owning one and you will be better prepared when things turn south. When you do find yourself bogged down take a break and just enjoy the truck for awhile.

Welcome to the club.

 

[Yorker]

just use Castrol LMA for the brakes and clutch.


get this:

Land Rover Series IIA & IIB Technical Publication
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Land Rover Series IIA & IIB 1961 to 1971

These CD's do not currently work on the Vista platform - an upgrade will be available shortly.

Parts Publications
Parts Catalogue - Series IIA 1961-68 - Bonneted Control models
Cumulative Amendment No. 1- 2 1/4 litre 4 Cyl. Petrol & 2.6 litre 6 Cyl. Petrol - 1961 to 1969
Parts Catalogue - Series IIA - Bonneted Control models - 1961 to 1971
Parts Book - Series IIA & IIB - Forward Control models - 1961 to 1971
Parts List - Series II 1961 to 1964 Military 1/4 Ton Truck & Station Wagon
Parts Catalogue Supplement - Series IIA & III 88 USA Specification -1967 to 1969
Unipart Catalogue- Parts for Land Rovers
Parts Fiche - Optional Equipment - Series IIA - 1961 to 1971
Parts Brochure - Approved Special Equipment- Series IIA - 1961 to 1971
Land Rover Optional Equipment Booklet Series IIA - 1961 to 1971
Special Service Tools - V.L. Churchill
Land Rover & Range Rover Proprietary Equipment & Special Conversions - 1961 to 1968
Proprietary Equipment and Special Conversions - 1961 to 1970
Approved Implements, Accessories and Special Vehicles (Early Version)
Approved Implements, Accessories and Special Vehicles (1968 Version) - 1961 to 1968
Additional Details
Service Publications
Workshop Manual - Series IIA, IIB 1961 to 1971 - all models

Owner's Handbooks
Owner's Manual - Series IIA 88 & 109 Petrol & Diesel Engines - 1961
Owner's Instruction Manual - Series IIA Bonneted Control & One Ton - 1961 to 1971
Owner's Instruction Manual Supplement - 88 Station Wagon - USA - 1967 to 1969
Owner's Manual - Series IIA "Regular", "Long" & Forward Control - 1961 to 1965
Owner's Maintenance Manual - Series IIA Bonneted Control & IIB Forward Control - 1961 to 1967
Instruction Manual - Series IIA (109) Vehicles with 24 volt Electrical System - 1961 to 1965
Instruction Manual - Series IIA & IIB 1961-71 - Bonneted and Forward Control - 1961 to 1971
User Handbook - General Service Military Series IIA - 1961 to 1962
User Handbook 1/4 Ton and 3/4 Ton GS & FFR (Army) - 1961 to 1962
User Handbook 1/4 Ton and 3/4 Ton GS & FFR (Army) - 1962 to 1963
User Handbook Military 1/4 Ton and 3/4 Ton GS & FFR - 1963 to 1967 Technical Handbook - Military Vehicles 1967 to 1968

http://www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk/shop/books-cds-dvds/technical-publications-on-cd-rom/land-rover-bm/index.html

 

[Wander]

That's quite a library Yorker, looks like I'll need another shelf in the garage.

The guy I bought it from loaned me his Hayes manual to have until I get mine and I've been reading it at night. I do like the simplicity of design of this truck-everything is what is looks like and looks like it's supposed to.

I am fortunate with my Rover in that nothing major needs to be done right away, I admit I was hessitant as I had in mind something that was a little worse off but I would have been crazy to pass on this one. I'll save a lot of money overall because the bulk of the issues have been addressed already. I did have to stretch my pre-determined budget a bit but in the end I think it was a smart decision.

 

[Antichrist]

x2 on the Factory manual, but I suggest also a copy of the Haynes manual. I find it covers all the basics, and then some, and is smaller/handy for keeping in the car in case you need answers when away from home.
Another good manual for series rovers is the older version of the Haynes Automotive Electrical manual. While a general manual, it has really good detail about the whacky electrics in a Land Rover.
It's out of print, but shows up on ebay now and then.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...Category=48444&_trkparms=algo=LVI&its=I&otn=1

ISBN 0 85696 818 8 Hardback
ISBN 1 85010 005 5 Softcover

 

[Yorker]

That's quite a library Yorker, looks like I'll need another shelf in the garage...

IF you print it maybe.
http://www.heritage-motor-centre.co...er series ii a & ii b 1961 to 1971/index.html

 

[Wander]

AH---I see, D'OH!

I read about the Heritage Certificate from the centre, have many of you done this? It seems ot could be interesting to find out what your LR originally came with.

 

[weatherm]

I know I'm late on this but fill it up with some 90 weight at walmart... let it sit on your drive way and not your garage (b/c you could have rotten egg smell for a few weeks) and see what leaks.

Was good that I did that on mine.. I still don't know how it made it 250+ miles from ATL without the swivel seizing up.

My friends seized up on him after about 500+ miles after he bought his. cost him a grand to fix at a garage.

 

[Wander]

I was able to get it out for more than just a spin around the neighborhood today. It ran great this morning when I went to look for a B-day present for my wife and went to an auto parts store for some 90 weight, a bulb for her car. I looked at the choices of fuel additive which got me wondering which one you all have found to be the best.
I was home for a little while and found my pup had chewed on the middle post of the new patio door I bought so it was off to Lowes for some wood filler. I'll get some aluminum trim over the post this week. While on the way to Lowes she stalled out on me. The gauge is reading 1/2 tank but I have no idea if that's reliable. I was able to get it restarted and about 1/2 mile further when it went out again. I've got a fuel filter on order so I didn't have a spare (guess I'll have to order another so I'll have an extra) and was thinking it's that but also wondering if it was out of gas. I called my wife to bring me some premium. While waiting a guy stopped offered help but also said he just wanted to look her over. He is from Sri Lanka and said he hasn't seen a series Rover since he left home. I put in the gas and got her fired up. I decided to get her home and in the garage until I get that new filter and sure enough it stalled once more in the way home. You all think I'm on the right path thinking it's a clogged fuel filter? The one on there now is solid-not clear so I can't see what's inside.

 

[stevenmd]

I would order a spare fuel pump to keep in your onboard spares kit. Easy to install if needed. Some guys just replace the whole unit with an electric aftermarket one but the original fuel pumps are pretty cheap.

Oh, until you get the gauge sorted out, figure how many miles you can get out of a tank... I'm too ashamed to tell you how many times I ran out of fuel, usually only a few blocks from home...

 

[Alaska Mike]

On my CJ-5 I run a clear glass filter with replaceable cartridges as a pre-filter. Not the best filtration on its own, but it makes troubleshooting a bit easier.

I would also look at the pump as a possible issue. Not a bad idea to carry a spare, since they aren't all that expensive.

If the fuel filter is plugged, you might consider dropping the tank and cleaning it out. Not hard to do, and it adds some piece of mind.

 

[Antichrist]

Running premium is a waste of money. Regular is fine, mid-grade at most.
On my petrol rovers I've always run these between the fuel pump and the carb.

Work well, cheap, replacement cartridges can be found nearly everywhere.

You'll have to adjust the ignition timing for whatever octane you decide to run.

 

[Alaska Mike]

That's the one. I prefer a regular filter behind it, since they aren't all that fine of a filter, but they do catch the big stuff and provide a useful visual indicator. If there's gas in the filter, there should be gas in the carb.

 

[stevenmd]

If there's gas in the filter, there should be gas in the carb.

Don't you mean if there's gas in the fuel pump sediment bowl, there should be gas in the carb?:ylsmoke:

 

[Antichrist]

That's the one. I prefer a regular filter behind it, since they aren't all that fine of a filter, but they do catch the big stuff and provide a useful visual indicator.

I have some of the older cartridges that look solid rather than the mesh, and seem to filter finer. I actually haven't been able to find the specs anywhere on the mesh ones.