[ROVERNET - UK] 1947 P2 (Rover 16 Sport Saloon)

Paul Smith vmitps at netspace.net.au
Thu Jan 26 20:50:43 GMT 2006


Yep the 240K carbs fit.

PVS

----- Original Message -----
From: "Shirley & Barry Lafbery" <lafbery at telus.net>
To: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
Sent: Friday, January 27, 2006 3:46 AM
Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] 1947 P2 (Rover 16 Sport Saloon)


> I am told that a  carb. from an early 70s Datson 240K  is a straight swap
> for the Solex, also almost any 2 barrel from the early  Chevy's will fit
but
> some adjustment to throttle and choke linkage may be needed.
> You can get a kit for your Solex from Scotts in Australia.
>
> Barry
> 49 P3
> 39 P2 14
> 62 P5 3ltr
>
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Stephen JC Beer" <stephen at beerinc.com>
> To: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>; <glenwilson at cavtel.net>
> Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 7:26 AM
> Subject: [ROVERNET - UK] 1947 P2 (Rover 16 Sport Saloon)
>
>
> > That's the one...
> > and I have you to thank for making me aware of it.
> >
> > The very decent seller wanted far too much money but I was able to
acquire
> > her as a trade for two very clean BMW motorcycles (R90S / R100GS). We
were
> > both happy -- which is unusual in a deal as convoluted as this was.
> >
> > The car is remarkably original although she is suffering under a very
> > mediocre black paint job (not on my watch).
> >
> > I have not touched the original leather except to slather it with hide
> > food and have my kids bounce around on it. It pleases me to see them
> > clambering on the running boards and ask for rides -- which I can't
really
> > do until I sort out the rear seatbelt issue (nothing stock of substance
to
> > attach belts to).
> >
> > I have re-built (taken apart and re-assembled after cleaning) the dual
> > throat Solex and changed the plugs and oil. She runs better and has been
> > driven the ten miles into town regularly -- but probably needs a new
> > carburettor or at least a re-rebuild with a new diaphragm. Anyone know
> > where I can score one of these carbs in serviceable condition?
> >
> > Three of the six spark plugs had "distance pieces" installed which I
> > understand were used back in the 60s to alleviate rich running on
> > individual cylinders. These I have removed and the new plugs have not
> > fouled so I have my fingers crossed. The small ends of these engines
have
> > white metal (babbit) bearings which has me not looking forward to the
> > inevitable tear down.
> >
> > Even though not running perfectly yet, she is great fun to drive and the
> > freewheel is an interesting feature. I love this car and we will go the
> > distance.
> >
> > Have trafficators, will travel.
> >
> > Stephen
> > http://beerinc.com/16.jpg
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Jan 25, 2006, at 8:21 PM, Glen Wilson wrote:
> >
> >> On Wed, 2006-01-25 at 20:56 -0600, Stephen JC Beer wrote:
> >>> The "sport" version would be a four light (like my 47 Rover 16 - P2).
> >>
> >> That's the old car from Lansdale, PA.  Right?
> >>
> >> What kind of shape is it in, now? What have you done to it? It was a
> >> sweet old car, but I never got to see it running.  Was the paint
> >> original, or had it been redone? Wonderful patina overall! Hope you
> >> didn't replace that leather.
> >>
> >> Glen
> >>
> >>
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