Snowbird Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 I found on the net a fitting kit to put a V8 in a series 3 that included a bell housing adapter, engine mounts to fit it without cutting and welding the new galv, chassis ,spigot bush etc. I contacted the company M D Engineering but unfortunately they no longer make that kit. Anyone know another supplier please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 Used to be Steve Parker conversions but no idea these days. In the UK at least, adapters come up 2nd hand but being in Canada I'd guess your options are more limited. The other bits are fairly easily made, or plenty of people use more of the donor drivetrain (gearbox + transfer case) to cut out the adapter and gain a stronger transmission with more speeds (or an auto). The only real issue is length in an 88. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon White Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 I don’t think anyone has made the kits for years. As fridge says they turn up used from time to time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowbird Posted December 14, 2018 Author Share Posted December 14, 2018 Thanks guys, will just keep watch on E bay UK in the hope of a second hand unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lo-fi Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 I've never seen many complete kits come up when I've been looking, but the adaptor rings used to appear on ebay. Seemed like people would forget about the other bits, but good hunting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon White Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 Agree. They always seem to get separated. Learn what the components look like individually and keep your eyes peeled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallfry Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 You will also have to get the flywheel redrilled to take the smaller series clutch. Standard V8 one will not go in the series bellhousing. You can fairly easily make the engine mounts and the spigot adaptor (lathe) Attached is a bad photo to help. I believe a friend of mine has got a complete kit in his barn somewhere, I will try and find it when I am there. No promises though, there is a LOT of stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowbird Posted December 15, 2018 Author Share Posted December 15, 2018 Thanks smallfry for your help, as you said engine mount can be fabricated. I did once join a v8 to a Bettie transaxle using Ali plate and spacers but it was a real pain to get lined up.If you do find one I would be happy to buy it ! Kelvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peachy Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 (edited) Hi i sent you a message, I have a bellhousing adapter to fit the v8 engine to series gearbox. Where in Canada are you. let me know. Edited January 9, 2019 by peachy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowbird Posted January 14, 2019 Author Share Posted January 14, 2019 Hi peachy, sorry got your message but my computer refused to open it. I would be very interest in buying it if it's for sale . I live in Fredericton NB 506 472 9895 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Rattler Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Steve Parker still does the kit and there used to be company called Milner conversions that did them aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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