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CAV LANDROVER III Parts Catalog

I’ve been twisting wrenches for 28 years, and nothing burns my time faster than a missing part number or a torque spec that came from some forum. If you’re pulling a CAV DPA fuel injection pump off a Land Rover III diesel and need the correct drive strap, locating pin, or clutch ring, you stop guessing and start looking at an OEM parts list. That’s what this 48-page booklet gives you. Not a reprint of some third-party compilation—this is the original CAV publication, printed for the Land Rover III with the 2.6L or 2.25L diesel from October 1971 onward. The CAV LANDROVER III Parts Catalog covers the exact pump variants you’ll encounter, with part numbers, exploded views, and torque values that match factory tooling. Don’t waste billable hours cross-referencing aftermarket charts.

What This Parts Catalog Actually Covers

Let’s get specific. This isn’t a general Land Rover parts manual. It’s the CAV workshop manual for the DPA fuel injection pump, serial prefix 2124, with a Borg & Beck clutch parts list appended for the Rover model. The table of contents starts with Description and Operation, then moves into Overhaul procedures, and then breaks down three pump variants: Pump with Q.U.L Shaft & Hub Cush Drive (page 4), Heavy Duty Pump with Uprated Drive Shaft (page 14), and Pump with Excess Fuel & External Maximum Fuel Adjustment (page 25). Each section includes dismantling and assembly steps, component inspection notes, and the exact part numbers for seals, springs, drive straps, and locating pins—like item 10 on the clutch list, the locking pin (Service Field Use), part 76242. If you’re rebuilding that pump, you need these numbers in front of you, not a grainy scan from 1998.

Torque Values and Special Tools

Page 40 lists every torque value for the DPA pump—pump body bolts, hydraulic head retaining screws, drive shaft nut. Page 42 documents the special tools required: the pump holding fixture, the spill timing gauge, and the locking pins. I’ve had to stop mid-job because I didn’t have the right socket for a pump nut. This manual saves that. It also includes a Pre-Test Procedure (page 35) and a Testing section (page 37) that covers charge pressure and delivery volume checks. For a home garage guy, that’s the line between a pump that lasts and an injector rattle that drives you crazy. For a pro, it’s the difference between a come-back and a happy customer.

Pump Variants: Which One Do You Have?

One of the biggest headaches on the Land Rover III is identifying which DPA pump is bolted to the block. This catalog walks you through the differences: the original Q.U.L shaft with hub cushion drive, the heavy-duty uprated shaft (common on later military models), and the pump with excess fuel lever for easier cold starts. Each variant has its own dismantling and assembly instructions. If you skip the identification step and just start prying, you’ll break the drive strap or misplace the balance weight rivet. The catalog gives you the exact part numbers for the cover assembly (75699/11), the driven plate assembly (53009/38), and the packing package (SSC.75925). That’s from the Borg & Beck clutch section, but it’s all in one 48-page file.

Who Needs This 48-Page Manual?

If you own a Land Rover III diesel built after October 1971 and you’re touching the injection pump or the clutch, this is your reference. Also if you’re a small shop that sees older Land Rovers and needs to order parts without guessing. The manual is 48 pages because it’s dense—no fluff, no reprints, just the factory data. I’ve used it to pull part numbers for a customer’s 1973 Series III that kept losing prime. The locating pin (item 7, part 75125) was worn, and the catalog saved me an hour of phone calls. If you work on Massey-Harris-Ferguson FF 30 GS 1957 Parts Catalog | OEM Fastener Guide or similar vintage diesels, the same philosophy applies: OEM documentation keeps you from chasing ghosts. And if you need wear part specs for smaller pumps, the Futura FC200-FC400 Parts Catalog – OEM Wear Parts Specs covers a different platform but with the same factory rigor. For larger agricultural pumps, see Longagribusiness 410 DTC, 450, 450 DTC, 470 DTC, 530 DTC 2002 Parts Catalog.

Original OEM vs Aftermarket Parts Lists

Aftermarket parts catalogs often merge part numbers from different years or skip the service field use components. This CAV manual is the original factory document—the type plate location, the overhaul procedure, the component inspection steps are all as-written by the engineers who designed the pump. The OCR excerpt shows the Borg & Beck service parts list for export market only, with the note: “This list of parts is for use in the Export Market only. For the home market Service Assembly Replacements must be used.” That kind of granularity is missing from generic reprints. If you’re ordering a driven plate assembly (53009/38) for a Land Rover III, you need to know which market it was sold into. This catalog tells you. That’s why I trust it over any digital compilation. For an overview of the automotive service industry, see the Automotive Industry Overview. And if you’re chasing electrical gremlins alongside fuel system issues, the Automotive Battery page on Wikipedia has basic specs, but it’s no substitute for a proper wiring diagram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this catalog include torque specs for the pump mounting bolts?

Yes. Page 40 is a full table of torque values for the DPA pump, including the hydraulic head screws and the main drive shaft nut. All in imperial units—ft-lb.

I have a Land Rover III with the 2.25L diesel. Is this the right manual?

If your pump is a CAV DPA with prefix 2124 and the vehicle was built from October 1971 onward, yes. The catalog covers the pump variants used on both the 2.6L and 2.25L engines. Check the type plate on the pump to confirm.

Can I use this to rebuild the entire injection pump?

This is a parts catalog, not a full rebuild manual. It includes dismantling and assembly procedures, component inspection, and test procedures (pages 35-39), but the focus is on correct part numbers. For a full overhaul, you’d want the CAV DPA workshop manual that covers shim selection and calibration. However, many technicians find this catalog sufficient for replacing wear items and re-sealing the pump.

Are the clutch parts in this manual for the Land Rover III?

Yes. The last section of the PDF is a Borg & Beck service parts list for the Rover clutch, specific to the Land Rover III diesel from October 1971. It includes cover assemblies, driven plates, and facing packages. The note says it’s for the export market, but the part numbers are valid for any Series III with the 12″ clutch.

I’ve been doing this long enough to know that the difference between a good job and a headache is having the right data before you start. This 48-page factory parts catalog for the CAV DPA fuel injection pump on the Land Rover III gives you that. You get the torque specs, the pump variants, the special tool list, and the exact part numbers to order from your supplier. No more cross-referencing three different websites. Access the Factory Manual now and keep it on your bench.