An Ambulance joins the ranks - Land Rovers Only

Ambo · 02-27-2008, 09:42 PM

Hi there , I'm the proud owner of a 1985 extra long wheelbase Classic Rangie Ambulance, especially fitted out for the New Zealand Air Force.
The previous owner converted it into a campervan, with double bed, running water, and gas cooker. As a keen Fly fisherman, it suits me perfectly, to get out and stay out. I'm working my way through all her little faults, and have just purchased a later model donor vehicle, to help modernise her a bit.

I joined the site ,to get help with her bad starting ,when hot.
So many people have given me different ideas that I am baffled.
I have just replaced the dizzy and plugs, but where do I stop ?
She starts cold first time, but struggles when hot.

Any ideas appreciated

Mike.

rockcrawler00 · 02-28-2008, 03:36 PM

very cool, got any pics?

Funrover · 02-28-2008, 05:03 PM

WANNA SEE PICS!!!

So it doesn't start when hot? or has problems? 1985 is that fuel injected or carburated?

XtremeMarine · 02-28-2008, 05:55 PM

Welcome to the insanity. Can't wait to see some photos of it. Have never seen an RRC ambulance, only FC101 and Defender models. Welcome aboard.

Ambo · 03-01-2008, 05:26 PM

Carbarated.

Ambo · 03-01-2008, 05:27 PM

photos posted soon.

XtremeMarine · 03-01-2008, 05:32 PM

Sweet, post them, post them...

Ambo · 03-01-2008, 06:03 PM

Here she is out on a trip, complete with inflatable on the roof, and converted 10ft caravan awning mounted on the side.

Ambo · 03-01-2008, 06:05 PM

regarding the starting problem when hot - I have been told its the coil, spark plugs, cam shaft, breather hoses,etc etc
who do I believe and how long do I spend replacing parts not needing replacement ??

02-27-2008, 09:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ambo Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Queenstown , New Zealand Posts: 11 Gallery: 0	An Ambulance joins the ranks Hi there , I'm the proud owner of a 1985 extra long wheelbase Classic Rangie Ambulance, especially fitted out for the New Zealand Air Force. The previous owner converted it into a campervan, with double bed, running water, and gas cooker. As a keen Fly fisherman, it suits me perfectly, to get out and stay out. I'm working my way through all her little faults, and have just purchased a later model donor vehicle, to help modernise her a bit. I joined the site ,to get help with her bad starting ,when hot. So many people have given me different ideas that I am baffled. I have just replaced the dizzy and plugs, but where do I stop ? She starts cold first time, but struggles when hot. Any ideas appreciated Mike. Last edited by Ambo : 02-27-2008 at 09:44 PM. Reason: spelling

02-28-2008, 03:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
rockcrawler00 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Maywood, NJ/Clayton, CA Posts: 61 Gallery: 0	very cool, got any pics? __________________ north jersey 1999 Discovery

02-28-2008, 05:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
XtremeMarine Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,588 Gallery: 0	Welcome to the insanity. Can't wait to see some photos of it. Have never seen an RRC ambulance, only FC101 and Defender models. Welcome aboard. __________________ "In certain places, at certain hours, gazing at the sea is dangerous. It is what looking at a woman sometimes is." - Victor Hugo Originally Posted by Elemental Some guys play hard to get, I play hard to want.

03-01-2008, 05:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
XtremeMarine Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,588 Gallery: 0	Sweet, post them, post them... __________________ "In certain places, at certain hours, gazing at the sea is dangerous. It is what looking at a woman sometimes is." - Victor Hugo Originally Posted by Elemental Some guys play hard to get, I play hard to want.

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03-01-2008, 05:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ambo Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Queenstown , New Zealand Posts: 11 Gallery: 0	Carbarated.

03-01-2008, 05:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ambo Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Queenstown , New Zealand Posts: 11 Gallery: 0	photos posted soon.

03-01-2008, 06:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ambo Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Queenstown , New Zealand Posts: 11 Gallery: 0	Here she is out on a trip, complete with inflatable on the roof, and converted 10ft caravan awning mounted on the side.

03-01-2008, 06:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
Ambo Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Queenstown , New Zealand Posts: 11 Gallery: 0	regarding the starting problem when hot - I have been told its the coil, spark plugs, cam shaft, breather hoses,etc etc who do I believe and how long do I spend replacing parts not needing replacement ??

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