Series 1 1957 Help

Hello,

I have recently inherited a Series 1 Landrover (1957) and need some help.

The Landrover has been stood still for the past 20 years and I have tried to see if it will start and nothing.

I have changed the battery and I have lights and working wiper blades, but nothing coming from the engine, no sound of fuel pump, nothing at all.

I thought at a minimum the engine would try and turnover, but the ignition button doesn't seem to do anything (no sounds)

Suggestions on steps needed please.

I have tried the crank handle and the engine does turn, so I know it's not ceased.

Welcome.
Have you got a key?
Take a photo & upload a photo of the engine bay. This will help

Hicap phill said:

Welcome.
Have you got a key?
Take a photo & upload a photo of the engine bay. This will help

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Yes, I have a key.

Can try and upload a photo of the engine bay tomorrow.

Not sure on s1, but s2 diesel had two ignition barrels/keys

lynall said:

Not sure on s1, but s2 diesel had two ignition barrels/keys

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On our S1 the key only provides power.,,,
You need to know where the starter button is to start.

Hicap phill said:

On our S1 the key only provides power.,,,
You need to know where the starter button is to start.

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I know where the starter button is.

The issue is that this doesn’t appear to do anything.

Series1LandyNewbie said:

I know where the starter button is.

The issue is that this doesn’t appear to do anything.

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So do you have a solenoid on the starter motor or the bulkhead?

you need to get the multimeter out & start tracing 12v

Good photos of engine & engine bay will show us what you need to check

Move your questions and pics to the series section...

Photo

Engine Photo

Shippers said:

Move your questions and pics to the series section...

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don’t think have permissions to move threads.

Welcome.

What @Shippers meant was if you ask in the series section you will get better response to your questions.

Good luck with it.

J

Series1LandyNewbie said:

Engine Photo

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Oo 2ltr side valve…
In red circle check voltage to the can looking item(fuel pump)
In the blue circle is this a solonoid?

Series1LandyNewbie said:

I know where the starter button is.

The issue is that this doesn’t appear to do anything.

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The starter switch is basic to the extreme. It just makes the connections when pushed in, and comes back out on a spring when released, breaking the connections.

Take it apart, and look for worn contacts, or wires come off the switch.

If not, maybe a new one. I think Series One club is the best source for many parts for these, although the switch is probably the same as the ones on a Series 2.

Hello,

I have found out the issue and it’s the ignition coil.

I’ve been told it’s the old type for a series 1.

Any recommendations on where to get one from?

link to item if possible.

The ignition coil won't stop the engine turning over when you press the starter button, it just won't start

Series1LandyNewbie said:

Hello,

I have found out the issue and it’s the ignition coil.

I’ve been told it’s the old type for a series 1.

Any recommendations on where to get one from?

link to item if possible.

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Google Accuspark, and ring them up, they are helpful.
I think it will be the 8 volt coil with a ballast, but am by no means certain.
With specialised stuff like this, online ordering is usually not the best policy.