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  • BobJones
    Low Range
    • Jun 2008
    • 61
    #1

    Engine upgrade

    I've had to put my restoration of my 59 SERII 88" 2.25L, on hold for a couple of years. But now looking to start up again. I'm wondering what needs to be changed on these old engines to run on modern unleaded fuel. Any advice would be appreciated.

    Thanks in advance.
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    • LaneRover
      Overdrive
      • Oct 2006
      • 1743
      #2
      Modern unleaded fuel needs a lead substitute or have the valves replaced with Stellite valves (nomenclature may have changed but the valves should be changed).

      That being said if you are only doing a few hundred or a couple thousand miles a year of puttering up and down back roads I say just drive it as is and deal with it if/when you have to because the valves have actually worn and aren't sealing any more.
      1958 107 SW - Sold to a better home
      1965 109 SW - nearly running well
      1966 88 SW - running but needing attention
      1969 109 P-UP

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        • o2batsea
          Overdrive
          • Oct 2006
          • 1199
          #3
          It's not really a problem until you run the engine at high rpm for extended periods...like 6 hours a day on the highway. Even then it may not be an issue. Otherwise if you are just putting around no worries.

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            • TeriAnn
              Overdrive
              • Nov 2006
              • 1087
              #4
              If you have any RUBBER fuel lines you should replace them with current formula hoses. The pre-ethanol hoses came apart from the inside out.

              Otherwise just drive it until you need a valve job then have hardened valve seats installed. They are a standard size that any automotive machine shop can get. Depending upon your old valve condition & the amount of build up on them you could go several thousand miles before you need a valve job.

              My advice is to just drive it until it need s valve job.
              -

              Teriann Wakeman_________
              Flagstaff, AZ.




              1960 Land Rover Dormobile, owned since 1978

              My Land Rover web site

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                • BobJones
                  Low Range
                  • Jun 2008
                  • 61
                  #5
                  Thank you all for the great info. That's a relief to hear as I don't plan on putting on a lot of milage.
                  Ok dumb question time: what are the signs that a valve job is due?

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                    • o2batsea
                      Overdrive
                      • Oct 2006
                      • 1199
                      #6
                      Poor performance and lots of blue smoke

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                        • bugeye88
                          1st Gear
                          • Apr 2013
                          • 167
                          #7
                          A compression test is very helpful and quite simple to do, or have done for you.

                          Rob

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                            • SafeAirOne
                              Overdrive
                              • Apr 2008
                              • 3435
                              #8
                              If you google "engine vacuum test results", there's a bunch of info on performing a vacuum test and interpretation of the results of such a test. The vacuum test is one of the most useful tests around for diagnostics of carbureted engine issues.
                              --Mark

                              1973 SIII 109 RHD 2.5NA Diesel

                              0-54mph in just under 11.5 minutes
                              (9.7 minutes now that she's a 3-door).

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                                • BobJones
                                  Low Range
                                  • Jun 2008
                                  • 61
                                  #9
                                  Thank you all.

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