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  1. 27th January 2013, 07:56 PM #1
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    It Lives!!!

    After sitting for 5 years i decided to see if i could make her run, i threw in a borrowed battery and turned the ignition on, after i finally figured out there's a big button to start it i gave said big button a push and she fired into life on the second turn of the starter!!
    She chugged away with a nice smooth idle and sounded sweet

    That is old school cool right there, try doing that to a modern car

    I love my old Landrover
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  2. 27th January 2013, 07:58 PM #2
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    good to hear it seems these engines can sit for a long time and still be ready to go when you want.
    the starter button got me the first time too
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  3. 28th January 2013, 11:43 AM #3
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    Congratulations, I think that when you get your new toy to run, its abit of a bonus that you have got something for nothing and gives you a sense of satisfaction that you didnt buy a piece of rubbish.

    Cheers Steve
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  4. 28th January 2013, 02:04 PM #4
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    I bought a weekender property in Gippsland Vic a few years ago, and after a year or so of ownership I went walking in a remote area of the block and found a S2 swb. Nose down in a gully, front spring mount and spring bent on a rock.
    It was almost invisible covered in leaves and branches. With the canvas top rotted the interior was full to the seat boxes with leaves and branches.

    There was a Lucas distributor cap in a cupboard in the shack, guess what it fitted.
    Walked back with a can of petrol and a battery, It started after 15 sec of cranking, drove it back to the house.

    Previous property owner had the place for 10 years, didn't know it was there.

    What a bonus!!!

    Terry
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    95 300tdi 130 Single cab tray.
    2010 Guzzi 750
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  5. 28th January 2013, 02:14 PM #5
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    Amazing vehicles!
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