Recent content by TOVER

Yes, that is for sure.. The last thing I expected was a stuck float needle in a fully rebuilt carb..

Problem solved. Yep, the needle in the front float bowl was stuck. After loosening it the engine started easily and quickly without much cranking. In my previous post I mentioned lost motion sensor, sorry that was meant to be lost motion lever. Thank you again sdibbers. Tom

Thank you for your reply sdibbers. The Fuel pump has been overhauled and fuel with ethanol has never been used. The fuel filter bowl is full as is the fuel pump bowl. The resistor test I can do but the car cranks over well but will not start or any hint of a start up. I have not checked the...

Hi there all Forumers, I have not been on for a long time. This post is regarding a non starting issue for my 1971 2000TC and I am stumped. The two carbs have been professionally completely rebuilt. After fitting the rebuilt carbs, there is no hint of the engine starting. The fuel has been...

Thank you all for your replies. Very much appreciated. I will replace the sender and let you know the outcome.. Regards Tom

G'Day All, I have a 1970 Rover 2000 TC with a dodgy oil pressure gauge which works intermittantly and when it does work the needle seems to stick somewhat. I will take it to an instrument repairer for diagnosis and possible repair. I was wondering if an oil presure gauge out of a P6 3500 will do...

Yep, I'll steer away from any cork coating material. Looks like a search for synthetic cork. Thank you all for your replies. Will keep you posted with this minor issue. Cheers Tom

Apparently there is a shortage of cork in the world. Looks like l'll be looking for a nice bottle of red which is cork sealed and not screw top sealed. Also, I heard that coating the cork with shellac helps to preserve the cork. Cheers Tom

Hi Mick, welcome to this forum of which I became a member only a few weeks ago. Cheers Tom

I recently purchased a De Dion boot from Roverpart Of London ( yet to be fitted) The boot seems to be of good thick rubber quality. I will fit this boot shortly having gained a great deal of confidence from Peter's post and photos. Cheers Tom

The pin has been crimped so the washer is captive again. The float is now on the pin and also captive but I think it has lost its "floatability". The float will not operate the switch unless moved down the pin by about 15-20mm. I guess float needs replacing. BTW, the fluid is at the correct...

Thank you rover p480. Yes I can crimp the pin so the washer becomes captive again. I was also thinking of sticking a tiny bit of solder on the pin to retain the washer. I'll try the crimp and get back to you. Thanks again. Tom

The brake warning light is on all the time in my 1972 2000TC. On checking the switch on the brake fluid container, I found that the "float" is moving on the pin which operates the switch. Could anyone tell me what material the float is made of? It looks like cork It seems that the tiny washer on...

Have been following this thread with great interest. I think AR are great cars. As far as the MLC goes, I have gone the other way. Thinking there may not be much time left for motorcycling, decided to redirect the motorcycling interest into the recently acquired P6. Therefore, the BMW R100R is...

Thank you for your replies. Now that I know where the Otter switch is, the fix was easy. A loose connection. The car is getting close to being on the road. The few items needing attention are the choke cables to the carbs, replacing tappet cover gasket, tuning carbs and replacing a few...