1959-1978 Land Rover Series 2, 2A, 3 Workshop Manual

Technical Scope of the Land Rover Series 2, 2A, and 3 Workshop Manual

• Covers 1959–1978 Land Rover Series 2, 2A, and 3 vehicles, detailing 2.25L and 2.6L petrol and diesel engine variants
• Official Autobooks Owners Workshop Manual OWM 895, covering the legacy Land Rover Series production timeline
• Includes 124 detailed exploded-view diagrams, 8 technical cross-section views, and complete engine bolt-tightening sequences
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• This OWM 895 guide provides the factory-referenced service data required to maintain the specific 2.25L and 2.6L powertrain configurations found across the Series 2, 2A, and 3 production run

Component and System Documentation

The 1959–1978 Land Rover Series 2, 2A, and 3 workshop manual structures its technical data across 14 chapters, spanning from engine internals to final drive assemblies. Primary content includes comprehensive sections for both petrol and diesel engines, covering cylinder head service, timing gear configurations, and fuel delivery systems including Solex, Zenith, Stromberg, and SU carburetion. The drivetrain documentation details the gearbox and transfer box assembly, propeller shaft maintenance, and rear axle differential diagnostics for Rover, ENV, and Salisbury units. Bodywork, electrical equipment, and steering gear are explicitly detailed, providing what an OEM service publication covers for these classic off-road platforms.

Engine and Drivetrain Specification Highlights

Cylinder head bolt torque for the 2.25L engine is documented at 65 lb ft (8.9 mkg) within the engine assembly specifications. Intake and exhaust valve clearances are set at.01 inch (.25 mm) for standard maintenance intervals. The 2.6L petrol engine includes unique seven-main-bearing specifications and specific cross-flow head assembly data. Cooling system capacity and thermostat opening temperatures are defined at 185°F (85°C) for the 2.25L models. Big-end bearing torque is listed at 35 lb ft (4.9 mkg) for the specified engine builds. Clutch assembly torque settings are consistently set at 22–25 lb ft (3.0–3.5 mkg) across all engine configurations. This 207-page Autobooks OWM 895 serves as the definitive workshop manual for the 1959–1978 Land Rover Series 2, 2A, and 3, providing expert-level mechanical data for every major sub-system.