steve b Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 1 hour ago, FridgeFreezer said: Can I be surely not the first to request that @steve b do a build thread or something on such a unique truck! On the oil filter - the slimmest possible way on earlier front covers is the replacement pump housing: https://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/p/rover-v8-oil-pump-cover-m-v8-cover Which removes a big chunk, however it will foul the cross-bolts on a 4.0 or 4.6 (ask me how I know). There's Mocal and Flotec variants, I think I had the Flotec, the Mocal *might* work but I'd be very careful - this thread seems to suggest it can be bolted on but only just: https://www.v8forum.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?p=75708#p75708 you've asked before , I need to do a deep search of the house and find the build photo's which are all pre-digital and somewhere in my large collection of roll film prints , then copy with the DLSR and then I'll have something to show of the build . As @Stellaghost can confirm it's looking a bit untouched at the moment waiting for me to have time to sort out gearbox and transfer box plus a few other things.... It may have been a mistake to buy a temporary car when it failed.... Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 I think it's a crying shame that @steve b has been allowed to continue without providing a thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 1 hour ago, steve b said: As @Stellaghost can confirm it's looking a bit untouched at the moment Steve Ahhh tough luck you guys...... We might not get a build thread.... But I've had the pleasure of sitting in it........ Regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD5toV8110 Posted October 2, 2023 Author Share Posted October 2, 2023 7 hours ago, FridgeFreezer said: Can I be surely not the first to request that @steve b do a build thread or something on such a unique truck! On the oil filter - the slimmest possible way on earlier front covers is the replacement pump housing: https://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/p/rover-v8-oil-pump-cover-m-v8-cover Which removes a big chunk, however it will foul the cross-bolts on a 4.0 or 4.6 (ask me how I know). There's Mocal and Flotec variants, I think I had the Flotec, the Mocal *might* work but I'd be very careful - this thread seems to suggest it can be bolted on but only just: https://www.v8forum.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?p=75708#p75708 Mine's got the oil pump on the crank! Been reading that some peeps have cut/welded the oil filter area then used the cooler ports for cooling and a remote filter.... See how I go, putting the engine as high up and far back as possible to avoid diff/filter action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD5toV8110 Posted October 2, 2023 Author Share Posted October 2, 2023 Removed the S2 front end. Gave up undoing/shearing bolts. Milwaukee Sawzall to the rescue! Basically, cut the bulkhead up where it wasn't rotten! Now got easy access to remove the remaining bolts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 Good project. I have had a fair amount of re-engineering to do to fit an intercooler between the front panel and the LHD steering box: I did cheat in the end, and moved the front panel 1" forward, and added an inch to the back of the bonnet. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD5toV8110 Posted October 5, 2023 Author Share Posted October 5, 2023 Well, got the S2 front end sat on the chassis! It is bad but gives me accurate points to measure from for radiator etc. Cheers Dave 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 Great project! Projects like this have rather died off in the UK, now Land Rovers are more than their weight in Gold! Great to see they still happen in Auz. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD5toV8110 Posted October 5, 2023 Author Share Posted October 5, 2023 Cheers! Originality is catching on down under, just not at my house! 🤪 Going to look old (front on anyway) Rivet counters nightmare....🤣 Don't get me started on the explosion of shiny restored Series Rovers with fecking Tesla motors in them...🤮 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 10 hours ago, TD5toV8110 said: Don't get me started on the explosion of shiny restored Series Rovers with fecking Tesla motors in them...🤮 I'll keep quiet at this point.....🤣 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 Engine looks a bit forward, I would suggest moving it backward, as there is plenty of space to the bulkhead. The series land rovers have the engine sitting behind the front axle, which I have mimicked on mine by putting the engine as close to the bulkhead as possible. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD5toV8110 Posted October 6, 2023 Author Share Posted October 6, 2023 100%. It's going at least 100mm back. Need to remove/relocate middle crossmember (hand brake clearance) Have to chop up my freshly restored bulkhead to clearance headers anyway.☹️ Been waiting to get to this exact stage before committing to the "cut"... As soon as bulkhead is chopped and crossmember is gone I can stuff the engine/'box as far back as possible and fab some mounts. @Daan I did say this earlier, but you weren't paying attention....🤪🙃 Cheers Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD5toV8110 Posted October 6, 2023 Author Share Posted October 6, 2023 (edited) Even with the engine 100mm back my oil filter housing will be right above the diff housing.... I've looked at many Series with V8s and they somehow have way more room than a Defender set up? The distance between bulkhead and diff is bigger? Moving the engine as high as possible as well to minimise potential contact. A remote oil filter unit is ordered from MLR in the UK. Cheers Dave Edited October 6, 2023 by TD5toV8110 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD5toV8110 Posted October 6, 2023 Author Share Posted October 6, 2023 13 hours ago, simonr said: I'll keep quiet at this point.....🤣 Petrol hasn't run out yet.... They are making synthetic petrol now (just needs to become more affordable) The future may be electric/hydrogen but leave classics alone! 😘 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 On 10/5/2023 at 2:27 PM, TD5toV8110 said: Cheers! Originality is catching on down under, just not at my house! 🤪 Going to look old (front on anyway) Rivet counters nightmare....🤣 Don't get me started on the explosion of shiny restored Series Rovers with fecking Tesla motors in them...🤮 I follow Dave Budge’s work (as well as several others who do EV conversions) as it is interesting and, as much as I think the batteries are still lethal and the cars impractical, I try to keep as open a mind as I can. Their quality is fantastic, but they do lose a lot of the vehicles’ character in those conversions, and the prices are, well… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD5toV8110 Posted October 8, 2023 Author Share Posted October 8, 2023 Indeed! A colleague sold a very nice original unmolested S2 to someone, who then sent it off to Mr Budge.... All the cars history, gone... I sold the S2 engine and the Holden engine, so today I have to remove the pair! Cheers Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD5toV8110 Posted October 16, 2023 Author Share Posted October 16, 2023 Progress (sort of)😍 Splashed out and bought a pair of NOS front wing panels!🤑 I can make a good set of wings with S3 sides, S2 tops, and new fronts! But... The seller sent me two drivers side panels!☹️ He's going fix it, it's not like I'm in a hurry! 🤪 S2 engine is gone. Holden engine sold twice, but both no show...😠 Sold the S3 engine to a mate. 👍 Cheers Dave 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uninformed Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 I guess you are only doing right turns 🤷🏻♂️😆 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 Just to share some engine position measurements: My V8 from crank nose to back of breakfast panel, but yes I still have a remote oil filter as it was too close for comfort. Engine further back & lower down for that improved weight distribution & off-road balance not to mention race-car like handling 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD5toV8110 Posted October 16, 2023 Author Share Posted October 16, 2023 Good timing there Mr Freezer. It is that engine to diff gap I don't have. (even after I move it back 100mm) I've looked at hundreds of V8's in Series vehicles. They all seem to have more room than me. Got tape measure out yesterday. A Series diff/wheel centre is about 3" farther forward than my 110 ....😬 I wasn't very precise, just eyeballed the wheel centres back to the bulkhead. 25 1/2 inches for the 110, 28 1/2 on the Series. (I did inches just because.) I can make it work, just got 3" less to play with! Cheers Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 As I said, I've got a remote filter on mine anyway as it was more than close enough for comfort, and the 127 which is a factory V8 really wants a remote filter since I put the 4.6 in, another location photo for reference: The axle hasn't smacked the filter yet but it's more a function of overly stiff front springs than anything! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uninformed Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Here you go Dave, My rear cross member is 46~47mm below the load bearing points. My tub rear mounting angle has a 13mm gap from top of cross member and bottom edge of angle. This AM angle is a touch bigger than the old Series mounting angle. 32mm vs 29mm. And I found this in my files, after the fact for myself of course lol… 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Always the way!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD5toV8110 Posted October 24, 2023 Author Share Posted October 24, 2023 Thanks for that Serg! I have no excuses now! 🤪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD5toV8110 Posted November 17, 2023 Author Share Posted November 17, 2023 No real progress. Been working on neighbors Rangie. (full brake system rebuild, front axle/diff rebuild, and random other jobs) This weekend start prepping to pour new concrete slab (bigger shed!) Got remote oil filter parts. Now have both front wing panels. Have to disassemble 3 pairs of wings to make one good pair... Cheers Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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