Just to say guys that in the video I say the points are dead there not they were just dirty! Also the ticking is a sticky tappet nothing more so no the engine is not dead LOL
Brilliant to see you back fantastic love that car my grandad had one the same colour and a burgundy TC can't wait for more content hope you are well👍👍👍👍
Great video Sheldon. Its Kismet2. You were meant to have this car. Its very smooth. Wonderful to see the old team back. Complete with breakdown. Look forward to seeing more. Keeping them polished really helps when you store them outside
I bought a secondhand sd1 many years ago and it kept blowing capacitors and wearing out points, I gave up in the end and took it to a rover dealer, mechanic opened the bonnet and immediately noticed the problem, it had the wrong coil on it, it was supposed to have a built in resistor after he put in the correct coil never any problems again
Have you checked that Sparkrite 2000 is switched to electronic ? There are 3 positions on the little crome switch, Electronic-Off-Points. You should set the switch to Off or Points before messing with the electrics, and checking the points gap. On electronic, there is very little current going through the points, certainly not enough to burn out points or condenser. I had one of those on all my V8 Rover's and zero problems, it's basically a fit and forget system. The only thing that wears is the nylon cam on the points if you don't put a dab of grease on the distributor lobes. I hardly touched the points gap for years, they just don't burn away, maybe just needing a slight adjustment for closure as the nylon cam wears. It makes me think it's either set to run through the points, or it's wired up wrong. If it's correctly set up, it will fire the moment the starter turns it over, they really are a great ignition system !
Great video Sheldon, good to have some P6 action and so good to see Lucas & David on the video. Don't sell this car Sheldon the best medicine for you , you look so happy and she is a very nice example ❤.
This clip is a step back in time when you were, in my humble opinion, at your very best. OMG have I waited for this moment - keep going if for no more than my sanity.
I'd be tempted to get that rocker cover off and have a closer look at that tappet. And if you're still running on old oil it would probably be a really good idea to do an oil change before driving it much more.
A very large welcome back Toad - UA-cam (and I) have missed you terribly, lord alone knows what Sheldon has planned for you but you make these clips so much more enjoyable, I hope you are well and I'm really looking forward to hearing your dulcet tones again.
Had the same ticking on one of my tappets in a Mercedes 300TE. Changed the engine oil and the tapping went away, smooth as silk again. I think it could have been a bit of grit which had lodged itself in the hydraulic tappet.
Chuck that Sparkrite coil booster, plus the points and condenser over somebody's fence and go and buy a Lumenition electronic kit and then you can forget all about any further problems with the ignition system. Did you get the couple of plugs out that you couldn't shift previously?
if you look at the vid just before 4.19 to the right you see a gate now over that gate there is a cave a rather nice cave too ..just wondering if one of you knows about that and what was it put there for as it is partly man made
Just to say guys that in the video I say the points are dead there not they were just dirty!
Also the ticking is a sticky tappet nothing more so no the engine is not dead LOL
It's great to see the old team together again which made this channel so funny 😂😂
Classic Britain at it's best, Lucas, David a p6 and a breakdown! Just like old times
It is good to see the "Holy Trinity" back together. I've noticed that Lucas has moderated his language for once!
Great to see the two of you out of the road again 👍
Brilliant to see you back fantastic love that car my grandad had one the same colour and a burgundy TC can't wait for more content hope you are well👍👍👍👍
Great video Sheldon. Its Kismet2. You were meant to have this car. Its very smooth. Wonderful to see the old team back. Complete with breakdown. Look forward to seeing more. Keeping them polished really helps when you store them outside
You need a few drops of oil down the Dizzy Shaft as well!
I bought a secondhand sd1 many years ago and it kept blowing capacitors and wearing out points, I gave up in the end and took it to a rover dealer, mechanic opened the bonnet and immediately noticed the problem, it had the wrong coil on it, it was supposed to have a built in resistor after he put in the correct coil never any problems again
Have you checked that Sparkrite 2000 is switched to electronic ? There are 3 positions on the little crome switch, Electronic-Off-Points. You should set the switch to Off or Points before messing with the electrics, and checking the points gap. On electronic, there is very little current going through the points, certainly not enough to burn out points or condenser. I had one of those on all my V8 Rover's and zero problems, it's basically a fit and forget system. The only thing that wears is the nylon cam on the points if you don't put a dab of grease on the distributor lobes. I hardly touched the points gap for years, they just don't burn away, maybe just needing a slight adjustment for closure as the nylon cam wears. It makes me think it's either set to run through the points, or it's wired up wrong. If it's correctly set up, it will fire the moment the starter turns it over, they really are a great ignition system !
A definite case of Rover madness. 😂
Great video Sheldon, good to have some P6 action and so good to see Lucas & David on the video. Don't sell this car Sheldon the best medicine for you , you look so happy and she is a very nice example ❤.
Hi Sheldon really enjoyed that great to see Lucas again. Maybe change oil 🛢 now that could make all the difference. Cheers 🍻
The boys are back in town 👍😎
This clip is a step back in time when you were, in my humble opinion, at your very best. OMG have I waited for this moment - keep going if for no more than my sanity.
I'd be tempted to get that rocker cover off and have a closer look at that tappet. And if you're still running on old oil it would probably be a really good idea to do an oil change before driving it much more.
A very large welcome back Toad - UA-cam (and I) have missed you terribly, lord alone knows what Sheldon has planned for you but you make these clips so much more enjoyable, I hope you are well and I'm really looking forward to hearing your dulcet tones again.
That’s looks a very nice car 👍
It sure is!
Go modern with electric ignition m
Surely someone manufactures plastic wheel arch liners for classic cars that can reduce stone chips and rust in wheel arches
Back on great form gents! I don’t think I’ve ever seen Lucas and David appear together before
Had the same ticking on one of my tappets in a Mercedes 300TE. Changed the engine oil and the tapping went away, smooth as silk again. I think it could have been a bit of grit which had lodged itself in the hydraulic tappet.
love your repartee with your mate (can't recall his name!) never say it is going well - tempting fate.
Chuck that Sparkrite coil booster, plus the points and condenser over somebody's fence and go and buy a Lumenition electronic kit and then you can forget all about any further problems with the ignition system. Did you get the couple of plugs out that you couldn't shift previously?
Yeah we got the plugs out the mixture is bang on!
Brilliant video guys
Cam lobes left the chat 😁
Lol
When you adjust the carbs but can't get the emissions down it's usually a bad cam.
OH Sheldon it could have been worse. Entertaining video. That looks a very nice car indeed.
Try Marvel Mystery Oil or SEAFOAM for the Tappet Sticking Problem followed by a High Mileage Synthetic Oil Change.
"This isn't going to break down is it?" said my Mrs.
Later in the day it did. I still say she jinxed it.
Were you been son … more content please 😊
I had one of those Spark right things in the 80s. It lasted abouted 2 years before i ripped it back out, I think it the circuits break down.
It's good Lucas is back on the channel all you got to do now is break down on the test drive
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Well for gardeners its green fingers......lol
Marvellous.
Marvel Mystery oil is a great solution for noisy lifters.
if you look at the vid just before 4.19 to the right you see a gate now over that gate there is a cave a rather nice cave too ..just wondering if one of you knows about that and what was it put there for as it is partly man made
Time for electronic ignition mate! Made mine run reliably well.
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Electronic Ignition ASAP!
Enjoyed that…
brill..
These motors do not like flush. Refill with a high detergent oil.
Maybe a worn push rod?
No it's a tappett
Dont think the noise is a tappet. More likely Lucas s ticker
Not in the areas getting 20mph in Cornwall like wales
News new electronic ignition lumatation or aldon
Hate to say it mate....but that sounds a bit Rod knocky to me.
It's not it's a tappet
Another great video Sheldon, It's running better with every upload, Looking forward to the next one .