Thread: series diesel engine info

Your spot on with the engine number mate,156800766. thanx for web address, ur a pretty helpfull mob, id post a pic but still learnen how to post stuff , this sites even better when u learn how to do stuff. Ya mate 60 series cruiser with rover donk in the back theres proberly a law against that a, 3 other series rovers out the back so i am still on the good side.

Originally Posted by ryno

156800766. .

That is an early one I think... May even be a series 2 (2L diesel), instead of the 2.25... I believe most/all 2A engines start with 2xx and series 3 with 3xx or 9xx. Someone else should be able to give you more info on that though.

Originally Posted by ryno

Ya mate 60 series cruiser with rover donk in the back theres proberly a law against that a, 3 other series rovers out the back so i am still on the good side.

Don't leave the Landy engine sitting in the Cruiser for too long.......in a couple of days the engine will start to reject the Cruiser

ya can all rest easy the rover engine and cruiser have gone there seperate ways, it left a protest in the form of a puddle of oil in the cruiser, in the shed getting a clean up now, now the headace of finding the differance between the 2ltr and 2.25ltr havent found much on the net but thats no suprise with me, isuzurovers post very helpful but i guess i gotter know for sure before i get to keen.

Originally Posted by ryno

ya can all rest easy the rover engine and cruiser have gone there seperate ways, it left a protest in the form of a puddle of oil in the cruiser, in the shed getting a clean up now, now the headace of finding the differance between the 2ltr and 2.25ltr havent found much on the net but thats no suprise with me, isuzurovers post very helpful but i guess i gotter know for sure before i get to keen.

According to this site:
Land Rover FAQ - History, Production, Sales - Chassis Numbering

You have a series II engine (1958/9-1961). Which would make it a 2L (series II became IIA when they changed from 2L to 2.25L).

They are not a very common engine in Australia AFAIK. There may be someone doing a resto who would be happy to swap for a 2.25D.

Probably best to post in the Series II/A section for more info. I have never worked on a 2L. I believe they run wet liners, which may be hard to find if you have to replace them.

u sound like ur in the know so uv nearly convinced me, il give the site a read tonight, dont suppose ya know if its the bore or stroke thats the differance.

Originally Posted by ryno

u sound like ur in the know so uv nearly convinced me, il give the site a read tonight, dont suppose ya know if its the bore or stroke thats the differance.

I believe the bore, but don't quote me. The 2L has wet liners and the 2.25 is a dry engine, so I am sure you can't bore a 2L to become a 2.25 if that is what you are thinking...

Than it shall stay a 2ltr- no drama, as enjoy the character speeds no consideration any one behind me will just have to appreciate and respect a vehicle that help build the country, after the horse that is. all the other rovers iv had all have red motors itle be good to get the hands in a rover motor, suppose ill rip the head off and measure the bore. thanks for the help mate