Bed Bugs 101

**bed_bug** · 12th July 2014, 05:51 AM

Fresh back from Hol's and admittedly armed with a bunch of other peoples pics I'm taking the opportunity to move right in here and start posting things bit by bit. Which will probably signify the complete halt of any progress on my 101.

At present it's at Trim technologies works and these pictures are just after they have made my new tilt and the pretty little hand brake gaiter. Which if LR had got them to make in the first place would have the same wear value as the one from the gear lever.

NOTE: The lack of side windows - I just wanted to fit in ! Nope it was a 3 day heatwave. 23c .

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**Sitec** · 12th July 2014, 08:34 AM

Hello!! That's some very neat canvas work, and a clean straight vehicle! How are you going with the tyres?

**101RRS** · 12th July 2014, 09:20 AM

Originally Posted by Sitec

That's some very neat canvas work

Yes I agree - where did you get it from - interested as I need to get a new hood for my 101.

Garry

**Sitec** · 12th July 2014, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by garrycol

Yes I agree - where did you get it from - interested as I need to get a new hood for my 101.

Garry

Guessing it might be these guys....

Contact us for all your soft trim needs - Coventry, UK

Bed Bug might b able to give. Prices/availability etc.

**101RRS** · 12th July 2014, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by Sitec

Guessing it might be these guys....

Contact us for all your soft trim needs - Coventry, UK

Bed Bug might b able to give. Prices/availability etc.

Sorry - I was agreeing with you but asking Bed Bug the question - sorry for the confusion.

I have never heard of the company you linked but worth a try. All Wheel Trim and Exmore Trim supply them as well.

cheers

Garry

**bed_bug** · 12th July 2014, 03:54 PM

It's all Trim Technologies work. They were the original makers of all the fabric items for every 101 when they left the factory. They still make every hood for Land Rover today, as well as the Jaguar stuff, high end designer goods and bespoke aviation trim.
I've bought 3 hoods previously. one was and possibly another, was an Exmoor. The fit and quality of workmanship I had here was what I wanted again. The composition and characteristics of modern canvas have changed and affected the way covers are marked up. So to restart production, any original patterns would have needed reworking. I left my 101 in their bespoke fitting bay and came back to what you see a week later. I haven't settled up yet I'm not sure of the definitive cost but, T-T's initial estimates were surprisingly no higher than anyone else's. Here's the email address for the man who made it happen...

dean.holt@trim-technology.com

The tyres are simply superb and we're placing our 3rd order. I'm looking at the regroovable aspect and how I can help get this in place? Adding another 30-50% to your tyre mileage could be a big saver for people. I don't think we've had that option in a tyre on a 101 here.

Steve

**bed_bug** · 27th July 2014, 04:55 AM

I've fitted a Programmable/ Digital MDS 6 AL-2 the other day. had one on my last 101 and I have a couple on my boat. I was going to leave it until,the 4.6 went in but why wait ? The programable aspect is only 2D but there are lots of other facilities. I quite like the idea of overlaying an advance curve on the bob weights to meet the needs Of the steeper advance curve of LPG. It was late when I took the picture but it's not much to look at anyway.

**Sitec** · 27th July 2014, 07:58 AM

Originally Posted by bed_bug

I've fitted a Programmable/ Digital MDS 6 AL-2 the other day. had one on my last 101 and I have a couple on my boat. I was going to leave it until,the 4.6 went in but why wait ? The programable aspect is only 2D but there are lots of other facilities. I quite like the idea of overlaying an advance curve on the bob weights to meet the needs Of the steeper advance curve of LPG. It was late when I took the picture but it's not much to look at anyway.

I hadn't realised LPG needs a different advance setup. What would make it differ? Learn something every day!

**101RRS** · 27th July 2014, 08:30 AM

Ideally LPG needs for advance than for petrol so twin maps for ignition is a good idea. For example the standard advance for a a 3.5 on petrol is 3 DBTC where for gas it may exceed 10 degrees.

HOWEVER the 3.5 does respond well to lots of advance on petrol and will run fine certainly with 10 DBTC. So using this setting means a 3.5 runs great on both - 91 RON or LPG. Other vehicles may not though.

Garry

**bed_bug** · 19th August 2014, 02:40 AM

Hi, due to Tapatalk not telling me what's going on I've wanders off unawares of your posts. Petrol , LPG and CNG all have different advance curves. LPG is a lot steeper than petrol. CNG even steeper still. The advantage of LPG over petrol is that it homogenises with air and unlike petrol won't drop,out of suspension. So if you turbo or super charge with LPG from an inter cooling routing perspective, it doesn't matter how long the hoses are. The other advantage LPG has is that it seems to resist detonation for longer. Allowing for higher compression ratios or boost in an LPG engine. So if you build an engine to devoted to LPG you can extract the power out of the fuel. It just has to be built to suit it, as the primary fuel. I've fitted an ignition amplifier which will allow me to overlay a steeper curve over the existing mechanical bob weights but will also allow me to remove it completely and go back to points if it all goes wrong in the middle of the woods.

Right now I'm starting to build up a 4.6 with 4.0 pistons in. I'm looking for a water pump, that will fit on the intermediate 3.9 Serpentine cover and rotate in the original V belt direction. I can't see any point in moving to a serp. belt when I only have the water pump and alternator to drive.

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