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Engine stand Bolt size for Rover V8
donut - 20/7/06 at 08:02 AM

Need to mount my V8 to the engine stand but have not got any bolts that are the right size. Any idea what size i need? The bolts go in the flywheel end so they will be the same size as for the bellhousing i guess.

Do i really sound like i know what i'm talking about?

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graememk - 20/7/06 at 08:08 AM

you'll need something to couter balance the weight as well............. 2x pintos maybe ?

donut - 20/7/06 at 08:12 AM

Cheeky!!

A RV8 is just a gnats nadger heavier than a Pinto but with a better sound track!!

graememk - 20/7/06 at 08:20 AM

i'd love a v8 sound in mine but when it used £10 worth of petrol just ticking over in the drivway on a sunday whilst i'm setting up megasquirt i dont think i'll be changing

havent got a clue what bolts you need either lol

donut - 20/7/06 at 08:33 AM

30+ mpg!! (if set up right) Better than my pinto

02GF74 - 20/7/06 at 09:11 AM

possibly 3/8UNC bolts or or 3/8UNF nuts on studs?

donut - 20/7/06 at 09:24 AM

The UNF bolts i have have too fine a thread and the block has a corse thread. Any idea what the name for it is?

Lawnmower - 20/7/06 at 09:32 AM

give these a ring, they will probs be able to supply the part you need as well
http://www.egdongroup.co.uk/

nludkin - 20/7/06 at 09:37 AM

They are definately UNC thread and just slightly smaller than 10mm so, I am guessing at 3/8 of an inch.

I have several holding my V8 on the stand at the moment. Can't remember the exact size though.. Doh!

[Edited on 20/7/06 by nludkin]

iank - 20/7/06 at 09:58 AM

quote:
Originally posted by donut
The UNF bolts i have have too fine a thread and the block has a corse thread. Any idea what the name for it is?


UNC = Unified Coarse
UNF = Unified Fine

donut - 20/7/06 at 10:08 AM

AHA! Thanks

Could they be 7/16ths UNC?

Agriv8 - 20/7/06 at 10:27 AM

from memory when i rebuilt mine.

I used the ones the go through the rocker shaft posts .

And to add my 4 peneth worth the good thing about weight in the RV8 is its all in the bottom end ie crank and flywheel.

And sod the mpg if i wanted mpg i would take the TDI passat

regards

agriv8

donut - 20/7/06 at 10:30 AM

Ta, i would however like to point out that this is a fresh build from scratch so to speak so i have no bolts to use from any other part of the engine.

02GF74 - 20/7/06 at 11:01 AM

quote:
Originally posted by donut
AHA! Thanks

Could they be 7/16ths UNC?


I'm wagering on 3/8 UNC then and I reckon they are studs not bolts. other end of stud being UNF for your regular nut. (studs will help line up engine/gearbox unless you mate them out of the car)

donut - 20/7/06 at 11:30 AM

Yep, just found out they are 3/8 UNC.

found some on the net....sweet!

[Edited on 20/7/06 by donut]

DanP - 20/7/06 at 10:05 PM

Yep the rocker shaft bolts will deffo work as thats what I used.

Agriv8 - 21/7/06 at 11:25 PM

Donut,

Fresh build

you are missing the best bit cleaning 25 years worth of burnt on tar from every nook and cranney before you can even think about putting thing back together.

what cam fuelling are you lookin at?

Regards

Agriv8

DIY Si - 21/7/06 at 11:28 PM

Blimey, tuning it? He's got to figure out how to build it first!

donut - 22/7/06 at 08:18 AM

quote:

Blimey, tuning it? He's got to figure out how to build it first!
So true...so true


Cam fuelling...what the hell is that?.......it's going to be a long road!!

Peteff - 22/7/06 at 08:25 AM

Does it have a separate engine to drive the cams? I'd run them on Paraffin 'cos it's cheap.

[Edited on 22/7/06 by Peteff]

DIY Si - 22/7/06 at 09:55 AM

quote:

Does it have a separate engine to drive the cams?

Yup, a tiny little one to turn the cam round at the right time. Best to run this one on chip fat.

donut - 22/7/06 at 11:58 AM

Got me bolts now and the engine is on the stand