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Land Rover Series II 2.25 petrol: carburettor & fuel pump service

Fuel & air · Series II (1958–61) · 1958–1961

How often: every 6,000 mi or year, whichever comes first. Dirty gauzes and worn linkages give flat spots, flooding and poor starting.

Work safely: support the vehicle on axle stands, never a jack alone; let it cool first. Check figures against your workshop manual. You do this work at your own risk.

Parts

Fuel pump sediment bowl gasket (if needed)
Inline fuel filter (if fitted)

Tools

Screwdrivers
Spanners
CO meter or Colortune (optional)

Step by step

Clean the sediment bowl and gauze on the mechanical fuel pump. Refit with a new gasket and check for leaks.
Inspect the fuel lines and rubber hoses for perishing, especially near the exhaust.
Check the throttle and choke linkages move freely and return fully. A worn throttle spindle lets air in and makes idle unstable.
With the engine warm, set idle speed and mixture as your manual describes.

More Land Rover Series II 2.25 petrol servicing

Engine oil & filter change every 3,000 mi or 6 months
Clean oil-bath air cleaner every 6,000 mi or year
Points, plugs & ignition timing every 6,000 mi or year
Check & adjust valve clearances every 12,000 mi or year
Fan / auxiliary belt check every 6,000 mi or year
Coolant drain, flush & refill every 2 yrs
Grease propshafts & nipples every 3,000 mi or 6 months
Check swivel housing oil & seals every 6,000 mi or 6 months
Change swivel housing oil every 12,000 mi or year
Check gearbox, transfer & axle oil levels every 6,000 mi or 6 months
Change gearbox & transfer box oil every 12,000 mi or year
Change front & rear axle oil every 12,000 mi or year
Steering box, relay & joints check every 6,000 mi or year
Adjust drum brakes & handbrake every 6,000 mi or 6 months
Inspect brake shoes, cylinders & hoses every 12,000 mi or year
Brake & clutch fluid change every 2 yrs
Leaf springs, U-bolts & shackles every 12,000 mi or year
Wheel bearing play check every 12,000 mi or year
Chassis & bulkhead inspection, rust-proofing every year
Annual safety inspection every year
Monthly walk-round checks every month

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