Series 1 - Help to get this started

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

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.

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

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...

Just checking…. Is this still positive earth?

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

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.

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

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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So you have it turning over now?

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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Already covered that one in the other thread.