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RSR Forum posts- Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947 • 1947 Rover 14 P2 - HubcapsHello again, Could anyone confirm if the attached picture is correct for the badge on the centre of the hubcaps, i.e. plain brass Rover badge, without black infill in the ROVER, or the ship, and black background / surround with plain brass bezel. I can see variants here and there on the internet and would […]DaveHRov14P2
- Early post WWII, P3 the original Rover 75 and 60 • Re: P3 Engine ReplacementThank you so much for your thoughts. I have now completed the engine and indeed gearbox swap, a lot of work but I’m very pleased with the resultCheers. TimHEMCARE
- Early post WWII, P3 the original Rover 75 and 60 • Re: P3 Engine ReplacementI’d check engine mounts and the oil pan clearance first—those are often the tricky parts in a P4 swap.s4blatellake
- Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947 • Re: Dynamo removalAfter a bit more playing around, I finally bit the bullet and ordered a new solid state regulator…fitted it yesterday and of course it worked perfectly!Took the car out today for about 80 miles and happiness ensued! I’ll take the car to Prescott VSCC next weekend to see if I can find out a bit […]David2021
- Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947 • Re: 1939 P2 R10 starter motorDear Andy,That is very good of you to let us know the outcome. If it is some slight consolation, I bought a 1926 car from a (then) well known specialist in the make and after the delivery driver had left, I went to start the car and the starter literally fell into about 15 pieces! […]SHyslop
- Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947 • Re: 1939 P2 R10 starter motorMany thanks for your replies and advice. I think the rubber was ok but I can't be certain, there was no return spring (gone) and it seems the key had failed (bits fell out) In the end I took the easy way out and went for a service exchange. It took less than half an […]ANDY
- Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947 • Re: 1939 P2 R10 starter motorDear Andy, In addition to the excellent advice from Tony, can I add that the sleeve is also available from John Wearing who also say they make them, or have them made exclusively - photo of their part below :https://www.johnwearingp4parts.co.uk/pr ... rod=260046When you take the starter apart (which is straightforward), could I ask you please […]SHyslop
- Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947 • Re: 1939 P2 R10 starter motorAndy,I can’t remember exactly, but there is a rubber interface (steel outer) as part of the starter drive. If this unit is perished the rubber no longer grips the steel and the starter doesn’t engage. However, on the bench the motor may appear to be working as there is no load on it to facilitate […]TonyG
- Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947 • 1939 P2 R10 starter motorHaving sorted my steering problem I can't start the car, the starter motor runs but does not engage. I've taken the motor out and everything seems to work. Powered up on the bench the dog flies out and returns when powered off. I've read posts that suggest moving the motor further forward but that doesn't […]ANDY
- RSR Discussion • Re: We need your signature please.Apologies for not following this up earlier. There were 52,638 signatures and the government sadly rejected the petition. Below is their response**************************************23 February 2026Government responded to this petitionThe Government has no plans to reduce Vehicle Excise Duty liabilities for vehicles aged 20 to 39 years. The Government keeps all taxes under review and the Chancellor […]47p2
- Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947 • 1947 Rover 14 P2 - Hubcaps
