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From a functional point of view, there isn't really any advantage. My reasons are: 1 - It will be the only Series IIA Landie with a Thor engine in it. Most people avoid the later fuel injected engines because of their complexity 2 - I've got one in my Range Rover and I quite like how it starts and ...

For reference, I have a 4.6 in my Landie. It runs on 2x 2" SU's, suitably modified to be handed. The manifold is ported out at the carb end. It is also coming off in the not too distant future as I am going to switch to Thor + standalone ECU from Mark Adams. Chris. To help me understand what to fit...

kiwicar wrote:I didn't realise you could have a winch and an overdrive!

Mike

The 101 LT95 has a power take off (PTO) at the bottom of the transfer case that goes out sideways to drive the winch. This leaves the rear standard PTO to have the overdrive fitted.

Garry

Thanks for those comments - actually I had a look on ebay Aust tonight and there are two Jag 4.2 2" SUs on there. Mike - yes I have the Noken winch fitted but I also have a Fairy/Superwinch Overdrive fitted as well. The overdrive works well in the flat outback but is no use in anything but flat coun...

Thanks for those comments. Chris - I was not aware that the Bosch Motronic ECU could be made to run in isolation. While the cost is high ultimately given the stuff I have is certainly an option - I will contact Mark Adams to see what the options are. I knew that he chipped/remapped ECUs but where th...

I have put similar threads on other forums but am looking for different ideas from different groups with relevant information. I am in Canberra Australia. I have a Landrover FC 101 with the mid 70s version of the 3.5 V8 with twin strombergs CD 175s and has the oil pump driven from the cam shaft. It ...