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by Phil - Nottingham
Mon Sep 03, 2018 6:51 am
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Rear Window Curtain P2 16 (1947)
Replies: 4
Views: 3392

Re: Rear Window Curtain P2 16 (1947)

It is just a continuous thin string (I used grey nylon Venetian blind cord) passed through 2 small screw in chrome curtain rings above each end of the roller on the rear window header and another in the rear corner top to allow the cord to pass through an oval ferruled hold on the rear quarter panel...
by Phil - Nottingham
Mon Sep 03, 2018 6:43 am
Forum: RSR Discussion
Topic: Rover Dashboard Font
Replies: 2
Views: 5032

Re: Rover Dashboard Font

That looks very good - I did not know such things were possible other than Letraset or Dymo. I do not need to use this but some others might 8-)
by Phil - Nottingham
Mon Jul 23, 2018 3:14 pm
Forum: Rover P4, the next 75 and all the variations
Topic: Auto transmission conversion
Replies: 2
Views: 9756

Re: Auto transmission conversion

Anything is possible but it will cost. An Mk3 Rover 3 Litre auto with transmission and engine complete could be made to fit I suppose. These are not common and the units will likely need reconditioning. A modern power unit complete may be the answer but I am not familiar with such recent machinery
by Phil - Nottingham
Sun Jul 22, 2018 7:34 am
Forum: Rover P4, the next 75 and all the variations
Topic: clutch judder
Replies: 2
Views: 9164

Re: clutch judder

Judder is usually due to oil contamination of the pressure and driven plate. It can be cleared sometimes by slipping the clutch. It is well worth checking the rear engine mount under the gearbox as these go soggy, The clutch linkage can also have stiff or slack spots. A combination of all these can ...
by Phil - Nottingham
Sat Jul 14, 2018 8:21 am
Forum: Early post WWII, P3 the original Rover 75 and 60
Topic: How to raise the P3 from the front.
Replies: 5
Views: 5423

Re: How to raise the P3 from the front.

Obviously, :roll: I meant excessive camber of the rear spring ie to much curve
by Phil - Nottingham
Thu Jul 12, 2018 6:20 pm
Forum: Rover P4, the next 75 and all the variations
Topic: spin-on conversions
Replies: 1
Views: 8786

Re: spin-on conversions

I never crawl underneath - just undo the entire filter head from the block and change filter and seal in comfort and prime full of oil at the same time
by Phil - Nottingham
Thu Jul 12, 2018 6:17 pm
Forum: Rover P4, the next 75 and all the variations
Topic: freewheel P4 75
Replies: 9
Views: 19552

Re: freewheel P4 75

Well done and thanks for the update. Do you like it? Few do!
by Phil - Nottingham
Sun Jul 08, 2018 6:09 pm
Forum: Rover P4, the next 75 and all the variations
Topic: freewheel P4 75
Replies: 9
Views: 19552

Re: freewheel P4 75

You engage it when stationary = FiXED
by Phil - Nottingham
Sun Jul 08, 2018 8:03 am
Forum: Rover P4, the next 75 and all the variations
Topic: freewheel P4 75
Replies: 9
Views: 19552

Re: freewheel P4 75

The cable can be seen - they do sometimes seize from lack of use. It's easy to check if it works as on the overrun when FREE there will be no engine braking and you can change gear up or down without pressing the clutch. I think they are great and use the one on our P2 all the time - except down ste...
by Phil - Nottingham
Sun Apr 22, 2018 7:23 am
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Compression test results?
Replies: 5
Views: 3933

Re: Compression test results?

I use the B5ES in our 1939 16. BPR6ES is a colder plug