Shift linkage question

[a109]

Notes on series shifting characteristics:
It is a long shifter lever so the throw will seem long compared to short car type shifters.
The series 3 shifter had a plastic ball to engage the selector slot, these wore quickly and have often been replace by the series 2a style.
The series 2 shifters had a metal ball to enage the selector slot with rubber O ring in a groove to deaden rattling. The O ring lasted about .5 miles from new.
The S2 metal ball does wear eventually and gives a sloppy shift when it does.
If there is little or no resistance to reverse engagement one or both springs on the mechanism are missing/unhooked. These springs are external to the gear box.
If you find the shifter is in an akward position it can be heated and bent to be more comfortable.
John

[Tim Smith]

That 2002 had a shift what 8-10 inches long?
What's the LR 24 inches?

Yes I agree that the shifting arm has a longer throw but once you have it in gear, you know it. My 2002 could have been mistaken for being in neutral no matter what gear you were in. I was told that this was characteristic of the cars and got used to it.

BTW... Who can recommend and good radar detector to but in my IIa?

How about a passenger with good eyes and a loud voice.

And has anyone done power side mirrors?
Those fender mirrors are a pain to adjust!

I think it's easiest to adjust them backwards. Put your head about in the viewing area of what you want to see and then adjust till you can see the drivers seat.

[LaneRover]

I have found that the only time I have ever needed a radar detector in my Rover is around school zones.

One night I did get stopped by a cop... ...who wanted to know more aobut my Rover.

[BackInA88]

Ah, no radar detector in the LR for me.
I have one in my Vette but I don't need it with the wife next to me as I am always going to fast.
For some reason I don't have this problem in the LR??
I won't hear her in the LR anyway.

I tried adjusting the mirrors backwards as well.
Never have gone them just right that way though.

What do you guy think about power side windows?

[jp-]

Ah, no radar detector in the LR for me.
I have one in my Vette but I don't need it with the wife next to me as I am always going to fast.
For some reason I don't have this problem in the LR??
I won't hear her in the LR anyway.

I tried adjusting the mirrors backwards as well.
Never have gone them just right that way though.

What do you guy think about power side windows?

Get a second person to adjust the mirrors, while you tell them where you want them. It's not that hard guys...


Power side windows would be a waste of money, they'd short out in the first fording attempt.

[BackInA88]

Have you ever tried to drag your wife from her gardening to tweaking the mirrors around?

I'm just happy she loves the truck.
The latest problem is she wants me to paint the rig.
Now I have to get her to change her mind.
I like the rough look.

[jp-]

Have you ever tried to drag your wife from her gardening to tweaking the mirrors around?

I'm not married, but anyone will do. It takes only a moment.

I'm just happy she loves the truck.
The latest problem is she wants me to paint the rig.
Now I have to get her to change her mind.
I like the rough look.

This is easy. Just give her a bill for a new paint gun ($300 min. for a good one), one gallon of paint ($200+; Dupont of course), lacquer thinner, orbital sander, sandpaper, primers, hardener, reducer, respirator, etc... ($250+ easy).

I think she'll understand.

[jp-]

Oh,

And if she agrees to pay for everything, just paint the damn thing, because you are one lucky guy.

[BackInA88]

Oh,

And if she agrees to pay for everything, just paint the damn thing, because you are one lucky guy.

You don't understand I think she likes the truck more than me.
When I pulled the trans to rework it to full synchro I came home to find her between the frames rails standing on the garage floor scrubbing everything she could reach with a nylon brush and soapy water!!!!
Including both gas tanks.

I told her it would cost $3000 to paint it right, inside and out, she was OK with this!!

I think she wants my damn truck!!!!!!!!

Forget about me asking earlier about power windows, radar detectors & power mirrors I just realized I am going to need an alarm system and a Lojack!!

[jp-]

I think she wants my damn truck!!!!!!!!

A distinct possibility...

Forget about me asking earlier about power windows, radar detectors & power mirrors I just realized I am going to need an alarm system and a Lojack!!

Or a kill switch,

Or another truck.

But definitely not another woman.

It's not often that you find a woman that wants a man for his Land Rover. Usually, they want you for the sports car.