Thread: 1980 6 cyl petrol - jumps out of 3rd

Hello everyone,
I have just taken possession of a 10/1980 ex Army soft top 6 cyl petrol LWB on long term loan from a friend who is working in the Middle East. It has sat for 18 months and needed the front brake cylinders replaced but otherwise is in very servicable condition - except that it jumps out of third. Is this a known problem with this model? (My own LR is a Disco 1, so I'm new to Series stewardship.) Is it likely to be an adjustment issue with the shifter mechanism, or a box out job? Also, she wanders all over the road. There doesn't seem to be play in tie rod ends etc so I'll have a look at the steering box - or is a flexible approach to direction an endearing foible I should get used to?
Thanks for your advice, I'm enjoying being part of the khaki brigade!
A

HI,

yeah common problem, as you say box out change synchro etc etc

one of mine years ago kept going until the synchro broke in half then I refurb the box.

I wouldn't get too stress, driving with your hand on the gear stick is perfected in a series Land Rover.

Predictive steering is normal for Series especially Series 3 LWB with lots of weight behind you, but check steering box, it can be adjusted, also bushes as suggested.

Also don't over rev the 6 cyl motor tends to burn exhaust valves if over revved, if you have a taco keep under 2600 rpm or 75 - 80kms

hope this helps

Also jump over to the REMLR forum and get some history on your vehicle

cheers
Scott