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by chris dancey
Fri Mar 20, 2020 6:28 am
Forum: RSR Discussion
Topic: Rover 10hp 1934 ( '35 model )
Replies: 1
Views: 3918

Rover 10hp 1934 ( '35 model )

IMG_4513.JPG Current progress of the indepth total restoration of our ' Snowdrop ' has seen the completion of the removal of all previous restoration patches, some showing rust corrosion and insertion of new steel. All four wings removed and rebuilt, with the adding of the support wired rails to th...
by chris dancey
Fri Feb 02, 2018 10:24 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: 1936 Ten Saloon Cooling system
Replies: 10
Views: 10951

Re: 1936 Ten Saloon Cooling system

Good Evening Mike, I am trying to contact you, Best Regards, Chris Dancey
by chris dancey
Mon Oct 09, 2017 7:36 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Coach Lines
Replies: 3
Views: 3625

Re: Coach Lines

I am lucky in owning' Denzel ' 10hp 1935,totally original and unmolested.Has original coachlines still in place. A topic for the next ' tenners' meet up.
by chris dancey
Mon Mar 27, 2017 7:30 pm
Forum: Rover P4, the next 75 and all the variations
Topic: Paint Code Rover Dark Grey
Replies: 0
Views: 8767

Paint Code Rover Dark Grey

Does anyone have the paint code for the Rover Dark Grey. My P4 is Dark Grey /Dove Grey, I am ok for the Dove Grey. Thanks.
by chris dancey
Mon Mar 27, 2017 7:23 pm
Forum: RSR Discussion
Topic: Dark Grey/Dove Grey Paint Colour
Replies: 1
Views: 3806

Dark Grey/Dove Grey Paint Colour

Help please. Does anyone have a paint colour code or description for 1950s/60s Rover Dark Grey. My P4 is two tone Dark / Dove Grey but I cannot find a colour code for the Dark Grey. Thanks
by chris dancey
Thu Mar 03, 2016 6:27 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Fuel problems
Replies: 28
Views: 23621

Re: Fuel problems

I am thinking that the problem may be with your inline filter. Personally I site the filter nearer the pump outlet ( if you have an electric pump fitted..and fitted to the rear of the car ). Might be worth trying to remove the filter and fix a tempory piece of clipped plastic ( or similar ) pipe to ...
by chris dancey
Thu Mar 03, 2016 6:15 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Fuel problems
Replies: 28
Views: 23621

Re: Fuel problems

I use plumbing PTFE tape to seal joints, works well.
by chris dancey
Sun Feb 28, 2016 5:23 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Fuel problems
Replies: 28
Views: 23621

Re: Fuel problems

Spot on Tony, Keeping the longer reserve pipe active is what I was trying to say, this is of course the reserve pipe. Like you I now braze up the head and bottom of the main pipe to seal, this prevents the problems of drawing in air.
by chris dancey
Fri Feb 26, 2016 4:25 pm
Forum: RSR Discussion
Topic: Rover 10 Battery
Replies: 2
Views: 4606

Re: Rover 10 Battery

Sports Saloon 1934 would have had the battery under the rear seat, ( passenger ) near side. I have seen a few Rovers with the battery mounted in the engine bay but this was an after thought exercise to assist with access, and to shorten the supply cable.
by chris dancey
Fri Feb 26, 2016 4:19 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Fuel problems
Replies: 28
Views: 23621

Re: Fuel problems

Personally, on prewar cars with this type of double tube system I would seal the shorter main pipe top and bottom and just rely on the reserve draw pipe making sure this is airtight. The early cars had a manual operated reserve that involved cork pistons that invarioubly leak, especially if they get...