The V8 Owners Forum -

Hello, just joined the forum.

I'm the proud owner of a 1967 Land Rover SIIA 88", which I rebuilt a few years ago. I have fitted a mildly fettled SD1 3.5 V8, putting out 180BHP and 215lbsft of torque .

Welcome! I have something similar, but 4.6 & 250BHP.

Always good for a chuckle at the traffic lights.....

Chris.

ChrisJC wrote:Welcome! I have something similar, but 4.6 & 250BHP.

Always good for a chuckle at the traffic lights.....

Chris.

Thanks for the welcome Chris . Your Landy must go like stink ! Mine always makes me smile when some shiney new euro-box can't keep up on a dual carriageway .

You'll have to come to Santa Pod the next time we meet up. I think there's a thread about it somewhere.

Chris.

ChrisJC wrote:You'll have to come to Santa Pod the next time we meet up. I think there's a thread about it somewhere.

Chris.

I thought about going to an event there that was advertised in Land Rover Owner, but I couldn't get the time off work. I've got a clutch judder problem at the moment though . I think it could be wise to fit the Salisbury rear axle I've got lying around before doing any full throttle 1st gear starts, I've still got a 4.7:1 Rover axle, it's suprised me how well it's lasted. The only problem I get is that the drive flanges work loose if driven enthusiastically !

Just check your engine mounts are in good nick, as they can make a big difference to clutch judder.

Chris.

ChrisJC wrote:Just check your engine mounts are in good nick, as they can make a big difference to clutch judder.

Chris.

I've got diesel engine/gearbox mountings, they're in perfect condition and everythings tight. Total backlash from the transmission brake, through the prop, diff, halfshafts etc. is less than a 1/8th of a turn which is good for a Land Rover with a 4.7:1 diff. The only other thing that concerned me was the parabolic springs, I'm using 2 leaf versions for off road articulation, and they seem to wind up easily when taking up drive, I might replace them with 3 leaf parabolics to see if this improves the wind up, as my N/S/R spring has now cracked where the bush is fitted .
The flywheel's got surface cracks now too, so it'll need some remedial work in the future anyway.

Simon