KeithFlint

Much appreciated guys. At least I'm doing something right. Les, thanks for the tip.

My series 3 came without a jack or wheelbrace, so I've decided to get a trolley jack. Wanted to check that it is OK to jack the vehicle up using the clamping plates under the leaf springs, as this seems the most convenient and safest spot. Thanks, Keith.

Fridge Freezer - thanks, that makes everything clear now.

Thanks to all, much appreciated. To confirm then, I have to lock the freewheeling hubs AND engage the yellow knob to get 4WD in high ratio. In low ratio, 4WD is engaged automatically provided I have the hubs locked. The LR instructional film was great: thanks for the link. It does raise the question in my mind as to why the freewheeling hubs were installed. Was this a factory feature or a mod? The film obviously doesn't include vehicles fitted with these. Thanks again, Keith.

Hi all, new to this forum and also new to Land Rovers and 4WD, so forgive the basic nature of this enquiry. Have just acquired a Series 3 Land Rover, registered March 1984. Previous owner's thought it might be ex-military but there is no paperwork to indicate either way. Haven't driven it much yet but I am slightly confused about the 4WD controls. Externally I have the freewheeling hubs, internally I have the gear lever (no problem), overdrive selection (no problem), high/low ratio lever (no problem) and then...the yellow knob. The previous owner indicated that the yellow knob was for selecting the diff lock, but inside the cab I have the standard advisory plate telling me I need to depress the yellow knob to engage 4WD. So, if I turn the freewheeling hubs to 'lock', am I in 4WD? Or do I need to push down the yellow knob as well? If not, could anyone clarify what the yellow knob is for? Sorry to be a bit dumb, but I have no owner's manual, and even a friend who does a bit of off-roading ended up scratching his head. My confusion was further compounded by not being able to get the yellow lever to stay down in low ratio. I presume this is a fault: any thoughts on what it might be/how serious to fix? Many thanks, Keith Flint.