BrianMac123
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Thanks Steve!
2200TC Project
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Indeed these are one example of a part much better than new (either OEM or aftermarket).
BrianMac123
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Sourcing the studs looks unlikely, and if I do, they will be second-hand. So I inquired at a local machine-shop, and yes he can do them for me. But...it's holiday time, so it means waiting a couple of weeks or more. Would anyone know the sizes or have a drawing of them?
redrover
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I've got some spare ones on an old engine, but it'll be a week or so before I can get them off (if I can get them off!). If you want to have new ones made up, I'll measure them and send you the dimensions and thread sizes. But you can have my old ones if you're happy with second-hand. How many? Just two?
BrianMac123
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Michael, would both be possible? I mean, send me the sizes just in case, and send me the studs too! The engine is jacked, I don't want to leave it too long. I'll reimburse you for your effort and costs. Thanks.
redrover
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Of course. I'll be up at the garage on Saturday, so will try and release them then. Hopefully it isn't too difficult. I'll be in touch by PM
BrianMac123
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Would anybody please have the tech specs for these? It's rather urgent. They're not available, I need to have them made.
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BrianMac123
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Despite one or two setbacks and bodge here and there, she's not looking too shabby. A tentative test-drive today, no leaks...so far. Not hiding the plates, changing to old Irish ZV plates and having them made. Small progress.
BrianMac123
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Good afternoon all, I had it up on a hoist for the first time, having the exhaust done. While it was there I had a look for my gear selector bushes.
I saw one half way down the shaft tried to slide it along...
They look quite large because of the zoom on the camera, they're actually tiny. Could somebody point me towards the refitting procedure, I know to be a bit tricky. Been raining here for a month solid, nice to get out today. My son's jaw dropped, the TC is a bit of a beast.
I saw one half way down the shaft tried to slide it along...
They look quite large because of the zoom on the camera, they're actually tiny. Could somebody point me towards the refitting procedure, I know to be a bit tricky. Been raining here for a month solid, nice to get out today. My son's jaw dropped, the TC is a bit of a beast.
BrianMac123
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Thanks Harvey, should I consult a higher authority or have a a bash me self? Is it do-able without a major garage?
redrover
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It's only a few nuts. Comes away easily (once the gearbox is lowered). You can buy replacement bushes from Wadhams, but I'm having my remote modified by Mark Gray to give a tighter change action.
GEARBOX REMOTE SHAFT REFURBISH SERVICE - Rover P6 Parts supplied by Mark & Angie Gray
BrianMac123
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That sounds like a plan Michael. Maybe over winter I'll do that, it's been great being out and about in it. I put a new master and slave in, and actually got it bled properly, and did the rubber seat bush so, I'll get a few more weeks of cautious gear changes out of it. Thanks again Michael.
jp928
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on my 3500S the bushes were slipping out of the base, and along the shaft, so I got a length of hose about the same ID as the shaft, slit it lengthways, slipped itover the shaft, with the bushes pushed back into place, and cable tied the hose in place. Helped quite a lot.
BrianMac123
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Thanks JP, I'll have to get the bushes on first. Would splitting them, then superglueing back together when on the shaft, and your length of hose serve as a temporary fix?
jp928
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I doubt breaking and gluing new bushes would work. maybe try some tubing that you can get over the shaft AND will fit through where the bush goes, and cable tie it on both sides of the bush support? That would be a lot less work than tipping the engine so you can lower the rear of the gearbox.
BrianMac123
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No, you're right JP, now that I see it properly. I've been under it for a bit, trying a few ideas. I might come up with something before evening. Cheers.
redrover
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I did the same on mine, but with a length of 15mm household copper pipe. It did help, but I do find the bushes to be poor quality. There are better ways to solve the issue if you get creative with a lathe.
BrianMac123
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I finally got around to refitting the number-plate light, I knocked out the old posts, soldered in two new bolts of approximately the same size. The internal gasket needs replacing I can live with that for a while. Looks the business and working fine.
While I was at it, I pulled the front bumper over-riders out of the box, and gave them some attention. I had to cut one of the bolts off, no problem to replace. I haven't decided if they are going back on yet, I'm 50/50 on having them there at all. They are in fairly good condition.
At the bottom of the box, there was two Cibie Fogs which were in dire need of attention. Lots of de-rusting inside, but not terminal.
I got one done today. But I'm missing the foam gasket, I'll probably make one up. Optional again.
I just have to blacken the screen in front of the bulb.
While I was at it, I pulled the front bumper over-riders out of the box, and gave them some attention. I had to cut one of the bolts off, no problem to replace. I haven't decided if they are going back on yet, I'm 50/50 on having them there at all. They are in fairly good condition.
At the bottom of the box, there was two Cibie Fogs which were in dire need of attention. Lots of de-rusting inside, but not terminal.
I got one done today. But I'm missing the foam gasket, I'll probably make one up. Optional again.
I just have to blacken the screen in front of the bulb.
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