Hi all, I have encountered a major problem when I tried to fit my Rover V8 into my Series Landy yesterday. I only have a couple of weeks before I need to move the vehicle (moving to Holland) so it's rather desperate time-wise! So... I have a Rover V8 with all the usual kit to fit it to a Series Landy; Phillips adapter plate, modified engine mounts, 101 oil filter housing, spigot bush adapter and shortened crank etc. I fitted the engine yesterday and after much swearing and cutting/welding of the bulkhead, the engine slotted in. I was very relieved! But then I went to press the clutch pedal... solid as a rock. I thought bugger... something has jammed up. After removal of the engine I found the problem. It seems that the clutch was at full travel and thus it couldn't go any further. At full travel it was only pressing the clutch fingers in a mm or two. I thought I'd just modify the clutch arm but then I did some more measurements. It seems that the gearbox shaft isn't going into the engine/clutch plate far enough. Only the splines only engage on the clutch by less than 10mm. Even less on the spigot bush. That doesn't seem right to me. All in all, I think the clutch/flywheel needs to be 15mm further back to get proper clutch engagement and full depth on the splines. I am using an SD1 flywheel (narrow) which came with the kit (second hand) and my original Series clutch which is relatively new. Am I missing something here? Has anyone had this before? I really need a solution in the next few days :S If anyone could help it would be most appreciated (and many pints bought for you if you live near London!). Posting this on a couple of forums so my apologies if this you see this twice!
