Outer Limits 4x4 Board

Thanks again for the replies. I will certainly give the Healey Factory and Hotrodders a go. I hope they don't laugh at me (or my vehicle) but after all,it is a hybrid,hand built (rebuilt) vehicle,so who knows. If you have any contact details that would help but I will try the phone book any way. Now ...

I have put a post on the Landrover Club website / forum and had only one reply - referring me to a Commercial Autoelectrician. I have just about given up waiting for another autoelectrical firm who I have used from time to time and who know my vehicle to give me a quote. Hence my posting on this ...

I have a very modified Landrover Series3 SWB Diesel that needs either rewiring or a major revision. Everything works but so much wiring has been added it is a bit of a mess specially behind the dashboard. I have been advised that for reliabilty on outback trips and so on rewiring or similar should ...

I have a very modified Landrover Series3 SWB Diesel that needs either rewiring or a major revision. Everything works but so much wiring has been added it is a bit of a mess specially behind the dashboard. I have been advised that for reliabilty on outback trips and so on rewiring or similar should ...

I had an external roll cage fiited to my Series 3 last year by Ray Curry from Fabraications,19 Citrus St. Braeside Ph. 95877772. He did an excellent job and is good to talk to. He does internal cages mainly for rally cars,race cars etc. and he is conversant of course with CAMS regulations.My vehicle ...

My 1976 Series 3 Diesel Landrover (SWB) has had a custom made stainless steel snorkel for over a year - it was made and fiited by Bill Larman for a very reasonable price and works perfectly.
I would put up a photo if I knew how to.

I was offered a Bundera with a Detroit locker so I assume they fit but I was warned strongly by my mechanic who knows diffs intimately not to get the vehicle (because of the Detroit Locker) - uncertain / unpredicable handling characteristics amongst other things.

The MWB in Sydney was a 'bomb' I can not recommend State Roads who did the inspection too highly. It was an import,had never been registered in Australia and had not been looked after,although it had low KM. It is funny but all the ones I found were in NSW and had low KM - I think somebody must have ...

You are correct - they seem to be all north. The one I located in Sydney has never been registered in Australia - that is,it is an import - 'gray?' I have told the 'owner' that I will only stay interested if he registers it. There were two others in Sydney,both with similar low KM and in immaculate ...

Thanks for your reply - I have found a MWB in what is promoted to be immaculate condition - in Sydney - hence my question about none in Melbourne or nearby - Ballarat would have been OK - anyway if the one in Sydney passes scrutiny that will be one (more) in Melbourne. The V8 must have been a ...

I have eventually found a BJ74 1988 Turbo Diesel in I hope good condition (I will soon know) but why are there none for sale other than in NSW (Sydney) and QLD (Gold Coast). I hunted high and low and not one in Melbourne where I live but half a dozen in those fore - mentioned places. Is it the ...

I have an engine driven compressor in my Series 3 SWB - they are modified AC compressors,cost about $300 and are not rare in Melbourne. Fitting them can be tricky - expensive - it is often cheaper to get someone who is good at that sort of thing to make up brackets rather than but them. The company ...

Thanks for the offer to sell - I am sure that it is a very capable and well set up vehicle - certainly from the description it sounds so - but - outside my budget!
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Thankyou very much to those who have replied so far - It is starting to make sense.
I am hoping to get a Bunders for around $5000 - is that realistic? (for a 1985 or so)
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I am just beginning the search for a 1980 onwards SWB Toyota.I understand that the Bundera is one model,are there other options - the descriptions in the Melbourne Trading Post don't tell me much because I don't know what the vehicles look like and I can't understand the code. If anyone can help I ...

Bill Larman AKA 'Daddylonglegs' may be able to assist - advice and / or work.

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Sorry - I forgot to answer your question - biodiesel is considered renewable because provided there is somewhere to grow them vegetable oil producing plants can be grown over and over again whereas petroleum will run out one day (or be in reduced supply - as is now the case - with an artificial ...

When I did my checking a couople of years ago I priced new vegetable oil and it (in bulk) was about the same price or more than diesel. It certainly was not a price that was worth pursuing. I have been told that vegetable oil prices are protected that is maintained at an artificially high level ...

I guess I keep (run and maintain) my 1976 Series 3 SWB Diesel despite the inbuilt design problems it has. It is a strong,capable vehicle and I will never (at my stage of life) change to another manufacturer. However if I were to be reborn and had the money to spend I would buy......a current Diesel ...

I too tried to get started with biodiesel a couple of years ago but got sick of being abused or hung up on by fish&chip shop employees - I wonder what their problem is? I wonder whether a 'cooperative' would work? I don't have room at home to set up a home plant but as a shift worker I would ...

This will not answer your question but may stop the problem. I have a dual battery system in my SWB Diesel Landrover 1976. Both batteries are kept fully charged by the alternator but everything runs off one battery. If this battery is flat or unable to start the vehicle I press a button and then ...

Hi Dave - my vehicle is a SWB,the springs came from 4WD in Middleborough Rd. Box Hill (but please do not ask me to recommend them for all parts). Ref page 76 in their catalogue. The serial numbers are 279678 Driver side and 279679 Passenger side. I can't tell you the definite width of the springs as ...

I have never measured my wheel travel but in practical terms I do quite a bit of medium difficulty 4WD with rock,ruts and mud and have not had any more problems than woould be expected from a leaf sprung vehicle - that is it performs preety well. Also on another occasion the wheel travel was enought ...

It is curious isn't that what one person finds stiff another doesn't. I have a 1976 Series SWB 'Station Wagon' (hard-top,removable if you dare). Any way,I have LWB springs fitted front and rear with normal shackles and on the highway I get a good even ride (I also drive a Porsche and Alpha Romeo and ...

Thanks Ben - I know for sure it is from a Military Series 2A and the Bamford bit sounded familiar so I would certainly appreciate a look at the manual when you return to Australia. When I actually see the winch in a week or two I will know more about it. The seller did say it is in a mounting cradle ...

Thanks Ben - all I know about the winch is that it did come from a Series 2A Military Landrover so I am sure you a re correct about Bamford being the manufacturer. Thanks for the information. Regards from Richard PS Bill Larman with whom many of you have been discussing various aspects of portal ...

Thanks Nick - I have not seen the winch but assume it is a THomas. Your advice makes sense. I already have a PTO fitted together with the selector assembly so at least some of the work is done.
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I have a 1976 SWB Diesel Landrover. I wish to fit a PTO winch. Can anyone tell me whether any / what modifications are required to the front of the vehicle to do this. I am sure the answer is yes but any details and experiences may make my exercise less painful.
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