Cylinder head commonality
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Cylinder head commonality
Hi All,
Was wondering, as I now have to source a cylinder head for my 10 special 1933, if the heads on these were unique to the model or whether a head from a 10/25 would fit if I were able to find one?
Thanks
Was wondering, as I now have to source a cylinder head for my 10 special 1933, if the heads on these were unique to the model or whether a head from a 10/25 would fit if I were able to find one?
Thanks
Tony
1932-3 Rover 10 Special, 1980 Series 3 Landrover
1932-3 Rover 10 Special, 1980 Series 3 Landrover
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Re: Cylinder head commonality
Tony,
I cant answer your question, but Mike Couldry might, do I assume you bought Andrew's block
I cant answer your question, but Mike Couldry might, do I assume you bought Andrew's block
Paul Williams
1929 2litre Saloon
1934 P1 10HP
1951 Rover Cyclops
1974 P6 3500
1998 LR Discovery I
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Re: Cylinder head commonality
Hi Paul,
I bought the complete engine and gearbox (minus head) so I hopefully have something decent to work with.
Picked it up today.
Had a great morning with Andrew - he has a fantastic collection of projects, is very helpful and a really good source of info.
I have been on to Mike a couple of times - he managed to find me a head gasket which I hope to put to good use soon. I'm investigating a few other c/h options so will give mike a break for a while.
With all these 10 specials coming out of the woodwork maybe we need our own section?
Cheers
I bought the complete engine and gearbox (minus head) so I hopefully have something decent to work with.
Picked it up today.
Had a great morning with Andrew - he has a fantastic collection of projects, is very helpful and a really good source of info.
I have been on to Mike a couple of times - he managed to find me a head gasket which I hope to put to good use soon. I'm investigating a few other c/h options so will give mike a break for a while.
With all these 10 specials coming out of the woodwork maybe we need our own section?
Cheers
Tony
1932-3 Rover 10 Special, 1980 Series 3 Landrover
1932-3 Rover 10 Special, 1980 Series 3 Landrover
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Re: Cylinder head commonality
Tony,
I am glad you are your way to getting it sorted, Andrew has been living and breathing Rovers for a long time and is always full of useful info.
Another source of help for you, if you havent found him already is Mike Evans, a club member who specialises in Vintage Rovers, he trades as
Viking Engineering Developments Ltd
Brayhill House
Leeds, ENG LS25 2AB
01132 876 196
I am glad you are your way to getting it sorted, Andrew has been living and breathing Rovers for a long time and is always full of useful info.
Another source of help for you, if you havent found him already is Mike Evans, a club member who specialises in Vintage Rovers, he trades as
Viking Engineering Developments Ltd
Brayhill House
Leeds, ENG LS25 2AB
01132 876 196
Paul Williams
1929 2litre Saloon
1934 P1 10HP
1951 Rover Cyclops
1974 P6 3500
1998 LR Discovery I
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Re: Cylinder head commonality
I see no reason why a late 10/25 head should not fit. So far as I know the only difference between the heads is the number of studs fixing the manifold (8 & 6) and the shape of the waterway around the central stud.
Head gaskets (in stock) should also be interchangeable
Mike Evans
Head gaskets (in stock) should also be interchangeable
Mike Evans
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Re: Cylinder head commonality
Thanks everyone for replies. Engine is now running after major works. Found a replacement head from Mike Evans which has been fusion welded and refaced. Valves were engineered from singer originals and a new set of studs and rocker shaft spacers were made.
I am endebted to Chris Whitehead who remetaled the crank, line bored the case and re-assembled the short engine. I fixed the head and got the engine back in and she is now running quite well, although the weather has prevented a serious trip out to test properly. I did about a mile before the exhaust came adrift underneath but got that sorted and returned home.
Have been sorting out silly issues that could have left me at the side of the road (a broken wire from the dizzy to the coil caused intermittent starting and a hole in the carb float was tricky to find and sort). She still isn't running perfectly but I'm trying to learn how she is against how she should be and manage my expectations accordingly.
With no mot to pass, I'm looking forward to some dry weather to try her out with all the family.
Happy rove ring one and all
I am endebted to Chris Whitehead who remetaled the crank, line bored the case and re-assembled the short engine. I fixed the head and got the engine back in and she is now running quite well, although the weather has prevented a serious trip out to test properly. I did about a mile before the exhaust came adrift underneath but got that sorted and returned home.
Have been sorting out silly issues that could have left me at the side of the road (a broken wire from the dizzy to the coil caused intermittent starting and a hole in the carb float was tricky to find and sort). She still isn't running perfectly but I'm trying to learn how she is against how she should be and manage my expectations accordingly.
With no mot to pass, I'm looking forward to some dry weather to try her out with all the family.
Happy rove ring one and all
Tony
1932-3 Rover 10 Special, 1980 Series 3 Landrover
1932-3 Rover 10 Special, 1980 Series 3 Landrover
Re: Cylinder head commonality
Well done Tony, look forward to seeing at events this year.
Stewart
Stewart