[ROVERNET - UK] SD1 Distributor

[Kent Kinard]

Hi Nick,
Fitting the HEI requires grinding the intake manifold to 
clear the larger diameter of the HEI and using the 
torkshead screw from a Buick V6 ('76-'87) in the manifold 
bolt hole adjacent to the distributor.  A socket head bolt 
may also clear.  Only the Buick 350 (and maybe the Buick 
455) distributor '76-'80 will work and the distributor 
drive gear/oil pump drive dog from a Rover distributor 
 from a '76 or later SD1 or Range Rover  type engine must 
be fitted. You have one of these in your parts car. 
  Remove the roll pin from the HEI.  Grind the tang from 
the bottom of the distributor shaft (HEI).  You may also 
need to drill the roll pin hole in the shaft larger to fit 
the SD1 type drive gear.  You can use a Buick V6 HEI, but 
the reluctor (and of course, the distributor cap) must be 
changed to the eight cylinder type.

Roverly,
Kent K.

On Mon, 21 Aug 2006 16:22:50 -0500
  "Nick and Laurie Hand" <flynp170 at cablelynx.com> wrote:
> I have a SD1 with a Delco point Distributor and would 
>like to switch to a
> HEI Distributor. Any suggestions on which GM models 
>would be suitable. Would
> Olds or Pontiac distributors be suitable?  The car is 
>running pretty good
> now and I have received a lot of help from Kent.  Nick
> 
> 
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