Rover8FFR Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 I spent a few hours on Toastie today to get her running up. i had to remove civi dizzy, coil, plugs and leads etc and replace with screened items as original used old series 3 lightweight parts and NOS I had in stock, hence the set up on rocker cover. after setting timings she fired up after a couple of turns, so today went really well. Image of engine bay with 24v ignition components in place for start up attempt Running and showing charging on revving up. Confirmed by AVO meter too Ran up to temperature okay While Engine was warm I used some Swarfega degreaser to clean off some grime, which was very effective Good day today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover8FFR Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 (edited) Lights Camera Action Quick video of Toastie running Edited July 13, 2014 by Rover8FFR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozzaboy Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Awesome dude bet your glad you didnt sell it now :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover8FFR Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 Awesome dude bet your glad you didnt sell it now :-) Yes mate. Today was Christmas Day early. They say things happen for a reason ! Don't they?? a few jobs to attend to but very satisfying day today. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampant rivet Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Well done Matey, Welland next then ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover8FFR Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 I had a look at the gearboxes in a little more detail yesterday evening. I appear to have a complete SII box/transfer. A Separated SII box (split box and transfer). A SIII or early 90 complete box/transfer. I've attached some photos. I would like to know more about the 90 reference box, as this may be 5 speed?? I am assuming as it is in great condition that a swop for the SII bellhousing and clutch actuation linkages and brackets that I could use this box? If anyone has any thoughts on the parts photographed and their numbers that would be most helpful. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeePig Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 *faints at the sight of exposed bearings and gearchange rods* trevor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Wayne looks as if the coil is connected incorrectly. The screened filter box lead should go to SW on coil not CB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover8FFR Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 Wayne looks as if the coil is connected incorrectly. The screened filter box lead should go to SW on coil not CB. [ATTACH=CONFIG]94612[/ATTACH] OMG Clive well spotted. What damage could occur as it started and ran for a short while. Please advise asap Thanks for spotting. What a Blonde! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 No great damage Wayne. Just that you will need about 10% more HT to get a spark with are positive spark rather than a negative. Long term reversed polarity can cause rotor arm metal loss rather than deposition. Large numbers of coils like yours are fitted incorrectly & I saw many at W&P. Owners often not pleased or non-believing so I have largely given up mentioning the matter. But as your are friend Wayne I thought you would want to know. It is easily done as the coil is provided with the clamp fitted 180 degrees out. This is the problem for most Rovers. it is very understandable to fit the coil as it is presented from the box. It is a widespread mistake that I have seen fitted in service & with new owners. It is very common & many fall into the trap :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover8FFR Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 No great damage Wayne. Just that you will need about 10% more HT to get a spark with are positive spark rather than a negative. Long term reversed polarity can cause rotor arm metal loss rather than deposition. Large numbers of coils like yours are fitted incorrectly & I saw many at W&P. Owners often not pleased or non-believing so I have largely given up mentioning the matter. But as your are friend Wayne I thought you would want to know. It is easily done as the coil is provided with the clamp fitted 180 degrees out. This is the problem for most Rovers. it is very understandable to fit the coil as it is presented from the box. It is a widespread mistake that I have seen fitted in service & with new owners. It is very common & many fall into the trap :-D Thank you so much. I really appreciate you flagging it to me. I never spotted it. Also very relieved that I haven't buggered the thing up. I will rectify and whilst doing so I will check the state of the rotor arm etc. You indeed are a friend. A bloody good one. :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover8FFR Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share Posted July 31, 2014 Obtained a copy of Toasties B Card today and not what I was hoping for, but suspect she had an easy life? I note that its date into service was Jan 1965 with a date in pen aside, which I suspect was Landrover build date? It definitely had a quiet life with the TA but it was sat around for 2 years before being posted with 59 Sig Sqn. Can anyone fill in the gaps of info and codes etc? Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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