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    Solex carburettor spewing fuel - help!

    I have used this company in the past and found them very helpful. regards and best of luck. Derrick.Smith.
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    Solex carburettor spewing fuel - help!

    GHP2 i had a similar problem with my P3 and blamed the float level, so adjusted it several times with out success. then i had a serious inspection and close up with a light and a magnifying glass and found a very fine crack in the top where the fuel line screws in obviously the pipe had been...
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    SU carburetor model number.

    Thank you smudger for your reply. regards Derrick.
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    SU carburetor model number.

    I am looking for the right P/NO for the twin carburetors fitted to a 1951 P4 cyclops 90, so as to order some kits for refurbishing these units. thanks again for any information. regards Derrick.
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    cone ball in the hinges on a P3/75.

    Which is the right way up for these cones to be fitted. i am replacing all the door hinges hard ware. as i was progressing with the change over i found one side had them fitted with the dome section down and the other side with the dome section fitted upwards. can some one advise on the correct...
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    Reverse control rod on a P3/75 1949.

    Further to my previous post regarding the( replacement of the bracket for the engine rear support complete) I have managed to get the bracket in but i am now having trouble getting all the gears together. i can engage the four forward gears and no reverse, or reverse and no forward gears any...
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    Reverse control rod on a P3/75 1949.

    I have just replaced the bracket for the engine rear support complete, the rubber portion which was oil cured and very soggy, and i noticed that the stop washer and the self locking nut on the bottom of the reverse control rod are missing. may be this is the cause of some difficulty in finding...
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    clearance specifications.

    Does any learned member know what the amount of clearance should be for the two (pad complete for engine rear mounting) Ref no 41 Part no 212423 in the P3 spare parts list. any advice would be appreciated. best regards Derrick. PS does this make sense.
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    clutch assembly.

    Thanks again for your input, yes i have a spare parts list and a workshop manual, i think you need some engineering skills to decipher the linkage workings. Derrick.
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    clutch assembly.

    Yes have checked all those and very firm with no play I am wondering if part of the problem could be the rubber pad for the support bracket that feels a bit on the soft side, i have another one in the shed some where might try replacing it. Derrick.
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    clutch assembly.

    Well i am not sure, some times on take off (may be that is to strong a quote) it has a real shudder. Derrick.
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    clutch assembly.

    Thank you JP928 for your informative reply, i was hoping for a easier solution. best regards Derrick.Smith.
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    clutch assembly.

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    clutch assembly.

    Is it possible to remove the clutch assembly from a P3/75 sedan with out removing the gearbox. awaiting any advice thanks in anticipation, best regards Derrick.Smith.
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    saddle like rubber support under gear box.

    Can this gear box mounting on the rover P3/75 be replaced from under the vehicle. awaiting replies from the learned forum members. best regards Derrick.Smith.
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