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by DaveEFI
Mon Nov 07, 2022 1:01 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: Oil pump switch Rover V8
Replies: 10
Views: 8350

Re: Oil pump switch Rover V8

Assuming the thread is the same, I doubt it being shorter makes any practical difference. You'd be best to check the oil pressure with a known accurate gauge. The light flickering at idle with a hot engine - especially with some modern oils - may not be anything to worry about.
by DaveEFI
Thu Nov 03, 2022 9:53 am
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: Oil pump switch Rover V8
Replies: 10
Views: 8350

Re: Oil pump switch Rover V8

Do you mean the oil pressure warning light switch, or the gauge sender?
by DaveEFI
Sat Oct 15, 2022 9:10 am
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: SD1 Timing Marks
Replies: 5
Views: 5493

Re: SD1 Timing Marks

Started from scratch again and found timed up on a different plug as 'No.1' Putting strobe light on the actual 'No.1' meant timing marks not illuminated. Had difficulties in getting sufficient retardation with electronic distributor as attached module clashed with cylinder head. Fitted horizontal t...
by DaveEFI
Thu Oct 06, 2022 8:58 am
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: Oil pump gears modification
Replies: 6
Views: 4842

Re: Oil pump gears modification

If you look at an old bottom plate, it is often scratched. Perhaps an attempt to prevent this? Not sure whether it would make any difference, though.
by DaveEFI
Sun Sep 25, 2022 5:45 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: Crankshaft Pulley wear
Replies: 4
Views: 4761

Re: Crankshaft Pulley wear

The sleeve is very thin spring steel and a tight fit with a shoulder at one end. The kit you get has lubricant and applier. You simply bash it into place and then snap off the shoulder. The existing seal will fit over it - but I'd get a new one to a better spec at the same time from Simply Bearings....
by DaveEFI
Sat Sep 24, 2022 5:17 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: Crankshaft Pulley wear
Replies: 4
Views: 4761

Re: Crankshaft Pulley wear

https://simplybearings.co.uk/

Do sleeve kits to go over the worn part of the pulley. Much cheaper than a new assembly. Used one on my SD1.
by DaveEFI
Sat Sep 24, 2022 2:42 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: SD1 Timing Marks
Replies: 5
Views: 5493

Re: SD1 Timing Marks

SD1 pulleys have an engraved scale on the vibration damper. If it is a bit rusty, may need cleaning with wire wool, etc.
by DaveEFI
Fri Sep 23, 2022 9:04 am
Forum: Electrical & Ignition Area
Topic: 1985 TVR 350i, stabilised voltage for instruments?
Replies: 6
Views: 5557

Re: 1985 TVR 350i, stabilised voltage for instruments?

The SD1 has the instruments in a pod which can be removed fairly easily. A PCB connects all the instruments, and the harness plugs into that.
BTW, if you've sent me a PM, I've not received it.
by DaveEFI
Tue Sep 20, 2022 9:12 am
Forum: Electrical & Ignition Area
Topic: 1985 TVR 350i, stabilised voltage for instruments?
Replies: 6
Views: 5557

Re: 1985 TVR 350i, stabilised voltage for instruments?

Did you ground the sensor for some time? Hotwire gauges move slowly.
BTW, I've redrawn the Vitesse wiring diagram in colour, which makes it easier to follow a circuit. If you'd like it PM me with an email address and I'll send the PDF.
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by DaveEFI
Sat Sep 17, 2022 2:14 pm
Forum: Cooling Area
Topic: Most Suitable Coolant
Replies: 4
Views: 4597

Re: Most Suitable Coolant

Very important to use the correct anti-freeze all year round - or an inhibitor to prevent corrosion.
by DaveEFI
Fri Aug 19, 2022 8:39 am
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: Rover v8 sumps.
Replies: 5
Views: 4436

Re: Rover v8 sumps.

I don't think they made a cast one in the SD1 shape - all at the back to clear the cross member?
by DaveEFI
Wed Aug 17, 2022 1:09 pm
Forum: Please Tell Us About Yourself
Topic: Rover 3.5 Newbury
Replies: 9
Views: 12672

Re: Rover 3.5 Newbury

It can be done on my SD1 by removing the rad and lifting the AC condenser a bit. Should be easy enough to work out if possible. Also quite easy to check on the valve lift by removing the rocker covers. As the lobes on the cam won't be worn evenly on the several I've seen.
by DaveEFI
Wed Aug 17, 2022 8:54 am
Forum: Please Tell Us About Yourself
Topic: Rover 3.5 Newbury
Replies: 9
Views: 12672

Re: Rover 3.5 Newbury

First thing is to check the ignition timing. Easy to do with a timing light. But on an unknown old RV8, it's likely the camshaft is worn out.
by DaveEFI
Fri Jul 22, 2022 1:47 pm
Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
Topic: Engine stumbles powering thru corners
Replies: 19
Views: 15740

Re: Engine stumbles powering thru corners

Can't really see a B GT reaching cornering forces other cars with the same carb couldn't? And if it has baffling known to work, it then must be the supply failing to keep up (as the float chamber would soon empty when racing)? But no idea why. And no idea why it should go rich either. Weak I can und...
by DaveEFI
Fri Jul 22, 2022 11:59 am
Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
Topic: Engine stumbles powering thru corners
Replies: 19
Views: 15740

Re: Engine stumbles powering thru corners

Not an expert on Edelbrock carbs - if I wasn't happy with SUs I'd go for injection. But they are a common mod for the RV8, so I'd be looking for something basic? Unless twin feeds to a carb come into that category?

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