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  1. Davedstone

    Hub bearings

    Thank you for your reply and apologies for my late reply. My bearings are very notchy and rubble a lot. Loud drone which increases with speed. It is the front N/S and rear O/S and wonder if the collapsible tube is required? Have you ever changed rear bearings and replaced the tube? or when set...
  2. Davedstone

    Hub bearings

    I stand corrected. Many thanks. They look like normal roller bearings, but guess with axial loading they would be tapered.
  3. Davedstone

    Hub bearings

    Brilliantly written. I must admit, I got a little lost. My only question would be; Why didn't other motor manufactures use the same principle adopting the collapsible tube. The Rover 2000-2200 Repair Operation manual page 6K "Rear hub, rebuild" write about a pull of 5 to 10 lb (2,2 to 4,5 kg)...
  4. Davedstone

    Hub bearings

    Thanks for the very technical write up. Both front and rear hub bearings are standard roller bearings, not tapered as far I know. Of course the correct loading is important, but not crucial as wheel bearings have an operating temperature spread already built in with the manufacturing of the...
  5. Davedstone

    Hub bearings

    I have severe N/S/F and O/S/R wheel bearing noise/rumble. I can see removing the front hub is straight forward, but reading the overhaul manual for the rear, the hub is removed along with the drive shaft? Is this necessary? Can I just remove the bearing housing from the De Dion elbow? Also they...
  6. Davedstone

    Pre-engaged starter motor wiring.

    Did you make up floor panels, or managed to get genuine panels?
  7. Davedstone

    Pre-engaged starter motor wiring.

    That's a steal. Nice spray job on the rear. What is the underneath like? It is a nice feeling when you document each stage (I've done this) and see the difference which in my mind is truly rewarding. Time and money well spent. Thanks for sharing your pictures Stephen. I have just ordered...
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    Pre-engaged starter motor wiring.

    Wow, You have a very generous wife indeed. The 70's were the best time for me, cars, music, the motoring scene and the sense of moral value which in today's society is missing. Perhaps post some pictures of Minstrel.
  9. Davedstone

    Pre-engaged starter motor wiring.

    True, but my names don't match...lol. They are just swear words, all in the best possible taste of course.
  10. Davedstone

    Seat belts problem

    Thanks for the informative link. I will measure mine and cross check with the lists they have. I will keep you updated on the progress.
  11. Davedstone

    Seat belts problem

    Thanks for the link. I have used their contact form on what is the best and safest solution. I shall keep you posted on their reply.
  12. Davedstone

    Pre-engaged starter motor wiring.

    Minstrel. Is that the name of your car? I named mine Gene, from the series "life on Mars" when Sam wakes up back in 1973, although mine is a 72 P6. Crazy things we do...lol
  13. Davedstone

    Seat belts problem

    Hi everyone, Much to my horror after a short drive this afternoon I discovered both inertia seat belts are not working. The passenger side does not even retract with the drivers not stopping as it should when tugged quickly. Is there a repair company anyone could recommend? Or, just bite the...
  14. Davedstone

    Breakdown cover

    Sorry I missed your reply. I have the van covered and bike, but most recovery do not cover anything older that 20 years, so I guess a specialist breakdown recovery. I will start my search next year as summer is just about over now. More things left to do on my car...
  15. Davedstone

    Pre-engaged starter motor wiring.

    Wow, that's a serious burn out. Mine was nothing like that, so a blessing really and the culprit was the solenoid on the starter which shorted with he main wire (smaller gauge) to the positive side of the ignition coil getting warm, but cooking the other positive (once the cold feed start...
  16. Davedstone

    Throttle coupling replacement

    Lucky for me, I was less than a mile from home so managed to gerry rig it in order to get back. Try and do that on a car will ECU's all over the place. You can't beat mechanical things.
  17. Davedstone

    Throttle coupling replacement

    Yes it was a fiddle and could have done with an extra inch on my fingers....hmmmm. All done now. Wonder what next to break.
  18. Davedstone

    Throttle coupling replacement

    All sorted after a bit of a fiddle getting the new one on. I imagine the plastic just aged and with constant use broke which after 49 years is nothing to complain about.
  19. Davedstone

    Fuel tank sender unit 1972 2000 TC

    Did you check it? Was it open circuit?
  20. Davedstone

    Fuel tank sender unit 1972 2000 TC

    Sorry for my late reply and many thanks for the direction on where to get one. Been hectic the past few weeks so not had time to check this out as I've been having issues with my 2000 Aprilia RSV1000R since riding back from BSB at Silverstone. Nice a sunny today so might just take Gene (1972 P6...
  21. Davedstone

    Hello from Ireland

    What fiasco? Would you please explain as I am very curious now...
  22. Davedstone

    Hello from Ireland

    Welcome to the group which is a great place for banter and of course technical help. Best place to be in.
  23. Davedstone

    Throttle coupling replacement

    I was struggling last night and tried pushing one of the pins which was not totally aligned correctly which then folded in on itself so a trip to get a few more pins from Alfix fasteners this morning with another crack at this later. Oh the joys!
  24. Davedstone

    Breakdown cover

    Wow...you would be lucky to get anything like that here. Once I waited 4 hours for breakdown service and then they brought the wrong truck so they couldn't flatbed my van, so they took me home then I had to wait a further 2 hours for my van to arrive later after midnight. Not impressed, but that...
  25. Davedstone

    Throttle coupling replacement

    Yes this is it. I removed the air cleaner which allows a small amount of access, but not enough. My fingers need to be 12 inches longer. It's as if I have to remove the link plate for the carburetters or even the tie bar above. I managed to get the coupling on, but not able to fit the split pins...
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