all the "series rovers" have the crank hole, i believe.
'48-'83 I think.
From what i've read and my experience in the last few weeks of owning would indicate that it is not a vehicle that goes when you want to no matter what.
It seems to be more designed to be repaired frequently with relative ease than be reliable. Though I have to say; mine (and others I've heard of) does pop over every time it passes a compression stroke.
I can't imagine trying to crank over a diesel without some sort of gear reduction box. I believe the 2.25 diesel is 22 or 23:1.. vs 7 or 8:1 in the petrol. But I may be wrong.
I have not been able to get the thing running long enough to calculate mileage. I found somewhere where someone said 17mpg in good tune. I believe it was the petrol version. I could believe it. But if someone told me 30 or 8 I would believe that as well.
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