S-Type 3 LWB
S-TYPE 3 LONG WHEELBASE
The chassis number for these models is composed of two fixed letter which are the first and third 'B' & 'L', where L stands for long wheelbase. The second letter determines the series of the model, followed by a number that can go from 1 to 30.
Left hand drive models are preceded by an L
The chassis number can be found on a plate attached to the engine compartment bulkhead.
Release dates | Chassis number | Modification | Modification introduced at |
Nov. 62 to May 63 | BAL2 to BAL30 | Lengthened starter relay cable, air-conditioning unit water taps and mounting plates | BAL2 |
Top and bottom hoses, stainless steel wheel discs, steering box modified to allow trapped air robe bled, windscreen wiper stops for positive parking | BAL8 | ||
Carburettors with modified float chamber lid and needle valve, automatic gearbox torus cover | BAL10 | ||
Hand brake cable system on right hand drive cars, heat shield fitted to right hand exhaust manifold | BAL18 | ||
Steering hose re-routed and heat shield flitted to steering box mounting arm on left hand drive cars | LBAL14 | ||
Improved heated rear window glass, new voltage regulator | BAL16 | ||
Choke Introduced Into reversing light circuit | BAL20 | ||
Increased bore of carburetter vent pipes, petrol filter repositioned | BAL28 | ||
Jun. 64 to Jan. 65 | BBL2 to BBL12 | Reversing and rear number plate lamp, dynamo bracket, Flywheel housing - bell housing underpan fitted (except export models to tropical or dusty countries) | BBL2 |
Wider rims on rear wheels, additional cold air intake controls | BBL4 | ||
Steering box spool valve and housing, stop/flasher relays discontinued, Link strip in place of starter solenoid cable, new speedometer and flexible drive, steering- modified power cylinder head, improved copper type battery cable | BBL8 | ||
Steering hoses re-routed on right hand drive cars, new HT ignition cable with resistive cores, electrically operated windows stop bracket, tappet block and tappet block assemblies | BBL10 | ||
Feb. 65 to Sep. 65 | BCL2 to BCL22 | Ventilation holes provided to flywheel housing bell housing, camshaft | BCL2 |
Interference fit cylinder liners | BCL14 | ||
New fuel pump, SU type AUF 400 | BCL18 |