Newbie, need some help
Hi, I'm new to rover engines, but not to cars. I'm in the process of building a RoverV8 to go into a 64 Datsun 310 Roadster. As far as I know, it hasn't been done yet. I got a 3.9 with a stripped and then badly repaired head bolt hole, so the block is likley trash, but it was cheap and is a good mockup. Rest of the motor is OK, complete from Edelbrock 4bbl and manifold to all accessories.
My big issue is that the oil pump and filter assembly hits my crossmember, and I don't want to get out the torch. I see that the later engines use a crank driven oil pump, so the preliminary plan was to mill off the oil filter casting and tap the cover for AN fittings and remote the filter. My question is how is the pump driven, from the crank, timing gear or the harmonic balancer, and am i going to need to go to a 4.0 or later crank to drive the pump, in which case I may as well get a whole engine, or can I use a 3.9 or a 215 Buick and fit the late cover. I would need a crank trigger ignition, as the cover I found has no provision for a distributor, but that's not too big a deal. I thought I'd ask for suggestions here first, as someone may have already done something similar. Thanks Dave East Coast Roadster |
relative4 Billy Andrews Denver, CO (55 posts) Registered: 11/25/2008 02:28PM Main British Car: '80 MGB Rover 3.5 |
Re: Newbie, need some help
Hi Dave, welcome to the site! MGBs have the same problem with the oil filter hitting the steering rack and/or sway bar, and the way we solve it is by replacing the oil pump base with a low-profile one. This is available from Clive Wheatley in England.
[mgv8.homestead.com] Below are a couple of pictures of one installed. Not great pictures; my car's up on the jacks now, so I'll head out to the garage and get some more once the sun's up. |
relative4 Billy Andrews Denver, CO (55 posts) Registered: 11/25/2008 02:28PM Main British Car: '80 MGB Rover 3.5 |
Re: Newbie, need some help
Turns out since I installed the radiator I can't do much better than I already posted. Here's an attempt:
I've also dug up a few photos of remote filters. Obviously you'll need a different solution, but these may provide some ideas. The first two are in the wheel well: This one is set up like the original MGB GT V8, with piping to an oil cooler. |
Moderator Curtis Jacobson Portland Oregon (4598 posts) Registered: 10/12/2007 02:16AM Main British Car: 71 MGBGT, Buick 215 |
Re: Newbie, need some help
Quote: With respect, there seem to be very few cars in our photo gallery using the Clive Wheatley part. The D&D swivel adapter appears to be much more popular, at least on the west side of the pond: ![]() |
relative4 Billy Andrews Denver, CO (55 posts) Registered: 11/25/2008 02:28PM Main British Car: '80 MGB Rover 3.5 |
Re: Newbie, need some help
My bad, thanks for keeping me in line. Looking a bunch of pics, I see I could have used that adapter if I'd gone with a T5 (or shortened my LT77's remote housing). If I had a nickel for every time I wish I'd used that gearbox....
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relative4 Billy Andrews Denver, CO (55 posts) Registered: 11/25/2008 02:28PM Main British Car: '80 MGB Rover 3.5 |
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