[ROVERNET - UK] 1947 P2 (Rover 16 Sport Saloon)

[Shirley & Barry Lafbery]

I am told that a  carb. from an early 70s Datson 240K  is a straight swap 
for the Solex, also almost any 2 barrel from the early  Chevy's will fit but 
some adjustment to throttle and choke linkage may be needed.
You can get a kit for your Solex from Scotts in Australia.

Barry
49 P3
39 P2 14
62 P5 3ltr





----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Stephen JC Beer" <stephen at beerinc.com>
To: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>; <glenwilson at cavtel.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 7:26 AM
Subject: [ROVERNET - UK] 1947 P2 (Rover 16 Sport Saloon)


> That's the one...
> and I have you to thank for making me aware of it.
>
> The very decent seller wanted far too much money but I was able to acquire 
> her as a trade for two very clean BMW motorcycles (R90S / R100GS). We were 
> both happy -- which is unusual in a deal as convoluted as this was.
>
> The car is remarkably original although she is suffering under a very 
> mediocre black paint job (not on my watch).
>
> I have not touched the original leather except to slather it with hide 
> food and have my kids bounce around on it. It pleases me to see them 
> clambering on the running boards and ask for rides -- which I can't really 
> do until I sort out the rear seatbelt issue (nothing stock of substance to 
> attach belts to).
>
> I have re-built (taken apart and re-assembled after cleaning) the dual 
> throat Solex and changed the plugs and oil. She runs better and has been 
> driven the ten miles into town regularly -- but probably needs a new 
> carburettor or at least a re-rebuild with a new diaphragm. Anyone know 
> where I can score one of these carbs in serviceable condition?
>
> Three of the six spark plugs had "distance pieces" installed which I 
> understand were used back in the 60s to alleviate rich running on 
> individual cylinders. These I have removed and the new plugs have not 
> fouled so I have my fingers crossed. The small ends of these engines have 
> white metal (babbit) bearings which has me not looking forward to the 
> inevitable tear down.
>
> Even though not running perfectly yet, she is great fun to drive and the 
> freewheel is an interesting feature. I love this car and we will go the 
> distance.
>
> Have trafficators, will travel.
>
> Stephen
> http://beerinc.com/16.jpg
>
>
>
>
>
> On Jan 25, 2006, at 8:21 PM, Glen Wilson wrote:
>
>> On Wed, 2006-01-25 at 20:56 -0600, Stephen JC Beer wrote:
>>> The "sport" version would be a four light (like my 47 Rover 16 - P2).
>>
>> That's the old car from Lansdale, PA.  Right?
>>
>> What kind of shape is it in, now? What have you done to it? It was a
>> sweet old car, but I never got to see it running.  Was the paint
>> original, or had it been redone? Wonderful patina overall! Hope you
>> didn't replace that leather.
>>
>> Glen
>>
>>
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