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by Geoff
Fri Aug 30, 2013 1:11 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Points replaced, vehicle died, now cant get spark at all...
Replies: 7
Views: 5524

Re: Points replaced, vehicle died, now cant get spark at all

See the circuit diagram in either the Handbook or the Land Rover V8 Repair Operation Manual Supplement
by Geoff
Mon Aug 19, 2013 10:15 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Newby Question: What is wrong with the LT95?
Replies: 16
Views: 11269

Re: Newby Question: What is wrong with the LT95?

Where are these rant tags you speak of? - might be useful! :D

(Ok, my youngest daughter just explained rant tags to me - I'll remember in future)
by Geoff
Sun Aug 18, 2013 11:31 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: ambulance
Replies: 1
Views: 2607

Re: ambulance

Cool. Welcome! I was going to suggest a pic but I'm sure I've just found it on the bay (where was my standing search last week ebay?): http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover-Stage-1-V8-109-Ambulance-Camper-/380696498974?nma=true&si=TmlFn8bxRtD1fkDNulqmW2EAxaU%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&...
by Geoff
Sun Aug 18, 2013 7:47 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Newby Question: What is wrong with the LT95?
Replies: 16
Views: 11269

Re: Newby Question: What is wrong with the LT95?

Every vehicle has a top speed. The top speed of my Stage 1s (unlike my old Series 3 109 2.25) is quite adequate for just about anywhere except possibly a German autobahn. If a quiet ride at high speed is more important to you than all the other things these vehicles can do, then buy a car. As I alre...
by Geoff
Sun Aug 18, 2013 6:45 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Newby Question: What is wrong with the LT95?
Replies: 16
Views: 11269

Re: Newby Question: What is wrong with the LT95?

I think the main thing is the four speed and ratios mean top end speed is limited. Limited to what? I've kept up with Range Rovers on the motorway at over the legal limit with a family of five on board plus dog and a fortnight's holiday gear, and overtaken newer Land Rovers on the motorway. If your...
by Geoff
Sat Aug 17, 2013 10:25 pm
Forum: Sales and Wants
Topic: £10K+ paid for your Stage 1
Replies: 4
Views: 3989

Re: £10K+ paid for your Stage 1

Dunno, but if I remember correctly he wanted about as much money for it as you seem to be wanting to spend.
by Geoff
Sat Aug 17, 2013 10:16 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Newby Question: What is wrong with the LT95?
Replies: 16
Views: 11269

Re: Newby Question: What is wrong with the LT95?

I'm not complaining - I like my LT95s - I like pulling away in second and not having to change down much - if I forget and pull away in third or even top, it still pulls away. Can't see the point of buying a Stage 1 and trying to change it into something else - if you don't like them, why not buy so...
by Geoff
Sat Aug 17, 2013 12:29 pm
Forum: Sales and Wants
Topic: £10K+ paid for your Stage 1
Replies: 4
Views: 3989

Re: £10K+ paid for your Stage 1

by Geoff
Tue Aug 13, 2013 11:32 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: speedo worm drive
Replies: 15
Views: 11668

Thanks for replying disco. Yes, Speedograph Richfield in Nottingham are not far from me and they can either repair my speedometer to its original spec or recalibrate it to my spec, whichever's necessary. But I do like to know how things work and, when not working, why - it's an approach I've long si...
by Geoff
Tue Aug 13, 2013 11:20 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: speedo worm drive
Replies: 15
Views: 11668

speedo worm gear

I wonder if anyone can help with any of the following questions:- 1/ Is there any significant difference between the LT95 gearbox originally fitted to 90, 110 and 130 3.5 V8s between 1983 and 1985 and whose serial number stamped on the rear of the transfer case begins 13C and the LT95 fitted to Stag...
by Geoff
Sun Jul 21, 2013 2:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Southern Electric Stage 1 V8s
Replies: 35
Views: 45484

Re: Southern Electric Stage 1 V8s

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... ink:top:en ? Looks like a utility station wagon at any rate
by Geoff
Thu Jul 11, 2013 6:07 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: New Stage 1 Owner Needs Help
Replies: 12
Views: 7521

Re: New Stage 1 Owner Needs Help

If you are going to change the wheels (are the ones you have damaged or excessively rusty?), then you must make certain they have the right offset. The Stage 1 has a different offset to standard series vehicles. 35mm IIRC. What's this about the Stage 1 having different wheels to standard series veh...
by Geoff
Sun Jun 16, 2013 11:56 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Speedo cable broken!
Replies: 3
Views: 4512

Re: Speedo cable broken!

I too would be interested if anyone thinks they have any definitive wisdom on this subject. The Series 3 parts book lists two cables specifically for the 109 V8: PRC1599 and RTC3495. Both are still available, the latter considerably more expensive. Does anyone know what the actual difference is betw...