[Rovernet] Rovernet Digest, Vol 85, Issue 8

Peter King peter at king-co.com
Mon Jul 20 12:58:57 EDT 2020


Thank you, Charles.

I just found the check valve to be bad, air passes both ways. Would this cause the booster to lock up the brakes? Replacing anyway, but wondering if this is a likely cause.


Peter




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> On Jul 20, 2020, at 12:52 PM, Kellogg, Charles via Rovernet <rovernet at rovernet.org> wrote:
> 
> Many master cylinders have a tiny adjustable screw on the input pushrod.
> Something may have changed dimensionally on either component, master or
> servo, while they were out or being rebuilt. You may find an adjusting
> protocol in the shop manual...or not, but it sounds like the screw needs
> shortening because the brakes are getting too tight so quickly. After
> making an adjustment I recommend driving the car VERY carefully for the
> first little while and checking the rotors for excessive heat, possibly
> requiring additional loosening.
> 
> Charles Kellogg
> Director of Restorations
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>>   1. Re: 3500s servo puzzle (geffandjulie at comcast.net)
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>> Message: 1
>> Date: Sun, 19 Jul 2020 21:28:38 -0700
>> From: <geffandjulie at comcast.net>
>> To: "'Rovernet'" <rovernet at rovernet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [Rovernet] 3500s servo puzzle
>> Message-ID: <089101d65e4e$4db47360$e91d5a20$@comcast.net>
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>> I cleaned it and replaced it. It may have been not the problem; I seem to
>> remember taking the MC to a Jag guy who rebuilt it with the correct
>> springs.
>> 
>> Geoffrey W. McCarthy MD MBA DipAvMed
>> 677 NW Melinda Ave
>> Portland OR 97210
>> 503-241-8468 (h)
>> 503-799-3809 (m)
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Rovernet <rovernet-bounces at rovernet.org> On Behalf Of Peter King
>> via Rovernet
>> Sent: 19 July 2020 14:05
>> To: Rovernet <rovernet at rovernet.org>
>> Cc: Peter King <peter at king-co.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Rovernet] 3500s servo puzzle
>> 
>> My master is a new unit. What was the solution?
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Jul 19, 2020, at 5:02 PM, Glen R Wilson via Rovernet <
>> rovernet at rovernet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> ?On 7/19/20 4:34 PM, geffandjulie--- via Rovernet wrote:
>>>> I had a similar problem that was caused by the small plastic air valve
>> on the front, I think. It should hold a bit of pressure? But was not
>> releasing.
>>>> 
>>>> Geoffrey W. McCarthy
>>> EXACTLY what I had, Geoff. I was trying to remember what it was, and
>> that was it.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> MD MBA DipAvMed
>>>> 677 NW Melinda Ave
>>>> Portland OR 97210
>>>> 503-241-8468 (h)
>>>> 503-799-3809 (m)
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Rovernet <rovernet-bounces at rovernet.org> On Behalf Of Peter
>>>> King via Rovernet
>>>> Sent: 19 July 2020 13:30
>>>> To: Rovernet <rovernet at rovernet.org>
>>>> Cc: Peter King <peter at king-co.com>
>>>> Subject: [Rovernet] 3500s servo puzzle
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Hi all. I?m having trouble sorting out an issue with my 3500s servo. I
>> just rebuilt it with a jaguar kit from Moss Motors. It?s back in, and is
>> causing the brakes to bind up when I start the engine. The master is brand
>> new, all vacuum lines good and properly connected. I?ve had the servo apart
>> twice and after correcting an improperly placed spring in the shaft, am
>> still having trouble with it.
>>>> 
>>>> I checked vacuum at the master air valve and that is good. Good vacuum
>> at the canister.
>>>> 
>>>> Any other thoughts on What might be causing this?
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>> 
>>>>>> On Jul 7, 2020, at 5:52 PM, Dermot Harvey via Rovernet <
>> rovernet at rovernet.org> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> ?Hi Dick.
>>>>> 
>>>>> I?m pretty sure I have a rear can for a Rover 2000 in stock. However,
>> I?m away until the end of August. Give me a try then.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Dermot Harvey
>>>>> Spectral Kinetics(Retired)
>>>>> 
>>>>>> On Jul 7, 2020, at 11:34 AM, Vern Inkspot via Rovernet <
>> rovernet at rovernet.org> wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> This is the business:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> https://www.doublesexhaust.com <https://www.doublesexhaust.com/>
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Yours
>>>>>> Vern
>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> On Jul 7, 2020, at 7:59 AM, geffandjulie--- via Rovernet <
>> rovernet at rovernet.org> wrote:
>>>>>>> There is a company in Vancouver that imports stainless exhausts from
>> UK.
>>>>>>> Sorry I can't remember name. You might write Ruth Burgess, or the
>>>>>>> Rover Car Club of Canada.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Geoffrey W. McCarthy MD MBA DipAvMed
>>>>>>> 677 NW Melinda Ave
>>>>>>> Portland OR 97210
>>>>>>> 503-241-8468 (h)
>>>>>>> 503-799-3809 (m)
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>>> From: Rovernet <rovernet-bounces at rovernet.org> On Behalf Of Steven
>>>>>>> Dibdin via Rovernet
>>>>>>> Sent: 07 July 2020 07:08
>>>>>>> To: Rovernet <rovernet at rovernet.org>
>>>>>>> Cc: Steven Dibdin <sdibdin at gmail.com>
>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Rovernet] Rear muffler for '69 2000 TC
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Hi Dick,
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Your best bet would be to talk to a local exhaust specialist that
>>>>>>> makes systems for hot rods. They should be able to weld in a new
>>>>>>> box onto the existing system. Also, I think the P6 system uses
>>>>>>> resonators and not mufflers, hence their rather fruity note.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Best,
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Steven
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> On Tue, Jul 7, 2020 at 9:40 AM Richard Kress via Rovernet <
>>>>>>> rovernet at rovernet.org> wrote:
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Does anyone know of a vendor in the states that may have a
>>>>>>>> muffler for a
>>>>>>>> 69 2000 TC rover? Rear muffler.
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Dick Kress
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
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