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    Series 2A 6 cylinder Fuel Tank capacity

    I'm sure that this has probably been answered a thousand times, but I cannot find anything here...

    Anyway, I have a 1970 Series 2A LWB Hardtop with the original 2.6 6 cylinder engine. I am looking at getting it back on the road soon. I am wondering whether anyone knows the fuel tank capacity (I believe that mine still has its original un-modified fuel tank) and also the approximate range in kilometres I would get from a full tank in just normal on-road driving conditions? I would like to use my 2A as an everyday driver in the near future.

    Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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    The 6 cylinders had a bigger fuel tank than the 4 Cylinders. I think they did this to try and get a reasonable range out of them.
    The figure of 16 gallons comes to mind.
    The 6 cylinder motors are very smooth and run great but are extremely thirsty, hence the number of 6 cylinder holden conversions that were done in the seventies.
    I have heard the expected mileage is around 12 MPG but you may get a little better if lucky.

    Ian
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    From memory, as Ian says, the 6cyl had a 16 gallon tank and the 4cyl had a ten gallon tank. However, it could also depend on SWB or LWB as I had a 4cyl LWB with twin 16 gallon tanks. I don't think the 6cyl motor was available as standard in a SWB. As for consumption, this never seems to have been an issue for Landrover owners!
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    (previously SII 2.25 swb, SIII 2.25 swb & lwb, P38 Vogue, 1993 LSE 3.9V8 then HS2.8)

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    I am pretty certain the 6 cyl vehicles specs. showed a 15 gallon tank but you could probably fit in an extra gallon. They are a horrible motor, thirsty gutless and large appetite for exhaust valves.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ian4002000 View Post
    The 6 cylinder motors are very smooth and run great but are extremely thirsty, hence the number of 6 cylinder holden conversions that were done in the seventies.
    Also the cost of rebuilding an imported motor compared to fitting a locally produced motor from a wreckers may have been a consideration.....

    Quote Originally Posted by sharmy View Post
    and large appetite for exhaust valves.
    Exhaust valves are difficult to get to and adjust. I have two with no exhaust valve issues, one was run on gas for years.
    Adjusted regularly they don't appear to be a problem.
    A friend with a 3 litre Rover has a theory that people run them on the lean side because of the horrible fuel consumption and this along with poor maintenance promotes exhaust valve issues.
    Did the Army have issues with the Series III fleet ??

    When I was sorting out my Series I to drive to Cooma in 2008 my father-in-law set it up a bit on the rich side (F-head motor as with the six). His theory was that the cost of a little extra fuel vs. the cost of trying to fix a burnt out valve was good insurance.

    From memory the six has more torque than the 4-cyl but not much of an increase in power. The fuel consumption isn't great and partly because of the Army we have a lot more here than in the UK.


    Colin
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    '70 SIIa GS
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    '95 Defender Tanami
    '58 Series II (sold)
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