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by GOY189
Thu Sep 30, 2021 8:39 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: P2 body upholstery
Replies: 9
Views: 5574

Re: P2 body upholstery

Maybe Bill McCreath can advise.
by GOY189
Thu Sep 16, 2021 9:53 pm
Forum: Meetings, Rallies and Events
Topic: Spares store
Replies: 1
Views: 10731

Spares store

The RSR stores, at Table Oak Farm have now closed with all stock relocated to the new venue. Watch this space for news of the new stores.
MIke Maher
Chairman
by GOY189
Fri Aug 27, 2021 10:26 am
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Retro fitting an SU on to a P2 tourer
Replies: 7
Views: 4018

Re: Retro fitting an SU on to a P2 tourer

It has been done, I have seen twin D3s fitted to an adapted '47 14hp inlet manifold. The 2 cables were for independent choke and a hand throttle , 2 knobs on the right hand side of the dash board. The throttle cable pulls a lever that acts on the throttle linkage and opens the butterfly slightly. Ho...
by GOY189
Mon Aug 16, 2021 7:15 pm
Forum: Meetings, Rallies and Events
Topic: Spares store open day Saturday 21 August.
Replies: 0
Views: 9779

Spares store open day Saturday 21 August.

The RSR stores, at satnav CV8 1PX, will be open on Saturday21 August from around 10am to 4pm. The schematic (and not to scale) map shows the stores location and the overhead picture shows the route to the stores from Table Oak Lane. (marked X ) The farm unit is very basic, no loo facilities. We reco...
by GOY189
Wed Jul 28, 2021 12:22 pm
Forum: RSR Discussion
Topic: Modern Brake lining material
Replies: 1
Views: 17274

Re: Modern Brake lining material

Just a thought, the brake expanders are normally secured to the backplates by 2 studs. On other Rovers the backplate has slots rather than precise holes for the studs so the expander can move slightly. The studs are normally secured by a double spring (Thackerey) washer and castellated nut/ split pi...
by GOY189
Mon Jul 12, 2021 9:33 am
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Shock absorbers
Replies: 6
Views: 3769

Re: Shock absorbers

You may find that Stevson Motors www.stevsonmotors.co.uk can help with the Armstrong shockers.

Regards
Mike
by GOY189
Tue Jun 29, 2021 4:15 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Rover 16
Replies: 9
Views: 6305

Re: Rover 16

Sounds great.

Mike
by GOY189
Sun Jun 27, 2021 12:14 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Rover 16
Replies: 9
Views: 6305

Re: Rover 16

Looks like a trip to the stores is indicated!

Mike
by GOY189
Fri Jun 25, 2021 9:11 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Rover P2 - Help with some engine information
Replies: 5
Views: 3863

Re: Rover P2 - Help with some engine information

The 10 and 12 share the same block, so it is common to bore the block out to take 12 pistons. With a 10 Cylinder head there is a useful increase in compression ratio and better performance.

Mike
by GOY189
Wed Jun 23, 2021 2:29 pm
Forum: New members
Topic: New Member - 1939 P2
Replies: 1
Views: 9259

Re: New Member - 1939 P2

Welcome to the group, what a wonderful story.

Mike