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by deckell
Mon Aug 04, 2014 10:43 am
Forum: I want and I 've got..
Topic: fuel tank vent on a p3/75
Replies: 4
Views: 4571

Re: fuel tank vent on a p3/75

Thank you to lakesrally and luli i have now found a clogged vent. should the seal rubber also have a hole in it thanks again best regards Derrick.Smith
by deckell
Sun Aug 03, 2014 12:54 pm
Forum: I want and I 've got..
Topic: fuel tank vent on a p3/75
Replies: 4
Views: 4571

fuel tank vent on a p3/75

Can some learned person out there tell me if the fuel tank on a p3 75 is vented or not, if so where do i look for it. last week when i was having fuel problems the vehicle was parked out side in the sun, a warm day for winter here. when taking the fuel inlet line of the carburetor the fuel was being...
by deckell
Tue Jul 29, 2014 11:06 am
Forum: New members
Topic: New member
Replies: 6
Views: 5632

Re: New member

Hello bruce welcome to the fold i have a p3/75 6 light in bundaberg in sunny queensland.there is a chap in melbourne that i have purchased parts from in the past he may be able to help you he did have some front hubs the last time i looked.you can find him at www.aussiemap.net/rover/spares.html his ...
by deckell
Mon Jul 14, 2014 10:41 am
Forum: I want and I 've got..
Topic: Ignition parts.
Replies: 3
Views: 3793

Re: Ignition parts.

Thanks ever so much for your information,i will make contact with them and hope they will do mail orders to australia. regards Derrick.Smith (i live in Bundaberg the home of the famous rum)
by deckell
Sun Jul 13, 2014 10:50 am
Forum: I want and I 've got..
Topic: Ignition parts.
Replies: 3
Views: 3793

Ignition parts.

Hello again i am looking for the name of the supplier in england for points condenser rotor button and distributor cap to suit a rover 1949 p3 75. i have seen this mentioned on the forum before but are unable to find it again.awaiting your advice thanking you in anticipation regards Derrick Smith.
by deckell
Thu May 29, 2014 10:59 am
Forum: I want and I 've got..
Topic: timing marks on the fly wheel 1949 p3 75.
Replies: 3
Views: 3882

Re: timing marks on the fly wheel 1949 p3 75.

A very special thanks to Rob homewood and luli for your informative advice.i have managed to get mavis running again so it will be a matter of minor adjustments to get it close to the mark.best regards Derrick.Smith
by deckell
Thu May 15, 2014 11:06 am
Forum: And those not mentioned above ..
Topic: automatic advance unit.on a rover 1949 P3/75.
Replies: 3
Views: 12624

Re: automatic advance unit.on a rover 1949 P3/75.

Thank you to luli and lakesrally for your valued advice i managed to get the little bugger off, thanks again regards Derrick
by deckell
Sun May 04, 2014 4:55 am
Forum: And those not mentioned above ..
Topic: automatic advance unit.on a rover 1949 P3/75.
Replies: 3
Views: 12624

automatic advance unit.on a rover 1949 P3/75.

The vacuum diaphragm unit is leaking on my lucas distributor on the above vehicle. can some one who has experienced this problem enlighten me how do i go about removing it for repair, or do i have to take the complete distributor out first and then dismantle.the diaphragm must have deteriorated over...
by deckell
Thu Apr 24, 2014 10:28 am
Forum: New members
Topic: New member Steve
Replies: 2
Views: 3146

Re: New member Steve

welcome to the fold steve a very fine choice you have made. i have a 1949 p3/75 6 light.regards Derrick.Smith
by deckell
Sun Mar 30, 2014 3:54 am
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Fuel sender wiring
Replies: 8
Views: 6055

Re: Fuel sender wiring

Rob i had a frozen float on my p3 after freeing the float i had to get the float calibrated with the gauge or vice visa.it now works perfectly just a thought, may be you need to consider this option,then again it could be more along the lines that you wrote about. hoping you sort it soon please advi...