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Yes the original series main gearbox is basically what was the current Rover saloon gearbox - which was quite new at the start of WW2. I think the earlier one had gears arranged with their teeth in a 'V' shape to eliminate end thrust. In the late 30's most manufacturers produced gearboxes...

I'm amused by Synchro Gearboxes reference to the LT77 as being based on an old Jaguar design - with the implication that this goes back to the 1940's. In fact Jaguar used a 4 speed box made by Moss (who also made them for Morgan and some others). This was a 3 synchro box - and Jaguar replaced...

Series 1 axles are essentially the same as S2 ones but are 1.5 inches narrower. Its not uncommon to repair faults at the axle ands (swivels etc) by swapping a whole axle end complete with half shaft. Perhaps you have a S1 one on the 'narrow' side. The extra length is between the spring and...

Never seen one do that! The synchro bit is worn out anyway. It should have sharp-edged radial fine grooves round the circumference to cut through the oil film and get some grip on the polished cone on the adjacent gear to get the gear up to speed before meshing. As the bronze blocks look...

I think the main (only?) difference is that the bottom pipe fits on the other side. So with a bit of ingenuity and some hose corners and steel tube you may be able to get the thing to fit.

Then you know you've got a problem and are beginning to find where it is.

Is the glowplug light working? It never glows brightly - but must be working. The light is connected across the resistor in the glowplug circuit and measures the voltage drop across it. No voltage drop - no power to the plugs. I know your plugs are good but these things are very prone to bad...

Jumping out of 3rd gear isn't an MOT failure point and solo it should be possible to drive round the problem indefinitely. Providing the springs are sound and properly attached and suitable leaning shouldn't be an MOT problem. The bulkhead may be. Corrosion of the footwells and pillars is a...

Make sure that you can still get into your Land Rover with the new seats fitted - and that you can manage without the room the seats consume. I speak from experience having purchased 2 with car seats. One had Montego seats (and its engine, switchgear etc) and a number of times I hit my head on...

If the idle speed is too high a diesel with servo will smoke. The reason is that at idle the servo valve is shut and all the air consumed by the engine must pass through the small hole in the flap. Disconnecting the servo will allow air to enter the system through the non-return valve - and a...

I think you have prop shaft UJ's. I think the swivel ones have a shorter 'spider'

Because he posted them more than 5 years ago and they've gone off the internet. Some here: pdf Land Rover Manuals | Landroverweb.com

If its not had much use for years I'd use it for a bit and see if things improve -or get worse. It sounds like a an attempt to run - on due to something glowing in the combustion chamber and the build up of soot may burn away. It could be a valve on the way out, wrong or dirty plugs . ...

When you've got them out it may be worth having a play around with the correct sized tap. Most studs don't hit the bottom of the thread - and there may be some thread at the end of the hole which will hold. A bottom tap may be needed. If you then fit a suitable stud (A set-screw with the head...

If the brakes lock on after the thing has been driven its usually that the master cylinder operating rod is adjusted too tight. There must be a small amount of slack to allow the master cylinder piston to return fully - releasing the valve which allows communication with the reservoir. If not...

Studs are spinning in the head? and won't come out? Or nuts are spinning on the studs?

The needle roller bearing and a few other bits are retained in the back cover by the circlip. Fit the gear (I think there should be a shim under the locker that's not mentioned above) - shim - locker then castellated nut (tighten to 100lb ft - if its loose the thing jumps out of gear) then fit...

As its near the exhaust (and alternator/dynamo) I expect it was to remove interference from that source. Ignore it now - unless you get engine speed related interference - more grinding than buzz from the ignition.

Overdrive drive from the rear of the gearbox can strip the splines. To get going take overdrive off and replace gear on end of mainshaft.

The earlier system has a switch with a light for test purposes. Press switch - light comes on and goes out when released. Later system is self - checking and has a square light only.