Thread: Barney - a 1958 Series II

Hey Pete

Not sure if you are still looking to refurb your speedo, but I have just done mine in a S3, including reset of the odometer to 00000. This document was a great help, http://obswww.unige.ch/~wildif/cars/...edo_repair.pdf

Cheers Chris (You know, Sandman61, I still got your Akrapovic on my 'Strom )

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Looks absolutely brilliant!

Originally Posted by Sando

Hey Pete Not sure if you are still looking to refurb your speedo, but I have just done mine in a S3, including reset of the odometer to 00000. This document was a great help, http://obswww.unige.ch/~wildif/cars/...edo_repair.pdf Cheers Chris (You know, Sandman61, I still got your Akrapovic on my 'Strom )

Oh, you’re THAT Sando... I think Trevor may have mentioned you had bought an old Land Rover. Now be prepared for the inevitable questions concerning your intelligence and sanity... mostly from your immediate family. I finished the speedo, but it’s not yet been tested. There's lots of good info in that document, I’ll definitely file it away for future reference. I do miss that Strom, and it’s beautiful Akrapovic... Peter.

Okay, is there anyone out there in my local area (Gold Coast hinterland) that could come and help me bleed my brakes next Sunday??? I’m finding it very difficult on my own.

There will of course beers and a steak on the bbq in it for you...

Originally Posted by OneOff

Okay, is there anyone out there in my local area (Gold Coast hinterland) that could come and help me bleed my brakes next Sunday??? I’m finding it very difficult on my own.

There will of course beers and a steak on the bbq in it for you...

I could but its a long drive from Adelaide

Maybe if i left right now

Originally Posted by 67hardtop

I could but its a long drive from Adelaide

Maybe if i left right now

I'll put the billy on...

Hi Peter, I PMed you re the brake bleeding.

Cheers,
John

It appears there is no way of monitoring water temperature on Barney. Unless I'm being (more than usually) dense.

There is the "thermostat switch for choke warning light (213574)", is this what we use to measure water temp?
It was suggested that I drill and tap a sensor into the thermostat housing, or fit one into the return hose, is this a good idea?

And on that subject, is a Choke Warning Light something I need?

Peter.

Also, what is the correct thermostat for this engine (2ltr spread-bore)?2018-11-19 12_08_48-34174887-Land-Rover-Series-II-IIA-2-2A-Parts-Cat (1).pdf - Adobe Acrobat Rea.pngIt's got a big spring under it, I don't think Tridon would sell it...