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by jp928
Tue Feb 11, 2020 10:45 pm
Forum: P6, rover 2000s and 3500s
Topic: Rangie exhaust manifolds fit in P6B?
Replies: 0
Views: 10415

Rangie exhaust manifolds fit in P6B?

Anybody know if the late Rangie 4-2 manifolds will fit in a P6B engine bay? These are HRC1583 and 1584.
thanks
jp
by jp928
Mon Sep 03, 2018 8:00 am
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Petrol tap corks.
Replies: 1
Views: 2040

Re: Petrol tap corks.

This motor bike site says petrol.
https://matchlessclueless.com/mechanica ... trol-taps/
jp 26 Rover 9
by jp928
Mon Aug 27, 2018 8:06 am
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: P2 1947 16. Speedometer
Replies: 6
Views: 4291

Re: P2 1947 16. Speedometer

Make sure you are NOT wearing a watch when you stick your hand behind the dash! BTDT.
jp 26 Rover 9
by jp928
Mon Aug 27, 2018 8:03 am
Forum: Veteran/Vintage Rovers
Topic: what car ??
Replies: 3
Views: 4322

Re: what car ??

As an example, I have a 26 9/20 that was 95% restored by another, and I am trying to finish it off - all mechanicals done, apparently well, but needed wiring, trim , glass etc. As soon as I tried to get it moving under its own steam, I found the steering horrendously heavy. Bumped tyre pressures on ...
by jp928
Sat Aug 18, 2018 7:50 am
Forum: Rover P4, the next 75 and all the variations
Topic: freewheel P4 75
Replies: 9
Views: 19533

Re: freewheel P4 75

Put an Overdrive on it. I had a 50 P4 , with a P3 box (floor change), home made cover, and a Laycock overdrive fitted. Absolutely superb! Also a 90 grille!
jp 26 Rover 9, previously P2,P3,P4,P6,P6B,RR,Discos
by jp928
Sat Aug 18, 2018 7:41 am
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Speedometer TPM (turns per mile)
Replies: 2
Views: 3001

Re: Speedometer TPM (turns per mile)

See if you can find an instrument repair shop - they can usually tell you TPM for a speedo with a very quick test if its not shown - mine did.
jp 26 Rover 9
by jp928
Sat Aug 18, 2018 7:36 am
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Brakes
Replies: 2
Views: 2925

Re: Brakes

With my P2 (16 4light) I found the brake linings required some regular abrasion with emery paper or similar to remove glazing, to keep them effective, so wear a mask for that too. Dont apply compressed air either!
jp 26 Rover 9, previously P2,P3,P4,P6,P6B,RR, Discos
by jp928
Sat Aug 18, 2018 7:22 am
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Horrendous vapour lock!!
Replies: 9
Views: 7747

Re: Horrendous vapour lock!!

In my youth I saw vapour lock problems on a P2 and P3 out here in Oz. One easy helpful job was to paint the bottom of the tank silver to reduce heat uptake from the roadway. Personally I favour a pusher pump mounted as close to the tank as possible.
jp 26 Rover 9, previously P2,P3,P4,P6,P6B,RR, Disco
by jp928
Wed Aug 08, 2018 8:40 am
Forum: Early post WWII, P3 the original Rover 75 and 60
Topic: P3 diff.
Replies: 1
Views: 2445

Re: P3 diff.

You would have to have a VERY good engine to pull much more than a P4 4.3 diff IMHO. My memory here is not too good, but the nose length may have changed between the 4.7 and 4.3 complete assemblies, so there might be a tailshaft issue, but it should not be a big issue. My preferred solution would be...
by jp928
Mon Jul 23, 2018 8:08 am
Forum: 4WD, from pre-production to latest RR
Topic: Air Portable
Replies: 0
Views: 10507

Air Portable

This was my 'Lightweight' when we were in Saudi. 1978 2.25L petrol, originally National Guard, done bugger all miles when I got it from a wrecker. Needed new tyres (Pirelli Scorpion Radials), new soft top, and cork washers in the fuel tank switch. Terrific on rough ground at speed. Wife loved it. So...