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by russell_ram
Thu Nov 01, 2018 8:28 am
Forum: Forced Induction
Topic: Rover 3.9 turbo, clutch recommendation?
Replies: 22
Views: 11177

Re: Rover 3.9 turbo, clutch recommendation?

I have a twin plate quartermaster unit and custom EN14 steel button flywheel/starter ring that I might be persuaded to let go. All engineered as a matched set as a direct replacement for std SD1 components. Spec'd to go on the back of a 5.2 wildcat motor. Bought it many years ago but never used, so ...
by russell_ram
Wed Jul 25, 2018 6:38 am
Forum: Drivetrain & Transmission Area
Topic: P38 Auto Box
Replies: 14
Views: 4815

Re: P38 Auto Box

Kind of as above. What you need is a 4HP22 from a Jag XJ40 (or BMW). They are completely mechanical shift. The RR uses the later 4HP24 which is pretty much identical to the 4HP22 except for the electronics. Then swap out the bolt on bell housing and torque convertor etc from your RR box onto the Jag...
by russell_ram
Fri Jul 20, 2018 6:44 am
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: Exhaust maifold Range Rover 4.0 v8
Replies: 5
Views: 2061

Re: Exhaust maifold Range Rover 4.0 v8

Plenty of composite manifold gasket types available as well as the tin ones. Just ebay search and dozens come up.
by russell_ram
Thu Jul 05, 2018 9:36 am
Forum: Cooling Area
Topic: what waterpump is this
Replies: 29
Views: 16246

Re: what waterpump is this

'76 in the circle is a year of manufacture. plus 12 sections for month. That is a standard type of casting mark used for that. If you want to run the pump faster why not just have a smaller diameter pulley machined up for the P6 one you have? From memory the standard P6 pulley is about 8 or 9 inches...
by russell_ram
Tue Jun 26, 2018 6:23 am
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: 3.5 9.75:1 Puffing blue smoke
Replies: 16
Views: 6562

Re: 3.5 9.75:1 Puffing blue smoke

Oil smoke on over run (and just as you go back onto throttle) is normally valve guides/valve stem seals. You don't say what your valvetrain is, but if you have the old umbrella washers then they will have (broken up and) fallen off - completely normal for an old RV8 especially if you're running a bi...
by russell_ram
Wed Jun 20, 2018 6:32 am
Forum: Drivetrain & Transmission Area
Topic: 4ha reliant scimitar axle
Replies: 16
Views: 9764

Re: 4ha reliant scimitar axle

Unfortunately, a quick check seems to suggest I don't have a 3.07/3.08 (or 2.88 actually) gear pair loose or in a complete diff. I'll have a better look at the weekend but I don't think I can't help - sorry.
by russell_ram
Mon Jun 18, 2018 9:30 am
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: Rover V8 sump sealing.
Replies: 9
Views: 3852

Re: Rover V8 sump sealing.

Loctite 5970 is what I generally use.
by russell_ram
Mon Jun 18, 2018 8:09 am
Forum: Drivetrain & Transmission Area
Topic: 4ha reliant scimitar axle
Replies: 16
Views: 9764

Re: 4ha reliant scimitar axle

I'll have to check what I have 'in stock' but pretty sure I'll have a 3.07 pair. I'm in the workshop tonight - I'll have a look. As for interchangeability - it does depend on year a bit but usually it's only the 2.88 ration that isn't an easy swap. The input pinion is so large that the crown wheel f...
by russell_ram
Fri Jun 15, 2018 12:49 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: Rover V8 sump sealing.
Replies: 9
Views: 3852

Re: Rover V8 sump sealing.

The answer is not to use a gasket, they're pretty much crap. Let's be honest, no OE manufacturer specifies cork or simple rubber gaskets these days, especially on sumps. I now always use proper automotive grade silicon gasket - never had a leak since (although you'd better be sure you don't want to ...
by russell_ram
Tue May 01, 2018 8:11 am
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: Rover 4.6 main bearing caps, very tight?
Replies: 15
Views: 6256

Re: Rover 4.6 main bearing caps, very tight?

Caps are supposed to be interference fit into the block. It's like that to stop fretting failure particularly on cap 4 - common failure on 4.2 engines. In contrast to your analysis of 'I think the block is fooked' - it's not, it would be if they were loose though !
by russell_ram
Thu Apr 19, 2018 6:20 am
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: your thought please
Replies: 20
Views: 8515

Re: your thought please

JP. wrote:
Wed Apr 18, 2018 2:56 pm
No bigger capacity engine there is available.
https://www.ebay.de/itm/Land-Rover-Rang ... SwH2VaCI26

took 1 minute to find
by russell_ram
Wed Apr 18, 2018 2:00 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: your thought please
Replies: 20
Views: 8515

Re: your thought please

But multi IDF or IDA body based EFI looks great (as good as mechanical ones) but I'd still spend my money of a capacity upgrade first.

Can't see the point on spending >£2k on induction on a 3.5L motor though . .
by russell_ram
Wed Apr 18, 2018 6:31 am
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: your thought please
Replies: 20
Views: 8515

Re: your thought please

I'm with Sidecar - that Offenhauser has no place on a performance engine. Also, your base eninge spec is not 'wild' enough to get any real benefit from the expense and complication of Quads - you'd be better spending that money on a 4.6 short motor. And I wouldn't be fitting Rhoades lifters either -...
by russell_ram
Wed Jan 17, 2018 7:42 am
Forum: Electrical & Ignition Area
Topic: RV8 Cheap Starter Motors
Replies: 3
Views: 1922

Re: RV8 Cheap Starter Motors

Just remember that type of starter has the solenoid on the side where as the sd1 starter has the solenoid hung underneath On the plus side it's about half the size and if it meets the OE spec, about twice as powerful. From memory (it's along time ago now) the 4.6L motor is also more powerful than t...
by russell_ram
Mon Jan 15, 2018 7:34 am
Forum: Drivetrain & Transmission Area
Topic: Jag diff into P6
Replies: 12
Views: 5267

Re: Jag diff into P6

"there is a a sensor on the back of the diff"

Speedo sensor, 10 pulses per wheel rev from memory.

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