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by Chris C
Fri Sep 01, 2017 10:57 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: What modern oils and greases do I use ?
Replies: 4
Views: 4795

Re: What modern oils and greases do I use ?

Don't use heavy gear oil for the gearbox.
Rover recommended to use SAE 40 engine oil for the gearbox, if you use heavy gear oil, that will lead to difficult gear shifting.
by Chris C
Mon Apr 17, 2017 6:53 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Door hinges
Replies: 3
Views: 3323

Re: Door hinges

Hi Mark, The play in the door hinges is caused by worn "acorns" which are small acorn shaped items between the top and bottom hinges. There are various shaped acorns, some are curved top & bottom and some are curved at one end and tapered at the other end. Normally the pin (bolt) does not wear. You ...
by Chris C
Wed Mar 15, 2017 7:20 pm
Forum: New members
Topic: New Member
Replies: 6
Views: 5658

Re: New Member - P3 Clock

In order to remove the clock, first lift the LHS bonnet, on the bulkhead is a small hatch cover,
remove the cover and you can get into the back of the dashboard. Loosen the mounting clamp
and the clock should come out of front of the dash. Remove the 2 x wires (electric clock).
Hope that helps.
by Chris C
Fri Aug 05, 2016 1:16 pm
Forum: Early post WWII, P3 the original Rover 75 and 60
Topic: P3 75 Wiring Loom
Replies: 1
Views: 2482

Re: P3 75 Wiring Loom

There is a suggest way and wiring diagram of how to fit Indicators to P2/3 in the new RSR Workshop Manual, think it is also in the previous version of the manual. I changed the loom on my 1939 P2 a couple of years ago, Autosparks are good, everything fitted very well. I started at the rear of the ca...
by Chris C
Tue Jul 26, 2016 1:14 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Sill fitment and respray on 1939 14 SS
Replies: 2
Views: 2850

Re: Sill fitment and respray on 1939 14 SS

You can get replacement sills from Mike Evans - Viking Engineering Developments in Leeds
suggest that you ask him.
by Chris C
Sat Jul 16, 2016 9:08 pm
Forum: Early post WWII, P3 the original Rover 75 and 60
Topic: Inefficient P3 brakes.
Replies: 5
Views: 4676

Re: Inefficient P3 brakes.

When I had a 1949 P3 / 75, I had no problem in locking the brakes up on an emergency stop. It used to pull 60%+ on the Tapley Brake Test Meter, before they scrapped MOT's. As Mike M. says, you need to make sure all the brake rods to the rear axle are adjusted correctly and the sliding blocks are fre...
by Chris C
Sun Jul 10, 2016 10:57 am
Forum: New members
Topic: Returning to Forum
Replies: 4
Views: 4925

Re: Returning to Forum

Have a look at this link, it talks about Caustic Soda or dishwasher tabs

http://www.oldclassiccar.co.uk/forum/ph ... 0d3addd743

Hope this helps
by Chris C
Fri Jul 08, 2016 8:19 pm
Forum: New members
Topic: Returning to Forum
Replies: 4
Views: 4925

Re: Returning to Forum

Not advisable to run engine with thermostat removed, as the "stat" is a By-pass type and the cooling system will not run correctly with it removed. By-pass thermostats are readily available from good car accessory shops or even on Ebay or try Meteor Spares in Nottingham. They have 2 x circular plate...
by Chris C
Thu Jun 16, 2016 10:49 am
Forum: Early post WWII, P3 the original Rover 75 and 60
Topic: Rover P3 Luggage Straps
Replies: 7
Views: 7130

Re: Rover P3 Luggage Straps

Sorry, been somewhat pre-occupied with Hip Operation and start of recovery. Hi to Mike C. regarding original request, We have located what straps RSR have and Chairman - Mike Maher is holding them. I'll send his contact details via email. If you are considering going to the National Rally @ Basingst...