[ROVERNET - UK] Re: rovernet Digest, Vol 45, Issue 24

Alice and Ian Potts ianalice at shaw.ca
Sun Aug 6 20:56:21 BST 2006 

Towing a P6 without a steering column lock, on it's front wheels is easy. 
Just loop a short length of rope around the steering wheel and clamp it 
tight in the wing window on the driver's side.  The front wheels will remain 
straight on the road when towing it backwards.... Ian
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> Today's Topics:
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>   1.  2000TC Towing Question (Glen Wilson)
>   2. RE:  2000TC Towing Question (Aidrian Bridgeman-Sutton)
>   3. Re:  2000TC Towing Question (Paul Smith)
>   4. Re:  rear hub rebuild (RoverP6 at gmx.de)
>   5. Re:  2000TC Towing Question (birdie)
>   6.  1954 P4 90 brake master cylinder rubber seals (Nikola C)
>   7. Re:  1954 P4 90 brake master cylinder rubber seals (Paul Smith)
>   8. Re:  1954 P4 90 brake master cylinder rubber seals
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> Message: 1
> Date: Sat, 05 Aug 2006 23:47:12 -0400
> From: Glen Wilson <rovercar at comcast.net>
> Subject: [ROVERNET - UK] 2000TC Towing Question
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> I had a call from someone who will be towing a 2000TC about 250 miles.
> Going with a full trailer that gets all four wheels off the ground will
> mean renting a truck, as well, because the trailer needs the electric
> brake hook-up. (Most companies here won't even rent you a full trailer
> unless you rent a truck at the same time.) The other option is the use
> of a two-wheel dolly, which always raises several questions.
>
> Can he put the manual transmission in neutral and tow the car with the
> back wheels on the ground without damaging anything? Due to the location
> of the car, it sounds like it will be pretty difficult to get under it
> to disconnect the halfshafts or driveshaft.
>
> What's the consensus of opinion on this? Any comments appreciated.
>
> I've towed an SD1 with the front wheels on the ground, but that had a
> steering column lock. This TC is either a '67 or '68 and probably
> doesn't have a steering column lock.
>
> Glen
>
>
>
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> Message: 2
> Date: Sat, 5 Aug 2006 22:44:07 -0700
> From: "Aidrian Bridgeman-Sutton" <smokeandsteam at san.rr.com>
> Subject: RE: [ROVERNET - UK] 2000TC Towing Question
> To: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
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> One thing to note is that some hire companies also require you to hire one
> of their trucks if you rent a dolly from them.
>
> In theory there shouldn't be a problem as there no engine operated pump to
> makes sure the oil gets to where it should go on a manual box.
>
> What worries me - if the car hasn't been run for a while - is a drive line
> or wheel bearing that's been just sitting without having been turned in a
> while could be a liability without regular inspections during the trip. 
> If
> the car is being towed on a dolly any sounds or smells of incipient 
> failure
> wouldn't necessarily be evident in the tow car until something seized or 
> the
> wheels fell off.
>
> Aidrian
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> Message: 3
> Date: Sun, 6 Aug 2006 17:16:03 +1000
> From: "Paul Smith" <vmitps at netspace.net.au>
> Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] 2000TC Towing Question
> To: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
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> Tow truck operators always towed with the driving wheels in the air.
> With enough lift, the caster is positive (and the trail is positive) for 
> the
> front wheels of the towed vehicle going backwards, so they track true.
>
> PVS
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Glen Wilson" <rovercar at comcast.net>
> To: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
> Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 1:47 PM
> Subject: [ROVERNET - UK] 2000TC Towing Question
>
>
>> I had a call from someone who will be towing a 2000TC about 250 miles.
>> Going with a full trailer that gets all four wheels off the ground will
>> mean renting a truck, as well, because the trailer needs the electric
>> brake hook-up. (Most companies here won't even rent you a full trailer
>> unless you rent a truck at the same time.) The other option is the use
>> of a two-wheel dolly, which always raises several questions.
>>
>> Can he put the manual transmission in neutral and tow the car with the
>> back wheels on the ground without damaging anything? Due to the location
>> of the car, it sounds like it will be pretty difficult to get under it
>> to disconnect the halfshafts or driveshaft.
>>
>> What's the consensus of opinion on this? Any comments appreciated.
>>
>> I've towed an SD1 with the front wheels on the ground, but that had a
>> steering column lock. This TC is either a '67 or '68 and probably
>> doesn't have a steering column lock.
>>
>> Glen
>>
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> Message: 4
> Date: Sun, 6 Aug 2006 09:55:27 +0200
> From: <RoverP6 at gmx.de>
> Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] rear hub rebuild
> To: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
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> Hello John,
>
> sorrry but Nelson´s email address doesn´t work.
>
> Regards
> Rudiger
> www.RoverP6.info
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>
> -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht----- 
> Von: "John Burkhard" <burkhaj at earthlink.net>
> An: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
> Gesendet: Sonntag, 6. August 2006 01:49
> Betreff: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] rear hub rebuild
>
>
>> Hi Larry,
>>
>> Contact Nelson O'Riley in the San Diego area.  He rebuilt the hubs on his
>> P6 TC and had nothing put problems with getting the preload set 
>> correctly.
>> Both the factory and Haynes manuals have good illustrations showing the
>> process.  If the is too much preload it could cause differential 
>> problems.
>> Get hold of Nelson at: roverfreake619 at yahoo.com .  He also has a local
>> source for the collapsible spacer.  Good luck.
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Larry" <lewill at ctcweb.net>
>> To: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
>> Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 3:05 PM
>> Subject: [ROVERNET - UK] rear hub rebuild
>>
>>
>> > Has anyone rebuilt a rear hub on a TC? It looks pretty straight forward
>> > except the "new collapsible spacer". Is it necessary to get a new one? 
>> > I
>> > have a nasty vibration and you can see that the axle is bent so I am
>> > using and old hub and want to rebuild it before I install it. Thanks in
>> > advance. Larry
>> >
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> Message: 5
> Date: Sun, 06 Aug 2006 01:12:14 -0700
> From: birdie <birdies at ix.netcom.com>
> Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] 2000TC Towing Question
> To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
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> I have always had my SC2000 and TC2000's towed on Flatbeds....
>
> There are specific instructions not to tow them, in other ways, as
> tranny damage can occur.
>
> Should be in the manual.
>
> Birdie
>
> Glen Wilson wrote:
>
>> I had a call from someone who will be towing a 2000TC about 250 miles.
>> Going with a full trailer that gets all four wheels off the ground
>> will mean renting a truck, as well, because the trailer needs the
>> electric brake hook-up. (Most companies here won't even rent you a
>> full trailer unless you rent a truck at the same time.) The other
>> option is the use of a two-wheel dolly, which always raises several
>> questions.
>>
>> Can he put the manual transmission in neutral and tow the car with the
>> back wheels on the ground without damaging anything? Due to the
>> location of the car, it sounds like it will be pretty difficult to get
>> under it to disconnect the halfshafts or driveshaft.
>>
>> What's the consensus of opinion on this? Any comments appreciated.
>>
>> I've towed an SD1 with the front wheels on the ground, but that had a
>> steering column lock. This TC is either a '67 or '68 and probably
>> doesn't have a steering column lock.
>>
>> Glen
>>
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> Message: 6
> Date: Sun, 06 Aug 2006 17:40:06 +0800
> From: "Nikola C" <nikolaklc2 at hotmail.com>
> Subject: [ROVERNET - UK] 1954 P4 90 brake master cylinder rubber seals
> To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
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> Hello
> Wondering if anyone knows where to source rubber seals (two seals and 
> rubber
> boot) for brake master cylinder for P4 90 (1954 same on 1955 90 and 54-59
> "60" and "75" I believe- later years and models are different). I am based
> in Australia and have relations visiting England in coming weeks and could
> bring back for me.
> Thanks in advance
> Nikola
>
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> Message: 7
> Date: Sun, 6 Aug 2006 20:00:11 +1000
> From: "Paul Smith" <vmitps at netspace.net.au>
> Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] 1954 P4 90 brake master cylinder rubber
> seals
> To: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
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> Generally you can get them in Aust from a PBR supplier.
> Give them a ring.
>
> PVS
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Nikola C" <nikolaklc2 at hotmail.com>
> To: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
> Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 7:40 PM
> Subject: [ROVERNET - UK] 1954 P4 90 brake master cylinder rubber seals
>
>
>> Hello
>> Wondering if anyone knows where to source rubber seals (two seals and
> rubber
>> boot) for brake master cylinder for P4 90 (1954 same on 1955 90 and 54-59
>> "60" and "75" I believe- later years and models are different). I am 
>> based
>> in Australia and have relations visiting England in coming weeks and 
>> could
>> bring back for me.
>> Thanks in advance
>> Nikola
>>
>> _________________________________________________________________
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> Message: 8
> Date: Sun, 06 Aug 2006 06:26:37 -0400
> From: pjemail at aol.com
> Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] 1954 P4 90 brake master cylinder rubber
> seals
> To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
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> Dear Nikola,
>
> We can supply these kits (Genuine Girling ones) at £17.50 plus postage.
> They are so light that there is litlle point in getting your relatives
> to bring one back. The cost of airmail to Australia is hardly any more
> than the cost of sending it within the UK, and the costs of travelling
> to collect one is likely to be even more than the total cost of postage
> to Australia.
>
> Regards,
>
> Pierre Janusz
> RPS (Rover Parts Services)
> 11, Polworth Road,
> London SW2 3TR,
> United Kingdom.
> Tel/fax:  + 44 20 8696 9645
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nikolaklc2 at hotmail.com
> To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
> Sent: Sun, 6 Aug 2006 10.40AM
> Subject: [ROVERNET - UK] 1954 P4 90 brake master cylinder rubber seals
>
> HelloÂ
> Wondering if anyone knows where to source rubber seals (two seals and
> rubber boot) for brake master cylinder for P4 90 (1954 same on 1955 90
> and 54-59 "60" and "75" I believe- later years and models are
> different). I am based in Australia and have relations visiting England
> in coming weeks and could bring back for me.Â
> Thanks in advanceÂ
> NikolaÂ
> Â
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