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lawnmowerboy
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Posted: 17 Aug 2011 at 10:58pm

this is the beast me and andrew (mowersman) have been working on the past few days
not quite horti but most of you proberbly interested!!!
hope you enjoy the vid took nearly as long as the work!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jdT637R_l8

Grow old, not up!!!

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Posted: 17 Aug 2011 at 11:04pm

try this link thats why i like machines not computers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ix9rd_xjq0s

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james 154
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Posted: 17 Aug 2011 at 11:26pm

fantastic

am i missing a eyebrow

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Posted: 18 Aug 2011 at 7:41am

thanks!!! it took a little while!!

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Charlie
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Posted: 18 Aug 2011 at 3:12pm

Ohh dear the slippery slope of Land Rover ownership and engine transplants!!! I had a Rover 2000 SC (P6) engine in my 1957 88 for a good few years, now running a 2 1/4 with overdrive. Eldest son is rebuilding his Lightweight with 3.5 V8 and auto gearbox will also have ful ALRC spec roll cage when finished. Then I can have my garage back!!!!

Well done to you and the start of many years of Land Rovering, next years National is at Belvoir Castle in May.

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Posted: 18 Aug 2011 at 4:15pm

Thanks, i cant wait to get mine now!!!

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Posted: 18 Aug 2011 at 5:37pm

Why did you take the turbo off then??

Chris. I aint getting on no plane. Fool!

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Posted: 18 Aug 2011 at 7:45pm

I knew it wouldn't be long before someone asked!!!
Several reasons. The main one is fuel economy, From what I've read the non turbo in a series will do 40MPG, the main reason I'm doing the conversion. Secondly Its only a short term measure, until I can afford to rebuild and run the petrol which is currently rather sickly with a dodgey Weber carb. Also removing the turbo helps simplify the plumbing under the bonnet (got £96 for the intercooler Smile

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I'm rather pleased with it at the moment, People have said it will be very noisy and harsh, but it doesn't seem to bad to me. If necessary, I'll get another turbo and manifold and put it back on. Don't smell to great at the moment, 50/50 diesel/SVO Im%20most%20amused%20today!

. Must get round to twin tank straight WVOing it.
Andrew

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Posted: 18 Aug 2011 at 7:47pm

Originally posted by Charlie

Ohh dear the slippery slope of Land Rover ownership and engine transplants!!! I had a Rover 2000 SC (P6) engine in my 1957 88 for a good few years, now running a 2 1/4 with overdrive. Eldest son is rebuilding his Lightweight with 3.5 V8 and auto gearbox will also have ful ALRC spec roll cage when finished. Then I can have my garage back!!!!

Well done to you and the start of many years of Land Rovering, next years National is at Belvoir Castle in May.

Mmmm 3.5 V8. One day, when I can afford the fuel bill. This one is a bit of a bitsa, so I'm not too worried about keeping it original.
Andrew

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Posted: 18 Aug 2011 at 10:16pm

also andrews been told that the series box wont last long with the turbo on it
i was driving it round the field on monday and al seemed well but im still a bit puzzled aout the clutch as the series 2 petrol clutch wont fit and is 9 inches but the 200tdi clutch is 9.5 inches puzzled us bit!!! [IMG]smileys/smiley5.gif" align="middle" />

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mowersman
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Posted: 18 Aug 2011 at 10:33pm

Even I don't understand what you just said...

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Posted: 19 Aug 2011 at 8:01am

Neither do i, thats why i asked!

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lawnmowerboy Forum Member Joined: 22 Oct 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3285	Topic: not quite horticultural Posted: 17 Aug 2011 at 10:58pm
	this is the beast me and andrew (mowersman) have been working on the past few days not quite horti but most of you proberbly interested!!! hope you enjoy the vid took nearly as long as the work!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jdT637R_l8
	Grow old, not up!!!
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lawnmowerboy Forum Member Joined: 22 Oct 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3285	Posted: 17 Aug 2011 at 11:04pm
	try this link thats why i like machines not computers http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ix9rd_xjq0s
	Grow old, not up!!!
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james 154 Forum Member Joined: 04 Jan 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 146	Posted: 17 Aug 2011 at 11:26pm
	fantastic
	am i missing a eyebrow
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lawnmowerboy Forum Member Joined: 22 Oct 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3285	Posted: 18 Aug 2011 at 7:41am
	thanks!!! it took a little while!!
	Grow old, not up!!!
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Charlie Admin Group Joined: 12 Jul 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3305	Posted: 18 Aug 2011 at 3:12pm
	Ohh dear the slippery slope of Land Rover ownership and engine transplants!!! I had a Rover 2000 SC (P6) engine in my 1957 88 for a good few years, now running a 2 1/4 with overdrive. Eldest son is rebuilding his Lightweight with 3.5 V8 and auto gearbox will also have ful ALRC spec roll cage when finished. Then I can have my garage back!!!! Well done to you and the start of many years of Land Rovering, next years National is at Belvoir Castle in May.
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lawnmowerboy Forum Member Joined: 22 Oct 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3285	Posted: 18 Aug 2011 at 4:15pm
	Thanks, i cant wait to get mine now!!!
	Grow old, not up!!!
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Dieselhead Forum Member Joined: 12 Nov 2008 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1654	Posted: 18 Aug 2011 at 5:37pm
	Why did you take the turbo off then??
	Chris. I aint getting on no plane. Fool!
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mowersman Forum Member Joined: 07 Dec 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2817	Posted: 18 Aug 2011 at 7:45pm
	I knew it wouldn't be long before someone asked!!! Several reasons. The main one is fuel economy, From what I've read the non turbo in a series will do 40MPG, the main reason I'm doing the conversion. Secondly Its only a short term measure, until I can afford to rebuild and run the petrol which is currently rather sickly with a dodgey Weber carb. Also removing the turbo helps simplify the plumbing under the bonnet (got £96 for the intercooler ). I'm rather pleased with it at the moment, People have said it will be very noisy and harsh, but it doesn't seem to bad to me. If necessary, I'll get another turbo and manifold and put it back on. Don't smell to great at the moment, 50/50 diesel/SVO . Must get round to twin tank straight WVOing it. Andrew
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mowersman Forum Member Joined: 07 Dec 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2817	Posted: 18 Aug 2011 at 7:47pm
	*Originally posted by Charlie* Ohh dear the slippery slope of Land Rover ownership and engine transplants!!! I had a Rover 2000 SC (P6) engine in my 1957 88 for a good few years, now running a 2 1/4 with overdrive. Eldest son is rebuilding his Lightweight with 3.5 V8 and auto gearbox will also have ful ALRC spec roll cage when finished. Then I can have my garage back!!!! Well done to you and the start of many years of Land Rovering, next years National is at Belvoir Castle in May. Mmmm 3.5 V8. One day, when I can afford the fuel bill. This one is a bit of a bitsa, so I'm not too worried about keeping it original. Andrew
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lawnmowerboy Forum Member Joined: 22 Oct 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3285	Posted: 18 Aug 2011 at 10:16pm
	also andrews been told that the series box wont last long with the turbo on it i was driving it round the field on monday and al seemed well but im still a bit puzzled aout the clutch as the series 2 petrol clutch wont fit and is 9 inches but the 200tdi clutch is 9.5 inches puzzled us bit!!! [IMG]smileys/smiley5.gif" align="middle" />
	Grow old, not up!!!
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mowersman Forum Member Joined: 07 Dec 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2817	Posted: 18 Aug 2011 at 10:33pm
	Even I don't understand what you just said...
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lawnmowerboy Forum Member Joined: 22 Oct 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3285	Posted: 19 Aug 2011 at 8:01am
	Neither do i, thats why i asked!
	Grow old, not up!!!
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