16HP Water connections

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Spyder
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16HP Water connections

Post by Spyder » Wed Mar 20, 2019 1:31 pm

Hi,

I've a 1947 P2 16HP undergoing restoration and have an engine query. The Offside of the engine block has two, what i believe , coolant connection, one midway along the block and one nearer the bulkhead. All the pictures i've seen show one coolant connection midway. I've the standard cast fitting for the mid point and also the rear position is already fitted. Can anyone clarify further?
Do i need a 'T' connection midway to then connect to the water pump?

Any help appreciated.

Thanks
Simon
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Re: 16HP Water connections

Post by luli » Wed Mar 20, 2019 7:47 pm

A picture would help helping you.
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Re: 16HP Water connections

Post by Spyder » Thu Mar 21, 2019 4:01 pm

Hi,

https://photos.google.com/search/_tra_/ ... -nfifvrVoh ---This ia a view of the rear, bulkhead end one, attached.
https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipN ... dBZnCOHfiW ---This is a view of the forward location, as seen on others, though not fitted. You can see the petrol pump aperture lower down too.
Both side are behind though either side of the exhaust manifold.

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Simon

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Re: 16HP Water connections

Post by luli » Thu Mar 21, 2019 7:46 pm

The link is broken
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Re: 16HP Water connections

Post by Spyder » Fri Mar 22, 2019 7:43 pm

Not sure what’s up as I’ve tried them before posting and just tried again and they seem to work. I’ll look for a different way.

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Re: 16HP Water connections

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Re: 16HP Water connections

Post by luli » Sat Mar 23, 2019 2:32 pm

The picture shows the cold water inlet to the block (center) and water return from the heat exchanger inside the car. Note that it has a tap, and is connected to the inlet of the water pump, not to the engine block.
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Re: 16HP Water connections

Post by Spyder » Sat Mar 23, 2019 8:14 pm

I think the may make it clearer.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/rSZ5C1FrpAS4gM2dA
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Re: 16HP Water connections

Post by luli » Sun Mar 24, 2019 2:58 pm

Ok. I think I have got you. Rover 16 suffers from poor cooling of the back cylinders, and this might be an attempt to correct it. See the difference between the original flange and the improvised (back) flange.
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Re: 16HP Water connections

Post by Spyder » Sun Mar 24, 2019 8:06 pm

That was my thoughts. I was looking to see if I put a ‘T’ piece on to the original, cap it or have a’Y’ piece at the water pump so both ports were fed.
Hoping for ideas. I think, if easily done a ‘T’ piece where the original was.

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