Thread: Barney - a 1958 Series II

Originally Posted by ezyrama

Following this one with much interest, looking good Peter.

Hey Ian, I thought we would have bumped into each other before now... how's Ralph going?

Look good mate

Time to think about a carburetor and a starter motor...

What do I need to look for? Keeping in mind it's a 2.0 lt Series 1 spreadbore.

Carbie is Solex, but I don't know the model. Starter is Lucas, but again I don't know the mode, Models should be in the workshop manual.

John

I contacted the guy I got the truck from; he has these -

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The Webers are an unusual looking thing... what would they fit?

Peter.

Originally Posted by OneOff

Hey Ian, I thought we would have bumped into each other before now... how's Ralph going?

Ralph's Good Thanks Peter, I haven't had much of a chance to drive him lately.
We have been flat out all summer. Hopefully get a chance to go for a run this weekend.
I was away for the last GCLRO club meeting on the bike, might see you at the next one.
Cheers Ian

Aarrg... I fell off the front page...

It's been a long time since I've updated, and to tell the truth there's not a lot of progress.

Well, it's not my fault! The good wife has returned after a long absence in the UK (looking after her ailing mum), so being in the shed until 10 o'clock most nights for my daily dose of all things Land Rover has turned into some snatched time on a Saturday - if I'm lucky...

Not to worry, small things are happening still, and the enthusiasm is still there.
I'll get a few photos together and do an update soon...

Don't forget me now ...

I am having trouble locating one of these -

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It's the "water pump inlet pipe" #277508.Connecting the bottom radiator hose to the water pump. (2 lt Series 1 engine)

None of the usual parts suppliers seem to have one and neither does Harry. I suppose I can always make something up, it's a pretty straightforward looking piece.

Thoughts?