Thread: The Ultimate FC

12v GS..

8 years one major failure (starter so hand cranked) ironically was on day I sold it...

very reliable..

Another one done.

The plates are looking good!

BTW, the Saracen (+/- s) and Saladin are due at the same location on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd, transport has been booked already so shouldn't be any pull outs this time. Will let you know if anything changes.

Originally Posted by Lotz-A-Landies

The plates are looking good!

BTW, the Saracen (+/- s) and Saladin are due at the same location on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd, transport has been booked already so shouldn't be any pull outs this time. Will let you know if anything changes.

I am guessing this is Camden again ???????

Originally Posted by 101 Ron

The petrol Rolls in the rear is growing on me as it is so easy to start and live with and it is just so designed to last.
It has fantastic flexibility in its limited power delivery which makes up a lot for its lack of 2 speed transfercase.

LPG conversion for economy? Plenty space for a big tank.

I've seen a couple over here with silly Diesel engines in them. I was once tempted by one with a 6.2 V8 that was on milweb for £1500, and somewhere on the south coast.
Probably best that I resisted temptation and stuck with the 101.

It has been suggested that a decent Perkins 6.354 would be a better diesel fitment, if you were so inclined.

Originally Posted by DasLandRoverMan

LPG conversion for economy? Plenty space for a big tank.

I've seen a couple over here with silly Diesel engines in them. I was once tempted by one with a 6.2 V8 that was on milweb for £1500, and somewhere on the south coast.
Probably best that I resisted temptation and stuck with the 101.

It has been suggested that a decent Perkins 6.354 would be a better diesel fitment, if you were so inclined.

Are there any decent Perkins? They may go for ages, but they are slugs.

A Detroit 6-71 maybe

Originally Posted by 101 Ron

I am guessing this is Camden again ???????

Yes , Same bat channel. Same bat time.

Only one diesel will work well in the Stalwart and that is the K60 Rolls Royce diesel.
The K60 is a direct inter change will a B81 petrol , but is 300 kg heavier.
What ever diesel is fitted, it needs to spin at 4000 rpm and be a inline motor.
A 2000 rpm diesel will not cut the mustard unless you want 25 mph top speed.
One UK owner has I think a Bedford diesel fitted , most likely a Bedford 460 or 500 and the LC versions of these motors ( designed for coaches ) could spin to 3200 rpm which is close to the ball park and may be slightly more with a lifted governor.
Perkin phaser diesel can spin some where near the same as the Bedford motor.
I do have a plan for LPG on the Stalwart ( I am a LPG fitter), but I still need to do the basics first and find time to sort out important problems.

Will try and make Camden.