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by RobHomewood
Sun Dec 03, 2023 11:18 am
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Engine Stand
Replies: 1
Views: 12031

Re: Engine Stand

Hi Chris I think a fully usable engine stand ie one that you can run up the engine on - is very hard to find in the UK if not impossible. I did identify one in the US but it was expensive and the shipping even more so and not guaranteed either. So I designed one from hollow section steel and spent q...
by RobHomewood
Thu Nov 23, 2023 4:57 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: P2 Rear Seat construction
Replies: 0
Views: 21235

P2 Rear Seat construction

I am trying to refurbish the squab of my rear seat as it is looking a bit saggy. When I opened up the leather I was surprised to find a honeycomb type foam rubber cushion in there. Does anyone know if this could be original? It seems in fairly good condition but it could have been fitted by the prev...
by RobHomewood
Wed Nov 22, 2023 11:36 am
Forum: I want and I 've got..
Topic: Rewinding a fuel reserve solenoid
Replies: 6
Views: 25591

Re: Rewinding a fuel reserve solenoid

PS Sorry I think I said Lucas when I should have said Smiths type units
Rob
by RobHomewood
Wed Nov 22, 2023 11:30 am
Forum: I want and I 've got..
Topic: Rewinding a fuel reserve solenoid
Replies: 6
Views: 25591

Re: Rewinding a fuel reserve solenoid

I am now confused when you talk about pressure testing tubes whether you are talking about the fuel sender unit with the main/reserve solenoid and dip pipes etc or the fuel level indicator with the moving arm and float. I have sourced both items (Lucas look alikes) for my P2 on the internet without ...
by RobHomewood
Sat Nov 11, 2023 2:21 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: P1 Steering box refurbishment
Replies: 12
Views: 29150

Re: P1 Steering box refurbishment

Thanks Luli but what do you mean by home made boxes?
by RobHomewood
Thu Nov 09, 2023 11:32 am
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: P1 Steering box refurbishment
Replies: 12
Views: 29150

Re: P1 Steering box refurbishment

On that topic can anyone tell me how much refurbishing a steering box is likely to cost for a '39 14? I may have to do mine also
Rob
by RobHomewood
Wed Nov 08, 2023 10:17 am
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Starter motor 12 tourer p2
Replies: 4
Views: 12914

Re: Starter motor 12 tourer p2

I thought I recognised the description of the symptoms but I could not put my finger on it. The same thing happened to me ie the locking bolt was loose and the bendix wouldnt engage properly. On mine there are 2 fixing bolt holes close to each other and I am not why. Perhaps at some sime in the past...
by RobHomewood
Wed Jun 14, 2023 4:56 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Not engaging reverse gear
Replies: 35
Views: 119751

Re: Not engaging reverse gear

Hi Luli Yes it would ahve been good to be able to see you at the event- I talked to a couple of other people who said the same. Maybe one year? My reg is FXK 546. She may not show in official pictures on the field becasue we were late back from the hill climb and missed the judging but here she is n...
by RobHomewood
Tue Jun 13, 2023 5:24 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Not engaging reverse gear
Replies: 35
Views: 119751

Re: Not engaging reverse gear

Alas I spoke too soon. Everything was working OK on Monday but by Thirsday when we set off for the Rally it had all gone pants again- no freewheel, jumping out of top gear and reverse ditto. So we travelled to Malvern like that. However after 3 runs up Shelsey Walsh hill the freewheel decided to sta...
by RobHomewood
Tue Jun 06, 2023 8:47 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Not engaging reverse gear
Replies: 35
Views: 119751

Re: Not engaging reverse gear

Postscript to this thread I found when I got the car out onto the road that I could not get freewheel to operate and also that she kept jumping out of top gear on overrun on top of reverse jumping out. The long of short of it is that I concluded that the 'new' long spring in the reverse shaft (previ...