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| Lodelaner Member Since: 04 Feb 2010 Location: Lambourn Posts: 635   
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“ Already done - it came out of a Range Rover and has the little cut outs in the inlet ports where the injectors sit. The other part is the CR stampede in the block. See - that makes me sound like an expert!”
...and both features shared with the 3.5. ID using an engine number would denote an expert 😉😀😀 JB @Lodelaner Instagram Youtube greenlaning and other LR related content |
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16th Sep 2020 7:18am |
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| Ranger 6 Member Since: 17 Jan 2019 Location: Yorkshireman trapped in a Surrey postcode Posts: 208 
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Oh yes - a little knowledge is a dangerous thing, and I'm positively lethal!! 
I should've said - I did check that too before committing money - it starts 36D2 and has the correct CR. 90 V8 CSW - 1988 |
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16th Sep 2020 9:54am |
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| Shroppy Member Since: 25 Feb 2016 Location: Shropshire Posts: 867 
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Having a load of spares doesn't always help you
From memory I used 3/8" UNC x 4" socket cap, high tensile bolts to mount my 4.6 onto the engine stand. The length you need will depend on the engine stand you have but you can always pack them out with washers etc. I think you'll find its a UNC thread into the block and a UNF thread on the gearbox end of the stud. 1985 127 V8 Build Thread Series 2 109" Series 1 80" |
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16th Sep 2020 10:38am |
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| Ranger 6 Member Since: 17 Jan 2019 Location: Yorkshireman trapped in a Surrey postcode Posts: 208
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Excellent thanks
I usually find the more spares I have it just takes longer to find out I haven't got what I need...... 90 V8 CSW - 1988 |
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16th Sep 2020 12:29pm |
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| muddypaws Member Since: 22 Jan 2013 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 122  
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If its any help, I still have the s/s lagged headers you can see on my pic. Richard
Defender 90 SVX |
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16th Sep 2020 7:10pm |
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| Ranger 6 Member Since: 17 Jan 2019 Location: Yorkshireman trapped in a Surrey postcode Posts: 208
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Thanks, I’ve just added some twin port manifolds to improve the sound and they will be in place for the new motor. 90 V8 CSW - 1988
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17th Sep 2020 10:41pm |
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| Ranger 6 Member Since: 17 Jan 2019 Location: Yorkshireman trapped in a Surrey postcode Posts: 208
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So, after a while the block and heads have gone for testing.
The bad news is it will need a re-bore. I suppose actually it's not all that bad as the new pistons will mean a more 'complete' re-build. The next step will be to get the block machined, heads skimmed and valve guides done. Then we get to the choice of cam 90 V8 CSW - 1988 |
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14th Jun 2021 4:16pm |
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| Ranger 6 Member Since: 17 Jan 2019 Location: Yorkshireman trapped in a Surrey postcode Posts: 208
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Pressure testing has confirmed it's a sound motor.
Shopping list: Re-bore Re face the block New pistons & rings Valve guides Skim heads - to match the refaced block, not for any desire to up the CR Need to choose a cam next - my initial thoughts are to go for a real steel Hurricane. Improved low end torque and it's going in a carb'ed engine. 90 V8 CSW - 1988 |
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27th Aug 2021 1:38pm |
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| Ranger 6 Member Since: 17 Jan 2019 Location: Yorkshireman trapped in a Surrey postcode Posts: 208
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New pistons landing shortly - it's been a while and the rest has been done.
Let's hope the next update is a bit quicker....... 90 V8 CSW - 1988 |
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4th Feb 2022 2:26pm |
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| Ranger 6 Member Since: 17 Jan 2019 Location: Yorkshireman trapped in a Surrey postcode Posts: 208
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It's a std 3.9 9.35 block which has been re-bored, decked, the heads have been skimmed as well. That alone will up the CR a bit further. It's staying on carbs and I'd like to keep the drivability of the V8 so not too peaky.
Question: What Cam? Is the Real Steel Hurricane any good or should I be looking at a Kent H180? 90 V8 CSW - 1988 |
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4th Mar 2022 2:29pm |
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| Ranger 6 Member Since: 17 Jan 2019 Location: Yorkshireman trapped in a Surrey postcode Posts: 208
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Well, all the bits have been collected from the machine shop.
Now need to source the cam, water pump, assembly lube, gaskets etc to put it all back together in time for an event on 20 August.  Click image to enlarge 90 V8 CSW - 1988 |
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25th Apr 2022 2:14pm |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10383
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Looking great.
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25th Apr 2022 4:17pm |
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| Pickles Member Since: 26 May 2013 Location: Melbourne Posts: 3790  
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I think you're doing a great job Ranger, sussing everything out before you actually do something,....takes a bit of patience, but ensures the end result is what you want.
I saw on one of your earlier posts that you wanted to keep the exterior of the engine looking stock, I was just wondering whether you would consider a set of pipes, even a larger 2" single exhaust with a decent "sports" or similar "straight through" muffler would enable that V8 to work a bit better & give you that lovely V8 rumble. Pickles. |
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25th Apr 2022 10:33pm |
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| Ranger 6 Member Since: 17 Jan 2019 Location: Yorkshireman trapped in a Surrey postcode Posts: 208
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It's something that's always been on the wish list - the first step would be a sports system instead of the TD5 one that's on it.
However, at the moment with the larger twin port manifolds it's actually doing OK and together with the needle change has really given the old bus more character and drivability. I'm going to wait until the engine swap is finished and see how it performs, then once all the bills are paid I can look at further upgrades  90 V8 CSW - 1988 |
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29th Apr 2022 11:19am |
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