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Just thought I say hi I have a 71 Rover 3500 P6. Have done quite a bit of work to it recently but still it doesn't run right. Hope someone on hear can help. Neil


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Hello! Photos, and a description of your problem(s)?

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scudderfish wrote:Hello! Photos, and a description of your problem(s)?

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David
Problem is wont run without choke. Have so far rebuilt carbs and fuel pump changed cam followers and timing chain. Tried electronic ignition. And its still the same.
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Hi and welcome to the mad house

If the followers were worn then the cam will also be worn, Rover V8's are notorious for cam wear.

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Rossco wrote:Hi and welcome to the mad house

If the followers were worn then the cam will also be worn, Rover V8's are notorious for cam wear.

Rossco

The worn cam was replaced with a new 3.9 cam from V8Tuner.
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