Series 1 - Help to get this started

Series1LandyNewbie · Sep 1, 2022

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 working wiper blades, but nothing coming from the engine.

I thought as a minimum the engine would try and turnover, but the starter 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.

engine photo attached

P38 Monkey · Sep 1, 2022

Usual old car first steps: check for spark, check for fuel flow.
Ref starter not turning, if the solenoid is not clicking when trying to start, check if it is getting power.

freelance · Sep 1, 2022

Quite likely starter is seized, no shortcuts, you will have to check everything methodically,

Shippers · Sep 1, 2022

Have you got a DMM?...you will need to sysematicly check every wire from battery to dash and down to starter if everything has a 12v reading pull the starter off and give it a good clean on the bench and test it before re-fitting if working...

Hicap phill · Sep 1, 2022

Just checking…. Is this still positive earth?

mystery · Sep 2, 2022

Positive earth in those days , worrying about the engine not starting is the least of your worries I personally would be checking the chassis and bulkhead for corrosion

Series1LandyNewbie · Sep 11, 2022

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.

Hicap phill · Sep 11, 2022

Use dingocroft. Helpful for S1 parts
https://www.dingocroft.co.uk/acatalog/Series1ignition.html

Hicap phill · Sep 11, 2022

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.

So you have it turning over now?

Turboman · Sep 11, 2022

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.

Already covered that one in the other thread.

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