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  1. Oldskoolrob

    Are there any aftermarket overdrives for a BW 65/66?

    Sorry I didn't reply earlier. I've got a fresh Toyota axle in there, so I'm not keen on changing the rear end.
  2. Oldskoolrob

    Are there any aftermarket overdrives for a BW 65/66?

    Cheers - no prices unfortunately (means expensive!) and I can't see myself tripping across one at the next swap meet...
  3. Oldskoolrob

    Torque converter to flexplate spacing.

    Hi guru's - quick question this time. With the RV8 and BW65 auto is there any spacing required between the flexplate and converter? I had always assumed they were directly bolted to each other. No diagrams on the interwebs indicate spacers, but just checking before I do something expensive...
  4. Oldskoolrob

    Are there any aftermarket overdrives for a BW 65/66?

    Cheers guys - It's a Toyota LN25 axl though.
  5. Oldskoolrob

    Are there any aftermarket overdrives for a BW 65/66?

    After the work and $$ I've spent on the rear axle it's staying lol. Not a huge deal - car is a cruiser but at 3.58 it'll be a NOISY cruiser!
  6. Oldskoolrob

    Are there any aftermarket overdrives for a BW 65/66?

    Howdy, Just curious if there ever was/is an overdrive option for the v8 BW like the MG's had? I'm running 3.58 rear and that's the tallest ratio I can get for my diff.
  7. Oldskoolrob

    What to check on a points distributor?

    Ok thanks. Time to sort through the parts bin!
  8. Oldskoolrob

    What to check on a points distributor?

    Are all the rotors and caps interchangeable between points and electronic dizzies, or are there small differences to watch out for?
  9. Oldskoolrob

    Borg Warner Auto Bellhousing to case torque specs....?

    Hi gurus, Is there a specific torque settings for the 4 bolts between bellhousing and case? Locktite or not? Cheers!
  10. Oldskoolrob

    What to check on a points distributor?

    Hi gurus, I have a v8 points distributor I'd like to use but I'm not confident it's ok. What should I check and how to see if it's serviceable?
  11. Oldskoolrob

    So I have a 4.6 and a cam....will they like each other?

    Short story long, I'm putting a 3.5 into my Mk2 Cortina. I've been keeping an eye out for a cheap 4.6 (for later, the 3.5 has to go in for the car to be certified as I'm only 'supposed' to go to 3.7L max capacity) and I managed to get one at price I couldn't resist. Before I got assurances from...
  12. Oldskoolrob

    Correct bolts for BW65 torque converter to flexplate?

    Hi groovers, What size/thread/strength bolt do I need to bolt the torque converter to the flexplate? Cheers, Rob.
  13. Oldskoolrob

    Bw 65/66 question.

    is that on the outside of the box, black in colour? If so, that's the only difference between the two boxes I have.
  14. Oldskoolrob

    Bw 65/66 question.

    I'm happy because that just saved me $400 worth of torque converter :)
  15. Oldskoolrob

    Bw 65/66 question.

    Ok so something must have been swapped. Both the 65 and 66 I have have the same diameter input shafts as a 35 I have laying around. They also have the same number of splines so I test fit the '65 converter and it fits....I wonder if the 66 was changed back in the day to suit a Rover?
  16. Oldskoolrob

    Bw 65/66 question.

    So, I have a 65 sitting next to a 66 on the bench. Apart from the ID plate they appear exactly the same externally. Input shafts both measure the same... off to count the splines but I suspect they'll be the same too..... I wonder if the Rv8 '66 were made with the same input shafts as 65's for...
  17. Oldskoolrob

    Bw 65/66 question.

    Thanks Harvey, I appreciate your advice. I have a lead on a new breather now - I tried removing the one from the 65 and it kinda disintegrated.....Happy to stick with all 66 bits as it's a custom installation anyway.
  18. Oldskoolrob

    Bw 65/66 question.

    Additional question, apart from changing a leaking input seal and replacing filter/pan gasket, is there anything else I should do before installation? I know it's a 50 year old box and might not be perfect, but I just want to get it in and moving for now.
  19. Oldskoolrob

    Bw 65/66 question.

    Hi gang, So for my project I have a BW65 and a BW66 in the parts bin. I'm using the 66 as I found a crack in the case of the 65 (D'oh!). Question is, are the torque converters interchangeable? 65 came with a brand new one.....I have another that I think came with the 66 but it's been so long I'm...
  20. Oldskoolrob

    Hi from Australia

    Hya! There's a few Aussies on here. Welcome!
  21. Oldskoolrob

    Block hugger headers Rv8

    Yes I did thanks Mike. I've advised the new owner to join this forum, and I'm staying on as I still have an RV8 for my project and you're all top blokes.
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