Diggers '52 80"

[digger]

And so intrepid readers, our story begins on a overcast winters day in the centre of a paddock.....

On Thursday last week I became aware of a clearing sale just up the road from my place (abt 15 kms)

In the sale were 3 land rovers (marked as “early”) and “land rover parts”.
So first I was disappointed, I thought I’d quizzed enough people to be told where all the early landys are/were and had an idea of what was available in the area!! And these so close!

I spoke with the owner he said he believed all were non goers- with engines either seized or stopped up through non use... Unfortunately it had been so long since he did use them and his wife now battling a serious illness so he couldn’t recall which had which problems..

On Saturday the sale started at 9.30, I know the auctioneer and because I have a son playing footy at 8.30 it was going to be a close call!, I rang Budgie (the auctioneer) and asked him where in the plan they came up and what time he thought... 3rd row was his reply.. and it wont take long, get here asap after that footy!

So I did!, I arrived, registered and raced over to find a number of people pawing over the landys...

I did my best to sus the cars and the people out as the auction drew perilously close...
“They look shocking”,

“ that’ll never ever panel beat straight”,

.
“thats got a holden motor”
.

“thats leaning badly...wonder if its more than tyres.?..”
.

“I heard the chassis rust real bad on these early ones...”
.

“They drive like a bastard and they buck more than a hillbillys teeth”

.....were all comments I heard...


.................................................. ................................. ...coming from my mouth!! :D :o:angel:


The auction arrived ...the moment of truth.... will I be able to outbid everyone else? .....will I withstand the pressure at the auction coalface?......what is that smell? (oh pardon me... :D ).....

Well, punters will our hero (that’s me by the way) win over the nasty other bidders at the auction??? Stay tuned....
Yeah like the title isn't a give away....:p

[digger]

Ok the story so far..... well, just read the above posts... that’ll be easier.... :wasntme:

But back to the story punters.......
when we left our hero was engaged in a battle royale with the auction going hordes..... can he prevail???
Lets find out...

The auction arrived at the highlight (well for me, the 28 farmall tractors seemed to attact some people??) I decided on taking a shot at the first one of the three, I only had $500 and the auctioneer ( a good bloke) started with his summary of the vehicle....

It had new tyres fitted (when it was delivered from the factory),

it had a fully functioning motor (at some time)

it is completely original (there isn’t another exactly like this one)

and so on...

he started the bidding at $1000,
so I bid $200,
he moved to $950,
so I bid $200,
He moved to $900, t
hen $850 then $800
and I maintained the only bid of $200 much to the amusement of the gathered crowd...
The tension was building, the beads of sweat formed on his brow and his voice started to break...

“C’mon surely this is worth more than $200 ?” he called,
realising he was right I moved my bid to $201...

He went to $750, still silence,
then $700,
then $600..
Again I bid $201...

still he continued...

“OK who will give me $500?” he asked pleadingly,
all eyes seemed to turn to me, I felt like a tennis player at Wimbledon!
I did feel good though as so far I was the only bidder!!

Ok $500? I don’t want to sell it to Digger here for $201!
“Well” I said “I can help fix that.” so I bid $200 again!!...
<<Laughter through the group, including Budgie :D >>...

OK he says, I’ll accept the $201 bid!! (I felt great!)

then someone else started bidding...
What the..!!??

so the bidding climbs,
$250,
$300,
$350,
$400...
I bid $450, now getting nervous...
and the other guy hesitated and very quickly Budgie knocked it down to me!

Phew!!

Well punters, our hero has wrestled the evil bidders (well maybe thats a stretch...) and won the first round.. what happens from here??? Lets read on.....

The auction moved on to the other two vehicles, both went for around the $500 mark... then to the pallets of Landy gear, they had some shovel back seats, a fuel tank, springs, assorted bits and pieces, two front guards (steel?) a few bonnets (one with and one without tyre holders) some radiators and a grill surround/radiator support that I recognised as early s1 (perfect for my early parts project “HOIST”).

All exceeded my $50 remaining funds...

Holy smoke punters, what has he done??,
............................was it too much?,
................................................di d he miss out on those other parts??
.................................................. ......................Stay tuned and read on for the exciting answers to these questions..

[digger]

So, punters when we left our hero he had just won round one but was severely beaten in the following rounds,
...............will he fall down?
...................will his corner throw in the towel to save him?
......................will he be able to convince his 9 year old (who is with him at the clearing sale) not to mention anything to the minister for war and finance before he can 'soften the blow?'...

I later negotiated with the purchaser of the pallets I wanted bits from and got two thin springs, the radiator surround, a dash panel (minus fuel guage) aircleaner and precleaner and a few wiper units for $40... I was happy with that :).... for now

One of the cars (the third in line which had an early holden motor) was sold to a bloke who wanted “a shooting buggy”... after having gone roo shooting in a corolla the night before!! :eek:

He had no idea about them but was keen to learn and I tried to fill in what I could, directing him to this website and giving him my phone number (and he promised he’d give me first option if he decides to sell but I think he has fallen in love with it.)

The second and most of the pallets sold to a local scrappie :mad: who stated he had bought them as his mother wanted a “old jeep” (arrrgh).. he also promised to contact me before any sale or scrapping of the parts or car... This one had a PTO AND GOVERNOR fitted!! (arrrghh again!)

Anyway, following soon will be some photos and what information I can find about the wee beastie (as yet unnamed and un running!).

Cheers Punters , stay tuned for the next instalment (whenever it gets put on :D )and see what our intrepid rescuer does next!!

[digger]

Some details:-
Last rego: SA 326-861
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/08/843.jpg

Chassis no:- 26161127
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/08/844.jpg

Engine no:- 26103251
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The photos...
(forgive the inconsistency, bloody camera, it takes nice shots and then crap shots for no apparent reason...)

The “wee beastie” (until I name it anyway)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/08/846.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/08/847.jpg

It followed me home, can I keep it?? :D
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https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/08/849.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/08/850.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/08/851.jpg

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Comes with standard rifle rack.... that is standard?? :angel::eek::p:twisted:
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The” Ferret”

(had an original 80” hardtop and a PTO & Govenor... sold to a scrappie) :(
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/08/856.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/08/857.jpg

The “shooting buggy”

(which I think looked the ducks guts!)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/08/858.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/08/859.jpg


The parts:-
My grille with the radiator support I picked up
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/08/860.jpg

a wiper set (pretty sure not landy fittings but...cool anyway (6v) )
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/08/861.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/08/862.jpg

bits (springs, wiper mtrs, aircleaners, precleaners, door handle, crank handle (badly bent)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/08/863.jpg

dash board spare, headlight buckets, d light shell, ignitions)
[https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/08/864.jpg

wheel brace (with welded extra pipe (to assist for leverage?)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/08/865.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/08/866.jpg

[123rover50]

Well done Digger. Good story and good buying.
Check the dates on the wheels.

Didiman

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Did you ask the scrappie about acquiring the governor? The governors for the IOE engines are almost as rare as a 48 model.

[digger]

He's promised me first option on all of it if his mother doesn't want it! Now i hope he is good to his word!.

[digger]

I assume Champions of Adelaide delivery... can someone have a captain cook for me please?

[isuzutoo-eh]

Confirmed as not being a Grenville Motors delivery...

[Landy Smurf]

i dont know what was mor einteresting the photos or the story.all of those things were a steal at that price. i would have bought all 3 seeing that air cleaner makes me jealous it is the only thing i dont have.every clearing out sale i have been too that have land rovers they go for heaps

[back_in]

Hi digger
Having met "Buggie"
I bet he thought he had a live one (a real big Geeela)
I hope none of the locals give you toooo much grief when you defect their cars
You should have asked me for a loan you could have bought the lot
sound as if you will make making a offer the bits I have in the shed in the near future
or you could buy a few Series ones off me and save a lot of work.
cheers mate
Ian

p.s. forgot to mention be home in a week
after 4 months on the wallaby

[digger]

Hi digger
Having met "Buggie"
I bet he thought he had a live one (a real big Geeela)
I hope none of the locals give you toooo much grief when you defect their cars
You should have asked me for a loan you could have bought the lot
sound as if you will make making a offer the bits I have in the shed in the near future
or you could buy a few Series ones off me and save a lot of work.
cheers mate
Ian

p.s. forgot to mention be home in a week
after 4 months on the wallaby


Ahhh, the "Jolly Swagman" returns!
I hope you had a great trip.
I did think of you when I was tfirst told but knew you were O/S
I will chat to you about parts but...Unfortunately.....
As much as Id love to, I dont think I could afford one of your series 1's Ian!!

[JDNSW]

I think you got a very good buy - both the 80" and the bits.

John

[ellard]

Hi there Digger

You crack me up as you write the same way as you talk............a great trait you should never loose.........................

Also great purchase with the Series I buddy - where in SA did it come from.........pictures looks like the West Coast area?

If your not up to much on the Wilmington Show weekend (September) its being oppened by the new CFS CEO and I have promised him to have ALL the vintage fire trucks on display.....may need a hand

And catch you next week Ian on the way through - will be home for 5 days on the 20th (maybe you could help me with some fencing)

All the best

Wayne

[digger]

Hi there Digger

You crack me up as you write the same way as you talk............a great trait you should never loose.........................

Also great purchase with the Series I buddy - where in SA did it come from.........pictures looks like the West Coast area?
If your not up to much on the Wilmington Show weekend (September) its being oppened by the new CFS CEO and I have promised him to have ALL the vintage fire trucks on display.....may need a hand

And catch you next week Ian on the way through - will be home for 5 days on the 20th (maybe you could help me with some fencing)

All the best

Wayne



Within about 20 or so kms of my place!!!

Not sure about sept.
have Tom (my eldest) in a grand final if things keep going as they are.. :)

Will (middle) won his grand final last night
and sarah (nipper) had her team (internal) win the g/f earlier last night too!!

Last week she kicked 2 goals two points.... my carreer total after 22 years of footy!!!

[digger]

i dont know what was mor einteresting the photos or the story.all of those things were a steal at that price. i would have bought all 3 seeing that air cleaner makes me jealous it is the only thing i dont have.every clearing out sale i have been too that have land rovers they go for heaps

PM me Smurf, I may be able to make your day!! :)

(look at post 4, pic 21 in the corner.... )

[85 county]

OH I want, I want
I also want a S3 trailer a S# Shorty, a light weight, the S# stage 1 Isuzu single cab that’s for sale ( i have seen it its a good one) I want lockers I want a roof top tent. I want an IT465 I also want a GS750 and an RD 400 since I grew up riding them. I also want a tinny and a yacht as well as a Cessna 180 for fun complete with plastic bits tacked on the wings a Cessna 310 is a hot ship so one of them as well. a EX Russian sub would be cool as well ( not a rusty one) and that mister virgin space flight etc etc etc
Now I hate digger

[wrinklearthur]

I shall resist, I shall resist --------- Must finish some of my projects first ------ No more projects until some are gone --------I shall resist, I shall resist I shall ----

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[Landy Smurf]

pm sent yipee

[back_in]

Hi wayne
no worries
I'll drive the car
on the condition you do the work
it would be good to see the younger one's work for a change
I know how to work
just think it is time for the others to step up
cheers
Ian

[digger]

So punters, the story continues...
When we last left our intrepid reporter he was carting the lifeless body of the
Series 1, 80 inch back to his house for further inspection and a possible autopsy.. :eek:

Well what will he find out punters?
............................. What surprises could the wee beastie have in store?
(................................................. .....Why does he keep asking these stupid questions?)
Stay tuned for the answers to all these questions (except the last one!)

After a thorough clean (well, a decent tub anyway) he removed things like:-
a birds nest from under the rear on the spring/diff!
Lots of chook wire
Enough old ciggy packets to reopen the company/brand..
Numerous old ammo shells (expended)
A number of old ammo rounds (live )
More chook wire...

what else could be in here???


OK Punters, stay tuned for information about the wee beastie...
Since our intrepid reporter has fallen in love with it,
(and been fiddling about with its bits :D ),
he figured he’d better start the proper way... by dating it!
Is it all original or has it had surgery?
Maybe its had organ transplants?
Maybe its had cosmetic surgery? (I doubt that!)
What did he find? Read on to find out....

The front left engine mount...
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/08/508.jpg

The carb
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/08/509.jpg

The wheels (4 all same)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/08/510.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/08/511.jpg

The radiator
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/08/512.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/08/513.jpg

Anyone picking up a date theme here??

The generator
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/08/514.jpg

Ohhh? Hold on to your hats Punters!!
looks like we found evidence of surgery!! That date 11/49 appears a tad earlier than the rest of the wee beastie... what else might we find?
Read on dear reader read on.......

The coil..
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/08/515.jpg
(ahh back to the theme....  )

Well punters I’d be tempted to think she was knocked up in October or November 1951!!
Will we be able to get the wee beastie started?,
........................will it run?
................................will he stop asking these questions?
(yes :D )

Stay tuned for the next exciting episode,
same bat channel
Some bat time!?!?!

[digger]

OK, who can tell me why this extra pipe is on the aircleaner?


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/08/480.jpg

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interested to hear theories

cheers

[digger]

While we are at it sports fans, in efforts to breathe life into the
non functioning motor, our hero has had to 'rebuild' the dizzy cap
and leads, using a series of different old dizzy caps and leads to fix
up the dizzy cap

During this exercise I noticed something unusual... whilst putting all the leads, caps etc in together I have noticed the spark plug "shrouds" (bakelite) are of three different designs..

see attached photo,
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/08/475.jpgno
hole in side
one hole in side
two holes in side..

what reason would there be for these differences??
(eg what year/model for what design?)- Ill start a seperate thread for this..

[Landy Smurf]

i wish you had an app or blog fricking hell you make me laugh, i wish you wernt so far away so we coud catch up.i have no idea what the extra pipe is for maybe a second cleaner part.maybe it is a 49 model and got rebuilt in 51 i heard it was a common thing

[digger]

Last time we called in on our intrepid adventurer, he was wrestling with the engine in the wee beastie trying to see if it could be resus'ed...

How did he go?
................How bad does it seem??
............................how does he intend to bury it if its dead?

Well Punters read on!

As you can see by the above photos the vehicle is 60 years old this year, and its been "used"!!.

Its still running (well, has!!) original motor, and original radiator, it has an OLDER generator, and looks like original coil and fuel pump.

After rebuilding the dizzy cap and leads, and accepting the SU pump wasn't going to "spring into life" our floundering fiddler had to bypass the starter button (its jammed on!) and take out the aircleaner so he could reach and play with the carby..hooked up a temp. fuel source (brake fluid bottle, bit of old fuel pipe, bit of fuel hose and WHA LAH!;)

Finally she started turning over (using my screwdriver key!) but still no spark...:mad:
Our muddling mindless mechanic was getting very frustrated when he remembered that maybe turing the key on may help (oops!):angel:

And like frankenstiens monster....suddenly..


IT'S ALIVE

Yay!
:D


Bad news though sports fans...
.................. stay tuned to find out what was wrong...

OH NO!!
Looks like the water pump is siezed , stuck, jammed, buggered, knackered......

it's not moving, nor obviously is the fan, the fan belt is down to cloth and completely useless but the car (which was supposed to be siezed) is running :)

So now Punters it seems I need to look at water pump and then step by step work through things..
Tune in next time for ...well......................, more 'stuff"
Cheers

[wrinklearthur]

[QUOTE=digger;1745246]OK, who can tell me why this extra pipe is on the aircleaner?
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/08/479.jpg

80" Land Rovers were built with all sorts attachments to make life easier for the farmer and his wife

So this protrusion was for the lesser known device for cleaning the house, utilizing the vacuum generated by the motor to draw dirt from the floor where the farmers muddy boots have been.

So Land rover gave that device the name of, 80" vacuum cleaner attachment portal, essential for making Wee Beasty feel usefull .
.

[digger]

i wish you had an app or blog fricking hell you make me laugh, i wish you wernt so far away so we coud catch up.i have no idea what the extra pipe is for maybe a second cleaner part.maybe it is a 49 model and got rebuilt in 51 i heard it was a common thing

The one with the pipe came out of "HOIST" (the '49 bits car)
but the one I bought when I got this wee beastie is the one I'll send you (standard I believe), just have to clean it out, maybe even give it a thin coat of gloss, weigh it and work out post...

It won't happen overnight but it will happen!

The tub on this wee beastie is very "panel rough" but otherwise good (!!) I may need to look about for another, the one on hoist is obviously different, and the 53 parts car tub is BAD!, So anyone nearby have a spare tub they can spare?

[digger]

[QUOTE=digger;1745246]OK, who can tell me why this extra pipe is on the aircleaner?
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/08/479.jpg

80" Land Rovers were built with all sorts attachments to make life easier for the farmer and his wife

So this protrusion was for the lesser known device for cleaning the house, utilizing the vacuum generated by the motor to draw dirt from the floor where the farmers muddy boots have been.

So Land rover gave that device the name of, 80" vacuum cleaner attachment portal, essential for making Wee Beasty feel usefull .
.


Ahh, these originally used the vacuum head that they later adapted to use as a demister for the windscreen due to lack of sales??? I always wondered..

Thanks Arthur!

[Landy Smurf]

your a good man digger. it is a shame you are so far away as i probably have a good enough spare tub. i had no luck wit the starter button but as i said ebfore if you find anythig else you might need i shall check. mine doesnt have an engine yet so the air cleaner is in no rush

[digger]

OK, couple quick questions:

*- part number for the correct waterpump? (im being lazy here I know)

*- best place (and price) to get said waterpump?

*- what else should I be looking at doing as I do this change over?

*- I have removed the thermo housing bolts but it isnt budging at all, other than levering it up is there some other method to remove it?

cheers

[wrinklearthur]

OK, couple quick questions:

*- part number for the correct waterpump? (im being lazy here I know)
This one is easy, Item 1----Water pump assembly----- Part Number 241884 ---(The same number for both engines)
*- best place (and price) to get said waterpump?
Try Jim at Four wheel drives, Melbourne (Tell him Arthur sent you and he will say Who?)
*- what else should I be looking at doing as I do this change over?
Corrosion inside the alloy housing's, Item 19-----Thermostat housing ------ Part Number 263670.
Item 31-----Water inlet elbow to thermostat-----Part Number----263630.
Item 28-----Water outlet pipe, thermostat to radiator----Part Number---263607.
Replace, Item 17-----Rubber joint ring, (connecting water pump to thermostat housing) -----Part Number----09170.
Check, Item 18-----Copper tube, (connecting water pump to thermostat housing) -----Part Number----09197.

*- I have removed the thermo housing bolts but it isnt budging at all, other than levering it up is there some other method to remove it?
Bigger hammer :angel:
will it come off with the water pump then try to twist the two to separate?
cheers

Digger, I have a reprint of the Parts Catalogue, Part Number 4051 for 1948-53 Series I models, now that means anyone that needs a few numbers can feel free to shoot me a question. :BigThumb:
.

[zulu Delta 534]

Digger, don't even attempt to remove the top part of the thermostat housing unless you know for a fact that the thermostat is US. The outlet pipe housing (see below) is attached to a "box" like (part #263670) and this housing is fixed to the front of the head by 3 long and one short studs. Remove this housing complete with the outlet pipe and inlet pipe bits still fitted. The whole housing assembly merely sits on top of a rubbery washer and copper tube to the water pump.
The actual thermostat outlet pipe housing itself is a rather delicate piece of equipment made out of a reasonably soft aluminium foil-like material and prising it out with a screwdriver or the likes of such can do irreparable damage.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/08/11.jpg

I have just spent a couple of days re furbishing my thermostat housing using a "dremmel" and some "quik-steel", (an epoxy two pack synthetic metal mix available from most car outlets- similar products have different names) to rebuild the eroded away shelf upon which the actual thermostat sits inside the housing, and also had an acquaintance from the MJCQ turn me up a new outlet pipe section as per the photo below.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/08/12.jpg

Take note that the seal around the thermostat is actually between the internal "shelf" inside the housing, the thermostat itself and the bottom of the collar of the outlet pipe housing, not between the outlet pipe housing and the thermostat housing.
There are only the three openings to this housing, the small inlet hole from the water pump itself at the bottom, and the two inlet/outlet pipes unless your was fitted with a heater. There are two other outlets but both of mine are blanked off. The face that is sitting against the front of the head, even though there is an outlet from the head itself, is sealed off and does not allow water ingress.
Hope that this of some use to you.
Regards
Glen

[digger]

Cheers guys!


More questions..

I also need the metal flexible tube the wiring travels in up to the windscreen...
**do they still make it?
**If not, where would anyone suggest I look for some?

Now while I'm at it, I have a pair of nos (still in wax paper sealed boxes) trafficators, I want to put them on the windscreen BUT also run a set of led blinkers front and back...

I need 12V CONSTANT to trafficators
I need 12V to flasher can so alternating power to operate LED front and back(eg blink)

My question is this...

can it be done off the one switch? (i think so)

I assume two sets of wires from blinker arm 'blade"(instead of the usual one), that being 1 to trafficators , and another to flasher can and onwards, BUT will this:-

** overload the switch?
thinking standard (replica with hazards switch) magnatec style indicator arm OR (I prefer) bakelite (old style) switch in centre of windscreen..

**So, if going via bakelite switch how can I get front and rear LEDs to flash as hazards? (I assume another switch...?)

Interested in wiring designs - step by step if needed!!
But set out for a pinhead like myself to understand please...

Photos if someone has done it?

The trafficators are held open and lit by the constant power they cannot have too much variation as I understand it as they'll close/open/close open etc etc until buggered!!

I hope thats clear.... (probably like mud! )
ask if there is more info needed...
Cheers

[wrinklearthur]

Hi Digger

To get the wiring size right use this guide.
Autosparks, World leading supplier of classic car wiring looms (http://www.autosparks.co.uk/index.php?content_page=42&oscsid=fb6ilbi63v679c1rh5hp3iatm0)

wiring diagram for the indicators.
Land Rover FAQ - Repair & Maintenance - Series - Electrical - Reference - SI Wiring Diagrams (http://www.lrfaq.org/Series/FAQ.S.elec_flasher5458.html)

key to wiring diagram
Land Rover FAQ - Repair & Maintenance - Series - Electrical - Reference - SI Wiring Diagrams (http://www.lrfaq.org/Series/FAQ.S.elec_SIkey.html)

wiring diagram for the 51,52 and 53, without trafficators
Land Rover FAQ - Repair & Maintenance - Series - Electrical - Reference - SI Wiring Diagrams (http://www.lrfaq.org/Series/FAQ.S.elec_1953.html)

to divert the current away from the switch, a couple of automotive relays can be wired to operate the trafficators with the indicator switch.

Important! :rulez: always use a fuse at the point where any power is picked up from.

this is a schematic of a four way flasher adapter for a negative earth system, ( early Land Rovers are positive earth unless converted to run a radio, etc ).
http://www.lrfaq.org/images/4way_ver2.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/09/1445.jpg

ref; http://www.lrsoc.com/forum/index.php'topic=7274.20

These are the units destined for the wings, L489 lenses I think, with L488 double filament bulb holders.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/09/1446.jpg

[chazza]

There are cast-iron water pumps available on Ebay, which don't fit perfectly and require a bit of grinding and a thread change - quite cheap though and better than a corroded one,

Cheers Charlie

[Landy Smurf]

how much are the cast iron ones i have seen some on there for $150 and some for $230

[123rover50]

how much are the cast iron ones i have seen some on there for $150 and some for $230

Last one I bought was from the 4wd mob in Vic. $175. One hole needed opening with afile but its still working OK. No complaints yet.

[dennisS1]

There are only the three openings to this housing, the small inlet hole from the water pump itself at the bottom, and the two inlet/outlet pipes unless your was fitted with a heater. There are two other outlets but both of mine are blanked off. The face that is sitting against the front of the head, even though there is an outlet from the head itself, is sealed off and does not allow water ingress.
Hope that this of some use to you.
Regards
Glen

There is in fact 4 openings, there is a very small hole about 1/8" in the back of the housing into the head. This is a bleed hole and is often corroded over.
I find if you use 2 nuts on each of the retaining studs that hold down the top outlet to remove them completely the top will come off without too much damage as the thermostat generally needs changing.
Dennis