Thread: should I expect the series 3 stage 1 Isuzu to move quickly in 1st high

Sorry mate, I've got to laugh - someone worried by how fast his Landy is

You can also assume I don't have an answer. Interesting problem though, I know what you're getting at.

Yes, I wondered how much time I should invest in the thread title compared to just explaining in the body text.

It was 'bl**dy hell' moment when I let the clutch out - maybe something just to get used to - along with glass pains that jump in their frames, steering wheel that wants to share your stomach cavity etc.

I assume that the S3, like the 110, when fitted with the Isuzu, has the highest available high range ratio (0.996 from memory) to allow a reasonable top speed with the relatively slow revving engine. This means that first is rather high compared to other vehicles.

Low range is low compared to, for example, the Toyo, so that a very low first gear is not necessary. You probably use low range more often in an Isuzu engined Landrover than similar vehicles, but this is compensated for by the relatively close four ratios.


John

I've turboed my 110 4BD1 which makes a difference. However, on flat ground mine will move on idle without any application of the accelerator. It moves at a fast walking pace at idle. It has a .996 LT95.

the Stage 1 Isuzu had either the 0.996:1 transfer or the 1.17:1 transfer.

Your's sounds like the 0.996:1 ratio.

The reason is that the 4BD1 is a low revving engine and with the 1.17:1 runs out of revs at highway speeds.

It seems even worse in reverse. Its the same as the perentie, and when I have to back a trailer into a tight spot with the perentie I usually select low range.

Thanks everyone. Maybe it is just down to the 0.996:1. Lotz-A-Landies low range in reverse is the impression I get with this vehicle.

Now, see my thread on plastic bucket seats...

Anyone converted a single cab to an xtracab so you can get the seat further back. Plastic seats instead of foam will give me a couple of inches, which seems far more comfortable.

I know of people who have cut down a 88/109 hard top roof, but the square corners look odd with the curved corners of the truck rear window panel.

There was a member here who was going to get a fibreglass "bubble top" roof panel moulded for a Series extra cab project, but I don't think its progressed (apart from the 100mm longer doors.)

Its a 110 I streched into a 120 and made this xtracab back in the early 80,s before it was fashionable but the principle is the same.
It was a ute so was relatively easy. Cut the roof in half and let in the centre from another . Joined with Araldite and pop rivets.
I think they are Holden seats but heaps of leg room now.
Full width sliding drawer is handy too.
It looks a bit tatty now but it still works