jamesmartin
Well-Known Member
top pic, looks like its been rebuilt at one time or another
Yeah apparently the last owner had it “tuned”. Is there a way to identify if it’s. 3.5 or 3.9/4.0 etc? I want to find out for carb/fueling purposes. Thank you
Early blocks have the number on the block at the rear of the nearside head on the bellhousing flange.
Breakdown of engine numbers here - although unless the previous owner can tell you what's been done to it God knows what could have been used inside your engine.
https://rimmerbros.com/content--name-Rover-V8-Engine-Numbers
This also worth a look:
http://www.v8forum.co.uk/RoverV8EngineNumbers.htm
Breakdown of engine numbers here - although unless the previous owner can tell you what's been done to it God knows what could have been used inside your engine.
https://rimmerbros.com/content--name-Rover-V8-Engine-Numbers
This also worth a look:
http://www.v8forum.co.uk/RoverV8EngineNumbers.htm
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