Border Rovers
Land Rover 109" Series II A 6 Cylinder: Full Reconstruction
BR is pleased to announce that it is planned to finish this project this year.
Engine Start has now taken place and engine running will be filmed and posted on here shortly.
Advanced Re-assembly
CHASSIS No. 34501349G. Type 345: 2A 109" 6Cyl: Car No. 1349. G suffix introduced April 1969.
Date of Build: 18 June 1969
Despatched Henlys Limited, London 23 June 1969
Bulkhead refit following galvanising and painting.
Installation of pedal boxes servo steering box etc.
Completed drive train including overdrive linkage and all selectors.
Fairey Overdrive fitted to back of transfer box.
Advanced chassis and drive train re-assembly
Rebuilt 6 Cyl. IOE Engine and original LT76 overhauled Gearbox now fitted to Rolling Chassis.
The bulkhead of the 6Cyl is different to accommodate the engine and the transmission tunnel is further back into the cab.
The original bulkhead is currently being repaired, prior to galvanising powder coating and final finish.
Original panels are in 90% good condition and following repairs as required will go to paint shop in early 2019 prior to vehicle reassembly.
It is expected that project will complete during 2021.
Rover 6 Cyl. IOE Engine No. 76503445A.
110 HP Weslake unit.
Advanced Engine Reassembly, pre fitting to FOO4H Rolling chassis.
Machine Shop schedule:
Regrind crankshaft (6 big end journal) Rebore cylinder block (6 cyl)
Surface grind block
Weld repair to cylinder head (TBC) Recut 12 valves/ Reface 12 seats Ultrasonic clean and wash all parts
Balance Crank and flywheel
Assemble exhaust valves, Cam and followers into cylinder
block. Set clearances Surface grind cylinder head
New parts fitted:
Piston assembly +20
Main bearings +20 (small crank 2 1/4" dia.)
Big end bearings +10
Thrust washer
Exhaust valve (OE No. Rover 512140)
NOS timing chain and tensioner etc.
Land Rover 109" Series II A 6 Cylinder: Full Reconstruction
BR is pleased to announce that it is planned to finish this project this year.
Engine Start has now taken place and engine running will be filmed and posted on here shortly.
Advanced Re-assembly
CHASSIS No. 34501349G. Type 345: 2A 109" 6Cyl: Car No. 1349. G suffix introduced April 1969.
Date of Build: 18 June 1969
Despatched Henlys Limited, London 23 June 1969
Bulkhead refit following galvanising and painting.
Installation of pedal boxes servo steering box etc.
Completed drive train including overdrive linkage and all selectors.
Fairey Overdrive fitted to back of transfer box.
Advanced chassis and drive train re-assembly
Rebuilt 6 Cyl. IOE Engine and original LT76 overhauled Gearbox now fitted to Rolling Chassis.
The bulkhead of the 6Cyl is different to accommodate the engine and the transmission tunnel is further back into the cab.
The original bulkhead is currently being repaired, prior to galvanising powder coating and final finish.
Original panels are in 90% good condition and following repairs as required will go to paint shop in early 2019 prior to vehicle reassembly.
It is expected that project will complete during 2021.
Rover 6 Cyl. IOE Engine No. 76503445A.
110 HP Weslake unit.
Advanced Engine Reassembly, pre fitting to FOO4H Rolling chassis.
Machine Shop schedule:
Regrind crankshaft (6 big end journal) Rebore cylinder block (6 cyl)
Surface grind block
Weld repair to cylinder head (TBC) Recut 12 valves/ Reface 12 seats Ultrasonic clean and wash all parts
Balance Crank and flywheel
Assemble exhaust valves, Cam and followers into cylinder
block. Set clearances Surface grind cylinder head
New parts fitted:
Piston assembly +20
Main bearings +20 (small crank 2 1/4" dia.)
Big end bearings +10
Thrust washer
Exhaust valve (OE No. Rover 512140)
NOS timing chain and tensioner etc.