What is this handle for ?

[LandRoverGhost]

I just bought a 1989 GQ Safari.
On the lower left hand side from the steering wheel is a small 'T' shaped Chrome pull handle. The seller had no idea what it is for ... neither do I .
Anyone able to shed some light on that ?

THANKS !!

J.

[4bye4]

What5 motor? May be a DIY hand throttle or choke?

[LandRoverGhost]

Its a 4.2 L Petrol, The hand throttle is on the right hand side , it does not seem to work like a choke ...

[4bye4]

Ok sorry mate, its just your description sounds like its aftermarket (DIY) so I was just having a stab in the dark. I suppose you have tried the obvious and tried to see what is connected to it?

[garett]

sway bar link dis-connector ?

[the evil twin]

... another vote for rear sway bar disconnect

[LandRoverGhost]

I thought the larger black handbrake type 'pull/twist' handle under the dash is that sway-bar disconnect. Have not tried that yet.
That small chrome knob does not seem to do anything but looks very intriguing.
I'm trying to find a user manual to shed some light in this all .
Thanks
J.

[LandRoverGhost]

Does not do anything I can see happen , but it looks very original , not the kind of DIY thing.

[BigRAWesty]

Our old vacume trailer break controller had an alloy handle but quite polished..

[BigRAWesty]

Like this
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/07/137.jpg

[MB]

Like this
Spot on Westy! Have had em on old work trucks we had in 90's. Turn the lever increases vacuum, press the centre button and pull lever for emergency straighten I believed ?

[BigRAWesty]

Spot on Westy! Have had em on old work trucks we had in 90's. Turn the lever increases vacuum, press the centre button and pull lever for emergency straighten I believed ?
That's the one..