Thread: Rossco. 1953 80inch 2L

I found this on wikipedia " in mid 54 the spread bore petrol was introduced @ E/N 5710XXXX

Originally Posted by whitehillbilly64

Siamese or spreadbore.
What engine number did it change ?
Thanks.

whitehillbilly.

wsiamese

Good Morning.
Looking at a 6 cylinder rover engine today.
Got me thinking as the oil filter assembly was on the LH side of the engine.
Could this be fitted to a Siamese bore engine in any way ????
Also Diesel motors have small fuel filter assembly usually on bulkhead.... Could this be added to the Siamese bore motor, as an oil filter ????
Thanks for your comments.


whitehillbilly.

I bought one of these from the series one club shop UK DSCN4357.jpgIMAG1010.jpg IMAG1011.jpg Takes a Ford Focus filter. I had an original Rover filter still in the Rover box , I sold it on Ebay & got enough to get this one from the UK.

I can't comment on the 6 cylinder filter, but the CAV fuel filter is not designed for the pressures involved, although it may withstand it. The critical situation would be a cold start with viscous oil.

Originally Posted by JDNSW

I can't comment on the 6 cylinder filter, but the CAV fuel filter is not designed for the pressures involved, although it may withstand it. The critical situation would be a cold start with viscous oil.

I was wondering if the 6 cyl he was looking at was a P3 or Cyclops , that takes the same filter as a early LR.

Good morning.
I see from these holes, Rossco had grab rails.
Are these STD through the series range.
Thanks

whitehillbilly

I think there were a couple of different types , but don't quote me on that . I seam to remember many years ago ( like 30years) seeing a different type on a S1 to the ones I have . From memory there was a difference in the bend or the pressing were it mounts on to the chassis . But as is don't quote me on that my memory is not that good.