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I checked the fusebox, the contacts were a bit slack, so I pinched them up and replaced the 15 amp fuse with the correct 25 amp one, so we'll see how it goes.

The new and old ones were both mechanical

Every now and then the fuel and temperature gauges on my 1974 2200SC would drop to zero and return to normal after a few minutes. I have changed the voltage stabiliser but the problem still persists. All the other ignition-switched functions seem to work normally. Any ideas what else might be...

The selector peg does not have a rubber. You cannot just slide the gearbox out as the starter motor bulge does not clear the transmission tunnel, you have to rotate it through 90 degrees clockwise after pulling it back slightly. It is a two man job, some professionals claim it is easier to...

On my 2200 SC, the slot is always vertical and springs back to that position when the key is released. The same key fits the glove boxes and the petrol filler. Turn the key clockwise to unlock and anticlockwise to lock. If the key can be depressed then it is locked.

My car has the link mechanism. My 2200 parts book shows a cap on the shaft, but not the plate that pushes it in. I've found a small grommet that is a tight fit on the shaft and have applied a smear of rubberlube to the plate. This has done the trick but for how long remains to be seen

That makes perfect sense, though I am a little mystified as to why, when I've owned the car for ten years and don't recall there ever being a cap, the problem has only emerged within the last few weeks. The S/H unit currently on sale on eBay doesn't have a cap either. I'll improvise something...

The 25 amp fuse supplying the wipers on my 2200SC keeps blowing. I've traced the source to the delay unit. The problem seems to be that when the unit is at rest ie with the plunger fully extended, the moving contact in the unit is held in position by the metal cup on the rear of the vacuum...

The strength of braided lines is in the braiding, so they must be replace if there is any damage to the outer braiding.

Normal pressure for carburettors is 3-5 ib/sq.in but if he went to a specialist he could probably get the correct replacement.

Sounds as if the air valve in the servo (under the white circular cover) is jammed. You can get a water pump from any of the specialist suppliers.

The P6 thread is 3/8" BSF. Holden Vintage & Classic sell a T-piece to fit. The take-off for the gauge is 1/8" NPTF

Fitted mine recently, much better quality than the original, the only trouble is it makes the rest of the car look shabby.

You are on the right track. The unit you describe will fit. I fitted a Powerspark kit to my 2200SC, same company as Accuspark. It worked well initially, but cold starting became more reluctant, then a misfire at low revs and eventually complete failure. I have now changed it for an Aldon...

Try slackening the bleed nipples, although if they are that hard to push back I wonder if the flexible hoses are partially collapsed internally.

I had the same problem with my car, it turned out that it had been fitted with an alternator from a Ford, which had a larger pulley, meaning that it wasn't spinnng as quickly.

I'll miss seeing the car at local shows

Glemham is not on this year, Stonham is, you may be a bit late to book though.

I was aware of that show, it's good one, I've been before, but my club East Anglian Practical Classics, has a meeting at the Mid-Suffolk Light Railway on that day. I'm going to Kersey Mill on the 25th of April though. Haven't decided whether to take the Rover or my Matra Murena yet. There's...

Lovely car, I live just down the A12 from you, assuming your name still reflects where you live. Might see you around with my 1974 2200SC

Had mine (AZ) five weeks ago. Rover performed perfectly for the seven mile trip. No side effects. Bum still on

You can buy specialist clock oil quite cheaply. Use it very sparingly. If the mechanism is a bit gummy then the spring doesn't unwind sufficiently before the clock stops for the points to make and wind it up again.

Yes, I've changed the oil and the filter and there is slight noise from the lower chain at idle, but the engine doesn't seem to have any other untoward noises. The big ends and mains were changed previously about 20,000 miles ago and the big ends looked serviceable when I changed them since the...

The gauge is a mechanical one with a capillary tube. Since it wasn't disturbed when I did the work, I can't see any reason to suspect it. The other thing I've found is that I can't get any oil pressure turning the engine over on the starter with the plugs out, although the light goes out...

The head gasket on my 2200SC blew recently. I replaced it and at the same time decided to renew the piston rings. On starting it I found the oil pressure is much lower than before, it used to be a solid 60 psi but now it's between 40 and 50 and when the engine is revved it rises slightly then...