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Post by bertiebasset on Nov 17, 2021 17:20:38 GMT
Hi
Can anyone help me? I have a 1964 p5 coupe that is fitted with a Lucas 25D; my question dilemma is should
‘Bertie’ be fitted with a 25D6? This my third p5 but for the life of me I cannot remember what distributor
was fitted in the previous two. Age is not a friend to the memory.
I have searched threads on the web but cannot find the answer. Unfortunately my eyesight is giving me problems
at the moment until, or if, the hospital can sort it out and therefore working my way through threads is difficult.
If anyone can help me I would be most grateful as I would like to get ‘Bertie’ in the garage before the bad weather sets in
as at the moment I cannot get her running.
Many thanks
Clive
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Post by 3litrekiwi on Nov 17, 2021 18:59:37 GMT
Hi Clive
The 6 just relates to the number of cylinders as there is also a 25D4 so a 25D six cylinder is a 25D6.
Cheers
Martin
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Post by bertiebasset on Nov 17, 2021 20:27:55 GMT
Thanks for reply. I can understand that but on mine it just says a 25D with no other number following it. That is what caused me the problem. So if I understand you correctly I need to replace my distributor marked 25D with a distributor marked 25D6?
Thanks, Clive
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Nov 17, 2021 21:17:31 GMT
Each 25D6 was made to the vehicle it was set to. If you specify what year model yours is I may be able to give the part number?
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Post by 3litrekiwi on Nov 18, 2021 6:53:49 GMT
My parts book lists LU 40895 for the 8.75 compression engine and LU 40896 for the 8.1
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Nov 18, 2021 9:39:42 GMT
The number will be on the front of the distributor underneath the vac advance boss on the left - a raised flat section of the body is there for stamping the number (which are small). 25D is cast on the top of the vac advance boss
The cast body is the same for both the 25D4 and 25D6 with only the cams, centrifugal advance weights and springs to tailor for the engine whether 6 or 4 cylinder. There is no 25D6 or 25D4 marking
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Post by bertiebasset on Nov 18, 2021 10:12:01 GMT
Hi Phil
Bertie was registered on 29/5/1964. Engine number 77506005/C.
P5 3 litres coupe
Thanks, Clive
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Nov 18, 2021 12:26:42 GMT
A few days earlier than ours! Attachments:
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Post by charlie on Nov 18, 2021 20:20:20 GMT
A few days earlier than ours! My favourite all time Rover mk11c you can't get that silky smoothness with a V8 plus the seats was a lot more comfortable than the V8 or mk111 just my opinion, everyone has their own opinion which I respect, the photo jumped at me good colour as well. |
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Post by bertiebasset on Dec 1, 2021 21:49:14 GMT
Hi Phil
Sorry about the delay in replying, this is my third attempt. Looking at the picture of your coupe I would have a lot of work to do to Bertie to bring it up to the same standard. I bought my coupe earlier this year it was on my bucket list along with climbing Mount Everest single handed, circumnavigating the world and scoring the winning goal in the FA cup final. Seeing as these things were never likely to happen, I settled for reality and bought Bertie.
Bertie was running when I got it, after a trip around the village I discovered the oil pressure was almost nil so I found a “Rover Specialist” and made it clear to him that due to my health problems time was not on my side. He had it two months before putting a spanner on it and told me the oil pressure was solved. I got Bertie returned home only to discover the coupe is a non runner. I have done all the usual things; stripped the carb, checked the distributor, the timing, plugs etc and Bertie is still a non runner.
There is more to the above story but I will not bore you with it, when I get back out of hospital I will have another go at it but that not be until the spring. If I can’t get Bertie going I will have to sell it as a non runner.
Clive
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Dec 1, 2021 23:04:37 GMT
Hi Phil Sorry about the delay in replying, this is my third attempt. Looking at the picture of your coupe I would have a lot of work to do to Bertie to bring it up to the same standard. I bought my coupe earlier this year it was on my bucket list along with climbing Mount Everest single handed, circumnavigating the world and scoring the winning goal in the FA cup final. Seeing as these things were never likely to happen, I settled for reality and bought Bertie. Bertie was running when I got it, after a trip around the village I discovered the oil pressure was almost nil so I found a “Rover Specialist” and made it clear to him that due to my health problems time was not on my side. He had it two months before putting a spanner on it and told me the oil pressure was solved. I got Bertie returned home only to discover the coupe is a non runner. I have done all the usual things; stripped the carb, checked the distributor, the timing, plugs etc and Bertie is still a non runner. There is more to the above story but I will not bore you with it, when I get back out of hospital I will have another go at it but that not be until the spring. If I can’t get Bertie going I will have to sell it as a non runner. Clive Sorry to hear this - these cars are very high quality well built but simple and will run well with loads of things "wrong" with them. It should be easy to get it running without much expense. Only when it is can it be properly assessed as to what new parts if any are needed. Why do you think the oil pressure is low? Is it manual or auto? MK2c P5s are the best IMHO. Ours is nowhere near condition 1 but its reliable and used every week and always attracts attention (V8 influence) a |
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