One more question. What driveline are you using behind the 302? Stock
Rover?
On Oct 20, 2008, at 1:58 PM, TeriAnn Wakeman wrote:
> Jerry Barr wrote:
>> I never broke an axle on my Series III and I have done some crazy
>> stuff with it. TeriAnn I know you are the FOT authority on
>> landrovers so how strong is the overdrive on the series III? Is it
>> up to towing with a slightly stronger 2,25 Rover engine?
> The Roverdrive from Wise Owl is made using existing North American
> automotive gears as much as possible and is considered to be a
> strong unit. The Fairy overdrive is not all that strong. Both are
> heat sensitive, the Fairy having its own oil is more so than the
> Roverdrive. Key to longevity is to keep the 90wt topped up and
> change the Fairy's oil frequently.
>
> You realize of course that the 2.25L petrol engine with 8:1 head is
> optimistically rated at 70hp? You would be much better off swapping
> in a 200tdi engine. Its the simplest of the tdi swaps & nets you
> about 45 additional hp plus greater fuel mileage.
>
> A stock engined Series Land Rover would not be in consideration for
> my list of tow vehicles. Of course my Series Land Rover is powered
> by a Ford 302 with Mustang EFI so I could consider it with an
> aluminum trailer.
>
> Teriann
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