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RSR Forum posts- Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947 • Re: 1947 14 P2 Coolant and fuel pump questionsThe electric pump is a very good idea indeed for one reason in particular, the original engine mounted mechanical fuel pump is conveniently located in a very hot part of the engine bay behind the radiator and underneath the exhaust manifold. It is connected to the carb via copper pipes and many people found that […]rgburlend
- Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947 • Re: External oil filterOn the subject of replacement oil filters, another solution might be a conversion kit available from J R Wadhams, https://www.jrwadhams.co.uk/product/oil ... -kit-html/this would convert your adaptor to something that will accept a modern screw on filter unit. It might be just as easy to make an adaptor of your own to fit your original filter […]rgburlend
- Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947 • Re: P2 BrakesThe rod brakes system is designed for the leaf springs and the rigid axles. The distance between the axles changes with the load on the car. The purpose of the telescopic segment is to make this distance increase without applying the brakes or decrease without distorting the rods. Therefor some distance must be kept between […]luli
- Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947 • Re: P2 BrakesHi Adrian,I don’t think there should be any ‘free play’ with regard to the operation of front/rear brakes. Mine are set so that they all operate at the same time, as is the case with hydraulic brakes. In fact, I’m pretty sure that the arm where the rod to the front and the other to […]TonyG
- Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947 • Re: P2 BrakesHiJust read your post. I also had the same problem with the telescopic brake rod and also found no trace of the spring. However, once apart, I cleaned it up, loaded it with copious amounts of copper grease and all now seems to be working OK. The only issue now is that I don't know […]AdrianGoodyear
- Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947 • Speedometer_CableHelloAs my water/oil gauge and the clock did not work, I sent them to a company for repairing. At the same time I sent also my speedometer to this company for recalibration.When I got the parts back, they were in very good conditions, but the cable for resetting the trip meter was missing. I asked […]hguss
- Meetings, Rallies and Events • RSR Shropshire & Staffordshire Region meet tonight, 16th Sept 2025The RSR Shropshire & Staffordshire Region meet tonight, 16th September 2025.Members and Rover enthusiasts are cordially invited with all Rovers to the monthly meet held on every third Tuesday of the month from 7.30 pm.The location is THE HARROWS, Stafford Road, Coven, Wolverhampton WV9 5AWThe pub serves excellent food and Tuesday is 2-4-1 pizza night […]markgray
- Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947 • Re: leaf springs-part numberHello MikeThank you, I will fortwarf this Information to the Company.Helmuthhguss
- Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947 • Re: leaf springs-part numberHello Helmuth,10hp springs are only used on the rear axle of 12 tourers, the front axle uses 12 Saloon springs.According to the master parts list, 10hp front springs, part numbers 07108 (off side) and 07109 (nearside) were both replaced by 260359 for 10 hp cars.12hp saloons use front springs part numbers 07976 (nearside) and 07977 […]GOY189
- Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947 • Re: leaf springs-part numberHello MikeCould you please also give me the part numbers for the front springs?The manufactor stated 07109 for the near side, 38mm wide 8 leaves.Thank youHelmuthhguss
- Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947 • Re: 1947 14 P2 Coolant and fuel pump questions
