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    Adjustable air shock absorbers - P6B 3500

    Bunbury western australia - only drive on sealed (tarmac) roads.
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    Adjustable air shock absorbers - P6B 3500

    Thanks to all for comments on this subject
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    Adjustable air shock absorbers - P6B 3500

    In the near future I will be fitting new rear springs to my car & will also fit new shocks at the same time - what are members thought to this as against fitting standard shocks?
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    intermittent fuel starvation on my 76 P6B 3500

    My car has now developed a intermittent fuel starvation problem where it suddenly loses power as though running out of fuel. Fuel tank approx. 5/8 full & using normal supply point from tank - change quickly to reserve & power restored then after say 30 secs can change back to normal supply...
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    The Forth Railway Bridge

    Travelled over the rail bridge many times whilst based at HMS Caledonia (training establishment) above Rosyth dockyard during the early 60's & saw the construction of the first road bridge.
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    A little low on the driver side.

    Thanks for that info - will do the checks over the next few weeks. Thanks again
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    A little low on the driver side.

    I have a similar problem but at the front. Near side is 20mm higher than drivers side even with the a/c compressor fitted - the near side top link that's inside the spring is pointing down whilst the drivers side top link points horizontally. Any thought how to fix? Do you add or remove shims...
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    76 Rover P6 3500 project

    Thanks
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    76 Rover P6 3500 project

    Thanks - still a few small jobs to do
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    76 Rover P6 3500 project

    Photo of car
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    76 Rover P6 3500 project

    Progress report - new spherical bearing fitted & now gear change works great. Minor tidy ups all round completed & short test road test done ok. Car checked by garage mechanic for roadworthy compliance for concessional licensing & passed on 17 Dec 21. Government paperwork delays prevented issue...
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    Find your P6's base unit number:

    Hi, The number on the boot lower inner lip is by the spare wheel position. Cheers
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    P6B S Project Car

    Had the same problem myself last week & found the same solution.
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    Find your P6's base unit number:

    I have a 1976 rover P6B with a eng # attached on front near side wing next to a # HP2125576 which is ??????? plus a body number on the inner boot lip - what is the HP number.
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    76 Rover P6 3500 project

    Looking from underneath its quite clear that the spherical bearing is complete u/s. - new one ordered.
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    76 Rover P6 3500 project

    Latest progress:- Steering wheel removed with the aid of a 2 handed person - indicator & headlight switches changed & steering wheel replaced. Hazard warning light switch now working after fitting a second flasher unit to it. Review of all systems - fuel / oil / lighting / brakes / cooling /...
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    76 Rover P6 3500 project

    Thanks "harveyp6" - you were right. Eventually managed to prise off the housing & nut but will have to search for a suitable puller to get wheel off column - knocking not working.
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    76 Rover P6 3500 project

    Suspension knock sorted (loose wheel nuts on 1 wheel) I want to fit a second hand indicator switch & followed WM & removed rover logo from centre of steering wheel & then could not go any further as the photo 6124 shows there is no nut to undo & I can't cheat by undoing 4 screws holding switch...
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    A Guide To Front Spring Removal And Refitment

    Thanks - its so obvious once I saw the explanation - my brain was definitely switched off.
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    A Guide To Front Spring Removal And Refitment

    Excuse my ignorance but could you explain what FWA stands for.
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    76 Rover P6 3500 project

    Thanks - still a bit of tidying up to do & to find the cause of a knock underneath / suspension? (sounds as though something rotating & catching/hitting at one point). Knock came after about 1km of short drives around housing complex & doing tight circle turns. No obvious signs of...
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    76 Rover P6 3500 project

    Here is a update on my project progress to date. Engine freed up by soaking cylinders with diesel for a couple of days / carbs overhauled & linkages restored / fuel system cleaned out / engine started & now idles ok / cooling water hoses renewed & heater refitted . Windscreen wiper motor was...
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    76 Rover P6 3500 project

    My drivers side door opened & closed ok when I first got the car but now it will only open 25mm when the handle button is operated from the outside & same when trying to open from the inside. The only thing done to the door so far was trying to wind up / down the window & then the door opening...
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