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Land Rover Series III 2.6 six-cylinder petrol: carburettor service & damper oil

Fuel & air · Series III (1971–85) · 1971–1980

How often: every 6,000 mi or year, whichever comes first. The Zenith-Stromberg dashpot damper needs oil or the engine stumbles when you open the throttle.

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

Damper oil (SAE 20 engine oil or carb damper oil)
Fuel pump bowl gasket (if needed)

Tools

Screwdrivers

Step by step

Unscrew the damper cap on top of the carburettor and top up the hollow piston rod with oil to about ¼ in below the top.
Clean the fuel pump gauze and check fuel hoses.
Check the linkages and set idle speed and mixture with the engine warm.

More Land Rover Series III 2.6 six-cylinder 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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