I have a few basic questions about the Rover V8's architecture:

Is the oil pump mounted at the rear of the block and driven off the rear of the cam? It seems like it is from the pictures I've seen.

I take it the distributor is driven off the front of the cam - is that right?

Thanks!

The oil pump is in the timing cover like most buick engines.

And the oil-pump is driven by the distributor (which is driven by the front of the cam).

FWIW, can you find your oil-filter?

Thanks for the info.

I don't own a Rover yet. Just thinking about engine swaps and other things.

Wait.....

You want to swap IN a Rover V8 ?!?!? :eek:

My bad.

No, I'm thinking about swapping a domestic V8 into a late 80's RR that I'm thinking about getting.

Jeeze I have access to a Marks Ford X R380 adaptor and a sweet new 289 just dying to be bolted into a Rover with an attitiude...
A bit easier than a GM as the dizzy is on the front.... It's all ther even a Radiator... Want the truck... Heck it's there too...

:)

Hmmm,

Not sure how long that R380 will last behind the Ford motor unless it is a dog. They barely hold up behind the anemic Rover V-8.

Billster

'96 and up GEMS engines have a crank driven oil pump in the front cover.

What part of Kansas are you from my boy. Do I need to take you under my wing. I am close to the Air Capital myself. I think a 454 will do nicely on our flat roads and mud runs. How old are you? I could use another apprentice, wore my last one out.

Jim Pendleton

Before taking on a new apprentice you'll need to know if he's qualified. Can he operate a Kubota tractor? Can he operate a bi directional drill press? Old clarke forklift? Can you do D-cells? Do you know who buster brown is? Do you like to eat at applebee's? If you can answer yes to any of these questions you are well on your way. If not feel free to PM me and I can tutor you on some of the finer points of shop mastery.

I like applebees!

Luke it appears you have the size and width requirements met. Scardy Plant weres the love. Don't be scaring off my potnetial apprens.

Just call me master.

I thought this thread was done a long time ago. Serves me right for not checking the board often enough.

I was leaning towards a Ferd 5.0L HO swap. Seems like it would be an improvement over a 3.9 and it would be tougher, cheaper to service, and have great performance potential. I'm worried about the Ford's front sump pan. The Mustang's dual sump is still pretty deep in front.

I just moved to Newton a few months ago. Used to be in the 'ta. Was introduced to Land Rovers by a pal in KC with a Disco. Rode along with him at a Flatlanders Rover Club event last year. I'm new to wheeling but I come from a road racing type background. I can wheel a drill press with the best of 'em and my sister works at the Applebees World HQ in KC. Is 27 too old to apprentice?