danm
Member
Hi, it has been a while since I last posted on here............been busy driving the Rover rather than fixing it When I bought it it needed some engine work and the usual brake overhaul along with minimal welding, and that is that, it has been a very reliable and comfortable daily driver (except for when the salt went on the roads!)
The standard single carb engine is nice enough to drive but I feel it is somewhat lacking in go, it could also do with an extra gear for the dual carriageways.....
For this reason I have decided to embark on an engine conversion. I am not going for big power or turbos or V8's for that matter as economy is a major factor for me, this is one score that the standard engine does do well at as it returns 30+mpg quite easily if driven sensibly. One engine that I feel fits the bill nicely is the 8 valve Ford DOHC or I4 as it is sometimes known. I cut my teeth on these engines as an apprentice when they were new and I have always liked the way that they drive with good low down torque and a reasonable power output of 125PS, they are also mated to my favourite Ford RWD gearbox, the MT75. I feel that this combination will suit the Rover nicely..........assuming I can get it to fit!
The key problems that I will have to overcome are adapting the fuel tank to work with fuel injection, converting the cable operated Ford clutch to hydraulic operation and fabricating suitable engine mountings. Gear stick position will not be an issue as the MT75 gearbox has an easily adapted remote, I think that the propshaft will end up being a few inches shorter too.
I will post some pictures up of what I intend to fit tomorrow...........if anyone is interested!!!
Dan
The standard single carb engine is nice enough to drive but I feel it is somewhat lacking in go, it could also do with an extra gear for the dual carriageways.....
For this reason I have decided to embark on an engine conversion. I am not going for big power or turbos or V8's for that matter as economy is a major factor for me, this is one score that the standard engine does do well at as it returns 30+mpg quite easily if driven sensibly. One engine that I feel fits the bill nicely is the 8 valve Ford DOHC or I4 as it is sometimes known. I cut my teeth on these engines as an apprentice when they were new and I have always liked the way that they drive with good low down torque and a reasonable power output of 125PS, they are also mated to my favourite Ford RWD gearbox, the MT75. I feel that this combination will suit the Rover nicely..........assuming I can get it to fit!
The key problems that I will have to overcome are adapting the fuel tank to work with fuel injection, converting the cable operated Ford clutch to hydraulic operation and fabricating suitable engine mountings. Gear stick position will not be an issue as the MT75 gearbox has an easily adapted remote, I think that the propshaft will end up being a few inches shorter too.
I will post some pictures up of what I intend to fit tomorrow...........if anyone is interested!!!
Dan