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Jun 21, 2013 21:45:01 GMT
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To mount your gearbox to a Rover v8 you'll need a SD1 Bellhousing and a 15mm spacer plate that can go either between the engine and the bellhousing or the bellhousing and the gearbox. I did the latter and used the LDV bellhousing to make the spacer (which has worked out really well so far. The 4x4 R380 gearboxes have longer input shafts and longer output shafts for the transfer box (i think) which is why i couldn't use one of a range rover bellhousing. I'm using a 4.6 and ive put some pictures on my build thread for my carpi (last page) retrorides.proboards.com/thread/133737/1986-ford-capri-lots-picturesHope this helps James
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Jun 21, 2013 21:38:09 GMT
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Looking very good indeed!
I've been following this from the start and it just gets better.
James
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Jun 21, 2013 21:33:22 GMT
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Hi, My number is 07446868198 if anyone wants to call me about the megajolt.
£100 is too low though.
James
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Jun 20, 2013 17:03:20 GMT
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Bump
Any offers are considered. I need to fund a clutch purchase!
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Jun 18, 2013 21:00:11 GMT
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Will do! I have converted macpherson struts to coilovers in the past, but the only downside it can be a PITA to get different dampers or adjustable dampers for a hillman hunter! Bigger brakes and axles will all come in the future, and the brakes on whatever modernish car that the struts come off should hopefully be much better than the capri ones!
James
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Jun 17, 2013 17:18:04 GMT
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As usual its two steps forwards and one step back! I ordered everything i need to build and install my MegaSquirt this evening from the states and removed the old megajolt from the Capri. For sale HEREThis should arrive this week or next which is great news. Best set the old soldering iron on warm up! The step back however was that the bellhousing still doesnt fit! the spacer plate is perfect. Everything lines up how it should an everything fits, except the Clutch cover!! Blasted thing is from a manual land rover, and this doesn't fit inside the manual SD1 bellhousing that i have so ill have to get another clutch kit that fits the SD1. Still, i guess it came with the flywheel for not much more than a flywheel on its own and i'll have a spare drive plate Does anyone have any tips/experience putting the Megasquirt together? James
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Jun 17, 2013 16:57:54 GMT
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Jun 14, 2013 17:52:55 GMT
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Bump up with a price drop!
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Jun 14, 2013 17:48:20 GMT
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For the moment i'm just going to use the existing axle and modify the prop so that it all works, then upgrade it all when it needs it just to save money. It currently has the stronger of the axles that was fitted in the Capri, but the name eludes me after a week of long work days! (maybe atlas?)
I'm not 100% sure about what I'm going to do with the suspension. I'll either modify the existing shocks, or modify the suspension so that i can use shocks from a modern car, such as an s14 or something that is cool and does drifts so its easy to get uprated steering and suspension parts, without using relatively pricy and outdated bilstein shocks. It'll probably also be getting a quick rack if i find any faults with the existing rack!
Anyway, I've got the adapter cut to shape and my new vice bolted down so all my fingers are still where they should be and get some longer bolts tomorrow!
James.
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Jun 13, 2013 20:03:32 GMT
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FYI Adopter plate! If anyone wants to use the same parts as me, then make sure that when you buy the gearbox from the LDV pilot van, GET THE BELLHOUSING AS WELL. The back of the bellhousing that bolts to the gearbox has relatively flat faces on both sides and is also the perfect thickness to space the gearbox back. The image below shows the problem that you have, which is that the input shaft to the gearbox bottoms out on the crankshaft/spigot bearing before the engine/gearbox assembly are mated up. The adapter plate should stop this. More details in the next update. the 143 is 14.3mm and this is the void between the engine/bellhousing
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Jun 13, 2013 19:55:15 GMT
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Its been a long time since i've updated this thread, but the car hasn't moved off my driveway since. I don't mind though as it'll be totally worth it! The house is coming along pretty well, and the garage is getting slowly kitted out, but the car still hasn't got there yet. Starting where I left off, I pulled the V8 into the garage and gave it a good once over and a clean and it's spot on, bores are great, camshaft still has lobes on it and its not full of sludge, so that's pretty good going for a rover V8 (or so I've heard!) First thing I bought was a full gasket set so I could get the heads on and keep as much curse word out of the cylinder bores. Next thing was to source the relevant gearbox, bell housing and clutch / flywheel to use. This took a while as its a mixed up list of parts that all fit together nicely. The list will be at the bottom. The stage i'm at now is saving up for the Mega squirt so i can get the engine wiring loom sorted out before putting it into the car and then wrap it up and put the engine/gearbox under my work bench and bring the car into the garage and start chopping. This however has created more problems as i want to extend the garage before i do that. (and that comes out of the new boiler fund. don't tell the missus!) Here is some pictures to keep everyone interested! First job was to find out exactly what I had Next was to stick the cylinder heads on and inlet manifold Then the gearbox Then make an adapter plate because the gearbox doesn't fit... Well, the last picture is as far as I've got. There's two reasons for this. Reason 1: I cant afford any more parts Reason 2: I cut my thumb with the angle grinder whilst making the adapter. Its not too bad, the disk stopped when it hit the knuckle and I only had 3 stitches, But I cant bend it now and have to keep it clean. Hard work to do that where I work though! Anyway, There will be parts bought, or work done soon, so its not all bad news. And the recipe and rounded up costs: Engine - 4.6L rover v8 from p38 range rover swapped for Webber DCOE40 carbs on pinto manifold. mileage unknown came with manifolds but no ancillarys Exhaust manifold bolts £13 Inlet manifold bolts £13 Gasket set and head studs £40 Gearbox- R380 from LDV Pilot van. £80 mileage 68000 when purchased Spigot bearing from rover SD1 £14 Clutch- standard rover clutch and flywheel bought part used for £80 Bellhousing - Rover SD1 bellhousing £120 Bolts £5
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Jun 12, 2013 14:17:22 GMT
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Hi would you take a BMW e36 318is as part payment?
There's a few pictures on here if you look through my profile. On my phone atm so I'm not sure how to post them!
Ta, James
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Jun 10, 2013 19:41:55 GMT
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I have put the BMW up for sale but i would consider a swap for almost anything under 2ltr, petrol or Turbo Diesel, and not a Coupe! The advert is here for you if you would like more info: BMW 318isand here is a Picture so you don't have to click the link to find you don't like blue ones!
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Jun 10, 2013 19:37:31 GMT
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Model:BMW 318is Year:1996 Mileage:16900 on the clocks Tax: 08/13 MOT: 08/13 Pics: Location:Carlisle, Cumbria Price: £700, any offer or swap considered. Need something that isnt a coupe, aka, has a boot big enough for a bmx or bits of capri/v8! Contact details: call on 07446868198, or PM on here Basic write up: good tyres all round, recently had a new clutch, radiator, thermostat, rear e-brake shoes and 1 new rear tyre (last 3 months, took pictures if you want proof), Angel eye headlights with HID's fitted, Mechanically sound for the mileage, with plenty history. Everything works as it should apart from the electric windows.
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Jun 10, 2013 12:34:26 GMT
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One option that might be worth looing at is the Rover V8 oil cooler from a p38 landrover. Its long and thin :lol: and has outlets on each end, which might suit your application quite well?
James
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I have a 4 branch Sportex manifold that was bolted up the the 2.0 Pinto in my Ford capri for sale. Its This exact manifold: linkThe black paint has burnt off however, but it hasnt rusted. I'm only wanting £70 for it, it was only on the car for about 3 months aswell until the engine went pop. I can also arrange delivery if required. PM me with offers please James.
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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.
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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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Apr 28, 2013 17:09:55 GMT
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As above really! I need one for my capri project to get the engine and gearbox mated up. Pm me or comment on here if you have one James
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Apr 21, 2013 10:04:10 GMT
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I still have everything minus the gearbox available. I also have the original 'log' style exhaust manifold (handy for turboing your pinto . ) James
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