[Rovernet] Who’s going to Rove America in June

Edward Sailer esailer at snet.net
Fri Apr 27 20:18:33 EDT 2018


I will be there!  Sorry that I missed last year.

Sent from my iPad

> On Apr 27, 2018, at 8:12 PM, Dirk Burrowes via Rovernet <rovernet at rovernet.org> wrote:
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> 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
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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>>  1. Re: Rovernet Digest, Vol 59, Issue 10 (Kellogg, Charles)
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>> Message: 1
>> Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2018 17:13:11 -0700
>> From: "Kellogg, Charles" <charlesk at darebritannia.com>
>> To: rovernet at rovernet.org
>> 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.
>> 
>> My 2 cents worth. I work on Rovers every day and have for almost 50 years.
>> 
>> Charles Kellogg
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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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>>> Message: 1
>>> 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
>>> Message-ID: <9FE57D08-9690-4CDD-B2B0-9C62D5CA744F at bigpond.com>
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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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>>> Message: 2
>>> 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
>>> Message-ID:
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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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>>> Message: 3
>>> 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.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On Sat, Apr 21, 2018 at 8:03 PM, carlin freeberg via Rovernet <
>>> rovernet at rovernet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> 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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