donut
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| posted on 20/7/06 at 08:02 AM |
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Engine stand Bolt size for Rover V8
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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Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
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graememk
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| posted on 20/7/06 at 08:08 AM |
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you'll need something to couter balance the weight as well............. 2x pintos maybe ?
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donut
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| posted on 20/7/06 at 08:12 AM |
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Cheeky!!
A RV8 is just a gnats nadger heavier than a Pinto but with a better sound track!!
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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graememk
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| posted on 20/7/06 at 08:20 AM |
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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
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donut
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| posted on 20/7/06 at 08:33 AM |
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30+ mpg!! (if set up right) Better than my pinto
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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02GF74
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| posted on 20/7/06 at 09:11 AM |
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possibly 3/8UNC bolts or or 3/8UNF nuts on studs?
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donut
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| posted on 20/7/06 at 09:24 AM |
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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?
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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Lawnmower
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| posted on 20/7/06 at 09:32 AM |
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give these a ring, they will probs be able to supply the part you need as well
http://www.egdongroup.co.uk/
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nludkin
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| posted on 20/7/06 at 09:37 AM |
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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]
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iank
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| posted on 20/7/06 at 09:58 AM |
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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
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donut
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| posted on 20/7/06 at 10:08 AM |
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AHA! Thanks
Could they be 7/16ths UNC?
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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Agriv8
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| posted on 20/7/06 at 10:27 AM |
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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
Taller than your average Guy !
Management is like a tree of monkeys. - Those at the top look down and see a tree full of smiling faces. BUT Those at the bottom look up and see a
tree full of a*seholes .............
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donut
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| posted on 20/7/06 at 10:30 AM |
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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.
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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02GF74
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| posted on 20/7/06 at 11:01 AM |
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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)
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donut
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| posted on 20/7/06 at 11:30 AM |
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Yep, just found out they are 3/8 UNC.
found some on the net....sweet!
[Edited on 20/7/06 by donut]
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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DanP
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| posted on 20/7/06 at 10:05 PM |
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Yep the rocker shaft bolts will deffo work as thats what I used.
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Agriv8
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| posted on 21/7/06 at 11:25 PM |
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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
Taller than your average Guy !
Management is like a tree of monkeys. - Those at the top look down and see a tree full of smiling faces. BUT Those at the bottom look up and see a
tree full of a*seholes .............
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DIY Si
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| posted on 21/7/06 at 11:28 PM |
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Blimey, tuning it? He's got to figure out how to build it first!
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donut
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| posted on 22/7/06 at 08:18 AM |
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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!!
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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Peteff
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| posted on 22/7/06 at 08:25 AM |
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Cam fuelling...what the hell is that?
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]
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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DIY Si
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| posted on 22/7/06 at 09:55 AM |
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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.
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donut
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| posted on 22/7/06 at 11:58 AM |
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Got me bolts now and the engine is on the stand 
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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