[ROVERNET - UK] Re: rovernet Digest, Vol 42, Issue 23
Dermot Harvey
roverman2 at verizon.net
Sun May 14 23:06:05 BST 2006
Hi Nathan,
I'm not exactly local ( Near NYC) but I have a nice very restorable '68
2000TC for sale. I'm trying not to part it out - the car is complete.
If you want more info please email me directly at roverman2 at verizon.net
Dermot Harvey
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> Today's Topics:
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> 1. SC auto to TC 4-spd- how involved? (Nathan Obuch)
> 2. Re: SPARE BLOCKS (roland)
> 3. Re: SC auto to TC 4-spd- how involved? (Kent Kinard)
> 4. Re: SPARE BLOCKS (Ben Rodgers)
> 5. Re: SC auto to TC 4-spd- how involved? (Paul Smith)
> 6. Re: SPARE BLOCKS-OT (roland)
> 7. Re: SC auto to TC 4-spd- how involved? (Nathan Obuch)
> 8. Re: SC auto to TC 4-spd- how involved? (Nathan Obuch)
> 9. Re: SC auto to TC 4-spd (Glen Wilson)
> 10. Re: SPARE BLOCKS-OT (James Dean)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 17:33:05 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Nathan Obuch <nathanobuch at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [ROVERNET - UK] SC auto to TC 4-spd- how involved?
> To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
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> Rovernetters,
> Greetings! I was wondering how involved
> converting an SC automatic to a TC 4 speed would be. I
> know that the cylinder heads on TCs are different from
> the SCs, so I'm imagining that the easiest way to do
> it would be to get a a complete engine, transmission,
> carbs, linkages, clutch master cylinder, etc from a
> TC. That's just about manageable, but would one need
> to do any fabrication? Different crossmembers, holes
> for the clutch master cylinder, different driveshaft,
> etc.? Underhood clearance issues of any sort?
>
> Cheers,
> Nathan
>
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> Message: 2
> Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 17:43:28 -0700 (PDT)
> From: roland <veetwinrider at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] SPARE BLOCKS
> To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
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> there are no other Rover enthusiasts on PEI????
>
>
> Ben, they'd never suspect a thing. ;-) I'd like to
> order one LHD P5B please. :-)
>
>
> roland
> DL650
> VX800 #21
> Rover P5
>
>
>
>
>
>
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> ------------------------------
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> Message: 3
> Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 18:12:05 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Kent Kinard <kkinard at swbell.net>
> Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] SC auto to TC 4-spd- how involved?
> To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
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> Hi Nathan,
> It's doable, but why not just sell the SC and buy a
> TC? There seem to be more TC's for sale than any
> other Rover. If you are contemplating all that work,
> there must be some reason for doing that particular
> car.
>
> The entire exhaust system is different, as I recall,
> and the transmission tunnel is larger on the automatic
> (not really a problem when going auto to stick, but
> definely a problem when going the other way.) To do a
> full TC conversion, you will also need the tach/clock
> unit for the dash that mounts beside the strip speedo.
>
> Where are you located? Do you have a source for the
> TC parts you need? The whole idea is just the kind of
> thing that piques my interest.
>
> Roverly,
> Kent K.
>
>
>
> --- Nathan Obuch <nathanobuch at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>>
>> Rovernetters,
>> Greetings! I was wondering how involved
>> converting an SC automatic to a TC 4 speed would be.
>> I
>> know that the cylinder heads on TCs are different
>> from
>> the SCs, so I'm imagining that the easiest way to do
>> it would be to get a a complete engine,
>> transmission,
>> carbs, linkages, clutch master cylinder, etc from a
>> TC. That's just about manageable, but would one need
>> to do any fabrication? Different crossmembers, holes
>> for the clutch master cylinder, different
>> driveshaft,
>> etc.? Underhood clearance issues of any sort?
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Nathan
>>
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> Message: 4
> Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 22:16:05 -0300
> From: "Ben Rodgers" <irishrover at netscape.ca>
> Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] SPARE BLOCKS
> To: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
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> Hi Roland
> What colour would you like it in. I believe its
> available in
> a nice prison stripe!!
> Ben
> FREDERICK (BEN) RODGERS
> born in Belfast, Northern Ireland,
> Author of "lily and me" a great book and a great read .
> Order on line at amazon.com. Book # ISBN1-55430-019-3
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> Message: 5
> Date: Sat, 13 May 2006 11:01:36 +1000
> From: "Paul Smith" <vmitps at netspace.net.au>
> Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] SC auto to TC 4-spd- how involved?
> To: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
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> 1. Get the tailshaft from the manual car, it is longer.
> 2. You need to reshape the hole for the shifter.
> 3. Get the pedal box off the manual car. Changing it is fiddly.
> 4. Get the throttle linkage mounting bracket, attaches to steering
> box on
> LHD.
> 5. Get the exhaust down to the main muffler connection from the
> manual car.
> 6. Get the gearbox rear mounting. You need to drill some holes in the
> tunnel and add some bent strap steel to position the manual box mount.
>
> PVS
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Nathan Obuch" <nathanobuch at yahoo.com>
> To: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
> Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2006 10:33 AM
> Subject: [ROVERNET - UK] SC auto to TC 4-spd- how involved?
>
>
>>
>> Rovernetters,
>> Greetings! I was wondering how involved
>> converting an SC automatic to a TC 4 speed would be. I
>> know that the cylinder heads on TCs are different from
>> the SCs, so I'm imagining that the easiest way to do
>> it would be to get a a complete engine, transmission,
>> carbs, linkages, clutch master cylinder, etc from a
>> TC. That's just about manageable, but would one need
>> to do any fabrication? Different crossmembers, holes
>> for the clutch master cylinder, different driveshaft,
>> etc.? Underhood clearance issues of any sort?
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Nathan
>>
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> Message: 6
> Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 18:56:24 -0700 (PDT)
> From: roland <veetwinrider at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] SPARE BLOCKS-OT
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> Ben, those colors make my butt look big. I prefer the
> bright orange jumpsuits with DOC on the back. :-)
>
> Rover content, I REALLY have to get mine out on the
> road. Will have the clutch and slave kit soon. :-)
>
>
> roland
> DL650
> VX800 #21
> Rover P5
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 7
> Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 21:17:24 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Nathan Obuch <nathanobuch at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] SC auto to TC 4-spd- how involved?
> To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
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>
> Kent,
> Thanks for your thoughts. I'm located near
> Chicago- Rovers are thin on the ground here in the
> Midwest- so I was investigating the possibility of
> buying an SC auto and converting it to the spec I
> wanted. (I love doing things the hard way...I once
> built an MGB from a bare body shell....) Anyway, it's
> something to consider. Once I get a bit more serious
> about getting in the market for a P6 (read:clear some
> garage space) maybe I'll put the word out on the
> Rovernet and see if I can find any local (ish) TCs to
> choose from.
>
> Nathan
>
> --- Kent Kinard <kkinard at swbell.net> wrote:
>
>> Hi Nathan,
>> It's doable, but why not just sell the SC and buy a
>> TC? There seem to be more TC's for sale than any
>> other Rover. If you are contemplating all that
>> work,
>> there must be some reason for doing that particular
>> car.
>>
>> The entire exhaust system is different, as I recall,
>> and the transmission tunnel is larger on the
>> automatic
>> (not really a problem when going auto to stick, but
>> definely a problem when going the other way.) To do
>> a
>> full TC conversion, you will also need the
>> tach/clock
>> unit for the dash that mounts beside the strip
>> speedo.
>>
>> Where are you located? Do you have a source for the
>> TC parts you need? The whole idea is just the kind
>> of
>> thing that piques my interest.
>>
>> Roverly,
>> Kent K.
>>
>>
>>
>> --- Nathan Obuch <nathanobuch at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> Rovernetters,
>>> Greetings! I was wondering how involved
>>> converting an SC automatic to a TC 4 speed would
>> be.
>>> I
>>> know that the cylinder heads on TCs are different
>>> from
>>> the SCs, so I'm imagining that the easiest way to
>> do
>>> it would be to get a a complete engine,
>>> transmission,
>>> carbs, linkages, clutch master cylinder, etc from
>> a
>>> TC. That's just about manageable, but would one
>> need
>>> to do any fabrication? Different crossmembers,
>> holes
>>> for the clutch master cylinder, different
>>> driveshaft,
>>> etc.? Underhood clearance issues of any sort?
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>> Nathan
>>>
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> Message: 8
> Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 21:20:51 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Nathan Obuch <nathanobuch at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] SC auto to TC 4-spd- how involved?
> To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
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> Paul,
> Thanks for the detailed info- sounds like you've
> done this job once before! The whole project is just a
> pipe dream at this point, but it's good to know what
> exactly I might be in for should I go forward with it.
>
> Cheers,
> Nathan
>
> --- Paul Smith <vmitps at netspace.net.au> wrote:
>
>> 1. Get the tailshaft from the manual car, it is
>> longer.
>> 2. You need to reshape the hole for the shifter.
>> 3. Get the pedal box off the manual car. Changing
>> it is fiddly.
>> 4. Get the throttle linkage mounting bracket,
>> attaches to steering box on
>> LHD.
>> 5. Get the exhaust down to the main muffler
>> connection from the manual car.
>> 6. Get the gearbox rear mounting. You need to
>> drill some holes in the
>> tunnel and add some bent strap steel to position the
>> manual box mount.
>>
>> PVS
>>
>>
>
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> Message: 9
> Date: Sat, 13 May 2006 01:19:23 -0400
> From: Glen Wilson <glenwilson at cavtel.net>
> Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] SC auto to TC 4-spd
> To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
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> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
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> On Saturday 13 May 2006 00:17, Nathan Obuch wrote:
>> Kent,
>> Thanks for your thoughts. I'm located near
>> Chicago- Rovers are thin on the ground here in the
>> Midwest- so I was investigating the possibility of
>> buying an SC auto and converting it to the spec I
>> wanted.
> snip
>> Nathan
>
> I'm not a die hard originality freak, but I'd almost rather see any
> decent,
> functional 2000 Automatics we have in the USA remain mostly
> unmolested. I
> don't think that many survive, and they were a unique configuration
> unto
> themselves. There do seem to be a fair number of TCs around to be
> restored.
>
> I'm still intrigued by that guy Down Under who slipped a modern Mazda
> inline
> four with 5-speed box into a TC and found that it fit nicely. That
> would be a
> neat swap. But the TC engines seem to outlast the rest of the car,
> over here.
> I haven't seen too many nice P6s with bad engines in them.
>
> Glen
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 10
> Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 23:32:14 -0700
> From: "James Dean" <jaguru at bellsouth.net>
> Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] SPARE BLOCKS-OT
> To: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
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> I have a need for two of the long scoops from a 3500S bonnet.
> (Actually that
> would be from two 3500S bonnets). Anyone have extras please contact me
> offline with price and shipping. ; James Dean, Ft. Lauderdale,
> jaguru at bellsouth.net or phone tollfree in the US 1 877 524 8787, or
> Cell
> 1954JAGPART. Incidently, one theory I heard about the slow sales of
> the
> 3500S in the US; Anyone who would spend $5,000. or whatever the price,
> on a
> British car, wanted it to look like a British car, and felt those
> scoops
> made it look like an American muscle car. So, instead they paid the
> extra
> thousand, and bought a Jaguar which did.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "roland" <veetwinrider at yahoo.com>
> To: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
> Sent: Friday, May 12, 2006 6:56 PM
> Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] SPARE BLOCKS-OT
>
>
>> Ben, those colors make my butt look big. I prefer the
>> bright orange jumpsuits with DOC on the back. :-)
>>
>> Rover content, I REALLY have to get mine out on the
>> road. Will have the clutch and slave kit soon. :-)
>>
>>
>> roland
>> DL650
>> VX800 #21
>> Rover P5
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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