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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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    12volt coil.

    Thank you for your reply,what ohm resistance should they read on the primary and secondary side. this one in the car at the moment reads 3.4 on the primary side and 16000 on the secondary. iam wondering if this could be the reason why the plugs are going black after a few miles. may be the spark...
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    12volt coil.

    Does the rover 1949 P/3 75 have a standard coil or a resistor type. Thanks for any advice.Derrick. PS a merry christmas and a pleasant new year to all.
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    Solex carburettor model 30PAAI 2.

    Thank you mike for your advice, i will try them in the morning. best regards Derrick.
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    Solex carburettor model 30PAAI 2.

    WANTED above carburettor to fit a 1949 Rover P3/75 for parts to replace a damaged accelerator pump section. I am situated in Bundaberg Queensland .Thanking you learned people for any help on this matter. Regards Derrick Smith. (deckell)
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    Jet economy (60) part no T764.

    This jet in the accelerator pump complete is leaking and cannot be firmed down it appears that the thread is damaged. is their a helicoil fix for this problem or have some of you learned people got a repair suggestion. thanking you for all advice. regards Derrick.
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    semaphore/indicator.

    I could not get this obstinate little device out from the inside, so i persevered and after many twist and turns i removed it from the outside only to find the coil had shorted out. any advice on the replacement or repair thanks again in anticipation. regards Derrick.
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    semaphore/indicator.

    Thank you roverp480 for your help, you seem to be the go to man for these things. best regards Derrick.
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    semaphore/indicator.

    How do i go about removing the r/h semaphore. i think it needs some attention, i have rewired the unit, when activating it seems to have a short and a little smoke. any help on removing this would be appreciated.best regards Derrick.
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    SU fuel pump pressure

    Thank you all for your information,we have now found the right replacement from classic carbs in melbourne the carb will be available in october. best regards Derrick.
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    SU fuel pump pressure

    my friend has a P4 cyclops and wants to purchase a new fuel pump, what pressure pump would he require.
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    Gear box to fit a rover P3/75

    No i have been keeping low and safe for a while now.
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