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by David2021
Thu Mar 28, 2024 7:52 am
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: P2 tourer at Brightwells
Replies: 5
Views: 495

Re: P2 tourer at Brightwells

That’s the plan! :D
It appears to be pretty unmolested, not rebuilt. Some useful spares, some new, but a few potential boat anchors!
I will post an update when I have had a good look, and..I hope… get it running.
by David2021
Sat Jan 13, 2024 5:38 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Rover 14 - 1935 - spark plugs - standard or extended reach?
Replies: 4
Views: 3936

Re: Rover 14 - 1935 - spark plugs - standard or extended reach?

That is a very impressive result...I see that these plugs are specified for modern cars such as the Toyota Prius...so designed for modern fuels. Here in UK most "classics" I think will use 5% ethanol (98 or so Octane) whereas the Prius etc will be using 10% ethanol. I have no idea how that may affec...
by David2021
Thu Jan 04, 2024 12:32 pm
Forum: I want and I 've got..
Topic: P2 Workshop manual 1987
Replies: 0
Views: 1634

P2 Workshop manual 1987

In have a fifth issue P2 workshop manual in a green spring binder. It came with my car, but appears unused! I have invested in the latest version as this one does not yet include sections B,D,N,P,R. It is an interesting & mostly useful bit of RSR history. Quite heavy (about 1300g) Would any one like...
by David2021
Sat Nov 25, 2023 8:16 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Recent travels
Replies: 10
Views: 35970

Re: Recent travels

Earth strap fitted. All now working as it should.
Drove the car to North Shropshire on Thursday (nice sunny day). Did not use the motorway, but up the A 51 etc. Busy road, but traffic kept up with me ☺☺. No problems, the new (2022) radiator almost over cools the engine in winter (60-70C) !
by David2021
Tue Nov 21, 2023 5:59 pm
Forum: Rovers Spotted
Topic: 14/6 Tickford at Brightwells in December
Replies: 0
Views: 30793

14/6 Tickford at Brightwells in December

RSL621 Tickford Tourer for sale at Brightwells December Auction...
by David2021
Tue Nov 21, 2023 5:57 pm
Forum: I want and I 've got..
Topic: Rewinding a fuel reserve solenoid
Replies: 6
Views: 25696

Re: Rewinding a fuel reserve solenoid

Well, for a new solenoid, steel parts re-plating, pressure testing for cracks in the tubes, reassembly and test etc about £200!... A new one is about £500 from them :shock: Maybe a Christmas present to myself! perhaps a glass panel in the boot floor so it can be gazed at in wonder! Luli said he just...
by David2021
Mon Nov 20, 2023 8:32 pm
Forum: I want and I 've got..
Topic: Rewinding a fuel reserve solenoid
Replies: 6
Views: 25696

Re: Rewinding a fuel reserve solenoid

I have taken the easy way out and taken my dismantled unit to Four Ashes Garage (who are a couple of miles from me). They have remade them for (primarily) DB Aston Martins ( and price the accordingly) They also do them to suit Rover, Bristol, Armstrong etc
I am nervouslwaiting for an estimate....😲
by David2021
Thu Nov 16, 2023 10:15 am
Forum: I want and I 've got..
Topic: Rewinding a fuel reserve solenoid
Replies: 6
Views: 25696

Rewinding a fuel reserve solenoid

Can anyone suggest a company that can/will rebuild the solenoid in the Lucas Reserve fuel unit?
by David2021
Tue Nov 14, 2023 6:02 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Starter motor 12 tourer p2
Replies: 4
Views: 12953

Re: Starter motor 12 tourer p2

Sorted! All revealed in the Travels section (should have said travails perhaps!) The Starter motor had moved in the housing because the locating bolt was being used as a clamp and the starter had moved backwards. Locate it in the right place with the dog point in the locating hole...all good. Simples!
by David2021
Mon Nov 13, 2023 8:07 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Recent travels
Replies: 10
Views: 35970

Re: Recent travels

I will have a look and see if I have one there!! If I have, it's not working 😆