[Rovernet] Who’s going to Rove America in June
Dirk Burrowes
dirk at vytek.com
Fri Apr 27 20:12:55 EDT 2018
Hello All,
So who is going to make there way to RoveAmerica 18 June 7th through the 10th in Fitchburg MA this year?
Visit RoveAmerica Facebook page for details
Steve and I hope you can make it.
All the Best
Dirk Burrowes & Steve Manwell
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> Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2018 17:13:11 -0700
> From: "Kellogg, Charles" <charlesk at darebritannia.com>
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> Subject: Re: [Rovernet] Rovernet Digest, Vol 59, Issue 10
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> From what I'm reading you could easily have either a bad master, or slave
> cylinder, or both. If it were my car I would do them first and determine
> how well the clutch works after that.....AND if either of them is difficult
> to change that you put in new, Genuine ones. Kitting a 50-year-old cylinder
> can be a very long shot and the money you save going that route might be an
> excellent idea if your time is worth about $1.00 an hour.
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> My 2 cents worth. I work on Rovers every day and have for almost 50 years.
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>> 1. Re: 1969 P6 2000TC (Gianni D'Ortenzio)
>> 2. Re: 1969 P6 2000TC (carlin freeberg)
>> 3. Re: 1969 P6 2000TC (TrinLando08)
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>> Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2018 08:26:46 +1000
>> From: Gianni D'Ortenzio <giannid at bigpond.com>
>> To: Rovernet <rovernet at rovernet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [Rovernet] 1969 P6 2000TC
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>> Last time I did a clutch in a P6 was about forty years ago in dad?s garage
>> (2000 SC, my first Rover).
>> Horridly difficult with minimal tools and car ramps.
>>
>> This time I thought, ?older, wiser and more cashed up?.. get someone else
>> to do it?.
>>
>> Quote was more than price of hoist, so?..
>>
>> Maybe it is an Australian thing, ?cause like Roger, I thought it an
>> opportunity to do the many maintenance items.
>> Lot of oil leaks to fix and reco starter motor fix dodgy wiring, replace
>> original hard plastic clutch line, etc, etc etc (apologies to Yul Brynner).
>>
>> Gear change like new after rebuilding all the rubber mounts around the
>> gear lever. Made my own and used excellent drawings in parts manual to
>> guesstimate sizes.
>>
>> Love my hoist!
>> Bit like getting the twin cab utility, made me lots of new friends!
>>
>>
>>>> Cheers Gianni
>>>> 1948 P3 6 Light
>>>> 1961 Landrover Series II
>>>> 1968 2000 TC
>>>> 1974 Lotus Elite 501
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>> Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2018 00:03:15 +0000
>> From: carlin freeberg <cfreeberg at hotmail.com>
>> To: Rovernet <rovernet at rovernet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [Rovernet] 1969 P6 2000TC
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>> Chipping in with my 2000TC experience: The Rover master and slave cyl's
>> are fragile and the rubber inside the cyl's deteriorates. A rebuild kit
>> would be worth the try - - - inexpensive and easy. If that doesn't solve
>> the problem(s), then new units are available - - - those units are widely
>> used and should be available new. Simple replacement procedure. If no
>> "new" replacement done within a dozen years or so, then that should be a
>> gratifying option.
>>
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>> From: Rovernet <rovernet-bounces at rovernet.org> on behalf of Steve Manwell
>> via Rovernet <rovernet at rovernet.org>
>> Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2018 6:38 AM
>> To: TrinLando08 via Rovernet
>> Cc: Steve Manwell
>> Subject: Re: [Rovernet] 1969 P6 2000TC
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>> Sean,
>>
>> What is the problem with the clutch? I'm just wondering if it
>> definitely needs a new disk and pressure plate, or if it could be a
>> problem with the clutch slave or master cylinder.
>>
>> I agree with others that you need to find out if it needs the earlier or
>> later clutch based on engine and gearbox serial numbers. Cars in the US
>> registered in 1969 could be 1968 model year depending on the
>> distribution and sales cycle.
>>
>> Steve
>>
>>
>>
>>> On 4/20/2018 9:08 PM, TrinLando08 via Rovernet wrote:
>>> Hello Gentlemen. I'm in need of a complete clutch kit for my 69 2000TC.
>>> I've tried online sites and they want me to pull apart and take pictures
>>> before ordering. I live in Florida USA and I can't have the car immobile
>>> and slung up for that much time. Is it that difficult to obtain a
>> complete
>>> clutch pack?
>>>
>>> Warmest regards
>>> Sean Farnum
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>> Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2018 21:06:11 -0400
>> From: TrinLando08 <seanfarnum1 at gmail.com>
>> To: Rovernet <rovernet at rovernet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [Rovernet] 1969 P6 2000TC
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>> Oh wow I am truly grateful for all the responses, suggestions and advice.
>> Okay so here goes with answers. I know the disc and pressure plate are bad
>> as I can start the car in any gear. I can feel the selector going thru the
>> gears. The car is still together and is not apart or on a lift. I am not
>> sure about pedal to master to slave operation and will make observations
>> when the car is up off of the ground. I am going to pull engine and box
>> together. The car has oil leaks and I can address those and the cooling
>> system as I will have proper access to all areas.
>> I have decided to not rush and take time to do as much as I can in one
>> shot. I have restored and brought many cars back to life over the years, so
>> I can hold my own. I will keep you all updated as I embark on the journey.
>> I am also an upholsterer with over 30 years experience so the interior will
>> be getting a lot of attention also.
>>
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>> On Sat, Apr 21, 2018 at 8:03 PM, carlin freeberg via Rovernet <
>> rovernet at rovernet.org> wrote:
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>>> Chipping in with my 2000TC experience: The Rover master and slave cyl's
>>> are fragile and the rubber inside the cyl's deteriorates. A rebuild kit
>>> would be worth the try - - - inexpensive and easy. If that doesn't solve
>>> the problem(s), then new units are available - - - those units are widely
>>> used and should be available new. Simple replacement procedure. If no
>>> "new" replacement done within a dozen years or so, then that should be a
>>> gratifying option.
>>>
>>>
>>> ________________________________________
>>> From: Rovernet <rovernet-bounces at rovernet.org> on behalf of Steve
>> Manwell
>>> via Rovernet <rovernet at rovernet.org>
>>> Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2018 6:38 AM
>>> To: TrinLando08 via Rovernet
>>> Cc: Steve Manwell
>>> Subject: Re: [Rovernet] 1969 P6 2000TC
>>>
>>> Sean,
>>>
>>> What is the problem with the clutch? I'm just wondering if it
>>> definitely needs a new disk and pressure plate, or if it could be a
>>> problem with the clutch slave or master cylinder.
>>>
>>> I agree with others that you need to find out if it needs the earlier or
>>> later clutch based on engine and gearbox serial numbers. Cars in the US
>>> registered in 1969 could be 1968 model year depending on the
>>> distribution and sales cycle.
>>>
>>> Steve
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> On 4/20/2018 9:08 PM, TrinLando08 via Rovernet wrote:
>>>> Hello Gentlemen. I'm in need of a complete clutch kit for my 69 2000TC.
>>>> I've tried online sites and they want me to pull apart and take
>> pictures
>>>> before ordering. I live in Florida USA and I can't have the car
>> immobile
>>>> and slung up for that much time. Is it that difficult to obtain a
>>> complete
>>>> clutch pack?
>>>>
>>>> Warmest regards
>>>> Sean Farnum
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