Well, I learnt to do a lot in the last few weeks! New cam, followers, pushrods, inlet manifold, carb, dizzy and ignition system.
Runs like a dream (so far!)
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- Sat Sep 03, 2022 1:13 pm
- Forum: Please Tell Us About Yourself
- Topic: Rover 3.5 Newbury
- Replies: 9
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- Wed Aug 17, 2022 9:47 am
- Forum: Please Tell Us About Yourself
- Topic: Rover 3.5 Newbury
- Replies: 9
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Re: Rover 3.5 Newbury
Thanks Dave
I’m keen to change the cam, not sure if I can get it done ‘engine in’
I’m keen to change the cam, not sure if I can get it done ‘engine in’
- Tue Aug 16, 2022 8:45 pm
- Forum: Please Tell Us About Yourself
- Topic: Rover 3.5 Newbury
- Replies: 9
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Re: Rover 3.5 Newbury
Hi Coops The engine is fitted to a Pilgrim Sumo, cobra replica. It’s running twin SU carbs and I’ve discovered it’s a ‘15D’ engine. I’ve done some basic testing: got spark on all 8 - it has a an electronic ignition conversion, got good compression, getting fuel through from the electric pump, someth...
- Tue Aug 16, 2022 5:38 pm
- Forum: Engines Area
- Topic: Newbie 3.5 Engine advice & info please!
- Replies: 2
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Newbie 3.5 Engine advice & info please!
Hi all I have a 3.5 Rover V8 (15D) which I believe came from a classic rangie. It’s got twin SU carbs (HIF6). Currently it’s not running correctly (timing suspect - as I’ve checked most other things!) and I need to decide what to with it as it’s not performing well at all. Can anyone give me a steer...
- Mon Aug 08, 2022 8:04 pm
- Forum: Please Tell Us About Yourself
- Topic: Rover 3.5 Newbury
- Replies: 9
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Rover 3.5 Newbury
Hi everyone
I’ve just acquired a car with a 3.5 Rover lump… feels like it must be pushing out at least 50bhp!
Can anyone recommend a garage around Newbury who would be good to take a look?
Chris
I’ve just acquired a car with a 3.5 Rover lump… feels like it must be pushing out at least 50bhp!

Can anyone recommend a garage around Newbury who would be good to take a look?
Chris