This sounds problematic to me. The ignition and fuel systems are tied into the CKS. So the Disco's computer won't let you do this.

If I were you, I'd use a carburetor and distributor and be done with it.

 

I don't think it will come to that however its always the option. I have a friend who has done similar stuff and I like the challenge. If there should be obstacles, the computer can be changed or programmed as I have someone who could do that also. Regardless I would like a system which I can share and is doable for others.

 

How did the mounting of the engine go? Is there a kit?

EDIT: I see you mentioned "Mark's" in a previous post, is this what you used? http://www.marks4wd.com/bell-housing...8-engines.html

 

I am doing the mounting now but this takes time as I do it when I get a chance. I do tend to put in a couple hours a day but I'm in no hurry and have to travel a bit.

I was going to use Marks adapters but they require I use a Rover torque converter from an earlier model (which is shorter) and I found these almost impossible to get.



Decided to make my own adapters and the photo shows I just started to make measurements for it. I have a friend with one of those BNC computer operated machines which will take my measurements and make it (should come in a lot cheaper than MarksRV adapters.

With the distance needed to allow for the bell housing to engine adapter, I am getting that space by having the bell housing milled down (I will post all the measurement at some future date). Instead of the MarksRV crank to torque converter spacer I had one made which is just a bushing locked into the rear of the chevy crankshaft. This allows the Rover torque converter to align with.

8-12-14 Added a few more photos. Making the alignment stuff for the bellhousing. Not much of a wordworker but I have some stuff for metal and seems to work OK. Outlined the pattern for the adapter and should be able to make it in a week or so when I get back in town.

 

Ok. Thanks for clearing that up. Seems like you are pretty on top of this. Keep up the good work and keep posting details. I'm seriously considering chevy power for the D2 I'm picking up!

 

Update 8-12-14

 

I kind of lost you here a little, so your using the land rover bell housing re-drilled and milled and not the one from Marks?

 

Hello, I was originally going to use the Marks kit but decided to save the bucks by making the adapter myself. I purchased a hunk of aluminum from a metal shop and cut it out from a paper pattern I made. The land rover bell housing is now connected to the chevy engine and I will be installing it in the next few days. Here are some recent photos of the project;

 

Here is a guy selling the kit in CA. Don't know him and don't know anybody that has used the kit.

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/pts/4609003266.html

 

Can't wait to see more!! Hope you can make this work so I can do the same!

Good luck....