SER1 awkward parts: dunsfold superb

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Dunsfold are really amazingly good, aren't they? I'm really kicking  
myself for buying so many bits from Craddock.

I've been having real trouble getting hold of steering bits -  
including a new box - for my 88. Craddock have already sent me the  
wrong one, so I spent all afternoon explaining the difference between  
the worm and nut and recirculating ball versions and how the  
conversion kit wasn't right after all because the external fittings  
were still those of the earlier version. as you will all probably  
know, I am the last person who should be explaining how the steering  
on a land rover works, but anyway all i ever got was a blank - and  
usually quite surly - 'not available'. same for the tracking rod, oddly.

Dunsfold, on the other hand, were a model of friendly helpfulness.  
The series two box is exactly the same, they said, except that the  
mounting holes might need boring and tapping to take a slightly  
larger bolt, and yes they had a reconditioned MOD unit just there,  
and here's a second-hand tracking rod that'll do just fine, and would  
I like them to fit the ball joints? i didn't have to read out a  
single part number, and he knew enough to reassure me that yes, the  
drop-arm connection was threaded, without even referring to the parts  
book.

also I think today marks the day that I've officially spent more on  
parts - never mind my time - than the largest amount of money I could  
possibly sell the land rover for once it was completely working. Is  
there a name for this milestone? I shall go and drink to it, anyway.

thanks for your help, btw.

will

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