Thread: 'Berty' - 1960 Series 2

Definitely 2.25l engine. Easy way to tell is both manifolds on the same side.

That is the early exhaust manifold (I don't think you can get them), but the later straight down one is interchangeable, although you will have to swap the engine pipe as well. The engine has probably been swapped at some time, possibly early in its life, especially if the initial owner was a fleet operator.

G'day John,

Thanks for the confirmation. Appreciate it.

I will need to install a new exhaust as a component of the rebuild (current one is rusted out) and can re-run it through the original hole with the lower manifold. Whenever the exhaust or engine were swapped over they cut a new route for the higher exhaust exit pipe and will have to patch/replace that.

Still seems odd to me that the engine was swapped out for an 'older' engine (based on a lower serial number); but maybe your fleet explanation is on point, or maybe the vehicle went threw a rebuild at an earlier stage before it got to me.

Thanks again.

Sam

I have serial 143001010 ex ku ring Gai case trust vehicle its original engine long gone but have the original number I ended up finding a 59 series 2 engine and still has the swan neck manifold to exit thru the guard
The swan neck manifold for my 1960 series 2

Another question to the wider audience.

What have people used for replacement Series 2 shocks? I just picked up my replacement Monroe Shocks to realise that despite repeated checks with Repco and Monroe that the rears are for the LWB and not the SWB. I will have to return the rears and find an alternative as it appears that Monroe don't even make an option for the SWB rear.

http://www.monroe.com.au/trade-corne...m_used=sidebar

Was hoping to finish the suspension this weekend but will have to wait until I can get appropriate rear shocks now. More is the pity.

Thanks,

Sam

Any of the regular Landrover suppliers should be able to supply. Have a look in the forum section "recommended suppliers".

Originally Posted by Sam22

Another question to the wider audience.

What have people used for replacement Series 2 shocks? I just picked up my replacement Monroe Shocks to realise that despite repeated checks with Repco and Monroe that the rears are for the LWB and not the SWB. I will have to return the rears and find an alternative as it appears that Monroe don't even make an option for the SWB rear.

http://www.monroe.com.au/trade-corne...m_used=sidebar

Was hoping to finish the suspension this weekend but will have to wait until I can get appropriate rear shocks now. More is the pity.

Thanks,

Sam

I bought new rear shocks for my shorty from Repco, not sure,but I think they are Munro

Right, so have managed to resolve (I think) the Munroe suspension issue.

Problem: The Monroe (Australia) 2016/2017 catalogue does not include a rear shock option for the Series 2 SWB only the LWB.

Solution: The Monroe (EU) 2016/2017 catalogue provides the following part numbers:
15-1445
D4044
EAN: 5412096455872
(I note that 15-1445 is also provided in the Series Generic parts information component of this site - I should have looked there before the initial order).
So my plan is to speak to Monroe and have them reverse engineer the EU part numbers to provide an equivalent Australian part number. Unfortunately, they are closed today, but will chase them up tomorrow. Will hopefully provide an updated part number post this for anyone coming after me and encountering the same issue.

Good news is, front parabolic leaf springs and shocks are installed; and I have managed to get the rear leaf springs off, just waiting on the new shocks to complete the job. Then it is time for a road test to find out the state of the engine (which I have had started and seems to run fine).

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I went through this with my Series 3 SWB shocks.
Mate at Repco had three attempts to get the correct rears.
I have standard springs and hanger straps will be fitted, to limit down travel.
Front Munroe's, Gas Magnum 60, 160198.
Rear Munroe's Gas Magnum 60, 66828. Other number on shock, P271J2B. Pen written on both boxes, RB318G01
Not yet fitted, but fit the compressed and extended measurements of the original ones.

can take some pics next to original if needed.

whitehillbilly