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Series
Seals
General advice on repairing leaking seals
I, II & III
Seats

A description of how non Land Rover front seats can be fitted.

II & III

 

Shackle replacement
Advantages/disadvantages of replacing standard shackles with the 1 tonne variety on a SWB. Details of the job included.
II & III
Shock absorber replacement
Basic advice on what you need to do.
I, II & III
Sills - rock sliders
Illustrated article on how to fabricate and fit your own rock sliders
I, II & III
Smoking Diesel
Suggestions as to possible causes
II & III
Snorkel
Illustrated article on how to make and fit a snorkel to a SIII using plastic drainpipe

Reasons for fitting a snorkel and need for its maintenance

I, II & III
Soldering
How to use Body Solder. From a company who can supply it.
I, II & III
Solenoid renovation
Details of how to renovate the solenoid from a SIIA diesel
Bill Adams (OVLR)
III
Soundproofing
Fitting a Noisekiller Soundproofing Kit to a Series Land Rover

A long detiled article on the DIY approach to sound prroofing
I, II & III
Spanner sizes
Comparison table for mm, UNF, BA, BSF, BSW spanners  
Here is a useful chart for comparing spanner (a wrench in the USA) sizes and common nut/bolt use.  
Spark plug
A clear, explanation of how the spark plug works

Photographic engine diagnostics from condition of spark plugs
I, II & III
Spark timing
A clear, explanation of how the spark timing works
I, II & III
Speedometer
Is your speedo the right one for your tyres? Heres where you find out.


Possible cause of an erratic speedometer reading.

II & III

Split Charge System
Detailed article on advice concerning setting up a split charge system in a Land Rover


Fitting a split charge (dual battery) system + 220 volt inverter
I, II & III
Springs
An illustrated account of fitting Rocky Mountain Parabolic springs


Spring specifications and advice on the choice of spring relevant to application.

II & III

 

I, II & III

Springs
Exploded diagram of leaf spring components with part numbers

Very detailed account of removal and replacement of leaf springs
II

I, II & III
Starter motor
Diagnosis and overhaul procedure for a diesel starter motor

Suggested solution to a starter motor overheating
I, II & III
Starter handle

Correct procedure for starting the engine by hand cranking

How to hand-start a petrol SIII if you find a flat battery.

I, II & III
Steering
A detailed and illustrated explanation of how a car steering system works



Illustrated instructions on how to adjust play in the steering wheel


howstuffworks.com

Takeo De Meter
Annette Flottwell
landroverclub.net

I, II & III

 

III

Steering Box
An illustrated account of rebuilding a steering box.
II
Steering Geometry
Detailed article on how to measure and set the tracking, castor and cambr angles for a Land Rover

Brief troubleshooting guide for steering problems
I,II,III
Steering (power)
Replacing the original integrated steering column and box in a 101FC with a power steering box from a Ford pickup truck and a GM style tilting steering wheel.
III
Steering Relay
Help on removing, rebuilding and installing a steering relay
I, II & III
Steering Wheel
Guide to a complete renovation of an ageing steering wheel.


Solutions for black the colouring coming off with age.

I, II & III

 

I, II & III

Suspension
THE article on 1/4 elliptical suspensions. Real tech stuff from a real guru. Photos included.

Detailed article on techniques available for increasing ground clearance on a Series Land Rover

Kerry Embry
(Jeepaholics.com)

TeriAnn Wakeman
I, II & III
Swivel bearing play
Illustrated description of how to adjust the play in swivel bearings
Annette Flottwell
landroverclub.net
III
Swivel hubs
Advice on restoration/maintenance of hubs and replacement of seals
I, II & III



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