[Rovernet] P3

[Barry Lafbery]

According to my parts book the P3 spring are handed, they have different 
part numbers for left and right.

Barry



On 13-09-08 07:46 AM, Ben Saunders wrote:
> Hi Scott,
> Thanks for the information. I may need some spring bushings and a new set of
> bolts would be nice but they seem to be a rare thread pattern. I might be
> able to salvage some or all of what I have but the old original spring from
> the left side seems to have lost a bit of its temper. I might be able to get
> it re-tempered at a local shop. Can you please quote me a price on 4
> bushings with shipping to zip code 23038 in the US. The only problem might
> be that the left spring seems to be an aftermarket and may have a smaller
> diameter curled at the ends.
> Regards
> Ben
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rovernet [mailto:rovernet-bounces at rovernet.org] On Behalf Of Scott
> Sent: Sunday, September 08, 2013 3:40 AM
> To: Rovernet
> Subject: Re: [Rovernet] P3
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> Springs are not handed, but they only go in one way, they are longer on one
> end. Missed the beginning of this thread, what are you after?
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> Thankyou,
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> Scott.
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>> Hi Ben,
>>               I have one spring that is in good shape, not sure what
>> side
>> it is till i dig it out from under the house. I wrecked 2 P3s so
>> should
>> have more springs but for the life of me cannot think where they are,
>> will have a look in the next few days, have a car show Sunday so will
>> be
>> next week.
>> Barry
>   In the US
>> Hi Ben,
>>> Did you know that the rear springs on the P3 are handed, if your car
>>> was that much out the springs may have been on the wrong side.
>>> Barry
>>>> Thanks for the information. One of the springs looks to be an after
>>>> market
>>>> but the other original looks to have lost its temper and all the
>>>> bushings
>>>> are in poor shape. I have ordered some Series Land Rover bushings
>>>> that I
>>>> think can be ctu down in length and should work but to have
>>>> original is
>>>> always the better rout. I may try to have these rebuilt as you say
>>>> at a
>>>> spring shop. One side of the car sat over 2 inches higher that the
>>>> other and
>>>> the adjusters could not take it out.
>>>> Ben
>>>> PS know of anyone looking for a 3500S NADA let me know.
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Rovernet [mailto:rovernet-bounces at rovernet.org] On Behalf Of
>>>> Barry
>>>> Lafbery
>>>> Sent: Friday, September 06, 2013 2:32 PM
>>>> To: Rovernet
>>>> Subject: Re: [Rovernet] P3
>>>> Hi Ben,
>>>>              Try Mike Couldry at meteorss at hotmail.com He is in the
>>>> UK so
>>>> shipping may be a problem, but he deals in all pre 1950 Rovers.
>>>> Do you want new or used?  You can get the old springs reset at any
>>>> spring
>>>> shop.
>>>> Barry
>>>> P2
>>>> P3
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