Question re Series 3 drop arm puller size

Phil Maddox · Feb 25, 2024

Hi all. Purchased a drop arm puller for my 1980 series 3, but its too big . Its the "24mm" one which i thought would fit. Not sure what the 24mm refers to? After searching further i see there are "19mm" versions available. Is that what i need ?
All help / input appreciatted
Cheers
Phil

Anaconda · Feb 25, 2024

Does the 24mm represent the gap on the jaws of the puller?
If so then measure the gap you need and if it's 19mm then Bob's ur Uncle.

Phil Maddox · Feb 25, 2024

Anaconda said:
Does the 24mm represent the gap on the jaws of the puller?
If so then measure the gap you need and if it's 19mm then Bob's ur Uncle.

Nah its not the gap .That 56+mm

Anaconda · Feb 25, 2024

Phil Maddox said:
Nah its not the gap .That 56+mm View attachment 311304

I was thinking 24mm was too small.
What size gap do you need?

Phil Maddox · Feb 25, 2024

Anaconda said:
I was thinking 24mm was too small.
What size gap do you need?

The splined shaft is +/- 25mm dia ( so i guess 1 inch )

Anaconda · Feb 25, 2024

HNJ Engineering - Series Land Rover Parts - Land Rover Special Tool 6000000

Phil Maddox · Feb 25, 2024

Anaconda said:
HNJ Engineering - Series Land Rover Parts - Land Rover Special Tool 6000000

I think the 24mm refers to the reach ( bottom of bolt to top of jaw(s))

Anaconda · Feb 25, 2024

The one I linked to has a jaw gap just under 43mm.
Think you have a Defender one.
Give them an email and see what they say. They make the stuff themselves and are proper Series Land Rover enthusiasts.

steve2286w · Feb 25, 2024

Can you return it for exchange or put a couple of bolts either side sitting on the lugs and jamming on the drop arm

Phil Maddox · Feb 25, 2024

steve2286w said:
Can you return it for exchange or put a couple of bolts either side sitting on the lugs and jamming on the drop arm

I think i can still return it. Ive asked the seller if he has a smaller version. Ill report back my findings when he has responded. Failing which the bolt idea might be worth a try. Thanks

Wildefalcon · Feb 25, 2024

I've one of those, I cut a bit of plate to extend the lug arm things. In a "C" shape. Worked well. Lot cheaper than the official tool.

Phil Maddox · Feb 25, 2024

Wildefalcon said:
I've one of those, I cut a bit of plate to extend the lug arm things. In a "C" shape. Worked well. Lot cheaper than the official tool.

Great idea. Thanks

Anaconda · Mar 3, 2024

Did you get it sorted?

Phil Maddox · Mar 3, 2024

Anaconda said:
Did you get it sorted?

No not yet. Im still in the process of dismantling the whole vehicle so when the weathers good Im outside working on removing everything from the old chassis.
I did order a "19 mm drop arm puller" but it had an even wider opening ( 57.5mm) so i returned it.
So I'm not sure which puller to order, added to which all the ones that claim to be for a Series 3 are upwards of 50 pounds which seems a tad expensive for something I'll only need once ( hopefully)

Dippypud · Mar 3, 2024

Phil Maddox said:
No not yet. Im still in the process of dismantling the whole vehicle so when the weathers good Im outside working on removing everything from the old chassis.
I did order a "19 mm drop arm puller" but it had an even wider opening ( 57.5mm) so i returned it.
So I'm not sure which puller to order, added to which all the ones that claim to be for a Series 3 are upwards of 50 pounds which seems a tad expensive for something I'll only need once ( hopefully)

If you put up a rough location, someone might lend you a puller ...

Phil Maddox · Mar 3, 2024

Dippypud said:
If you put up a rough location, someone might lend you a puller ...

Thanks I will.
Im in Staffordshire and happy to travel to surrounding county's . I'll also take some more measurements and post here.

Dippypud · Mar 3, 2024

Phil Maddox said:
Thanks I will.
Im in Staffordshire and happy to travel to surrounding county's . I'll also take some more measurements and post here.

Take a piccy alongside the measuring stick ...

Phil Maddox · Mar 4, 2024

Dippypud said:
Take a piccy alongside the measuring stick ...

So here's what i have . Looks like a standard LR S3 arrangement but i have no reference to gauge by.
Splined shaft is 25.2 ( me thinks 1 inch then)
To fit under " the ears" a puller would need an opening of 42mm.
Judging by the state of the lock washer its been off before but to me, it doesn't look like its on far enough ( see pic showing 10.3mm between drop arm and steering box)

Wildefalcon · Mar 4, 2024

This is the adapter I made.

Wildefalcon · Mar 4, 2024

And these are the drop arms I removed.

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