Out with the old and in with a V8
As many will know I am currently converting my Jube to full original factory V8 spec (except for some minor engine upgrades).as the months go by keep having a look in here to see the progress made.Hope I have it ready for April
My poor old tired but trustworthy 1800 just before being removed to make way for a new heart-Note that the radiator has already been moved (engine driven fan removed) to the forward as per the V8
My poor old tired but trustworthy 1800 just before being removed to make way for a new heart-Note that the radiator has already been moved (engine driven fan removed) to the forward as per the V8
The old engine and gearbox almost out leaving a nice empty engine bay to prepare ready for the V8
The old engine and gearbox almost out leaving a nice empty engine bay to prepare ready for the V8
Sitting High
Sitting High
Donor V8 EngineThis is from a genuine rubber bumper GT V8 so the engine numbers all match up-took some finding
Donor V8 EngineThis is from a genuine rubber bumper GT V8 so the engine numbers all match up-took some finding
Donor V8 Engine-seized!!!!!I was sold the engine as turning over freely (from a trader) but to be fair it would have if some clown hadn't partially stripped it then loosely stuck it back together again so/left it outside so that the rain could get in it. Having got the engine it was far from that as you will see from the picture. However after stripping down I freed things up by removing a piston and all was good underneath the muck. I also complained to the trader who gave me half my money back so I managed to get the engine along with original engine mounting plates,starter,dizzy,water pump alternator & water pump pulleys for a mere £100.She looks a lot better than that now (Jan 2010) and is just about to be re-assembled
Donor V8 Engine-seized!!!!!I was sold the engine as turning over freely (from a trader) but to be fair it would have if some clown hadn't partially stripped it then loosely stuck it back together again so/left it outside so that the rain could get in it. Having got the engine it was far from that as you will see from the picture. However after stripping down I freed things up by removing a piston and all was good underneath the muck. I also complained to the trader who gave me half my money back so I managed to get the engine along with original engine mounting plates,starter,dizzy,water pump alternator & water pump pulleys for a mere £100.She looks a lot better than that now (Jan 2010) and is just about to be re-assembled
Factory GTV8 Engine Number Location
Factory GTV8 Engine Number Location
Honing
Honing
More Honing
More Honing
Upgraded Cylinder Heads
Upgraded Cylinder Heads
Upgraded Oil Rad
Upgraded Oil Rad
Electric Cooling Fans & Relocation of the Radiator
Electric Cooling Fans & Relocation of the Radiator
Old 1800 Engine Bay Layout
Old 1800 Engine Bay Layout
V8 Engine Bay LayoutElectric Cooling Fans & Relocation of the Radiator, Coil and remote Oil Filter Housing to name but a few of the changes
V8 Engine Bay LayoutElectric Cooling Fans & Relocation of the Radiator, Coil and remote Oil Filter Housing to name but a few of the changes
Suspension & Brake Upgrade
Suspension & Brake Upgrade
Out with The Old 1800 Axle
Out with The Old 1800 Axle
V8 Axle
V8 Axle
Uprated Rear Suspension and V8 Axle Fitted
Uprated Rear Suspension and V8 Axle Fitted
V8 Instumetation
V8 Instumetation
Ready for Trial Fitting
Ready for Trial Fitting
A Helping Hand from my Mrs ;)
A Helping Hand from my Mrs 😉
Here we Go
Here we Go
Successful Trial Fit
Successful Trial Fit
First Start up
First Start up
First Start up
First Start up
First Start up
First Start up
Uprated Alternator Fitted (Courtessy of Just MGB.com) to aid cooling in heavy traffic
Uprated Alternator Fitted (Courtessy of Just MGB.com) to aid cooling in heavy traffic
Looks Pretty Close apart - Approx 170 BHP
Looks Pretty Close apart - Approx 170 BHP
This is what I should end up having - Factory Advertising Image 137 BHP
This is what I should end up having - Factory Advertising Image 137 BHP
My incentiveThis must have been quite an advert back in 1973
My incentiveThis must have been quite an advert back in 1973
Past Events
Spotted Out and About
Jubilee Dash Plaque Original vs eBay Reproduction
As you will see from the forum I am setting up a group buy for both the Jubilee and L.E. dash plaque. These pictures show the quality of the original (the replacements will be the same if not better) vs a reproduction item off of eBay-which is quite frankly awful & cost me nearly £14.