Stage 1 V8

That's because the forum software included the full stop at the end of the end url.

Try the url without the full stop, and I have edited the link so that it now works

Just to let y'all know that the sys admins have very kindly made a NZ Army manual available at http://stage1v8.org.uk/manuals/010008iss5_1.pdf .

I think there are a couple of bits missing from it but I am checking on those.

Cornering with that luton could be interesting

I wonder if the generator is run from the pto? Quite a rarity if it is a rear facing one.

Hey there Gary, It's the low radiator water sensor. It is connected to the centre console in the cab, and is in the same dial as the low oil pressure warning beacon. It works through having a closed circuit, i.e. water is in the radiator, then an alarm is sounded when the circuit is open, i.e. there...

landdani wrote:Since sterling is most readed article , I am using his article to wish you all a marry Christmas and all the the best .

Merry Christmas Dani and everyone else.

Hi Sebastian,

Great looking purchase there

I don't think you will get too many photos from here. As far as I am aware the Stage 1 was not produced in that form. Have you tried http://forums.lr4x4.com/ ?

Good luck.

stirlsilver wrote:Solution - Raising the ride height of your car or bigger tyres Bigger tyres are the best option because this also increases your diff clearance.

Or get a spade out and dig the crest off

Gary's last photo is of a specialist army vehicle used in NZ. They were built by the army and were never certified for legal road use.

Very informative site. Well done. Some good links on there too

It is fairly common for Stage 1's to have overdrive. It is a third party addition,for exanple the one provided by Fairey.

The purpose is to increase the top gear ratio. This provides a higher top speed with a slower running engine, and that means less fuel being used.

what are you after?

I think you will find there is not just one parts list, but that there are different lists depending on where the vehicle was based.

Hi Seb, The temperature is dependent upon which thermostat you put in. And variations will occur if you are using lower or higher octane petrol or LPG, whether the spark is retarded or advanced. A person may choose, for example, to run slightly hotter. However, the thermostats come in two 'sizes' 82...

landdani wrote:Do you have any activities with gary_in_nz ?

No, not outside the forum. Gisborne is a long way from where I am (about 6 hours drive, more or less).

No, that's the bit that sticks out the front. On Stirling's again, he has bull bars attached to his.

Dani, Have a look at Stirlings signature. The left photo shows the front mudguards and the area we are talking about. Where the headlights are. A quick lesson in English :) Mudguard is two words. It is a piece of the truck's body that stops mud from being thrown all over the place, and so it guards ...