Series 3S Help

Hello Everyone,

Hoping you could shed some information on my Land Rover.

I have what I believe to be a 1984 Series IIIS, a former military truck from SA, with the straight 6 petrol 2.6L engine (R6).

Any info you have on these trucks would be greatly appreciated. Anyone have any pictures of their military use or info of their history?

Also, I have been unable to find a VIN or Chassis number. There is no identification plate on either side of the bulkhead and no luck around the chassis or spring hanger, any suggestions?

My goal right now is to replace the throw-out bearing and pilot bushing. Just don't want to order the wrong parts.

Any info you can give is GREATLY appreciated,

Tanner Langley

https://www.landroverweb.com/landrover/pdf-land-rover-manuals-part-catalogue/

Scroll down. Section on SA 6 pot series.

Wildefalcon said:

https://www.landroverweb.com/landrover/pdf-land-rover-manuals-part-catalogue/

Scroll down. Section on SA 6 pot series.

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That's the manual I have been using. Sadly it's quite incomplete... Do you have any more info about these trucks?

I might be wrong but that engine just isn't right. It isn't a land rover engine
Calling help @Turboman @BruceB

J

marjon said:

I might be wrong but that engine just isn't right. It isn't a land rover engine
Calling help @Turboman @BruceB

J

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Not really.

I assume the SA in his post means South Africa, and I do know that many Land Rovers were sold there, and, I believe, built there from CKD kits.

But I don't know how many, or if, were sold to the Sout African vehicles, or what engines were fitted to any models sold there.

And my knowledge of military Land Rovers is limited. I have never been in the military, or owned any kind of military vehicle.

Turboman said:

Not really.

I assume the SA in his post means South Africa, and I do know that many Land Rovers were sold there, and, I believe, built there from CKD kits.

But I don't know how many, or if, were sold to the Sout African vehicles, or what engines were fitted to any models sold there.

And my knowledge of military Land Rovers is limited. I have never been in the military, or owned any kind of military vehicle.

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That's the thing if its a "kit " built what engine would they use?

Which is the reason he is struggling for a manual for it.

But that isn't a 6cylinder LR engine?
J

marjon said:

That's the thing if its a "kit " built what engine would they use?

Which is the reason he is struggling for a manual for it.

But that isn't a 6cylinder LR engine?
J

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6 cylinder Rover petrol engines were fitted to civilian Series 2a and 3s sold in the UK.

I think they were also fitted in some Forward Control Series, which were military vehicles.

What went on in South Africa, I have little or no idea.

Turboman said:

6 cylinder Rover petrol engines were fitted to civilian Series 2a and 3s sold in the UK.

I think they were also fitted in some Forward Control Series, which were military vehicles.

What went on in South Africa, I have little or no idea.

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Appreciate the help!
One gentleman suggested that "it's the straight 6 used in the SD1, derived from the Australian p76 engine. The S3S used a Santana gearbox with different 1st, 3rd and reverse ratios. Might help to look for Santana parts."

Does this sound correct or possible to you guys?

TannersLandy said:

Appreciate the help!
One gentleman suggested that "it's the straight 6 used in the SD1, derived from the Australian p76 engine. The S3S used a Santana gearbox with different 1st, 3rd and reverse ratios. Might help to look for Santana parts."

Does this sound correct or possible to you guys?

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I would think a post in the Military Vehicles section on the forum would be a good idea.

And try and include some clear pictures of the vehicle from all angles, and under the bonnet.

That's not a UK Landrover sourced engine. The UK 6 cyl had s smooth rocker cover, and the carb on the other side.

Wildefalcon said:

That's not a UK Landrover sourced engine. The UK 6 cyl had s smooth rocker cover, and the carb on the other side.

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Didn't see the pics earlier, not sure if they have been added, or I just missed them among the ads.

You are quite right, that is not a 6 cylinder Rover engine. In the pic, it has the look of an OHC engine, but the pic is too small to be sure.

https://www.landyonline.co.za/specs/series3.htm

Local SA derived engine, based on Aussie engine derived from old UK engine.....

Wildefalcon said:

https://www.landyonline.co.za/specs/series3.htm

Local SA derived engine, based on Aussie engine derived from old UK engine.....

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I liked this bit.

"One the least well-known outside its native country is the South African Series IIIS"

They are not wrong. I had never heard of it until today!

http://landy.ee/manuals/downloads/cars.htm

Are these the same as the link I posted earlier?

Suggest you find a SA forum. You might need to make friends that can post parts to you, or at least measure then so you can get made locally.

Here you go It’s an Austin Princess in disguise

https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/series-3-r6-pics.114380/

https://www.aronline.co.uk/engines/engines-e-series/

now you maybe able to find a manual.

good luck.

J

marjon said:

Here you go It’s an Austin Princess in disguise

https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/series-3-r6-pics.114380/

https://www.aronline.co.uk/engines/engines-e-series/

now you maybe able to find a manual.

good luck.

J

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Thanks for all the help guys! Which me luck finding parts!

What's the large cylinder on the left side of the pic, air filter? Looks huge! And where does the battery go?

Canister type air filter, paper filter.

Battery might be under the seat.

No doubt more photos will follow (hint).

@TannersLandy

What parts do you need? Do you have the old bearing and bush?