Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Land Rover
01 Introduction02 General specification data03 Engine tuning data04 General fitting reminders05 Lubricants, fluids and capacities06 Maintenance07 Engine08 Emission control09 Fuel system10 Cooling system11 Manifold and exhaust system12 Transfer gearbox13 Automatic gearbox14 Rear axle and final drive15 Front axle and final drive16 Steering17 Brakes18 Chassis and body19 Air conditioning20 Electrical21 Instruments
Land Rover Defender V8i Workshop Manual Supplement02 · General specification data
02 · General

Electrical

Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender V8i Workshop Manual Supplement
Section
Information › Electrical
General specification dataElectrical

ELECTRICAL

System12 volt, negative ground

Battery

MakeLand Rover Parts and Equipment Lucas maintenance free
  Type - standard9-plate 371
  Type - heavy duty13-plate 389

Generator

ManufacturerMagnetti Marelli
TypeA127 - 100amp
PolarityNegative ground
Brush length:
  New17 mm
  Worn, minimum free protrusion from moulding5 mm
Brush spring pressure flush with moulding1.3 to 2.7N
Regulator voltage13.6 to 14.4 volts
Nominal output:
  Generator speed6000 rev/min
  Control at 14 V65 A

Starter motor

Make and typeMagnetti Marelli M78R pre-engaged
Brush spring tension1020 gf
Brush minimum length9.5 mm

Fuses

TypeAutofuse (blade type) Blow ratings to suit individual circuits

Horns

Make/typeKlamix (Mixo) TR99

0.67 in 0.20 in 0.25 to 0.60 lbf

16 ozf 0.37 in

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