I was watching that but went for 350£. I'm wondering if my lump is worth investigating before I write it off. I was talking to my dad about the top end being totally dry but he said the oil won't get up to rocker cover until the engine is running. Which I can't achieve for more than 5 seconds...

Can't remember if manifold has to be skimmed before it's fit? How much you looking for all that?

Ahh it's efi. I suppose I could return to carbs?

Ok cool what's it include and what you looking for? Pm me if you like

Where abouts you based bud?

Ok cheers for help boys

I don't really have a yard stick in terms of price but jrv8 compared to rpi/ John earless engines it was cheapest option and they do look awsome JRV8 - for Rover V8, Chevy V8 Perhaps eBay is a good call for a rebuilt engine. Could always stick my doomed lump on for someone to buy to offset the...

Don't really have a budget but not made of coin either. I had thought about an ls1 Chevy or similar but I have limited mechanical knowledge sou would need a specialist to fit. I could manage a removal and refit of the same I think... Jrv8 recommend a rebuilt 3.5 for around 3k I actually bought...

I'm sure this has been asked a million times before but not sure what the current thoughts are... My v8 is ruined and I'm thinking of replacing with a recon up rated from either jrv8 or perhaps rpi engineering. However a mate of mine who has owned, rebuilt and fixed many 90s. He says I'm stupid...

I spoke to the guy I bought it off. He says he got the carbs off of a mate. The block is out of a efi RRC so entire setup for carbs could be wrong. Anyone know what part number is for 3.9 needles, I dont want to order what's in as it's likely wrong. Sorry for delayed reply. Had to spend some...

I have another thread about starting/petrol in sump issues. Considering dumping the old SU carbs I have for a holly or edelbrock kit but not sure if it's a good move Should I stick with what I have and rebuild/servce them or will a new carb fix the issues and give other benefits? I figured as...

Not worth a rebuild kit on cabs anyway?

Took carbs off and stripped. Needles warn etc. Checked model number with SU and they are for a 3.5. I have a 3.9 block. Would you guys say they ate ok or should I look at an after market carb? Probably best posting this in another thread

Engine fires and runs after pump has run for 4 seconds then disconnected. If fule pump is left on it never cuts off and the engineer never starts. Will check needle on right carb

2 days of cranking probably filled it as it wouldn't actually turn over on the 3rd day as the chambers were full of fule and it couldn't compress the liquid. The fule pump has no regulator so it's probably been forcing fule into the carbs. Have ordered one. The carbs do have an overflow but I...

Any help anyone :confused:

Ok so went to start it this morn and the engine wouldn't turn even though battery was full. I checked a few things and finally the dip stick. It was clear and smelt of petrol :eek::eek: I immediately removed the sump plug. Drained 15 litres of fluid. Very thin and stank of fule. Disconnected...

Spark plugs spark fine. Held each one near block and it arced. Hmmmmm now what? :confused:

Checked fule delivery, firing order, sprayed d40 into carbs with no joy. Next job to take spark plug out

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