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1. SD1 distributor (score: 1)
Author: Simon Sparrow <Simon.Sparrow@wang.co.nz>
Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2000 18:16:57 +1200
While attempting to fix a faulty connection on my distributor today (early Rover P5B fitted with a Lumenition module) I fear I may have inadvertently damaged the control unit. The Lumenition control
/html/buick-rover-v8/2000-06/msg00000.html (6,948 bytes)

2. RE: Nice web site! (score: 1)
Author: Simon Sparrow <Simon.Sparrow@wang.co.nz>
Date: Fri, 9 Jun 2000 16:48:38 +1200
Cool! Nice bit of lateral thinking using steel heads on the alloy block. I'd be interested if you had any power output figures. My engine is a P76 re-sleeved to 5 liters but using the P76 heads with
/html/buick-rover-v8/2000-06/msg00007.html (8,145 bytes)

3. RE: V8 Cam lift (score: 1)
Author: Simon Sparrow <Simon.Sparrow@wang.co.nz>
Date: Tue, 30 May 2000 08:35:42 +1200
Having just had an engine rebuilt I'd make the comment that you may as well replace the cam no matter what. Given it's relatively low cost it's be better to replace it now while the engine is apart.
/html/buick-rover-v8/2000-05/msg00026.html (9,472 bytes)

4. Power figures (score: 1)
Author: Simon Sparrow <Simon.Sparrow@wang.co.nz>
Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2000 12:19:01 +1200
Had my newly rebuilt (december '99) engine dyno'd yesterday. It produced 217HP at the wheels@4600rpm and 275ftlb of torque at about 2500rpm (the trace started lower, it produces about this number fr
/html/buick-rover-v8/2000-04/msg00011.html (6,875 bytes)

5. Rover SD1 axles (score: 1)
Author: Simon Sparrow <Simon.Sparrow@wang.co.nz>
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2000 13:30:16 +1300
My car (Rover P5B with 5 litre V8 + 5 speed) has a live axle on leaf springs. I've been looking with increasing interest at the rear axle from a Rover SD1. These are coil sprung with a torque-tube l
/html/buick-rover-v8/2000-02/msg00007.html (7,335 bytes)

6. Morgan site (score: 1)
Author: Simon Sparrow <Simon.Sparrow@wang.co.nz>
Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2000 17:26:35 +1300
There were a couple of recent emails with a URL for a Morgan website. I've lost the URL, could someone resend it to me? Thanks Simon Sparrow Enterprise Network Architect WANG New Zealand Ph: 04 382
/html/buick-rover-v8/2000-01/msg00022.html (6,585 bytes)

7. RE: Steering (score: 1)
Author: Simon Sparrow <Simon.Sparrow@wang.co.nz>
Date: Wed, 6 Oct 1999 07:46:10 +1300
Hi Richard, I have a Leyland P76 V8 in a Rover P5B with a Toyota 5-speed. I'm racing mine at Manfield this weekend.....I have a friend who has a 406" Chev small block and four speed in his P5B - 300+
/html/buick-rover-v8/1999-10/msg00011.html (8,047 bytes)

8. V8 compression (score: 1)
Author: Simon Sparrow <Simon.Sparrow@wang.co.nz>
Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 07:30:28 +1300
I have a Leyland P76 V8 in my car (bigger version of the Rover). The other week I had a leakdown test done. Most of the cylinders were OK (6-14% leakage) but two cylinders, numbers 3&4 showed 20&28%
/html/buick-rover-v8/1999-10/msg00041.html (7,324 bytes)

9. RE: V8 compression (score: 1)
Author: Simon Sparrow <Simon.Sparrow@wang.co.nz>
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 1999 11:35:37 +1300
Hi Bob, Thanks for your thoughts. I user 90w gear oil, so it was pretty thick. However, my oil can has a long, flexible hose, so I was able to insert it through the plug hole to the back of the cylin
/html/buick-rover-v8/1999-10/msg00043.html (7,761 bytes)

10. RE: P76 V8 seals, gaskets, pumps, misc oil leaks (score: 1)
Author: Simon Sparrow <Simon.Sparrow@wang.co.nz>
Date: Fri, 3 Sep 1999 09:32:08 +1200
Hi Peter, How are the various projects going? Does the SDI front cover work with the P76 pulley? Does the P5B pulley fit the front of the P76 crank? What sort of oil pressure do you get with this set
/html/buick-rover-v8/1999-09/msg00004.html (9,421 bytes)

11. RE: Hello (score: 1)
Author: Simon Sparrow <Simon.Sparrow@wang.co.nz>
Date: Fri, 20 Aug 1999 09:27:47 +1200
Hi Pete, Did you buy that other engine in the end? Simon Wellcome to the List James. Hope you gain as much info as i have. Your project will be a source of challenge & hassels. i've an old Petersen P
/html/buick-rover-v8/1999-08/msg00021.html (8,026 bytes)

12. RE: P76 inlet manifold (score: 1)
Author: Simon Sparrow <Simon.Sparrow@wang.co.nz>
Date: Thu, 26 Aug 1999 09:04:47 +1200
Some thoughts below, Im looking to go to a 4 barrel or Holley Projection EFI. So a few questions have popped into my head I hope folks can assist me with: I've heard that Projection is designed prima
/html/buick-rover-v8/1999-08/msg00028.html (8,129 bytes)

13. Power (score: 1)
Author: Simon Sparrow <Simon.Sparrow@wang.co.nz>
Date: Fri, 2 Jul 1999 15:13:45 +1200
Just had my car run on the dyno yesterday and thought people might like to know about the power figures. The engine in the car is a Leyland P76 V8, 4.4 litres in size. The engine came out of car in a
/html/buick-rover-v8/1999-07/msg00000.html (7,434 bytes)

14. Power & more (score: 1)
Author: Simon Sparrow <Simon.Sparrow@wang.co.nz>
Date: Sun, 4 Jul 1999 18:54:41 +1200
Thanks to everyone who replied to my questions about power. I have an odder question this time. Twice in the last few months I've heard a very pronounced rattle/metallic noise from my engine. This i
/html/buick-rover-v8/1999-07/msg00010.html (8,972 bytes)

15. vacuum leaks and misfire (score: 1)
Author: Simon Sparrow <Simon.Sparrow@wang.co.nz>
Date: Fri, 9 Jul 1999 10:44:27 +1200
I had my car dyno tuned the other day and it was running very well, with good throttle response and a steady idle. Something has changed and it now hunts or misfires a bit at idle (the engine seems
/html/buick-rover-v8/1999-07/msg00013.html (7,057 bytes)

16. Exhaust manifolds (score: 1)
Author: Simon Sparrow <Simon.Sparrow@wang.co.nz>
Date: Mon, 7 Jun 1999 10:32:24 +1200
My car (Rover P5B) has a Leyland P76 V8 engine in it. I've fitted a Rover SDI exhaust manifold on the passenger side (cylinders 1,3,5,7), this has twin 41mm outlets pairing cylinders 1&5 and 3&7 tog
/html/buick-rover-v8/1999-06/msg00013.html (7,874 bytes)

17. Cast iron manifolds (score: 1)
Author: Simon Sparrow <Simon.Sparrow@wang.co.nz>
Date: Wed, 9 Jun 1999 08:20:36 +1200
Roger posted this reply to my question on the MG website. Simon The reality of your dilema will not be anything other than perhaps a slight alteration in the torque curve and perhaps a slight reducti
/html/buick-rover-v8/1999-06/msg00019.html (7,884 bytes)

18. Ignition (score: 1)
Author: Simon Sparrow <Simon.Sparrow@wang.co.nz>
Date: Thu, 6 May 1999 15:04:40 +1200
While I was observing the spark produced by my ignition system yesterday (bonnet up, driving rain, by the side of the road) I saw that the spark was orange in colour, the guy who fixed my problem (m
/html/buick-rover-v8/1999-05/msg00010.html (6,815 bytes)

19. more ignition (score: 1)
Author: Simon Sparrow <Simon.Sparrow@wang.co.nz>
Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 08:48:51 +1200
I posted a query a little while ago about my ignition coil. I've since ascertained that the coil is designed to run without a ballast resistor. Yes, you guessed it, my car has the resistor in the wi
/html/buick-rover-v8/1999-05/msg00023.html (7,332 bytes)

20. More engine questions (score: 1)
Author: Simon Sparrow <Simon.Sparrow@wang.co.nz>
Date: Mon, 5 Apr 1999 18:04:20 +1200
I spent some time today having a look at the valvetrain on my engine (P76 V8) and I'd like to get some opinions on a couple of things. I did a quick'n'dirty comparative measurement of the relative a
/html/buick-rover-v8/1999-04/msg00001.html (7,710 bytes)

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