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by V8Smudge
Fri Feb 22, 2013 9:16 pm
Forum: General Chat Area
Topic: Military Recon V8
Replies: 3
Views: 1800

This is the problem, to the right person it's priceless, to your average V8 guy it's worthless as we all want later versions :?
by V8Smudge
Wed Feb 20, 2013 9:07 pm
Forum: General Chat Area
Topic: Military Recon V8
Replies: 3
Views: 1800

Military Recon V8

Another what's it worth question for you guys, a mate of mine has got a military recon Rover V8 3.5, which he bought as a spare for his 101FC, he now needs to free up some space so plans to sell it, but we have no idea what it's realistically worth, John Craddocks sells them for £2900+vat! It's an 8...
by V8Smudge
Sun May 08, 2011 9:06 am
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: air intake
Replies: 7
Views: 3127

I seem to remember from when I did my City & Guilds, that the optimal intake temperature for carb efficiency (not power) is 38degrees. I've had a few cars with cold air feeds to the carb, always seemed more responsive, but always suffered from carb icing in cool damp conditions, to the point that I ...
by V8Smudge
Tue Mar 01, 2011 9:46 am
Forum: Your Cars
Topic: new to forum,,triumph dolomite 3500HL
Replies: 14
Views: 12863

Nice street sleeper 8-) !

Every car looks right with a V8 under the bonnet!
by V8Smudge
Tue Mar 01, 2011 9:41 am
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: Could i have i damaged my engine?
Replies: 13
Views: 5500

Wouldn't worry myself I doubt you have taken 10 minutes off it's life. Have you ever tried to rev an engine to death :twisted: :twisted: :lol: ? you would be amazed how long it takes! The engine in question was in a Tolbert Solaira, full throttle in neutral about 15 minutes as far as I remember, it...
by V8Smudge
Thu Feb 10, 2011 9:04 am
Forum: Your Cars
Topic: V8 Landy
Replies: 4
Views: 4107

Nice Landy mate 8-) ! I also own a 2.2 Type-S Civic :shock: !
My Landy is 44 years old this year and is as solid as ever, my Civic is 4 years old in March and slowly falling to bits :cry: !
by V8Smudge
Mon Jan 31, 2011 6:12 pm
Forum: Forum Merchandise
Topic: Stickers !!!!!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 16463

Stickers arrived today, one for the Landy and one for the car to warn other drivers not to mess :lol:!
Cheers Tony for a top service again :D .
by V8Smudge
Thu Jan 20, 2011 4:55 pm
Forum: Forum Merchandise
Topic: Clothing
Replies: 107
Views: 53697

Just recieved my T-shirts from Tony, I'm very pleased with the fit and the quality of the embroidery. It's pity that they've caused so much hassle for Tony, but his efforts are greatly appreciated :D !
by V8Smudge
Mon Jan 10, 2011 4:03 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: re:oil filter baffling the brain
Replies: 9
Views: 4223

Just edited my post, was having problems with photobucket :lol: !
by V8Smudge
Mon Jan 10, 2011 3:43 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: re:oil filter baffling the brain
Replies: 9
Views: 4223

I'm using an adaptor block that rotates the filter out of the way of the diff (it points towards the chassis rail), not sure where it came from, was fitted to an engine I bought with a series conversion adaptor plate. http://s747.photobucket.com/albums/xx115/smudge_07/Land%20Rover%20V8/?action=view&...
by V8Smudge
Tue Dec 21, 2010 8:12 am
Forum: Forum Merchandise
Topic: Clothing
Replies: 107
Views: 53697

mgbv8 wrote:No sweat mate!!
They arrive when they arrive :)
Same here Tony, no rush mate!
by V8Smudge
Mon Nov 29, 2010 12:40 pm
Forum: Forum Merchandise
Topic: Clothing
Replies: 107
Views: 53697

Coops wrote:Stu, Perry, Simon, Will and Andy,
your orders went off today guys,
Cheers Tony, looking forward to my Christmas present to myself :D !
by V8Smudge
Tue Nov 23, 2010 5:44 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: A tale of 2 oil filters
Replies: 5
Views: 3243

I had similar problems with 2 Unipart filters, fitted a genuine LR filter and all was fine.
by V8Smudge
Mon Nov 22, 2010 10:36 pm
Forum: Your Cars
Topic: New lad with a V8 landrover
Replies: 5
Views: 3953

That's how they're supposed to look :lol:
by V8Smudge
Mon Nov 22, 2010 10:33 pm
Forum: Electrical & Ignition Area
Topic: Recommened Multimeter
Replies: 6
Views: 1995

Fluke make the best multimeters, a lot of car manufacturers recommend them, and I use Fluke multimeters on the helicopters I work on. It depends on how much you want to spend and how much you'll use it. It also depends on the users interpretations of the readings, which is why it's always best to ge...

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