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Post by Mike’S-a-loon on Aug 31, 2021 14:36:14 GMT
Can't do it in the UK, you'd end up being chased by a pack of Beagles and the local nobs on horseback!
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Post by Eric R on Sept 1, 2021 7:24:26 GMT
I think fox tails WERE just fashionable at the time, especially on scooters and mopeds - a bit like Davey Crockett hats! Apart from that you must be quite a sharp-shooter to hit a moving target at 50mph with a 3mm wide weapon that you cant aim.
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Post by Warwick on Sept 1, 2021 9:29:20 GMT
I've often thought that the fox tail on the antenna was more of a fashion statement than a deterrence to birds flying too close to the road! David California Sorry David, I should have added a smiley face. Now fixed.
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Post by lagain on Sept 20, 2021 19:14:40 GMT
Today I got home from a weeks holiday in Scotland, 2201 miles in a week and did not miss a beat ! Was very careful to only fill with super unleaded, until I used the services on the M40, nearly run out of fuel and only had E10 unleaded. I filled with E10 and waited for the world to end, suprisingly it did not and even under power she did not even pink.
When I filled with petrol in Ullapool a chap came up to me and said that back in the 60s he fitted 2 or 3 screens a week to P5s and bs, in an attempt to stop them leaking. Perhaps I should have taken his details !
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Post by MK IA Norway Viking on Sept 20, 2021 20:27:44 GMT
I fitted recently new (yes, new) Firestone crossply (yes, crossply) to my MK IA manual.
I have been running on radial 195x75x15 and they were smooth. Problem is (was) that at 100 kph / 60 mph the engine was running at what I consider high RPM. Besides, teh speedo would not show true speed - it was easily 15 kph off.
Since I don't have overdrive either I would have to find one, along with a suitable intermediate shaft OR modify the rear axle for a different ratio.
I felt like none, since in my book - if it works, don't fix it.
So, instead I found a set of new (meaning a couple years old) crossply Firestone make by Coker at the original dimension 670 x 15 and a set of oversize 700 x 15.
Well, the rolling circumference of the radials is 213 cm. The 670 x 15 223 cm and the 700 x 15 233 cm.
Optically, the car looks changed very little with the 670 x 15 fitted while the 700 x 15 filled out the wheelarches 100%, without touching the subframe or getting obstructed in any way.
I fitted the oversized 700 x 15 and can report that the engine is much more relaxed at 100 kph and noise level has been reduced. The speed shows now 3-5 km off (100 kph is according to GPS actually 96 kph) which is within my comfort zone.
The big question is if the car is nervous and make jerks - that that I can say that it is somewhat more nervous than on the radials however considering the much higher tirewalls / tiresides and the fact that the wheels are now much bigger the car has surprised me in the positive direction. I thought crossplys would be much worse than this.
All this said, I keep both hands on the wheel and stay alert when driving - it's easy to "doze off" when moseying along. with Crossplys one should naturally be focused on the driving. Which, in teh end, makes the journey more worthwhile ... and perhaps (a little too much, some might think) an experience in itself...
Happy Rovering everyone !
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Post by lagain on Sept 21, 2021 20:37:50 GMT
You might like to fit one of these; www.tyrepal.co.uk/product/kit-brand-new-solar-colour-pro-monitor-4-tcso-sensors/I fitted one just before I went to Scotland and it is fantastic as it gives a constant readout of the tyre pressure and temperature. It is very reasuring when the car gives a wiggle to look at it and see that all is well Some years ago I had a tyre valve leak and the Rover became uncontrollable, quite disconcerting !
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Post by Jos on Sept 22, 2021 14:12:56 GMT
Well, how do you put that in proper English....? The tension is ramping up....?
What was planned as a three month restauration and expected motoring around in the summer with my newly acquired P5B Saloon, turned out to be a six month journey of jobs, more jobs and even more jobs. But tomorrow is the day, nearly finished I will pick her up in the evening and we are looking at a bright and sunny weekend to test drive the maroon beauty. We changed the triangles of the suspension as a last job and tomorrow new tyres are mounted. Paintwork is done, the cleaning and polishing can start and we even found a nice exchange front bumper at Smeenk to replace the original one, which has to be chromed.
First outing will be a meeting at the local MG Car Club Friday night where I will be giving a presentation on the history of the Zandvoort GP circuit. Then, for the next week, the "detailing" can start including polishing and repairing little tweaks. The week after I will install a Volvo 164 power steering at a local specialist (famous from restauration articles in Take Five...) and that will be it, perfect! The car is certainly not concours, I want a good solid car to drive, I don't want to be scared for the odd dirt road or a few drops of rain. Using it is the fun!
Of course, in the next days I will share lots of pictures here from the finished car, hopefully in sunny autumn weather. Another one saved!
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Post by Jos on Sept 25, 2021 21:09:37 GMT
After a gentle restauration job by Ooties in Lelystad, I have the maroon saloon back for further work in the coming months. Starting next week installing a Volvo 164 power steering and fixing the electrics (indicators, gauges on the left side of the dashboard, braking lights and open roof suddenly stopped working, any clues...?). Than various interior work, cleaning and polishing exterior, adjusting the engine (without choke, it is cut off, probably too low revs in idle or not enough fuel?). Setting the shocks a little weaker, checking the brakes, checking camber and caster, and lots of other small jobs. It keeps me busy the next months I suppose, but when it is finished it will be a nice practical and useable car. I drove 100 miles with it yesterday, the first long drive it had in a long time. Great drive and good to have all parts running again. I will keep you posted on the proceedings!
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Post by djm16 on Oct 1, 2021 11:59:59 GMT
Today I spent an hour bashing the front exhaust silencer back into shape before welding it hopefully tomorrow. My rebuilt 3-litre was running beautifully except at moderate speed, light throttle (and maximum ignition advance) it was briefly cutting out indicating a faulty connection in the distributor, probably the earth wire fouling the contact breaker connection post.
The result, a series of loud pops on the over-run followed by a loud bang as the silencer blew open. The last time this happened (with another car) it was because I got the timing 180 degrees out in refitting the distributor drive dog.
Ah happy days! Fortunately the seam in the silencer is orientated sideways, so I should be able to weld it without removing it from the car.
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Post by MK IA Norway Viking on Oct 1, 2021 15:48:13 GMT
After a gentle restauration job by Ooties in Lelystad, I have the maroon saloon back for further work in the coming months. Starting next week installing a Volvo 164 power steering and fixing the electrics (indicators, gauges on the left side of the dashboard, braking lights and open roof suddenly stopped working, any clues...?). Than various interior work, cleaning and polishing exterior, adjusting the engine (without choke, it is cut off, probably too low revs in idle or not enough fuel?). Setting the shocks a little weaker, checking the brakes, checking camber and caster, and lots of other small jobs. It keeps me busy the next months I suppose, but when it is finished it will be a nice practical and useable car. I drove 100 miles with it yesterday, the first long drive it had in a long time. Great drive and good to have all parts running again. I will keep you posted on the proceedings! Certainly worth the wait, I'd say ! Enjoy the lovely ride. PS - does your car have the high-compression engine ?
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Jos
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Post by Jos on Oct 2, 2021 21:49:16 GMT
I don’t know Norway Viking. How can I check?
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Post by lagain on Oct 3, 2021 17:39:28 GMT
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Post by MK IA Norway Viking on Oct 4, 2021 7:41:26 GMT
The engine number will tell you if it is a high compression engine - look it up and refer to the workshop manual or parts catalogue to determine if yours have a "low enough" build-number.
The high-compression engines have 10,5:1 or 10,75:1, and that was used on the early engines only - for sure in 1968 but could be also in 1969 and even 1970. The power output on those engines is 186BHP, I believe, while the "low compression" should be 160 BHP from what I know.
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Post by tonys on Oct 4, 2021 8:45:39 GMT
If we're talking about the original engines fitted to the V8 P5B (yes, I'm aware that all Bs are V8s ), they were all high compression, 10.5:1. Any confusion caused by the different power figures quoted is down to the different standards of power measurement used, ie Gross, SAE net etc. Rover did lower the compression ratio on the P6B (9.25:1) for the 1974 model-year, but P5B production had stopped by then and of course the Range Rover and Land Rovers used even lower compression ratios and the SD1 various depending whether EFi or not. If it's not the original engine, then the number will assist but the compression is normally stamped on the engine, although if it's been rebuilt, who knows Edit: Rover used to quote 184bhp gross and 160.5bhp net; same engine different method of measurement.
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Jos
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Post by Jos on Oct 4, 2021 15:02:41 GMT
Interesting, Peter, who knows these engines well, concluded it's an SD1 engine with the original P5 front lid and valve covers. I will put some pictures on the forum later.
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Post by tonys on Oct 4, 2021 17:58:44 GMT
Jos
If you don't already know, if you can ascertain the first three digits of your engine number, ie 10A, 20A etc., it would be possible to work out which SD1 variant your engine came from originally, if you wanted to know.
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Post by Jos on Oct 9, 2021 21:11:27 GMT
Apart from driving around in lovely autumn weather, today was interior day. Doing all the leather, cleaning, feeding, tidying up. As well as all the other interior parts. Greasing the electric sunroof and the front chairs was next. Took me the best part of the day. Just some time left to polish the bonnet, but in low sunlight I noticed that I have to do some mechanical polishing to get the paint really shining and scratchfree again. Last week, a lot of things where set right. Peter van de Velde helped me installing a Volvo 164 power steering, (well..., I more helped Peter a little when he installed the device... ) which made my P5B a real different car. Though heavier when steering at lower speeds, the stability at higher speeds has improved a lot. Also the straight line stability is much, really much better. A sensible modification as it makes the car safer. An aftermarket cruise control was removed and electrics put right. The battery was safely secured and lots of small things like switches and rubbers have been repaired. For the next weeks I will be travelling, but at the end of October I will continue doing more exterior detailing and cleaning up under the bonnet where its all oil and grease. Maybe later an electronic ignition and I have to sort out two small annoyances. When the gaspedal is lifted, a metal "klunk" can be heared under the car, probably the engine or exhaust hits something and the engine wants too much choke when cold, at idle the engine dies. Who knows, I might have time for that tomorrow. Oh.., and of course, I have to lubricate all the points and control all the levels, enough to do. But before it's Christmas, this P5B will be spic & span!
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Post by lagain on Oct 21, 2021 16:28:20 GMT
Spent a couple of days under the bonnet. Changed plugs and other service items, took off both carbs to clean underneath them, checked the nut and bolt on each carb and all 4 needed tightening up. Then cleaned all the shiny bits with Autosol, which made them even more shiney and finished with a general polish.
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Post by tarnowl on Nov 2, 2021 16:53:32 GMT
Now that all paint is removed from them rear wings, is has allowed us to see all the previous history, damage and any rot that had been hidden or filled. On the near side rear wing, the top edge had previously several holes that had rotted and been covered up with filler. These were now clearly visible and it was decided that a length of the top be removed and replaced with new metal. <button disabled="" class="c-attachment-insert--linked o-btn--sm">Attachment Deleted</button> Top edge shows holes! <button disabled="" class="c-attachment-insert--linked o-btn--sm">Attachment Deleted</button> Position of new piece <button disabled="" class="c-attachment-insert--linked o-btn--sm">Attachment Deleted</button>
before putting in place
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Post by tarnowl on Nov 2, 2021 16:59:37 GMT
The two near side doors are now etch primered after the replacement of the lower 5 inches. I am really pleased with the result and alignment too. Attachment Deleted
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Post by stirlingmg on Nov 7, 2021 21:39:35 GMT
Looks superb, not an easy repair to get “right”just look at most Mk2 jags on the show scene
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Post by dmaxwell on Nov 8, 2021 14:11:13 GMT
While stopped at a stop sign on Friday afternoon, I got hit on the left front fender by an SUV cutting the corner! I was a bit miffed by this and exchanged info with the driver of the SUV. Ended up having to remove the from bumper altogether as it was too low on the left side to drive home that way. Spent the weekend gently pounding out the dents in the fender, welding up some new bumper supports as the rods that hold it to the frame were bent and almost broken through! I need to repaint the car anyway. Discovered this morning on my way into work that I didn't get the left headlight adjusted quite right, it is aimed too low. Always something to do!
David California
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Post by Steed on Nov 8, 2021 15:14:03 GMT
Sorry to hear about the 'prang'!
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Nov 8, 2021 22:25:16 GMT
While stopped at a stop sign on Friday afternoon, I got hit on the left front fender by an SUV cutting the corner! I was a bit miffed by this and exchanged info with the driver of the SUV. Ended up having to remove the from bumper altogether as it was too low on the left side to drive home that way. Spent the weekend gently pounding out the dents in the fender, welding up some new bumper supports as the rods that hold it to the frame were bent and almost broken through! I need to repaint the car anyway. Discovered this morning on my way into work that I didn't get the left headlight adjusted quite right, it is aimed too low. Always something to do! David California Bad luck I hope the SUV came off worse!
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Post by Steed on Nov 8, 2021 22:53:43 GMT
Of course!
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