Rover V8 gearbox wont fit

Hillmanjames Part of things Posts: 604	Rover V8 gearbox wont fit Hillmanjames @hillmanjames
	Jun 2, 2013 15:38:17 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I have a bit of a problem with my V8 project. I'm building the V8 to go into my Capri and the problem is that i cant get the engine and gearbox together. The parts list so far is... Rover 4.6 cross bolted engine Rover SD1 bell housing Rover SD1 clutch and flywheel R380 gearbox from an LDV pilot (RWD) van (aparrently a straight swap for a RWD LT77) When they are all together and i try to fit the gearbox/bell housing Assembly to the engine, the input shaft for the gearbox bottoms out on the spigot bearing. which results in there being a gap of roughly 15mm (shown as 143 on the drawing) between them. I made the drawing below to show what i mean as its not the best explanation! I don't know if anyone else has had this problem or if anyone knows of a solution, but the only options i can see so far are: - Make a spacer between the bell housing and gearbox to space it back - Machine the input shaft for the gearbox - Get a LT77 gearbox from an SD1 instead of the R380 (stronger and newer) gearbox Any help is much appreciated! and if anyone wants to come have a look there will be lots of tea and biscuits on tap! James.
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sowen Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 2,245 Club RR Member Number: 24	Rover V8 gearbox wont fit sowen @sowen Club Retro Rides Member 24
	Jun 2, 2013 15:51:53 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I've had this on my Rover M16 engine, I think I made a 10mm spacer and fitted longer dowels between the bellhousing and gearbox. A spacer would be better in my opinion as the R380 I'm using has a nicer shift than the LT77 I had before. I've got a spare LT77 and R380 I could line up side by side and make some comparison measurements if you want?
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Hillmanjames Part of things Posts: 604	Rover V8 gearbox wont fit Hillmanjames @hillmanjames
	Jun 2, 2013 17:43:51 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Hi Thanks a lot for the offer Sower. I think I'll use the old bellhousing to make up a spacer and make some dowels at work I wasn't sure if I was missing something basic! James.
	Too many projects, not enough time.

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