Gear sticl like stirring soup

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Simon1976

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Just bought a 1979 swb landrover. The problem is you can select all gears and change into them easy enough. The problem is the gear stick there is no spring in it and you can move it any where you like. Orderd myself a haynes book but cannot wait to get started to do the jobs on it. Can anyone tell me what this problem is. Also because it is a 1979 do i have to put a supplement in the petrol.Or will it be ok on unleaded.
 
That question about the petrol... I have a 1973 series 3... should I be putting addative in it ? I have a 1953 Armstrong Siddeley that I put it in all the time... never considered the landy though !... oops !
 
In theory all Series Land Rovers with original unmodified engines are not suitable for unleaded petrol and need an additive.
Having said that, a lot of people aren't bothering. The main problem seems to be prolonged high speed running, which is why owners of classic sports cars are concerned, but the problem is not so pronounced in a less stressed Land Rover.
The problem is that there are no symptoms, just excessive valve seat regression, by the time you know there is a problem it is too late!
 
Simon1976 said:
Just bought a 1979 swb landrover. The problem is you can select all gears and change into them easy enough. The problem is the gear stick there is no spring in it and you can move it any where you like. Orderd myself a haynes book but cannot wait to get started to do the jobs on it. Can anyone tell me what this problem is. Also because it is a 1979 do i have to put a supplement in the petrol.Or will it be ok on unleaded.
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At the back of the turret there is a little sping and a plunger, this holds the stick firm, if this is worn or has fallen out you get the soup stirring phenonemon - it could also be a very badly worn ball joint - both easy to fix and don't require any actual gearbox stripping.

Take it part and have a look, it's so simple you will probably see the problem in seconds.
 
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