[Rovernet] P6 Parts for new owner -- Federal Series II 2000TC

Tue Jan 15 18:55:04 EST 2019

Hi Bob,

Your email to Rovernet will have been rejected due to the attached 
photos, but I received the copy sent to my email.  From the photos, it 
looks like you have a good solid car to work with and it looks like it 
may have a lot of original Corsica Blue paint that will clean up well.

The 435 suffix serial numbers were the Series II Federal 2000 TCs.  
Yours is number 220 out of 238 serial numbers in this range.  I was a 
little off in my history in an earlier email:  the total range of 
numbers was 43500001 through 435000238 with no actual cars assigned the 
numbers 027 through 040.  So only 18 more Rovers were made for the North 
American market after yours until the 1980 SD1.

Your car has the correct P6 series II hood -- I would describe it as 
having two power bulges, maybe designed to reflect the V8 valve covers.  
The three-scoop hood would typically would refer to that used on the 
Federal 3500S -- but that is not the hood on your car.  There are very 
few Series II hoods in North America, so take good car of it.  Make sure 
the latch and the safety catch both work, because P6 hood have been 
known to come open on the road and destroy themselves, not to mention 
blocking the drivers view.  The black plastic grill and headlight bezels 
are correct for all Series II P6s.

It looks like you need at least the A/C compressor, the big heavy 
mounting bracket for the compressor, and the correct twin-intake air 
cleaner to clear the AC compressor.  There should be a parts list for 
all the A/C components on a sticker in the engine bay -- as I recall, 
all of the numbers refer to various American-made components.  There is 
also a  new reproduction of the York compressor available from US 
vendors.  My recommendation, however, would be to recommission 
everything excluding the A/C system. After you get the car running and 
driving well, then go back and assemble a working A/C system.

The lights and reflectors on the front all look to be correct: the 
combination of side repeater lights and reflectors was only used on the 
Federal 3500S and late 1970 through '71 2000TCs.  The turn signals under 
the bumper are correct for late Series I and Series II Federal cars.  
The round dash gauges are also correct for Federal 3500S and Federal 
Series II 2000TC (and most other Series IIs).

--Steve

On 1/15/2019 3:56 PM, Ruggeri, Robert wrote:
>
> Hi All:
>
> Many thanks for the various replies on and off-line.  Very much 
> appreciated.
>
> My car came with a complete  Literature Pack No. 607031 (English 
> Export) but without the "Owners Instruction Manual". So I need that.
>
> I do have the "Owner's Instruction and Maintenance Manual 
> /_Supplement_/".  (FWIW, I also have an unused unopened 48 year-old 
> packet of Rover “Clearex” for the windshield!)
>
> I’ve just gotten a line on the Workshop Manual Supplement 605485 for 
> US spec 2000TC.
>
> But I could use the subsequent Workshop Manual Supplement for the 
> 70-71 changes.
>
> I'm just a bit uncertain what model this 2000TC car is precisely.  See 
> attached photos.  It has the hood with three closed scoops; the gauges 
> and speedo are round;  and the front grill is that black egg carton 
> (which, frankly, is an acquired taste).   However, it also came with 
> an extra set of 4 fenders (without reflectors) and the aluminum grill 
> and headlight surrounds with Icealert attached.  The prior owner had 
> done some body work on the car, so I'm not positive what parts were 
> really original and what he might have exchanged.  Any thoughts from 
> this knowledgeable group would be appreciated.  Is this a Federal 
> Series II?
>
> The engine ID plate says 7/71 is the build date.  VIN is  43500220A.
>
> Again, thanks to all.  If I get it running with AC, I’ll be at 
>  RoveAmerica
>
> Bob Ruggeri
>
> robert.ruggeri at suny.edu <mailto:robert.ruggeri at suny.edu>
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> From: Steve Manwell <sman_mail at comcast.net>
>
> Sent: Monday, January 14, 2019 10:12 PM
>
> To: Rovernet <rovernet at rovernet.org>
>
> Cc: Ruggeri, Robert <Robert.Ruggeri at suny.edu>
>
> Subject: Re: [Rovernet] P6 parts for new owner
>
> Hello Bob,
>
> Supplement 605485 will get you a step closer by covering the tandem
>
> brake system used on North American market cars from 1968 through 1971.
>
> These are the so-called Federal spec cars, meaning they were modified to
>
> meet US Federal safety and emissions regulations.  I have a photocopy of
>
> this supplement and may have a spare original.  This manual will also
>
> cover HS8 carburetors, but your car has further emissions modifications.
>
> There is at least one later supplement that covers the 70-71 changes.  I
>
> think I have one somewhere, but haven't located it, so I can't cite the
>
> part number.  There are also later supplements and manuals that cover
>
> UK-spec Series II 2000TCs.
>
> Assuming your car is a Federal Series II car (that is, it has the later
>
> plastic grill, later restyled hood, all round gauges instead of strip
>
> speedometer, etc) then it may be useful to assemble all of the above
>
> manuals, because there are very few of these cars and they are a blend
>
> of late Federal components and early Series II components.  There were
>
> 222 Federal Series II serial numbers, of which about 200 were assigned
>
> to cars that were sold.  There were many more Series II 2000s and
>
> 2000TCs sold from 1971 onward in other markets, but the rest of them
>
> lacked the tandem brakes, emissions control components and added
>
> lighting and reflectors.
>
> Hoping you and your 2000TC can come to Rove America in Massachusetts
>
> this year or sometime soon,
>
> Steve
>
> On 1/14/2019 6:33 PM, Ruggeri, Robert via Rovernet wrote:
>
> > Hi All:
>
> >
>
> > Reposting this here since I'm still looking for an owner's manual 
> and Workshop Manual for a 71 TC.   I bought a shop manual (No. 605028).
>
> >
>
> >   There's a Supplement for it, published in 1968, Rover No.  
> 605485.  Can someone tell me if that is the right one for my car??   
> US model.  A/C.  4 speed.
>
> >
>
> > I have a very good mechanic who takes very good care of my Jag Mk10 
> and Range Rover.  He'll take this on but, rightfully, wants to see the 
> Manuals.
>
> >
>
> > Can anyone help?  Spring will be here before long and I don't want 
> to waste the driving season trying to get this car on the road.
>
> >
>
> > Thanks!
>
> >
>
> > Bob
>
> >
>
> > ROBERT E. RUGGERI
>
> > 1846 Union Street
>
> > Niskayuna, New York 12309
>
> > Tel:  518.423-9755
>
> > Fax: 518.377-4646
>
> > robert.ruggeri at suny.edu
>
> >
>
> >
>
> > ________________________________
>
> > From: Rovernet <rovernet-bounces at rovernet.org> on behalf of Ruggeri, 
> Robert via Rovernet <rovernet at rovernet.org>
>
> > Sent: Wednesday, October 3, 2018 5:57 PM
>
> > To: Rovernet at rovernet.org
>
> > Cc: Ruggeri, Robert
>
> > Subject: [Rovernet] P6 parts for new owner
>
> >
>
> > Hi All:
>
> >
>
> > I finally purchased a 71 2000TC a few months ago. Needs a few bits, 
> besides some brake work. Just for starters:
>
> >
>
> > The washer sprays in the bonnet and lines are missing;
>
> > I'd prefer the plain metal wheel covers on steel wheels instead of 
> the Rostyle wheels‎ (will they fit?);
>
> > The AC compressor is missing (what's the aftermarket one that'll fit?);
>
> > The radiator needs repair (anyone have an NOS one instead); and
>
> > I need an owner's manual (can't figure out the array of ‎different 
> knobs, bulbs, and switches across the dash).
>
> >
>
> > Look forward to meeting the group next year in Mass. Thanks,
>
> >
>
> > Bob Ruggeri
>
> > Upstate NYS
>
> > Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone.
>
> **
>
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