Thread: bought a 2a 88

I cannot guarantee it but I believe the following photo is an SECV Land Rover; Starvation Creek is in the Warburton region. No winch fitted. Also has the single combined indicator/parker that my 2a 88 has

Cheers,
Mark

Finally, some pics.

So here she is, minus bonnet.




Because I'm based in Sydney and the car is near Newcastle whilst getting ready for the road, this is the first chance I had to have a good look at it. Luckily, I had plenty of help so was able to give her a bit of work.

First, was a bit of a clean-out. Engine bay went from this


to this:


Took the winch off, It will need a fair bit of work to get back into shape:




Here is the only 'serious' rust i could find, but have a set of better dumb irons to transplant at a later date.




took the lid off:


put a different one on:


There is a noticable knock in the engine somewhere, we first thought it was a loose fan/water pump, however we replaced the pump and tightened everything else up and the diesel-esque knock remains. It does sound from the bottom end somewhere, so one (or some) of the bottom-end bearings will be the culprit and will need to be replaced.

After adjusting the tappets and putting on new plugs and leads (points are next), we took it for a quick run around the block and it pulled very well. So far, so good except for the noise. Does anybody here have some experience of this sort of knock?



And for those interested, here is the outline of where some sort of logo is or was on the door:



Any info or pointers people have would be greatly appreciated

Got some more pictures:













Altogether, its straight and honest and original. Only the knock in the engine is a big problem, but I got it for a good price so it is all a 'much of a muchness'. The alternator is also a no-goer and the brakes need some attention, as do the tie rod ends/pittman arm. The sump leaks a bit here and there, but hopefully a fresh gasket and maybe some goo will take care of that. Put a new tappet cover gasket on as well, so hopefully the leaks will slow down. After the tappets were adjusted, we sprayed some carby cleaner around and tightended up the exhaust pipe and manifold and it drove like a different car. except for that damned knock.

The ute cab doesn't sit flush with the hardtop tub, but I think some angled aluminium riveted in place will do the job of sealing the gap and not looking stupid. Does anyone have pics of solutions to this for some ideas?

Originally Posted by series3

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Altogether, its straight and honest and original. Only the knock in the engine is a big problem, but I got it for a good price so it is 'much of a muchness'.

The ute cab doesn't sit flush with the hardtop tub, but I think some angled aluminium riveted in place will do the job of sealing the gap and not looking stupid. Does anyone have pics of solutions to this for some ideas?

The bit you need for the ute cab is P/N 346325. You won't get one new, but should be able to get one from any place that wrecks Series Landrovers, although they are fairly rare (only used on the swb)- swb ute body Landrovers have never been common, but are popular today. The bit is a more or less flat sheet of galvanised steel that fits under the back of the cab and on top of the front edge of the tub and is bolted to both. Try and get a look at a swb utility to see what is involved.

The knock is impossible to diagnose without even hearing it. Possibilities include, as you suggest, a worn or loose bigend (immediate inspection indicated!) but could be a number of other things, including :- Loose flywheel, loose timing chain, loose rocker shaft, loose front pulley, damaged piston loose gudgeon pin, bent connecting rod.

But certainly, I would pull the sump off and have a look at the big end bearings, and perhaps mains as well.

John

Thanks John. I am making a pilgrimage out to Land Vehicle Spares this weekend to pick up some things hopefully I can scrounge one up..

And if you ever want to get rid of that heater i can fond a home for it.

Thanks Mick, it may come in handy on the cold days yet!

Can anyone tell me if there is a harmonic balancer in/on the 2.25 petrol attached to the crank? Somewhere around where you can put your crank starter?