V8 Auto/manual ?

seven · Postby **seven** » 17 Dec 2012 08:09

As some of you already know I am spending a little time on 'Ruby', the project after 'Var' was sold on and consequently finished off to a very high standard [8D]
I have in the pipeline a V8 fuel injected 3.5litre engine from a Range Rover for Ruby and the question I would like to ask (as this has been brought to my attention) that an automatic V8 Range Rover engine has a different crankshaft to the manual and to fit 'Rubys' 5 speed I will have to change the crankshaft, can anyone verify my advise.
Many thanks
Seven

PS Ruby is on the back burner at present due to an unexpected Triumph Spitfire being worked on for better practice to being Ruby into pristine condition [:D]

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Dave Dyer · Postby **Dave Dyer** » 17 Dec 2012 10:38

Hi,
No, the crankshafts are the same for manual and auto, what is different though is the spigot bush in the rear of the crankshaft, its a brass bush you'll have to lever out and get one for a manual transmission.

So panic over [:)]

Cheers, Dave

seven · Postby **seven** » 17 Dec 2012 10:51

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Dave Dyer

Hi,
No, the crankshafts are the same for manual and auto, what is different though is the spigot bush in the rear of the crankshaft, its a brass bush you'll have to lever out and get one for a manual transmission.

So panic over [:)]

Cheers, Dave
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Thanks Dave, I just knew there was someone on this great forum that would be able to answer my query [;)]

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Odd · Postby **Odd** » 17 Dec 2012 13:01

You'll have to get a flywheel from a manual SD1
since the RangeRover one is different as are the clutch components...

seven · Postby **seven** » 17 Dec 2012 20:44

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Odd

You'll have to get a flywheel from a manual SD1
since the RangeRover one is different as are the clutch components...
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Thanks Odd, I will need all the info I can muster on Ruby's conversion.
I guess the time is now to start looking for these parts, well after Christmas anyway [:)]

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Bendder · Postby **Bendder** » 18 Dec 2012 01:27

Use the easy out option to remove the bushing. Fill the hole with gease, get a punch the same size as the hole, hold the punch with a rag, give a good whack with a hammer and the bushing should pop out.

Mark

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Odd · Postby **Odd** » 18 Dec 2012 05:28

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"> I will need all the info I can muster on Ruby's conversion.
I guess the time is now to start looking for these parts, <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"> Exactly what do you have already? Remember,
I've fitted a 36D engine from a slushbox'd LR Disco into my TR8
and had to get lots of stuff to get it all fully operational...

My two 1980 Wedges...

seven · Postby **seven** » 18 Dec 2012 08:18

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Odd

[quote]I guess the time is now to start looking for these parts, <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"> Exactly what do you have already? Remember,
I've fitted a 36D engine from a slushbox'd LR Disco into my TR8
and had to get lots of stuff to get it all fully operational...

My two 1980 Wedges...

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As of today an S and S Conversions V8 subframe,3.5 Range Rover FI engine, ecu and that is all at the moment.

Posted - 18 Dec 2012 : 02:27:52
(quote)Use the easy out option to remove the bushing. Fill the hole with gease, get a punch the same size as the hole, hold the punch with a rag, give a good whack with a hammer and the bushing should pop out.(quote)

Thanks Mark, I remember doing something like that with my Chrysler when I converted it to manual from auto to remove the bush, funny how things can jog memories [:)] Plus it was years ago [^]

Mark

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seven · Postby **seven** » 18 Dec 2012 08:19

I shall start making a list of the parts required [;)]

Cheers
Seven

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Odd · Postby **Odd** » 18 Dec 2012 10:05

I do hope you've got the entire harness between the 3.5 Range Rover FI engine and the ecu. And around them...
If not you're in deep s--- and have lots of work ahead of you. [xx(]

seven · Postby **seven** » 18 Dec 2012 10:16

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Odd

I do hope you've got the entire harness between the 3.5 Range Rover FI engine and the ecu. And around them...
If not you're in deep s--- and have lots of work ahead of you. [xx(]
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[:0] I will call the guy who has the complete vehicle and enquirer, otherwise I wont be flavour of the month with the auto electrician [V]

Thanks Odd

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