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Mad Dog Dj:
Hi,
i have just bought a 1986 Millitary 110.
It's the radio box type.
2.5 N/A diesal lump ,5 speed box.
No mods ,as yet, apart from a set of Wolf Rimms,
running XZL tyres.
Currently showing 38000 original miles.
Need some info on how to sort out the following problems....
There is about 3 inches of play in the steering,when vehicle is stood still.
The clutch lever is very hard to press.
When engaging any gear it clunks quite heavy.
I am not running large tyre but the steering feels very heavy.
Is it possible to fit a power steering unit to this model.
Thanks .
Richard.
Sharpshooter:
--- Quote from: "Mad Dog Dj" ---Hi,
i have just bought a 1986 Millitary 110.
It's the radio box type.
2.5 N/A diesal lump ,5 speed box.
No mods ,as yet, apart from a set of Wolf Rimms,
running XZL tyres.
Currently showing 38000 original miles.
Need some info on how to sort out the following problems....
There is about 3 inches of play in the steering,when vehicle is stood still.
The clutch lever is very hard to press.
When engaging any gear it clunks quite heavy.
I am not running large tyre but the steering feels very heavy.
Is it possible to fit a power steering unit to this model.
Thanks .
Richard.
--- End quote ---
Ok. The steering is adjustable. Assuming it is in the box, and not the ball joints. There is a nut on the top of the box with a stud in the middle. Slacken the nut, and wind the stud in. Do it in small amounts. You have to compromise slack in the steering for stiff steering. If you know what i mean. The more you wind it in. The less play you will have. But after a while, it will cause the steering to go stiff on the road. So hence do it in small amounts ata a time.
Yes you can fit power steering. I did it to mine. Youll need a pump, bracket to move the alternator up higher, to allow the pump to go where the alternator was. Steering box, resivior and hoses. And most hard to find,a twin v front crankshaft pulley.
The heavy clutch is probably due to it being on its way out. They arnt the lightest of things anyway. Not compared to a normal car. But youll get used to it.
Hope this helps. Wayne. :)
Mad Dog Dj:
Thats great thanks.
What would be the best donor for the parts to rig up the power steering,and also the twin v front crankshaft pulley.
Richard.
Sharpshooter:
--- Quote from: "Mad Dog Dj" ---Thats great thanks.
What would be the best donor for the parts to rig up the power steering,and also the twin v front crankshaft pulley.
Richard.
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Im not sure of other fitting parts. I luckily got mine from a scrapper on ebay.
Mad Dog Dj:
Ok so i have managed to sort the clunking and steering out ,also have all the power steering kit sorted.
Then i was driving home the other day and it died on me.
After lots of searching came to the conclusion for some unknown reason the head gasket had blown.
I have had it for about 6 weeks and just done 170 miles on the road in it.
Was told when i bought it it had only done 37k.
Been in touch with the seller but he didnt want to know.
While removing the head ,we noticed that head bolts were loose,the gasket had a split in the centre.
The garage took the head off for presure testing and it came back fine and there were no cracks.
3 weeks later get a phone call from the garage,
car is running come and pick it up.
Pretty Straight forward.
Pick up landy Start her up engine is chuffing discover ,exhaust valve is stuck and is blowing back through num 2.
The bloke at the garage has told me just to drive it about and it will sort itself out.
He has no more time to work on it ????
So now im stuck as what to do next,
i have had to pay for this,and it was not cheap.
paid good money for the landy in the first place.
So selling it on cheap is not an option,
plus if i carry on with fixing it up at least ill know where i am with things.
For peace of mind is it worth buying a re con 2.5 n/a replacement as this is my cheapest option,or carry on fixing up the original lump.
When finished sorting out the running issues, next up is the suspension.
Looking to replace springs shocks and doing all the bushes.
Would like to lift it a bit but without having to replace other bits,castor arms etc.
I read somewhere about a 1.5 inch lift using om parts but cant find it now.
So any suggestions welcome.
And what is the best bush kit to use.
I will hopefuly be using the landy for trips abroad,where most of the driving will be on trails and farm tracks.
Thanks.
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