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  1. Paulcovy

    Valve guide advice

    Some seem to have made it unscathed and other not , I suppose it would be back to machine shop , my original heads never had seals but I’ve fitted the later sd1 heads , didn’t these have some flimsy rubber washer on the inlet valve only? Should I be worried about the lack of a stem seal?
  2. Paulcovy

    Valve guide advice

    Hi sorry to drag this thread back up , I’ve fitted the valve guides with the modern style stem seals a kit supplied by v8 tuner , I have done around 100 miles since my rebuild and while searching for a noise took the nearside rocker cover off to find just over half the seals have split or torn ...
  3. Paulcovy

    3.5 v8 big end / con rod oil way

    It looks like they lubricate the bore as the oil journals line up with the hole in the rod ..... but I’ve not been able to find a choice for they all seem to listed as the same
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    3.5 v8 big end / con rod oil way

    Hi everyone hoping to pick some brains here I’m currently rebuilding a rover v8 3.5, I’ve have the bores oversized and the crank re ground.Upon reassembly I’ve noticed the new big end bearings have no oil hole to squirt up the bores but the old ones have.Ive called the machine shop that did the...
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    Lt77 conversion requirements

    Haha I don’t think I have any pics but all try and find some
  6. Paulcovy

    Lt77 conversion requirements

    Used the sd1 rear mount and chopped and welded it to fit the original body mounting , so it can all be put back to factory if wanted
  7. Paulcovy

    Engine block options

    Hi all it appears my block is too worn and requires a re bore ..... can I use 9.75 pistons over sized .020 .... with my 10.5 block crank and rods?? Or do I need a block crank rods the lot ? im fitting sd1 heads with the machines valve guides ect .... I would like to use my original block but...
  8. Paulcovy

    Bottom end wanted

    Hi all I’m after a 14 bolt 3.5 bottom end that’s in good condition ... many thanks
  9. Paulcovy

    Hot fuel pump

    I will let you know if there’s any brand name on it
  10. Paulcovy

    Hot fuel pump

    It’s this stuff .... a lad from work recommended them (jap car nut) sent me the link , he said they are race car folk ..... but looking at their website it looks like they just sell trick bits for Hondas and stuff ..... I’ll see what turns up wether it’s any good is an other matter Exo racing...
  11. Paulcovy

    Hot fuel pump

    Yea I’m just toying with ideas ....... but ultimately it looks like an electric pump .... which I don’t really want to do
  12. Paulcovy

    Hot fuel pump

    Thanks for reply Harvey ..... I wonder if a non heat conductive spacer would help .... I’ve ordered the lagging from a race car building company ( supposed) so I’ll see how it goes .... if it’s no good I’ll give you a shout
  13. Paulcovy

    Hot fuel pump

    I’ve got a problem with my mechanical pump getting hot when idling in traffic ect .... when this happens the filter is empty and the carb bowls very low more so the offside carb , if I cool the pump by pouring water onto it it will start and run fine.I see vapour lock issues have been done to...
  14. Paulcovy

    sd1 heads info please

    Sorry to jump on This thread but does anyone know the amount of skimming required to keep the compression ratio at 10.5 1 ?
  15. Paulcovy

    Future of the forum

    Sorry to hear about your Heath problems and wish you all the best mate .... I don’t comment on here much but has been an invaluable source of information in my restoration..... and long may it continue ... I’m not to savvy with website maintenance and stuff sadly ... I hope between the members...
  16. Paulcovy

    V8 power steering idler

    Hi all require a steering idler for my ol P6 .... interested in good second hand unit or refurbed what ever really Thanks
  17. Paulcovy

    Lt77 conversion requirements

    No just the standard flywheel fitted ..... definitely prefer the drive with the 5 speed over the 4
  18. Paulcovy

    Lt77 conversion requirements

    Ok so it goes further down ... good idea ... il do that I think I’ve a few spare cables to try it on .... any idea how much a recal on the speed is as I’ve read on here you had yours done Thanks again Harvey
  19. Paulcovy

    Lt77 conversion requirements

    I have put a thick washer between the cable and the gearbox and used the original 4 speed clamp at the moment ....but wanted a more permanent solution , which flange did you enlarge? Thanks
  20. Paulcovy

    Lt77 conversion requirements

    Finally went for a drive in the 5 speed today very impressed with how it’s transformed the drive , very smooth .... I need to get a speedo cable made up from speedy cables and then get my speedo head recalibrated.... does anyone know what fixings are used on the cable ends ..... is the head...
  21. Paulcovy

    Lt77 conversion requirements

    Bringing this thread back from the dead ..... I have fitted the rebuilt box to my car this weekend ,does anyone know what oil is best to run in it ? The sd1 manual says 75/90 I see on most websites people run atf... Thanks
  22. Paulcovy

    Lt77 suffix d rear mainshaft bearing

    hi all I’ve bought a rebuild kit from Ashcroft transmissions and they can supply the rear mainshaft bearing as it’s 2wd and they do 4wd , does anyone know the bearing number , or have a part number so I can get one from my local supplier , I was hoping to do it all in one hit so didn’t wanna...
  23. Paulcovy

    Front pipe for v8s

    hi I’m after a good second hand y front pipe from a 3500s if anyone had one Many thanks
  24. Paulcovy

    Brake caliper seals

    Stolen from another thread
  25. Paulcovy

    Brake caliper seals

    hi does anyone know how the two parts of the girling front caliper seals ? I’ve looked in my old book but it doesn’t list a seal for the caliper body , it looks like I have a very small leak from the joint. Wanted to buy a comprehensive rebuild kit before I completely strip them down
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