Using a strobe to check my 2.25 patrol timing after tuning it by ear it is about 45 degrees out on number 1 cylinder! I presume someone has not lined the timing marks up properly at some time when reassembling the engine. Is there another explanation? The engine is also very lumpy (even though...

I've changed one swivel ball for a new one on my series 3 as the housing was full of sand! There is a terrific step by step sequence in Land Rover S3 Reborn by Lindsay Porter. He says Land Rover advice is to pre-load the pin so that a force of 6 to 8 lb will move the ball in the housing, which...

I'm keen to understand how the fuel connections for a 2.25 petrol 1977 should be configured. The tank has two connectors plus the sender unit. On my Series 3 (just purchased) one of the connectors is linked to the fuel pump (seems a good idea) while the other one just has a tube to nowhere...

I've looked at the old threads but couldn't find the answer, but forgive me if it's already out there. My Series 3 2.25 petrol only starts from cold if I pour some petrol in the top of the carburettor. It starts fine when warm. The carburettor has 'Solex' on the main body but it is clearly a...

Sorry if this is very basic but I'm new to Series Land Rovers. My 1977 Series 3 has a 5 bearing 8:1 petrol engine which is a replacement for the original diesel. The Haynes manual says there should be a hose connection between the oil filler tube and the inlet manifold to burn off any fumes...

Hello Chaps, I have just bought a 1977 Series 3 88 petrol on eBay which seems basically sound (chassis and bulkhead OK) but needs cosmetics and TLC. I have a Freelander 2 as my day to day transport which got me interested in a classic to do up! I have already restored two Ferguson tractors...