Stage 1 V8

Hi Guys, and thanks to all for the input so far. Gary, does your truck still have the Army enclosed electronic ignition module on the passengers side front guard? This is what I have to replace, and both I and a couple of other ex NZ Army V8 Owners face a similar issue in that the parts in these hyb...

Hi Guys, My ex NZ Amry v8 109 has a hybrid 24V electronic Mallory ignition system installed. The NZ Army had a fleet of 24V Landrovers and the ignition module is now faulty and cannot supply good spark. After much searching, I know that it is impossible to source replacement parts for the 24V igniti...

Hi guys, The engine is the standard Rover V8 that came with the truck from the NZ Army. Engine Number is 10G09778 CR 8.13.1. I have fitted new NGK spark plugs which are NGK BP6ES type. Could these be causing it to run hot? The truck is runs a 24V electrical system ex NZ Army with a Mallory Army 589 ...

Gidday guys, I have just changed the plugs in my S1 and she is running really well. However, I note that she is now running at the top of the "N" range on the temperature guage. The truck never actually gets into the "red" H zone, but should I be concerend... for the life of me, ...

Hi guys, thanks heaps for the welcomes - as you probably have seen, your information and advice has alrerady been of use! I am still getting to know the Stage 1 V8, but it seems to be a very capable vehicle, and dare I say it, its actually quieter inside than my SIIA variant! Web address for the NZL...

Thanks for the advice Gary, but for 220.00 I can buy a brand new left rear leaf spring and U bolts and fit it myself!! I am in wellington, and have been quoted a price similar by a couple of outfits down here. I am now thinking of taking the gamble and just buying a brand new left rear spring and se...

Gidday guys.... Well it was a frustrating exercise but the V8 is running again! In the end, I called upon a "real" mechanic mate who looked up the correct spark plugs in his book for the Rover V8 as the ones installed in the engine were not the correct type. With a set of new correct repla...

Thanks for all the awesome advice guys, I'll be working on the truck over the weekend (NZ Time!) and will let you all know how progress goes... fingers crossed aye! Thanks again, I really appreciate the input from you all.

Cheers
Andrew

Morning (or evening!) guys, Well I tried some CRC engine start directly into the manifold with no success, the truck just continued to crank and crank (at least the batteries are getting a good workout!) So I pulled a random selection of plugs from boith sides of the engine. Not a single plug was th...

Yeah, reluctantly I think this is the only option. Do the carbs need to be on the vehicle for them to be tuned after servicing? The wife is going to be extremly pi$$ed, as this truck was boight on the assumption that it was all OK, had a current WOF and reg and needed no work apart form a repaint......

Gidday Primisil, I have tested for spark and now have fully charged batteries. I pulled out Number 6 plug and lead and got a reasonable bright blue spark when the engine was cranking. So I am assuming that the ignition system is OK for now... Another update... Removed the four screws at the top of e...

Gidday guys, Firstly, thanks to you all for all the advice, its really appreciated! :) Freeshly charged batteries today and unfortunately the truck will not start at all now... So, I find myself looking at the twin carb setup on top of the engine.... I have been advised that the first thing to do is...

Another update... I have good clean fuel flow at both carburettors and also a good blue spark on the plug I tested (#6 cylinder)...

Looks like it has to be a carb blockage issue from here?

Gidday primsil, good to see another Kiwi on here! :) To anwser your questions..... Yes, it is still running the military 100A alternator and the vehicle has not been converted to civilian 12V. I only have experience with the Zenith 2.25 ltr carb, so I appreciate your advice on the twin solex setup o...

Gidday mate, thanks for the reply. The truck was like that when i got it. I have fitted a replacement, but the truck still leans! I thinkt he replacement (it was also second or third hand, was also not set correctly...am fitting yet another spring today, so shall see how we get on (fingers crossed!)