Check that all parts are free, especially the fuel pump.
It is a Landrover so before you do anything at all check all fluids,
engine, gearbox, transfer box, front wheel hubs (very important), front
and rear axles. Most may have leaked away. Nothing special, just like a
Healey. If the car has been standing for a while it may be best to
clean/overhaul/renew the injectors.
Perhaps spray some WD 40 in the inlet when starting up.
Let the glow plugs heat up 15 seconds or so before cranking the engine.
Be very careful with the brakes. If they work at all they will pull to
the left or the right when applying them and often alternating. This is
your first area of attention.
You will wander down the road struggling to keep the car between the
lines. There usually is a lot of play, I think 1/4 turn is permissible
according to the WSM, and even if it is in perfect shape it will be
terribly vague. It also sticks a bit as there are a kind of friction
dampers in the steering hubs.
The clutch will be rather heavy.
Start of at 10mph and slowly progress to 50mph at most. Going faster
will kill you or so it feels.
Find a good religious person to pray for you. Any will do Muslim, Jew,
Christian, Buddhist and the rest if it.
Good Luck,
Kees Oudesluijs
LR SIII 88", '74
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