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    jp928 replied to the thread Servo valve spring?.
    Yes, we know that now, BUT why is it not shown in any of the diagrams, and NOBODY has reported seeing one until now? Note that I have...
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    jp928 replied to the thread Servo valve spring?.
    Mystery sort of solved. Got a late model booster - supposedly off last P6b imported to Oz, around 76, 77. It has a big dia soft spring...
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    jp928 replied to the thread Servo valve spring?.
    With the spring fitted outboard of the diaphragm all seems in order, with the old diaphragm. Only possible test left is to reassemble...
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    jp928 replied to the thread Electric Fans.
    I have a sensor in the top; thermostat is 83C, switch is at 89C. This is in an MX5 system, where the real gauge readings are...
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    jp928 replied to the thread fuel vaporisation.
    I had a fuel problem, but I left the pipe running along the LHS of the block, and ran a length of heat resistant tubing (Firesleeve)...
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    jp928 replied to the thread Electric Fans.
    Re electric fans and switches - there are adaptors to fit switches in rad hoses available -...
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    Getting the filler neck free of the first hose was the least of my problems - grabbed it once with variable jaw long pliers and it let...
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    Initially I thought the top flange of the rubber was under the decker panel where the screw holes are, but looking at the old grommet I...
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    Well, I didnt enjoy it when I had to actually get in the boot, and as for getting out, if I have to do it much more I will need some...
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    Got all the bits. Here is the old grommet - nice triangular tear, similar to those accidentally made by a screwdriver. Separating the...
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    jp928 replied to the thread Servo valve spring?.
    Its too big in dia, and length to go in there - that spring is barely 1/2" long and in dia. There is no spring this shown in either the...
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    jp928 posted the thread Servo valve spring? in Rover P6 Brakes.
    Got a new valve part for the booster, dismantled old one, and forgot where the spring goes.....blackout. There is a rubber diaphragm on...
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    jp928 replied to the thread Ball and socket part has broken.
    Wins Wins International - Carburetor Throttle Rod Ball Socket Assembly
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    jp928 replied to the thread P6B S Project Car.
    Correction - gauge is a Bourdon stube type , not thermocouple. Since seeing air into filter housing getting quite warm I have wrapped...
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    jp928 replied to the thread Ball and socket part has broken.
    That should do the job. I had a ball joint fail (plastic) on mine. IIRC the thread is 3/16unf, and I was able to buy an end by itself...
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