Paul (Notts)
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| posted on 16/11/09 at 07:28 PM |
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Rover V8 efi conversion
seeing bj928 getting on with the v10 monster has helped me get my enthusiasm back and start on the fuel injection conversion.
So far I have cleaned and painted the inlet manifold and throttle body.
Adapted a fuel rail to fit.
Sat in the garage ready to fit are
New head gaskets
New Valley gasket
Fuel rail
8 injectors
Innovate LC1
Dash display for the LC1
Megasquirt MS1 extra – with launch edit (not megajolt) control option sorted
New wire to make loom + switch for launch control
New oil filter
New oil
Temp sensor for engine
Just need to source
Fuel swirl pot
Pressure regulator
High pressure pump.
AND the time to fit it all.
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 16/11/09 at 07:35 PM |
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If the head gaskets haven't failed do you need to remove the heads? Should save you some time.
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Paul (Notts)
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| posted on 16/11/09 at 07:47 PM |
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Small water leak from one of them so will change it to avoid future problems.
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Hector.Brocklebank
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| posted on 16/11/09 at 10:05 PM |
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hello
Sorry if this is a stupid question, but how do you you intend to run fuel injection with a "megajolt" as unless i am mistaken i thought
that megajolt was igniton only sytem run in conjunction with an EDIS system ?
Unless of course there is a new version of megajolt in which case please ignore my stupidity.
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wilkingj
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| posted on 16/11/09 at 11:13 PM |
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Is it a 3.9 litre job?
Be wary of Water leaks if it is. They suffered from block problems.
Not a problem on a 3.5Litre.
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 17/11/09 at 08:02 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Hector.Brocklebank
hello
Sorry if this is a stupid question, but how do you you intend to run fuel injection with a "megajolt" as unless i am mistaken i thought
that megajolt was igniton only sytem run in conjunction with an EDIS system ?
Unless of course there is a new version of megajolt in which case please ignore my stupidity.
Think the clue might be in Megasquirt MS1 Extra with launch control??
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scudderfish
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| posted on 17/11/09 at 09:12 PM |
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I'm going to be doing much the same to my 3.5 V8, same MS1, JAW WB sensor and a different manifold. I'm trying to source a suitable pump
and filter now.
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wilkingj
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| posted on 20/11/09 at 12:37 PM |
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Scudders... Is that on a RV8? If so what is the Manifold and Throttle Body? ie who, what, and where did you get it etc.
I have been thinking of doing a 4 barrel conversion, as I already have the manifold for my 4 barrel webber carb.
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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scudderfish
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| posted on 20/11/09 at 12:44 PM |
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It's on my bench at the moment, I haven't got around to bolting it to the engine yet.  It is something I got from Bill Shurvinton
complete with rails, TPS and crossover pipes. I brought it along to SG7 a few months back on the off chance to show you. Ultimately it's an
american product, but there are no markings on it to help with google. I did see it mentioned once on v8forum, but for the life of me I can't
remember the details.
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scudderfish
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| posted on 20/11/09 at 04:54 PM |
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Ha! I went out in the car today for a last drive before taking it off road, and three miles from home the ignition amp or coil packs up again. Fate
has spoken, EDIS-8 here I come.
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Paul (Notts)
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| posted on 20/11/09 at 07:40 PM |
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going to do a trial fit later so will post a pic.
given up on changing the head gasket. chassis rail in the way of on of the head bolts so will live with a very small damp patch on the end of the head
for the time being.
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 20/11/09 at 08:11 PM |
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Can you undo the engine mount on that side and jack the engine up to gain clearance for the bolt? You know you will regret not doing the head gasket
when it fails.
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Paul (Notts)
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| posted on 20/11/09 at 08:43 PM |
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was thinking of removing the rubber and lowering the engine by an inch...
damm now I am thinking of changing it again…
will have another look later.
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Paul (Notts)
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| posted on 20/11/09 at 09:24 PM |
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trial fit of manifold and throttle body.
 
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Paul (Notts)
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| posted on 22/11/09 at 06:56 PM |
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Head off and ready to fit new gasket. water leak was from the end channel outwards only so will use a little blue gasket sealent there.
still looks clean after 2 years
Paul
 
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Paul (Notts)
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| posted on 8/4/10 at 06:22 PM |
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Finally made some progress today…
Moved battery
Moved header tank
Fitted swirl pot
Fuel filter
Fuel lines
Fuel regulator
Made adapter to fit Air temp sensor
Blanked of port
Fitted Air filter
Will need to replace the current fuel rails as they are home made but will do for a test.
Next just need to fit a return from the swirl pot to the tank.
Also got sunburnt.!!!!
 
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scudderfish
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| posted on 8/4/10 at 08:15 PM |
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I've made a far bit of progress with mine. I think all I've got left is to cut out a chunk of my exhaust and clamp in a new bit with the
lambda sensor it. I may try and start it this weekend
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darrens
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| posted on 18/4/10 at 11:52 AM |
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Paul,
Where did you source your swirl pot from
cheers
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Paul (Notts)
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| posted on 19/4/10 at 06:13 PM |
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http://www.alloyracingfabrications.com/swirl-pots.html
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Browser
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| posted on 23/4/10 at 05:04 PM |
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S'cuse me fer bein' a nosey beggar Paul, but what type/make of inlet fannymould is that one, as I've never seen the like on one of
Solihull's finest before?
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Paul (Notts)
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| posted on 23/4/10 at 06:29 PM |
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Its from a Discovery series 2
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Its called the Thor manifold, very good for torque and power lower down ie up to 5000 rpm. the older manifold is better above 5000rpm but as I dont go
there very often I have opted to try the Thor.
Paul
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Paul (Notts)
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| posted on 27/7/10 at 07:33 AM |
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Almost ready for its first start up
just need to test the wiring for Megasuirt and pressure test the fuel system.
only problem is That I am off on Holiday now for two weeks.
Paul
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/photos.php?action=showphoto&photo=2lcb.jpg
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almost done
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scudderfish
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| posted on 27/7/10 at 07:38 AM |
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Excellent
Before you pressure test the fuel system, go around it first with a spanner and double check everything. I didn't and pissed petrol all over
the engine.
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jollygreengiant
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| posted on 27/7/10 at 09:40 AM |
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Just looking at your photo, and I think you must have your good lady EVER so well trained, because it looks like you are doing your car work in the
kitchen.
Beware of the Goldfish in the tulip mines. The ONLY defence against them is smoking peanut butter sandwiches.
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 27/7/10 at 06:42 PM |
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Come on Paul , stop messing around get it up and running!
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