Rover SD1 V8-S Triton Green Barn Find Part 7 Long overdue wash!

[@patrickhostler5939]

Oh man, you’ve saved me a fortune in OCD clinical treatment… I’ve just rung my therapist and cancelled next weeks session… ‘he’s washed the Rover… I feel like a huge weight has been lifted from my mind… I’m cured’😂

[@bugattieb110ss]

Lovely and sunny here in Southern Hampshire this avo...if a little windy.

[@neilcochrane7901]

Looking forward to the next vid, forget about the diesel, it can wait, V8s is so cool, thanks for posting

[@sefikempowermentcoachvilla7843]

Thx for the upload James similar weather in Surrey too😢

[@G40daily]

That car needs you in its life! It’s looking much better now though that’s for sure.

[@Mogliscope]

wow nice to see when u fresh up this car!! Looks very well this liftback Model,,,

[@simonc858]

Great to see another video on this car, perfect viewing before turning in for the night

[@fhwolthuis]

The poster is a blow up of how they are actually printed in magazines, using CMYK pixels.

[@DustyCustard]

CMYK *dots*... magazines don't have pixels! It's called a halftone pattern, the technique was used when printers could only print using 4 colours to create the illusion of more colours.

[@fhwolthuis]

@@DustyCustard yeah I know, I wanted to keep it simple 😉

[@andicog]

Great job, sterling moss removal.... (sorry)

[@brianwhittington5086]

Starting and cutting out moments after letting go of the ignition start position is a classic symptom of a dodgy oil pressure switch. On SD1 models, you get power to the fuel pump through the ignition switch when cranking the engine over. When it fires up and the key goes to the run position, the power to the fuel pump goes via the oil pressure switch. It's a safety feature to cut voltage to the in tank pump and stop the engine if you lose oil pressure. Easy test is lift the carpet and rubber bung behind the back seat, run 12 volts to the plug on the tank sender unit and the engine will run.

[@coopdivi]

But he's not using the electric fuel pump -- that's why he's jury rigged a fuel supply using petrol in the red plastic container and a hand squeeze pump to feed and pressurise the fuel filter.

[@brianwhittington5086]

@coopdivi I'm talking about when it's got a factory system in place. Those HIF SU's with the fuel chamber and float in the base don't work well with a hand primer, unless you are constantly squeezing the primer bulb to keep a constant even pressure. The chamber isn't a big capacity, and a car running on choke will empty it very quickly. You really need to replicate the system by having a small electric pump to constantly push fuel in on a jury rig like that on SD1's. The carburettor SD1 has a sealed fuel supply and overspil return system. On carb equipped cars, there's a small submerged pump in the tank that keeps a constant low pressure, no other pump in the system. It doesn't cut in and out like some fuel pumps. The system is designed so the sealed vane type pump runs constantly under start /run conditions at low pressure. They work similar to a torque converter on an auto gearbox, constantly maintaining fuel pressure on demand, and it will spill back through a vent hole if resistance overcomes the pre-set pressure. They are notorious for getting sluggish, or sticking on cars that are laid up, or constantly run with very little fuel in the tank. The pump relies on fuel to both lubricate and cool it, I've found a shot of 2 stroke oil in a low fuel level tank helps keep the pump free, not 2 much or it will smoke badly. I wish I had a pound for every one I've taken out and revived by running such as WD40 through it by swapping the pump direction polarity, so it pumps each way until it runs smooth and almost silent. Never yet had to fit a new pump to any of many I've owned or repaired. The EFI models have a different high pressure fuel system.

[@coopdivi]

@@brianwhittington5086 Very informative Brian, but I think what's puzzling James is that he got it running previously using the same method, and now it won't run. Personally, I think it's a combination of a dodgy battery and/or connections, a sticky/badly adjusted choke cable, and out of tune carburettors. But who knows? Maybe the moss has crept further than we think!

[@brianwhittington5086]

@coopdivi If you're absolutely certain fuel isn't the issue, the next thing I would check on any series 1 V8 is the ignition balast. It is the flat alloy block, with a wiring connector on each side, bolted on the l/h inner wing. They fail and can give spurious fuel starvation or misfire like symptoms. You can bypass the affected circuit(s) by bridging the connectors with a short length of wire. You need to look at a wiring diagram for that specific year and model to see the circuit layout and detect which pins to bridge. I did a few back in the 80s, usually just one, or sometimes two jumper wires may be needed, and they will run fine until you can find a replacement. When Series 1 V8s were plentiful in breakers yards, that was one of the first things to get sold. The balast alters the voltage to the coil on startup. They will usually fire held on the key, but will petter out as the inner balast circuit takes over, the circuit gets hot and breaks down. What causes them to fail could be high resistance in any engine loom related connection or earth in the engine bay. I used to keep a spare in the car and knew the part number for the item when I ran series one's. From memory, it's a Lucas made item, so say no more !

[@Car_and_classic_lover]

So satisfying to see the car being cleaned! You should have taken a before and after shot. The car actually looks really soild and nice now its been cleaned. Its just a shame that all the rot is underneath the car. I really hope you can save it. I'm glad you've put a videos out about this car even if the major work doesn't happen for a while. I'll definitely be happy to wait because I know you will do an amazing job. I read the entire thread about your Police car about 5 years ago. Incredible build, safe to say that not many people would have taken that on, and even fewer would have been able to finish it to the high standard you did!👍

[@DarksideoftheSteve]

Oh wow....the paintwork on the diesel is just flawless. They did an AMAZING job 👍

[@rovingenglishman]

Patience of a saint

[@neilbeaumont2820]

old rover doesn't start on a damp day shocker

[@kenon6968]

BL knew that their gentlemanly clientele would think it uncouth to drive in the rain

[@davidhall7744]

That was also both satisfying and horrifying to watch 😂 I think I would have went straight for the hose 😂

[@matthewrichardson2467]

Careful James, I have a feeling that moss was structural!

[@Stevieweevietv]

First time I've watched a guy clean moss off a car with his bare hands...and found it entertaining! Sounds like you enjoyed it!! Looks way better already. Look forward to seeing progress if you keep it however long it may be.

[@greg5639]

Oh, you just took me back to the days when I had to wrap the engine with a blanket over winter months, then wd-40 to help start the cold damp engines in the early hours of the morning before driving to the pit for my shift Oh, the good old days, hey ? 😊

[@hydorah]

James, I'm very disappointed in you having a life outside of KZbin and Rovers! It's totally cool that you're going to focus one getting one car sorted. That means it will happen faster. I bet 50p you don't sell the green one though. I can hear too much affection in your tone every time you talk about it

[@dangerousandy]

Good evening James

[@KoolDude100]

Nice to see you back on the job lad, hope you get it finished one day as I think that the car deserves it.

[@matthewt-ty33]

Hi lad

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

Hopefully u don't have to flog it James. It's a nice car and worth saving.

[@minimeee04]

Your jump leads have seen better days i would invest in a decent set of heavy duty i suffered issues all the time with cheap ones overheating and melting.

[@gedrooney9305]

Keep it up 👍

[@dangerousandy]

It was warm and sunny today in Glasgow! Shame I was at work 😩

[@zoidberg444]

You just know some of us need that power wash fetish satisfied. If I'd thought of it I would have brought you some new jump leads and a filming mount for your phone when I came to see the diseaseal at the NEC as a thankyou for all the rusty Rover vids! 🤣

[@stevesrover]

No need to apologise. Every SD1 video is good to watch. It’s amazing how much similarity there is between this car and my very early S2. Same air con, for example. Mine sounds similar at the moment. Major tuning issues. 🙁

[@vincentsmith8345]

I'm sure if you decide to restore the car, James, it will be a cracking job!

[@reddave8628]

Them jump leads want throwing over the hedge and buy yourself some proper ones 😂😂

[@DarrenCoull]

Hi James, can't help mention it, but your pressure washer hunting like that means you have a leak on the high pressure side - assuming it is not something obvious, like a split in the hose or connection, if it is under warranty, get it in for repair or replacement. I do work for Karcher (in Aus) and have done warranty repairs on these, and other higher-spec models. Best thing at least is that if out of warranty, they do have replacement parts available, unlike most other brands where you're expected to just go buy another one :-)

[@ClaudeSac]

If not James, you certainly helped me. My (10 year old) Kärcher has been doing this from brand new and I always accepted it, while being annoyed. Thanks!

[@Mr.-Wint]

Had the same issue, - I just adjusted the auto stop valve..

[@STORMCLOUDGREY]

That's the first magic eye picture ever that I can actually see! Please don't sell it. You know you want it. And you have to keep saddos like me entertained.

[@davepax982]

That's not moss. That is a part of the car's emission control system. I call it carbon offset.

[@MyJon64]

Your driveway is looking very clear! I'd imagine that's more to do with the wife 😅 Looking forward to watching the diesel go back together.

[@kevinnye5132]

Moss is like belly button fluff , how does it get in all those nooks & crannies on Rovers James 🤔 but I gotta say that’s the best damn moss seen in years. Love the poster James 👌🏻, other things going on in life 🤔 Rovers are your LIFE 😂

[@chiefrocka8604]

Love that colour but sadly the last owner needs kicking

[@johnshaw4140]

Don't sell it , please work your magic on it , please please please , it's gorgeous

[@chriss2761]

Typical bank holiday weather good job to get out the way the car will be a good bit lighter after being de-mossed 😂 hopefully you don’t sell the SD1 and it gets saved by you 👍👍

[@realnutteruk1]

👍

[@alexwedgewood6506]

@nitrosilvia, have you got any spares for a series one that you’d sell. I’ve not long bought a 79 s1 in Avacado green and trying to do a nice job of it, hope to hear off you sometime

[@terryatkinson899]

Hope the ripoff merchant with the wipers etc is stuck with them, I virtually gave away a whole car when a lad wanted it for parts only to find out he sold it for big profit and the new owner has it on the road. Ireland is a small place and eventually word gets out about who to avoid.

[@bernardcharlesworth9860]

That cellular rust to normally hard to cure

[@philtucker1224]

Is there another gold wheel on the other side that you could swap? (My OCD can’t take seeing the odd rear wheel…) 😂

[@peterwarner8541]

You need some gloves! I’m just as bad but by the end of the weekend my hands are cut to bits and filthy which isn’t a good look in the office…

[@donnysweekendvanlifetravel7854]

come up well once you removed mother natures offerings typical bank holiday drizzle catch you in nextvid james all the best donny

[@chrisblay]

I estimate it was around ten minutes to go from golly gosh to fuck sake. 🤣

[@glynjones2540]

Could the failure to start/keep running be caused by the fuel cutoff switch? You know, the device which trips when you hit a tree and prevents you (and the tree) burning to death.

[@terryatkinson899]

Feck that, I'd have power washed the shite out of it. Look forward to the diesel, there's something appealing about that car 🙂

[@nigelbond4056]

Please don’t sell the V8-S. it doesn’t matter how long it takes, your attention to detail and quality of workmanship is exactly what it needs. And if it helps, I’ll buy it from you once it’s completed 👍

[@tedpalmer1537]

About time 😂

[@spitfiretrading]

"James and the festering turds" There is a book in that somewhere I'm sure! 😂

[@Katrina_L]

Hi,are you interested in trying a thermal camera to help you locate mechanical problems,such as blockages in exhaust system,mechanical misalignment, a misfiring cylinder or electrical connection issues,etc?

[@michaelbolt4530]

Are you going to get one of those ignition amplifiers from rpi?

[@Marie579]

Ever thought of secretly towing it back to the barn?

[@theotherchannel2279]

18:00 I would leave it as is and just do the mechanicals and interior...

[@acs5928]

GLOVES !!!

[@kevincahill1204]

What’s going on with the beast

[@mrpolitics1462]

That roof looks like someone’s used a pellet gun on it, if your free maybe you could come and clean my car lmao 😂.

[@gerardjurgens2670]

I guess the glowplugs are gone!!!

[@MarkHutton-rn6ts]

Where did you get the temporary fuel can and pump ? Thanks

[@nitrosilvia]

I think i just bought it off ebay. It was for an outboard engine on a boat!

[@MarkHutton-rn6ts]

👍

[@bazza945]

Rover = dark abyss moneypit.

[@evanescecse]

It maybe bird turd 💩 that’s attack the paint over the years 🤔

[@rogermoore52]

Oh dear James. Car won’t start, bank holiday rain, mrs moaning about the view out the kitchen, talk of sale? If I had some jump leads I’d send them you. Let’s regroup.

[@deviatefishy]

Wow how dare you do stuff without filming it?

[@motoringmemories6825]

Your diesel rover will run on veg oil.

[@dobcross]

How are you still married after all this time doing your sd1's......

[@ukmud6218]

Hiiiii for no real reason

[@mikespikeey4625]

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