Southern Roadcraft SRV8 Assembly Manual Download

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Page 1: ...Southern Roadcraft Ltd The Shell Garage 37 Albion Street Brighton Sussex BN4 4DN Tel No Assembly Manual Roadster N SRVS...

Page 2: ...ngine enquiries As an Edelbrock main dealer we are able to supply all parts for uprating performance etc Fig 7 The Jaguar anti roll bar keeper plate is no longer requirod All fittings are available in...

Page 3: ...ned parts If you are unsure about any aspect of your car s construction CONSULT A QUALIFIED MOTOR ENGINEER On completion of your vehicle the car should be taken to a reputable garage and thoroughty ex...

Page 4: ...T require the radius arms which are bolted to the wishbone N ll Retai n the bolts and lock washers The following il ems require modification by SRC on an exchange basis They should be delivered free o...

Page 5: ...ended to use the SDI Rover VB engine and five speed gearbox as this unit bolts directly to our standard chassis However it is possible to use a variety of power units but it should be noted that alter...

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Page 7: ...ing compressors can be used The lower wishbone pins are often stuck in the front subframe and so may require the subframe to be cut up in order to remove them Take care when driftlng out t he pins so...

Page 8: ...wer wishbone pins with the top face of the support over hanging to the rear Align the top holes on the rear diff l ocator with those on the chassis Tighten all bolts and use lockwire where required Pu...

Page 9: ...Fig 2 Radius Rod into Location with Locknut 1 Note bolt inserted upside down to allow witMrawal after body fitment...

Page 10: ...Fig 3 Radius Rod into Wilhlglu 1 Note platform adjustment at base gas scre r faces towards centre of car...

Page 11: ...fitted to the chassj s using the standard Jaguar rubbers and clamps Push the ends of the anti ro11 bar through the drop linl ltushes il may be necessary to raise the suspension to enable this 1ltig B...

Page 12: ...Fig 4 Lower Wishbone Kink faces forward...

Page 13: ...Fig 5 Top Wis hbone Assernbly Fig 5a Top Wishbone Exploded I I A N o...

Page 14: ...Fig 6 Anti roll Bar drop link to Shock Plate 1 Jaguar parts 1 lnsen into rubber bush marked A on Fig 6...

Page 15: ...Fig B Handbrake Cable Lever H...

Page 16: ...ton reel type The column extension can be fitted this requires two Jaguar steering universar joints The extension is fitted between the joints and the position of the bolt holes marked on the extensio...

Page 17: ...Fig 9 Steering Rack Erctenders...

Page 18: ...C Clutch made from flat steel with ardog leg bend in it offsetting the pad from the pivot point N B ALL LHD CARS SHOTJLD HAVE THO PEDALS OF TYPE B TO OPERATE BNAKE AND CLUTCH The chassis is now compl...

Page 19: ...Fig 1 1 Drill lOmm Hole Fig 2 N S caliper with flexipipe 1 T piece with brake switch Jpl I I it0...

Page 20: ...ipe must bend forward at this point to give clearance from starter motor 2 Clutch pipe 3 Rear pipe 4 Near side pipe follows lower crossbeam 5 Offside pipe FEU 1 T is mounted at top to rear of tunnel N...

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Page 22: ...side of the transmission tunnef ensure it is well secured ALU IINILJIiI PANELS A complete set of front bulkhead engine bay panels are avaj labfe pre cut and folded as a kit Some of these can be fitted...

Page 23: ...Driver side Fig 1 1 Fuel tank mounts N B each side different Near side...

Page 24: ...I I l Steering column View of front bulkhead driver side 2 e Qd Wiper washer loom I Lighting loom...

Page 25: ...h the outer edge of the slot level with t he inner edge of the mounting plate Fig 13 BODYI ilORK It is advisable to do as much work as possible on the body prior to fitting this will reduce clean up l...

Page 26: ...arch with the bottom of the wheel rim Read off the measurement from the tape and compare with the other side Adjust if necessary Note It is important Lo ensure that the height of the wheelarch is also...

Page 27: ...t the door hinge area Finally secure the fixings in the cockpit The boot of the car is bolted through the boot support frame on the chassis Two bolts per side are used The fuel tank hofes should be dr...

Page 28: ...the sides of the centre of the panel FiS 16 No 1 Cut the hole at the dimensions shown Fie directly to the body the boot to enable you to find 16 No 3 The flange is boLted BOOT HINGES These are paired...

Page 29: ...Fig 10 Radiator Frame pre fii Bonnet hinge pickup Top radiator mounts Lower radiator mounts 1 2 3...

Page 30: ...Fig 13 Windscreen Support at angle of 90 to Chassis Member...

Page 31: ...rally 2 31 measured from bottom of chrome edge to centre of wheel box 3 1s1r from back of bonnet to centre of lock 4 24 between centres of bonnet locks 5 18 6 17Y2 measured from centre of screen pilla...

Page 32: ...15 hinge assembly 1 Section of door n wi...

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Page 34: ...FE z 1 Revolve the 2 halves of the alternator to reposition the adjustment lug 2 The adjustment bar is bent in order to pick up on reversed fixing il I...

Page 35: ...Fig 18 Engine mounts Rover 3 5 V8...

Page 36: ...tch is uppermost Position the assembled catch and striker with the cut out on the door Remove the chrome outer cover on the catch and mark the position of the striker Bort up both parts and check the...

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Page 38: ...rilled in the body mark and drill those on the bootlid Ensure that the hinges are fitted to the correct sides of the car bolt up and check the opening of the panel BOOT CATCH AND STAYS Mark the positi...

Page 39: ...s The height of the bar can be set by measuring the gap between the bar and the body At the centre of the car this gap should be 7 inches The roll bar is best filled with expanding foam Can be found i...

Page 40: ...he engine in place in the car The alternator itself al so needs modification in order to reposition the adjustment 1ug FiS 1 No 1 Mount the alternator on the bracket and check that the fan belt pu1ley...

Page 41: ...ever taking care not to lose the spring and plunger Secure the speedometer cable to the engine so that it cannob be damaged Raise the back ol the car by approximately 20 inches at the rear wheel s Lif...

Page 42: ...the system uses the suspension typetrubber mount hung from the boot internal A small amount of adjustment can be made by levers or the use of a trolley jack whilst supporting sections of the exhaust w...

Page 43: ...ator frame to maintain its position The studding can be covered with chrome or stainless tubing cut to size PREPARING THE BODY FOR PAINTING Ihe paintworh ol a car is considered by many to be the most...

Page 44: ...the body does require filrer ensure that the area to be filfed is thoroughry keyed with 40 grit paper rf this is not done the filler may either drop out or become virtually impossible to successfully...

Page 45: ...he main colour for the body and left to harden If you are not careful the stripes can give the appearance that the fittings are off centre For Lhis reason we recommend first removing alt the items tha...

Page 46: ...the marks you have made The tape is best used if stretched out in long lengths rather than trying to do small sections at a time The width of the stripes can Lhen be measured out and tape applied as...

Page 47: ...If the engine is not equipped with a mechanical pump fit a suitable electrical unit inside the boot of the car Some pumps will sufler from reduced efficiency if fitted above the height of the tank Th...

Page 48: ...e wiper motor revolving the gear wheel or more simply by rotating the wheelboxes 180 Degrees of Vrlipe Each wiper motor has a gear wheel which is stamped with a degree number these vary from JO to I3O...

Page 49: ...or to be used in hot climates oay require two radiator fans Refer to manufacturers instructions for fitting Radio Cassette Dashboards produced after June 1990 have a pre cut panel at the bottom This...

Page 50: ...l with the front of the engine The loom should be hidden from view as much as possible e g the horn and radiator fan wire being secured under the top suspension crossmember The front lighting loom con...

Page 51: ...chassis Battery Cables You will need Lo make your own main battery cables These are heavy duty cables Red Positive and Black Negative which are available from most good car accessory shops or a Lucas...

Page 52: ...2 A Soft top 1 Fibre washer sits on top of body 2 5t1r Irom body to centre of pivot 3 501 2 between centres 4 3 a from back of door to centre of hole...

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