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by 47p2
Fri Jul 29, 2022 8:05 am
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: P2 Gear change issues
Replies: 4
Views: 1745

Re: P2 Gear change issues

Check the rubber support between the gearbox and crossmember is in good order. They go soft and collapse with age/oil contamination and cause the symptoms you describe
by 47p2
Fri Jun 10, 2022 12:38 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Tilly website
Replies: 7
Views: 4603

Re: Tilly website

More pages now added

Awards Page: CLICK

Luvax Page: CLICK

Rover Books Page: CLICK

Photo Album: CLICK
by 47p2
Thu Jun 09, 2022 1:53 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Tilly website
Replies: 7
Views: 4603

Re: Tilly website

Awards Page added today CLICK

Brochures Page added today CLICK
by 47p2
Wed Jun 08, 2022 9:10 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Tilly website
Replies: 7
Views: 4603

Tilly website

When I sold Tilly back in 2015 the website was included in the sale. Unfortunately the new owner did not want to take on the upkeep of a website and I was left with it. I kept it online for a further 3 years but with hosting costs going up every year I decided in 2018 to pull the plug. However befor...
by 47p2
Sun May 15, 2022 7:20 pm
Forum: Early post WWII, P3 the original Rover 75 and 60
Topic: Air Duct Fixings
Replies: 1
Views: 9334

Re: Air Duct Fixings

Welcome to the forum, some of the P3 experts should hopefully be able to assist you
by 47p2
Wed Apr 06, 2022 11:04 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Spare wheels. 12 hp tourer
Replies: 7
Views: 3163

Re: Spare wheels. 12 hp tourer

I found my spare was too big to fit in the wheel well of the boot lid, maybe modern tyre sizes are larger than they were back in the 40s

My solution was to let just enough air out the tyre to allow it to slip into its space and carry a 12v compressor
by 47p2
Wed Apr 06, 2022 12:48 pm
Forum: Early post WWII, P3 the original Rover 75 and 60
Topic: Electrification of p3
Replies: 3
Views: 8126

Re: Electrification of p3

Welcome to the forum Brian, are you thinking an electric vehicle or upgrading the electrics already on the car?
by 47p2
Fri Mar 18, 2022 7:08 am
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Petrol Tank 12hp tourer110
Replies: 13
Views: 5789

Re: Petrol Tank 12hp tourer110

I wouldn’t worry too much about the exact length, you really shouldn’t be letting the fuel level go low enough to have to use the reserve as it draws the dirt from the bottom of the tank and causes blocked jets in the carburettor
by 47p2
Tue Mar 15, 2022 2:57 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Petrol Tank 12hp tourer110
Replies: 13
Views: 5789

Re: Petrol Tank 12hp tourer110

Have you tried Mike Couldry or Mike Evans for parts?
by 47p2
Mon Feb 14, 2022 6:54 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: tappets
Replies: 1
Views: 1627

Re: tappets

I don't know of any data regarding cold settings therefore to allow for metal expansion from heat I would suggest adding 2-3 thou for cold and check as soon as everything is up to temperature