Just a dumb Q. Are the input shafts the same on the jag/BMW box, or will they altering to fit Rover engine.?
Cheers
G
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Just a dumb Q. Are the input shafts the same on the jag/BMW box, or will they altering to fit Rover engine.?
Cheers
G
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Small block 350 Chevy at last! Yep shoulda done it sooner.
Gotta have fun in my old ageeven if I am a grumpy very Ol git.
input shaft relates to torque converter surely?
Ive never known anyone to change them in this swap
I may live in East London, I may have a number plate that reads "Chopt",
but I do NOT use 6" wheel spacers!
All good,no problems NeilOriginally Posted by mygasser
ian, it was the suggestion to get matched components. other than you reminding me of police ldv's the jag or bmw box coupled with rover front end bits really is the only (and easiest) choice. i wasn't having a dig mate
neil.
Cheers here's hoping something comes up.
Looks like I've found a gearbox GM180 with all the selector etc but engine end bits missing so still looking for drive plates/torque convertor etc.
G
Small block 350 Chevy at last! Yep shoulda done it sooner.
Gotta have fun in my old age
Been down garage stripping off all the efi bits and power steering, must have 30 pound of weight saving so far.G
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Small block 350 Chevy at last! Yep shoulda done it sooner.
Gotta have fun in my old age
Well been let down by fella with gm180.
So after a bit more investigation and advice from you guys now going zf route. Got a bell housing, torque convertor and all the bits to bolt up, all matching from same motor, so shim should be OK.
Now to find gear box. Loads about but most are a long way away.
Guy I got bits off is very local to me and i did not know he was around. He has so many rover v8 engine boxes and all bits to suit.
If anyone on Kent that needs anything I'll pas on his details to you. Very reasonable to, 90 quid the lot.
Cheers
G
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Last edited by BadAC; 15-02-24 at 06:19 PM.
Small block 350 Chevy at last! Yep shoulda done it sooner.
Gotta have fun in my old age
So all this talk of Rover V8 gearboxes, but what car is it going into?
A picture would be good.
I may live in East London, I may have a number plate that reads "Chopt",
but I do NOT use 6" wheel spacers!
keep up ian, lol
schroll down here for some pics http://www.nsra.org.uk/newforum/show...-saloon-idea-s
Cheers Neil
Saved me finding pics.
G
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Small block 350 Chevy at last! Yep shoulda done it sooner.
Gotta have fun in my old age
Ah, thanks, looks great. Can't be many of those rodded.
I may live in East London, I may have a number plate that reads "Chopt",
but I do NOT use 6" wheel spacers!
Cheers
Not many left of these approx 60 in UK and most are off road sorn'd.
G
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Small block 350 Chevy at last! Yep shoulda done it sooner.
Gotta have fun in my old age
Down garage today, started to get ready for the 6pot to come out. Nose off, rad out and all mounts undone.
Will probably have lose the steering box for the rover to go in, will wait and see when trial fit engine.
I hope to use the MK2 Jag front clip and if so I won't need the steering box anyway.
Slowly slowly cos I'm old and me back hurts.
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Last edited by BadAC; 20-02-24 at 12:00 PM. Reason: delete vrn
Small block 350 Chevy at last! Yep shoulda done it sooner.
Gotta have fun in my old age
Hi Guys
Late last night ( that's what great about being old and not getting to sleep) I found a Jag hp22 box on the world wide webby, Just done a deal with the guy and got box, kick down cable, selector cable, and j Gate plus delivery all for £370. On its way.
Thanks for all info.
G
Small block 350 Chevy at last! Yep shoulda done it sooner.
Gotta have fun in my old age
Nice to have another build (re-ferb) thread to follow when it's wet outside Gary, good luck with it mate.
Cheers Tim W
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So been down garage today after a couple of weeks away and a dose of covid on return (knackered me). tried engine in the bay and dont fit, starter hits steering box, bellhousing hitting bulkhead cos cant get past steering box (although this may be coming out if I can get Mk2 jag front end on.
So started taking off wings to get to inner wings, next off, will give me more space to fiddle.
Last edited by BadAC; 26-03-24 at 07:45 PM.
Small block 350 Chevy at last! Yep shoulda done it sooner.
Gotta have fun in my old age
As a general rule you want the engine as far back as possible. Bit hard to tell from the pics but the brake master is well forward and the bellhousing forward of that. Looks like the bulkhead needs attention.
Chris
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Bumper sticker - This is an historic vehicle and only has three speeds....... if you don't like this one you sure as hell won't like the others.
And so the jigsaw begins, I'm sure it fits, it's just finding howGood luck Gary.
Cheers Tim W
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If it gets in the way, cut it off!!
I may live in East London, I may have a number plate that reads "Chopt",
but I do NOT use 6" wheel spacers!
Cheers guys, the master cylinder is a clutch one (coming off anyway), yep to open bulkhead about inch each side.
Taken starter off so will try again, if all else fails i'll borrow taxirods saw.
G
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