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Servicing & Technical Information

This is a list of general technical information useful for servicing and tuning your Series 2 or 2A. These figures are largely derived from Land-Rover technical publications. See also our other technical pages.

Ignition timing (static for 90-95 octane fuel)

2 litre                         10oBTDC
2.25 litre 7:1CR       6oBTDC
2.25 litre 8:1CR       TDC
2.6 litre 7:1CR         2oBTDC
2.6 litre 7.8:1CR      2oATDC
S3 V8 3.5 litre          0o (TDC)
101 FC V8                3oBTDC

Timings for poorer quality fuel:-

2.25 litre 7:1CR
80 to 85 octane = 3o BTDC
74 to 76 octane = TDC

2.25 litre 8:1CR
90 octane = TDC

If your fuel value is not listed, then you can follow the trend and set the static timing accordingly and "tune" to suit local conditions...


Valve clearances (hot or cold unless otherwise stated)

2 litre petrol                   inlet     0.010" hot
                                         exhaust  0.012"

2 litre diesel                   inlet      0.010"
                                         exhaust   0.010"

2.25 petrol or diesel     inlet       0.010"
                                          exhaust    0.010"

2.6 litre petrol                inlet       0.006" hot
                                         exhaust    0.010"

S3 V8 3.5 litre                 N/A uses hydraulic tappets
101 FC V8                                "

Points gap: all 0.014 to 0.016"

Firing order 1,3,4,2
(No1 plug lead is the outlet pointing closest to No1 cylinder)
Distributor turns Anti-clockwise

6-cylinder engine: 1,5,3,6,2,4
8-cylinder engine: 1,8,4,3,6,5,7,2

Spark plugs

for 2 litre engines original spec Lodge CLN-H
or Champion N8, NGK B4ES, Bosch W10C, Denso W14E

for low comp 7:1 CR 2.25l engines Lodge CLN-H
or Champion N8, NGK B4ES, Bosch W10C, Denso W14E

for high comp 8:1 CR 2.25l engines
Champion N9Y (Haynes)
or NGK BP6ES, Bosch W7DC, Denso W20EP-U
or Champion N12Y in LR parts manual
or NGK BP5ES, Bosch W8DC, Denso W16EP-U

S3 V8 engines Champion N12Y
or NGK BP5ES, Bosch W8DC, Denso W16EP-U

101 FC V8 (short reach, projected nose) Champion L92Y

For all 6 cylinder engines Lodge HBLN
or Champion N5, NGK B6ES, Bosch W5C, Denso W20ES-U

Lodge plugs were originally specified by Land Rover for the early models, but they went out of business and stocks have all but run dry, Champion would be the next "nearest" equivalent for later 2s and S3s.

Or any other manufacturers equivalent of these. (Please check with your supplier for suitability in your engine)

All plugs gapped at 0.032", if using electronic ignition gaps can be opened to 0.038 to 0.042" or as manufacturer advises. V8s at 0.025".

Oil filter
2.25 petrol & diesel engines
Early models used a longer filter element - 6 13/16"
original part no: 248863, Unipart no: GFE144 and current LR number RTC3185
original AC number: ACFF50

Later engines used a shorter element - 4 5/8"
original part: 541403, Unipart no: GFE130 and current LR number RTC3184
original AC number : AC72

Oil capacity of the sump is 11 pints (6 litres) note this includes the 1/2 pint capacity of the filter bowl.
Oil changes (once the engine has been run in) are every 3,000 miles and the filter should be changed every 6,000 miles. If you are operating in arduous conditions replace the oil more frequently. If your vehicle only does a low annual mileage then replace the oil before laying up for the winter.

The best grade of oil to use is any good branded multi-grade oil rated at 20W/50.

Differential oil capacity (std. LR 4.7 ratio) 3 pints (imp) or 1.75 litres, front & back, EP90 grade or equivalent.

Torque Settings

Wheel nuts: 75 to 85 lb ft
Spark plugs:
...all (except V8) at 25 lb ft
V8 engines: 12 to 15 lb ft
Track rod end ball joint nuts: 30 lb ft
Track rod ball joint clamps: 10 lb ft
Spring shackle nuts: 60 to 70 lb ft
Prop shaft flange bolts: 30 to 38 lb ft