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

Henry Manwell hdmanwell at gmail.com
Fri Apr 27 21:08:06 EDT 2018


Sally and I will be there.

Hank

On Fri, Apr 27, 2018 at 8:12 PM, Dirk Burrowes via Rovernet <
rovernet at rovernet.org> wrote:

> 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.
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> >> On Sun, Apr 22, 2018 at 9:00 AM, <rovernet-request at rovernet.org> wrote:
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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
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> ------------------------------
> >>
> >> 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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