V8 Experts

[NJV6]

Hey,

I have got a 9.35 CR 3.5 V8 out of a SD1 for my project. It has twin SU carbs and engine number 11A which all adds up.

Are there any SD1 or Rover V8 guru's on here?

Now, there is a bit of wiring which I am at a loss. There looks like a vacuum canister at the front right of the engine which is connected to the throttle. May this have been some sort of cruise control?

There is also a round plug at the front of the motor down near the crank pully which has a number of wires including what looks like an early version of a crank angle sensor. Could this all be related to the cruise control or am I on the wrong track? This plug is something that you would plug a diagnostic thingie into.

Here are the pics with both circled.





I will keep this thread going if I get answers there will be a few more questions to come.

[Pedro]

if the canister is hooked up with a cable to throttle linkages then you are correct, as for the round plug, i think you may be right , as you are running carbs and dizzy then there is no need for a crank pick up.

Cheers

[91Rangie]

Hey,

I have got a 9.35 CR 3.5 V8 out of a SD1 for my project. It has twin SU carbs and engine number 11A which all adds up.

Are there any SD1 or Rover V8 guru's on here?

Now, there is a bit of wiring which I am at a loss. There looks like a vacuum canister at the front right of the engine which is connected to the throttle. May this have been some sort of cruise control? Correct The Hella GR65 Cruise Control System was fitted as an optional extra on Rover SD1 2.6 and 3.5 litre models from VIN 288121 onwards

There is also a round plug at the front of the motor down near the crank pully which has a number of wires including what looks like an early version of a crank angle sensor. Could this all be related to the cruise control or am I on the wrong track? .This plug is something that you would plug a diagnostic thingie into Correct

[Engineer]

youre the man glen!