[ROVERNET - UK] Re: rovernet Digest, Vol 41, Issue 24
Dermot Harvey
roverman2 at verizon.net
Sat Apr 22 19:33:40 BST 2006
Hi Lance,
I have a pair of new Woodhead heavy duty shocks for the 3500S. These
are the OE Heavy Duty shocks for the car, part number 529617. They are
stamped "Rover" with the part number.
Contact me off list at roverman2 at verizon.net if you are interested.
Dermot Harvey
Spectral Kinetics
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> 1. Re: A 1967 2000TC that I'm looking at... (Kent Kinard)
> 2. P6 ex-Rover touring car JXC 808D for sale ! (RoverP6 at gmx.de)
> 3. Re: Engine removal (peter king)
> 4. Shocking!!!! (Lance La Certe)
> 5. RE: rovernet Digest, Vol 41, Issue 23 (Dirk Burrowes)
> 6. Re: RE: rovernet Digest, Vol 41, Issue 23 (peter king)
> 7. Re: Shocking!!!! (Paul Smith)
> 8. FW: Scotts Old Rubber order (Dirk Burrowes)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 06:19:00 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Kent Kinard <kkinard at swbell.net>
> Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] A 1967 2000TC that I'm looking at...
> To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
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> Just tell me how many door you need, Glen.
>
> Kent K.
>
> --- Paul Smith <vmitps at netspace.net.au> wrote:
>
>> It looks like a straight original car.
>> Pull up the driver's carpet though, there may be
>> rust there.
>> It needs lots of cleaning up, and I agree the door
>> rust is the major issue.
>>
>> PVS
>>
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> Message: 2
> Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 15:20:17 +0200
> From: <RoverP6 at gmx.de>
> Subject: [ROVERNET - UK] P6 ex-Rover touring car JXC 808D for sale !
> To: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
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> The unique JXC 808D is up for sale, see my site
>
> http://www.roverp6.info/sale_wanted.htm
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>
> Rudiger
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> ------------------------------
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> Message: 3
> Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 10:55:16 -0400
> From: peter king <peter at king-co.com>
> Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] Engine removal
> To: lacpsyd at earthlink.net, rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
> Message-ID: <DBCE9C7A-63B9-4233-BDCD-67195B9D822D at king-co.com>
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> Hi Lance.
>
> I recently pulled the motor from my 70 3500s. The manual covers it
> well. I pulled engine and transmission together, a simple de-coupling
> from the drive shaft, and removed everything I could beforehand. I
> found it was not necessary to remove the bonnet, but that will depend
> on the type of hoist you are using. I propped the bonnet open as far
> as it would go and had plenty of clearance.
>
> If you are dismantling the motor yourself, get some big ziplock
> freezer bags and label everything as you remove it, noting
> orientation and order of removal. This will make your life a lot
> easier on re-assembly. Once you've removed the engine and stripped
> it down, you'll find that the block is very light--no back damage
> necessary. I've just recently hauled all my dismantled bits to the
> machine shop for inspection, and am in the process of cleaning up the
> rest of the engine compartment. This is a back-burner project for me,
> so you'll probably get to the re-assembly before I do, but feel free
> to get in touch with me to compare notes. This will be my first
> rebuild as well.
>
> Best of luck on your adventure!
>
> Peter
>
>
> On Apr 20, 2006, at 11:27 PM, Lance La Certe wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> We'll I'm about to take the plunge and rebuild the tired old motor
>> on my
>> '70 3500S. Actually I'm going to have someone else rebuild it, but
>> decided
>> to save a lot of money and remove and reinstall it myself. I would
>> appreciate helpful tips from many of the Rovernetters who have
>> infinitely
>> more wisdom and experience than I. I have a fair amount of
>> mechanical
>> skill, but not necessarily experience-----READ----I've never pulled an
>> engine (but have rebuilt the master cylinder/brake servo, the de
>> Dion tube,
>> and the carbs)......so................
>>
>> 1) Since the transmission has been rebuilt, is it advisable to
>> place a jack
>> under it and unbolt the engine to remove it, or is it easier to
>> pull the
>> engine and tranny and then separate them for the engine rebuild?
>>
>> 2) How much 'stuff' should I remove, before pulling the engine (e.g.,
>> obviously the bonnet, I'm assuming the radiator.....but what about any
>> other bits.......I do have the complete shop manuals and will be
>> studying
>> them, but often advice on the Rovernet is much more precise).
>>
>>
>> Any help in advance would be appreciated.
>>
>> Lance La Certe, Denver, CO
>> lacpsyd at earthlink.net
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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> floor 7
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> ------------------------------
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> Message: 4
> Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 13:54:43 -0600
> From: "Lance La Certe" <lacpsyd at earthlink.net>
> Subject: [ROVERNET - UK] Shocking!!!!
> To: "Rovernet" <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
> Message-ID: <410-220064521195443197 at earthlink.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII
>
> Need help with shock absorber numbers. The RSTCA had a link to Koni
> shocks
> but they do not have Rover as a car listing. I have sent them an
> email and
> am waiting a response. Can anyone give me a current part(s) number
> for the
> front and rear shocks, including Koni or any other reputable shock
> manufacturer for a '70 'Federal' P6B 3500S
>
> Thanks in advance for any help.
>
>
> Lance La Certe
> lacpsyd at earthlink.net
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 16:42:49 -0400
> From: "Dirk Burrowes" <dirk at vy-tek.com>
> Subject: [ROVERNET - UK] RE: rovernet Digest, Vol 41, Issue 23
> To: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
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> Hi all,
>
> I need recommendations for my P5 PAS system ( power steering ) What
> shall I
> use for fluid?
> While I am at it have most been using type F for the transmission?
>
> Thanks
> Dirk
>
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> Today's Topics:
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> 1. RE: de dion oil seal (Paul Smith)
> 2. Engine removal (Lance La Certe)
> 3. Re: A 1967 2000TC that I'm looking at... (Paul Smith)
>
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> Message: 1
> Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 08:35:12 +1000
> From: Paul Smith <Paul.Smith at auroraenergy.com.au>
> Subject: RE: [ROVERNET - UK] de dion oil seal
> To: "'rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com'" <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
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> They have 2.
> The gaiter end one should have a spot right on the end of the outer
> tube.
> Digital photograph perhaps?
>
> PVS
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rovernet-bounces at lyris.ccdata.com
> [mailto:rovernet-bounces at lyris.ccdata.com]On Behalf Of Bill Robertson
> Sent: Friday, 21 April 2006 5:27 am
> To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
> Subject: [ROVERNET - UK] de dion oil seal
>
>
> i've taken apart the de dion tube to change the gaitor and the seals
> but
> find only one seal on the non gaitor end...........is this correct
> .........i look in the book and it calls for 2 but the gaitor end
> doesn't
> have a space for one.........only the brass sleeve and a flat
> cover........unlike the cupped cover on the other end...............the
> brass sleeve seems to have room for a seal inside the tube but the
> seals i
> have are too big for this ......only fit the offside
>
> Puzzled
> Bill Robertson
>
>
>
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> Message: 2
> Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2006 21:27:05 -0600
> From: "Lance La Certe" <lacpsyd at earthlink.net>
> Subject: [ROVERNET - UK] Engine removal
> To: "Rovernet" <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
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>
> Hi all,
>
> We'll I'm about to take the plunge and rebuild the tired old motor on
> my '70
> 3500S. Actually I'm going to have someone else rebuild it, but decided
> to save a lot of money and remove and reinstall it myself. I would
> appreciate helpful tips from many of the Rovernetters who have
> infinitely
> more wisdom and experience than I. I have a fair amount of mechanical
> skill, but not necessarily experience-----READ----I've never pulled an
> engine (but have rebuilt the master cylinder/brake servo, the de Dion
> tube,
> and the carbs)......so................
>
> 1) Since the transmission has been rebuilt, is it advisable to place a
> jack
> under it and unbolt the engine to remove it, or is it easier to pull
> the
> engine and tranny and then separate them for the engine rebuild?
>
> 2) How much 'stuff' should I remove, before pulling the engine (e.g.,
> obviously the bonnet, I'm assuming the radiator.....but what about any
> other
> bits.......I do have the complete shop manuals and will be studying
> them,
> but often advice on the Rovernet is much more precise).
>
>
> Any help in advance would be appreciated.
>
> Lance La Certe, Denver, CO
> lacpsyd at earthlink.net
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 18:01:27 +1000
> From: "Paul Smith" <vmitps at netspace.net.au>
> Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] A 1967 2000TC that I'm looking at...
> To: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
> Message-ID: <007c01c6651a$45284560$0301010a at p4>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> It looks like a straight original car.
> Pull up the driver's carpet though, there may be rust there.
> It needs lots of cleaning up, and I agree the door rust is the major
> issue.
>
> PVS
>
>
>
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> ------------------------------
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> Message: 6
> Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 17:35:12 -0400
> From: peter king <peter at king-co.com>
> Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] RE: rovernet Digest, Vol 41, Issue 23
> To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
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>
> Dirk,
>
> I use Dexron/mercon III in both transmission and ps. I do recall
> reading here that type F is recommended for the transmission, but
> need reminding if it was preferred for the BW35 only?. By the way, I
> read this article online recently re: Dexron/Mercon: http://
> www.imakenews.com/lng/e_article000564317.cfm?x=b11,0,w I wonder if
> anyone knows whether the new MerconV will be compatible?
>
> Peter
>
>
>
>
> On Apr 21, 2006, at 4:42 PM, Dirk Burrowes wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I need recommendations for my P5 PAS system ( power steering ) What
>> shall I
>> use for fluid?
>> While I am at it have most been using type F for the transmission?
>>
>> Thanks
>> Dirk
>>
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>> Today's Topics:
>>
>> 1. RE: de dion oil seal (Paul Smith)
>> 2. Engine removal (Lance La Certe)
>> 3. Re: A 1967 2000TC that I'm looking at... (Paul Smith)
>>
>>
>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 1
>> Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 08:35:12 +1000
>> From: Paul Smith <Paul.Smith at auroraenergy.com.au>
>> Subject: RE: [ROVERNET - UK] de dion oil seal
>> To: "'rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com'" <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
>> Message-ID:
>>
>> <9409B494C2CED611BADF00508B948EF80DA658C3 at excha01.auroraenergy.com.au>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>>
>> They have 2.
>> The gaiter end one should have a spot right on the end of the outer
>> tube.
>> Digital photograph perhaps?
>>
>> PVS
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: rovernet-bounces at lyris.ccdata.com
>> [mailto:rovernet-bounces at lyris.ccdata.com]On Behalf Of Bill Robertson
>> Sent: Friday, 21 April 2006 5:27 am
>> To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
>> Subject: [ROVERNET - UK] de dion oil seal
>>
>>
>> i've taken apart the de dion tube to change the gaitor and the
>> seals but
>> find only one seal on the non gaitor end...........is this correct
>> .........i look in the book and it calls for 2 but the gaitor end
>> doesn't
>> have a space for one.........only the brass sleeve and a flat
>> cover........unlike the cupped cover on the other
>> end...............the
>> brass sleeve seems to have room for a seal inside the tube but the
>> seals i
>> have are too big for this ......only fit the offside
>>
>> Puzzled
>> Bill Robertson
>>
>>
>>
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>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 2
>> Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2006 21:27:05 -0600
>> From: "Lance La Certe" <lacpsyd at earthlink.net>
>> Subject: [ROVERNET - UK] Engine removal
>> To: "Rovernet" <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
>> Message-ID: <410-2200645213275290 at earthlink.net>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII
>>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> We'll I'm about to take the plunge and rebuild the tired old motor
>> on my '70
>> 3500S. Actually I'm going to have someone else rebuild it, but
>> decided
>> to save a lot of money and remove and reinstall it myself. I would
>> appreciate helpful tips from many of the Rovernetters who have
>> infinitely
>> more wisdom and experience than I. I have a fair amount of
>> mechanical
>> skill, but not necessarily experience-----READ----I've never pulled an
>> engine (but have rebuilt the master cylinder/brake servo, the de
>> Dion tube,
>> and the carbs)......so................
>>
>> 1) Since the transmission has been rebuilt, is it advisable to
>> place a jack
>> under it and unbolt the engine to remove it, or is it easier to
>> pull the
>> engine and tranny and then separate them for the engine rebuild?
>>
>> 2) How much 'stuff' should I remove, before pulling the engine (e.g.,
>> obviously the bonnet, I'm assuming the radiator.....but what about
>> any other
>> bits.......I do have the complete shop manuals and will be studying
>> them,
>> but often advice on the Rovernet is much more precise).
>>
>>
>> Any help in advance would be appreciated.
>>
>> Lance La Certe, Denver, CO
>> lacpsyd at earthlink.net
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 3
>> Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 18:01:27 +1000
>> From: "Paul Smith" <vmitps at netspace.net.au>
>> Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] A 1967 2000TC that I'm looking at...
>> To: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
>> Message-ID: <007c01c6651a$45284560$0301010a at p4>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>>
>> It looks like a straight original car.
>> Pull up the driver's carpet though, there may be rust there.
>> It needs lots of cleaning up, and I agree the door rust is the
>> major issue.
>>
>> PVS
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
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> peter king + company
> 21 drydock avenue
> floor 7
> boston, ma 02210
> t-617.292.7877
> f-617-292-4739
> peter at king-co.com
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 7
> Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2006 10:06:36 +1000
> From: "Paul Smith" <vmitps at netspace.net.au>
> Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] Shocking!!!!
> To: <lacpsyd at earthlink.net>, <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
> Message-ID: <002501c665a0$a1c25c80$0301010a at p4>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> http://www.koni.com/_cars/frame.html
> has P6s.
>
> PVS
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Lance La Certe" <lacpsyd at earthlink.net>
> To: "Rovernet" <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
> Sent: Saturday, April 22, 2006 5:54 AM
> Subject: [ROVERNET - UK] Shocking!!!!
>
>
>> Need help with shock absorber numbers. The RSTCA had a link to Koni
> shocks
>> but they do not have Rover as a car listing. I have sent them an
>> email
> and
>> am waiting a response. Can anyone give me a current part(s) number
>> for
> the
>> front and rear shocks, including Koni or any other reputable shock
>> manufacturer for a '70 'Federal' P6B 3500S
>>
>> Thanks in advance for any help.
>>
>>
>> Lance La Certe
>> lacpsyd at earthlink.net
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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>
> Message: 8
> Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 22:16:27 -0400
> From: "Dirk Burrowes" <dirk at vy-tek.com>
> Subject: [ROVERNET - UK] FW: Scotts Old Rubber order
> To: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
> Message-ID: <20060422021626.18C5968027 at emta1.app.nyc1.bluetie.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Attention all!!!
>
> In March I posted that I was placing an order with Scotts Old Rubber
> from
> down under and shipping it back to the states. See my earlier post
> below.
> Scott has told me my order and others who decided to hitch a ride with
> mine
> is ready to go.
>
> So this is the last call! If you would like to purchase something for
> that
> Rover project and get it in my shipment then act now.
>
> Email Scott with your order and he will know what to do. Please read my
> earlier post though.
>
> Happy Rovering
> Dirk
>
> PS I am still hoping for comments on a Rover 2007 meet
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dirk Burrowes [mailto:dirk at vy-tek.com]
> Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2006 10:36 PM
> To: 'rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com'
> Subject: Scotts Old Rubber order
>
> Hi all,
> I posted earlier this week that I was placing a big order with Scott's
> old
> rubber. Scott has gotten back to me and figures that he will have my
> order
> together within the next few weeks.
>
> So anyone who wants to hitch a ride with my order needs to get their
> order
> in with Scott real soon. In fact he is online tonight. The deal is
> this, you
> order and pay Scott directly and note that it is to be included in my
> order
> Scott will separately label and bag your orders. Assuming the items
> you are
> ordering are rubber parts and not thousands of dollars worth of stuff
> then I
> am paying for the freight to my company in Mass. I will re-box your
> orders
> and send them to you UPS COD for the domestic shipping charges (should
> not
> be a lot for ground shipment)
> Please send me an email with the contents of your orders and your
> shipping
> addresses and phone number.
>
> Be advised that I am having this sent sea freight so it could take 45
> days
> on the water and either quickly or slowly through customs. So if you
> need
> something faster then this then this is not for you.
>
> By the way I spoke to Ruth recently in Canada and she said that there
> is an
> unprecedented amount of P6 restoration work going on in North America.
> So it should not be to long before we can all get together for the
> National
> Rover car meet.
>
> Hope everyone is well
> Dirk
>
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> [ROVERNET-UK]
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> Today's Topics:
>
> 1. Re: Oft Repeated Questions (Sands)
> 2. Re: Oft Repeated Questions (Kent Kinard)
> 3. Re: Oft Repeated Questions (roland)
> 4. Automotive literature stolen. (Peter Huttemeier)
> 5. Re: Automotive literature stolen. (Eric Russell)
> 6. Automotive literature stolen. (Drew Egginton)
> 7. Re: Automotive literature stolen. (Peter Huttemeier)
>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Message: 1
> Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 22:48:14 +0000
> From: Sands <sands2005 at home00.eclipse.co.uk>
> Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] Oft Repeated Questions
> To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
> Message-ID: <441899AE.5010603 at home00.eclipse.co.uk>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>
> Perhaps I missed some of this thread...Is it about fitting a Rover 3500
> into a Satg engine bay? I've seen it done twice:
> The first time badly...with a big hole cut in the bonnet/hood to allow
> the air cleaners to poke thru.
> The second time brilliantly....A Range rover sump was used as this
> is/was apparently shallower. It was a twin carb model and the inlet
> manifold had been cut, shortened and rewelded and I believe some engine
> mounts custome made or at least adapter plates made up. The engine sat
> in the bay beautifully.
>
> Mike 820 Vitesse Norwich
>
> Steven Dibdin wrote:
>
>> Sorry my typo, should have read:
>>
>> "Some people maintain it was Triumph
>> engineers being pig headed and insisting that a Rover V8 would >NOT<
>> fit (Not
>> true). "
>>
>>
>>> From: Paul Smith <Paul.Smith at auroraenergy.com.au>
>>> Reply-To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
>>> To: "'rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com'" <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
>>> Subject: RE: [ROVERNET - UK] Oft Repeated Questions
>>> Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 08:26:33 +1100
>>>
>>> er someone in Aust made one fit, haven't seen it to verify what was
>>> involved.
>>>
>>> PVS
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: rovernet-bounces at lyris.ccdata.com
>>> [mailto:rovernet-bounces at lyris.ccdata.com]On Behalf Of Steven Dibdin
>>> Sent: Thursday, 16 March 2006 8:20 am
>>> To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
>>> Subject: RE: [ROVERNET - UK] Oft Repeated Questions
>>>
>>>
>>> The Stag V8 is an interesting thing. It was underdeveloped at
>>> release, but
>>> later models were pretty good and the 'new millennium' cylinder heads
>>> helped
>>>
>>> address a lot of the remaining issues.
>>>
>>> As a side line, the Stag engine was designed as part of the fractured
>>> management of BL in the seventies. Some people maintain it was
>>> Triumph
>>> engineers being pig headed and insisting that a Rover V8 would fit
>>> (Not
>>> true). But I believe Spen King said in an interview published in
>>> [ http://www.austin-rover.co.uk/ ] reckoned that it was because the
>>> Rover V8
>>>
>>> plant had reached manufacturing capacity and they wanted a younger
>>> design.
>>>
>>> I know I'm going to sound like a heretic by saying this; but a well
>>> tune
>>> Triumph V8 is a very nice sounding lump.
>>>
>>> Going there a bit, should be working right now.....
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>>
>>> StevenD
>>>
>>>
>>>
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 16:58:53 -0600
> From: Kent Kinard <kkinard at swbell.net>
> Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] Oft Repeated Questions
> To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
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> The Stag conversion uses some rather restritive headers. I have
> pictures of these if anyone is interested.
>
> Kent K.
>
> Sands wrote:
>> Perhaps I missed some of this thread...Is it about fitting a Rover
>> 3500
>> into a Satg engine bay? I've seen it done twice:
>> The first time badly...with a big hole cut in the bonnet/hood to allow
>> the air cleaners to poke thru.
>> The second time brilliantly....A Range rover sump was used as this
>> is/was apparently shallower. It was a twin carb model and the inlet
>> manifold had been cut, shortened and rewelded and I believe some
>> engine
>> mounts custome made or at least adapter plates made up. The engine sat
>> in the bay beautifully.
>>
>> Mike 820 Vitesse Norwich
>>
>> Steven Dibdin wrote:
>>
>>> Sorry my typo, should have read:
>>>
>>> "Some people maintain it was Triumph
>>> engineers being pig headed and insisting that a Rover V8 would >NOT<
>>> fit (Not
>>> true). "
>>>
>>>
>>>> From: Paul Smith <Paul.Smith at auroraenergy.com.au>
>>>> Reply-To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
>>>> To: "'rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com'" <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
>>>> Subject: RE: [ROVERNET - UK] Oft Repeated Questions
>>>> Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 08:26:33 +1100
>>>>
>>>> er someone in Aust made one fit, haven't seen it to verify what was
>>>> involved.
>>>>
>>>> PVS
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: rovernet-bounces at lyris.ccdata.com
>>>> [mailto:rovernet-bounces at lyris.ccdata.com]On Behalf Of Steven Dibdin
>>>> Sent: Thursday, 16 March 2006 8:20 am
>>>> To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
>>>> Subject: RE: [ROVERNET - UK] Oft Repeated Questions
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> The Stag V8 is an interesting thing. It was underdeveloped at
>>>> release, but
>>>> later models were pretty good and the 'new millennium' cylinder
>>>> heads
>>>> helped
>>>>
>>>> address a lot of the remaining issues.
>>>>
>>>> As a side line, the Stag engine was designed as part of the
>>>> fractured
>>>> management of BL in the seventies. Some people maintain it was
>>>> Triumph
>>>> engineers being pig headed and insisting that a Rover V8 would fit
>>>> (Not
>>>> true). But I believe Spen King said in an interview published in
>>>> [ http://www.austin-rover.co.uk/ ] reckoned that it was because the
>>>> Rover V8
>>>>
>>>> plant had reached manufacturing capacity and they wanted a younger
>>>> design.
>>>>
>>>> I know I'm going to sound like a heretic by saying this; but a well
>>>> tune
>>>> Triumph V8 is a very nice sounding lump.
>>>>
>>>> Going there a bit, should be working right now.....
>>>>
>>>> Cheers,
>>>>
>>>> StevenD
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 16:56:22 -0800 (PST)
> From: roland <veetwinrider at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] Oft Repeated Questions
> To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
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> I put a Chevy 327 V8 into a Cortina, what a waste. I
> did give a V8 Vega a run for his money as well as a
> big block Malibu.
>
>
> roland
> DL650
> VX800 #21
> P5
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 14:41:02 +1100
> From: Peter Huttemeier <peterhut at melbpc.org.au>
> Subject: [ROVERNET - UK] Automotive literature stolen.
> To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
> Message-ID: <6bnh121j94fh5lb6n1d5geo96plen54m6l at 4ax.com>
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> On Wed, 15 Mar 2006 03:15:05 -0500, Glen wrote:
>
>
>>
>> Finally, Australia has a rich and interesting automotive heritage of
>> models imported as well as models designed and manufactured there, to
>> say nothing of the great racers and race cars it has produced. Since
>> you
>> are an independent lot, Australia has produced a lot of automotive
>> literature that never made it over to the USA
>
> On that subject............ We (RCCA) were recently contacted by a
> gentleman in Perth WA who has been an avid collector of automotive
> literature and memorabilia for 40 years. Unfortunately he recently had
> over 3,000 pieces, including lots of Rover stuff, stolen.
>
> If anyone sees an unusually large amount of this on Ebay or anywhere
> else for that matter, could they please get in touch with me.
>
>
> Cheers,
>
> Peter H
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 19:51:46 -0800 (PST)
> From: Eric Russell <p6rovers at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] Automotive literature stolen.
> To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
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> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
>
> What a disaster!
>
> The poor guy must feel devastated.
>
> Eric
>
>
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> Message: 6
> Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 12:23:51 +0800
> From: Drew Egginton <drew at pitstop.net.au>
> Subject: [ROVERNET - UK] Automotive literature stolen.
> To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
> Message-ID: <4418E857.5090900 at pitstop.net.au>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>
> That's terrible...
>
> I've been collecting literature myself semi-seriously since I was a wee
> lad and I'm now 35. I got a few things about ten years ago from the US,
> including a 2000 brochure extolling the virtues of its safety, a couple
> of 3 Litre items that were (bizarrely) shaped and decorated like
> Easter
> eggs, a couple of brochures for the (much Rovernet discussed) NADA
> 3500S
> showing the boot (okay... trunk) full of melons and the SD1 with round
> headlights and the (unusual for the rest of us) three spoke steering
> wheel.
>
> Does anyone know the name of the guy whose literature was stolen? I may
> know of him or be able to let a few other enthusiasts here know about
> it as I used to run the Motor Museum of WA, from 1995 to 1998 and the
> local scene is quite incestuous (sp?) as we are probably the most
> isolated city in the world!
>
> I'd like to be able to help!
>
> Cheers
>
> Andrew Egginton
> Perth WA
> WAROC Vehicle Registrar
> 1964 3 Litre Coupi
> 1970 2000 TC
>
>
> Peter Huttemeier wrote:
>
>> On Wed, 15 Mar 2006 03:15:05 -0500, Glen wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>> Finally, Australia has a rich and interesting automotive heritage of
>>> models imported as well as models designed and manufactured there, to
>>> say nothing of the great racers and race cars it has produced. Since
>>> you
>>> are an independent lot, Australia has produced a lot of automotive
>>> literature that never made it over to the USA
>>>
>>>
>>
>> On that subject............ We (RCCA) were recently contacted by a
>> gentleman in Perth WA who has been an avid collector of automotive
>> literature and memorabilia for 40 years. Unfortunately he recently had
>> over 3,000 pieces, including lots of Rover stuff, stolen.
>>
>> If anyone sees an unusually large amount of this on Ebay or anywhere
>> else for that matter, could they please get in touch with me.
>>
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Peter H
>>
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> Message: 7
> Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 20:51:27 +1100
> From: Peter Huttemeier <peterhut at melbpc.org.au>
> Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] Automotive literature stolen.
> To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
> Message-ID: <g6di12dnromffsjtd925ehccpqb4fpuk6e at 4ax.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
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> On Thu, 16 Mar 2006 12:23:51 +0800, Drew wrote:
>
>
>>
>> Does anyone know the name of the guy whose literature was stolen?
>
> Replied to Drew off list. If anyone else would like the contact
> details of the gentleman to possibly offer him some replacements, pls
> contact me off list.
>
>
> Cheers,
>
> Peter H
>
>
>
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