steamcoaster
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Dear All
It's been a while. I have very reluctantly sold my trusty series 3 24V FFR. After 14 years I'd had it longer than my daughter! The sale was forced by a move to Perth Australia.
I'm looking at an Australian military Series 3. The big issue for me is it has a 6 cylinder engine in it. I have lived and breathed 2.25 petrol engines and have no knowledge of these.
I'm assuming it's a Landy lump and not a Holden. If its Holden I'm leaving it.
F
I read a few old posts which indicated the 6 pots run smooth (expected) and have some more grunt at low speed, a bit more thirsty but how much?
What carburettor?
What do I need to look for?
I'm familiar with running gear and rust spots. Apart from being driven on the beach rust is not a particular problem.
It's a 1978 series 3. Is this likely to be made from poor steel common in the 70's? My old truck was 1980 and had a good chassis on it.
Any help greatly appreciated.
Regards
Rupert
It's been a while. I have very reluctantly sold my trusty series 3 24V FFR. After 14 years I'd had it longer than my daughter! The sale was forced by a move to Perth Australia.
I'm looking at an Australian military Series 3. The big issue for me is it has a 6 cylinder engine in it. I have lived and breathed 2.25 petrol engines and have no knowledge of these.
I'm assuming it's a Landy lump and not a Holden. If its Holden I'm leaving it.
F
I read a few old posts which indicated the 6 pots run smooth (expected) and have some more grunt at low speed, a bit more thirsty but how much?
What carburettor?
What do I need to look for?
I'm familiar with running gear and rust spots. Apart from being driven on the beach rust is not a particular problem.
It's a 1978 series 3. Is this likely to be made from poor steel common in the 70's? My old truck was 1980 and had a good chassis on it.
Any help greatly appreciated.
Regards
Rupert
