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by roverreiver
Mon Oct 29, 2018 7:56 pm
Forum: Early post WWII, P3 the original Rover 75 and 60
Topic: P3 Engine Replacement
Replies: 9
Views: 20029

Re: P3 Engine Replacement

Correct, even in the 1980s Rover clutches for the P3 were long obsolete and we were dependent on reconditioned items. Mine was rebuilt by the late and much lamented Richard Stenning, an engineer for whom I had great respect and who wrote substantial chunks of the P3 Manual published by the RSR. Afte...
by roverreiver
Sun Oct 28, 2018 11:59 pm
Forum: Early post WWII, P3 the original Rover 75 and 60
Topic: P3 Engine Replacement
Replies: 9
Views: 20029

Re: P3 Engine Replacement

Last year I replaced my P3 75 engine with a P4 90. Big job but the best thing I ever did. Now have greatly increased torque, fewer gear changes and smoother progress. My work limited to P4 engine, clutch, and 1950 Land Rover clutch release sleeve to enable use of existing good P3 gearbox and drive t...
by roverreiver
Sun Oct 28, 2018 11:30 pm
Forum: Early post WWII, P3 the original Rover 75 and 60
Topic: P3 Engine Replacement
Replies: 9
Views: 20029

Re: P3 Engine Replacement

After 6 months of trying to free my p3 75 pistons back in 1987 I was advised to fill the bores with vinegar. Next morning they gave in to a large aluminium drift and a club hammer. The crankshaft was removed much earlier.
John Kirkland