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Bill I have a 1953 K9, and it has the normal cartridge filter, do you know if the engine has been changed for an earlier one, the cartridge system is a full flow system, where the earlier type like yours is a by-pass system, which just filters the excess oil, and returns it to the sump, which may be a type fitted to the earlier Austins, I am sure someone more knowledgeable than myself could give you an idea when they changed over, and what filter you need. (is it identical to the Bedford, if so you shouldn't have any trouble getting one). Cheers Nedsmith

Bill, by canister one, do you mean you screw the whole thing off and throw it away, (if so you need to know the diameter for the sealing ring at the top, and the thread size) or is it the canister type like the Bedford, with a pipe in the top and bottom, are there any numbers on it, a picture might help. cheers Nedsmith

Thanks for the recomendation Tim, I sent My old inner and outer off to Speedy Cables, and they made up a new inner for it, £18.50 + vat +post, and a very fast turn around. Cheers Nedsmith

Bill, there is one on ebay at the moment for a sheerline £6, should be the same I would think, item No 400342436387 Cheers Peter Smith

Ian, I have just fitted a classic mini van sender unit to mine, £16 off ebay, you will have to solder the old float, and arm to the new one to get the right length, and bend it to suit, as the mini van one must have been side mounted, and the K9 is top mounted. seems to work OK on mine. I am also looking for a inner speedo cable, or inner and outer, if you find a supply, or someone that makes them. Cheers Peter Smith

Tom, which Land Rover engine are you fitting, is it a 2 1/4, or a 200tdi??? If you don't get fixed up with a clutch plate, I have had good service from Joblot Motors in queens village New York,(no relation) they list a 9 inch (91A-7550) and 10 inch plate (29A-7550) that will fit your splines, both at $39.95, but no 91/2 inch. If you are fitting a 2 1/4 diesel, I would think the 9 inch would be fine, but you may need the full 91/2 inch for a 200tdi, it may be possible to trim the 10 inch one down to 91/2, if you know someone with a big lathe. How are you aligning the gearbox to the engine??? cheers Nedsmith

Thanks for the advice Tony, I really wanted a CCKW, but could not get one in my yard, and the jeep seemed an easier option all round. cheers Nedsmith

Hello, just joined, 63 years young, Landrover series3 owner, was a fitter in the motor trade for a lot of years, thinking of buying a GPW Jeep, any advice much appreciated. Cheers Peter Smith