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Thanks Chris, Steve- I think it's a Borg Warner trans. I'll have a go at linking the cable to the pedal using some kind of plate system, with adjustment- I've only driven the car at low speed as it's not roadworthy at the moment, so I can't say if there's any effect on gearshift. I hope to have it o...

I've recently bought a hot rod, and like with most older vehicles I'm finding all sorts of hidden oddities. I've come across a cable that runs from the Rover automatic gearbox, and doesn't terminate anywhere! It's like an accelerator cable- the end not in the gearbox has a plastic adjuster and a sol...

Thanks Chris,
I'm pretty sure it's a Rover transmission- there doesn't seem to be any adaptor plate, the bellhousing bolts directly to the engine. I'll have a closer look where you suggest.
Cheers,
Ben

Hi everyone, I'm a new V8 owner, and I hope you can help. I've bought a hot rod, which I'm making ready for the road. It's powered by a Rover V8 which I believe to be a 3.9l based on the engine number, with twin carburettors. It's mated to an automatic gearbox. The vehicle has no speedometer, which ...