[Rovernet] tech specs for the early Rover V8 camshaft

Ben Saunders bsaunders at firstva.com
Tue Jul 20 09:05:38 EDT 2021


The Buick 215 engine had two different cams, one for the 2 barrel 
carburetor and one for the 4 barrel. Check on Ebay to see what is there 
but I suggest the 2 barrel if you stay stock or you plan to fit the 4 
barrel on the MG which I also suggest go with the other.

On 7/19/21 10:32 PM, Dan Suter via Rovernet wrote:
> Hello everyone,
> Does anyone have a listing of the technical specs for the early Rover 
> V8 camshaft as fitted to the P6Bs etc?
>
> A bit of background:  I am working with a local engine builder to 
> fully rebuild the original Rover V8 engine in my factory 1973 MG BGT 
> V8  (factory fitted engine, not a conversion).  Through this helpful 
> group I was able to purchase an original cam ERC 2003 from Pierre 
> (super pleased!) and other parts from Rimmer Bros and all has gone 
> very well.
>
> Engine block has been bored, crank polished, rods resized, heads 
> redone, and is now nearly fully reassembled and I am very pleased with 
> where things stand.
>
> The engine builder has asked for the technical specs for the camshaft 
> and I have not found them in my Rover Three Thousand Five and Rover 
> 3500S Workshop Manual (surprisingly).  He is after the various values 
> in degrees.
>
> Thank you in advance for any info you can provide.
>
> Best regards,
> Dan Suter
> Rochester, NY, USA
>
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