You wrote:
>
>DSand95510(at)aol.com writes:
>> P.S. Rootes put out a Service Bulletin early in the Series V run
advising
>> dealers to replace the PRV, as it was prone to sticking open even
when new.
>> I 'believe' the bulletin recommended going back to the earlier
valve number,
>> found on Series I-IV, which take longer to wear out. Can anyone
confirm
>> this?
>
>Dick, you are correct on all counts. This bulletin is on the web at
>http://www.team.net/www/rootes/rsb/66_06.html and recommends that the
>1600cc relief valve be used on the 1725 engine.
>
>
Having been through a number of engines I cannot remember which type of
valve was the thin brass tube as opposed to the heavier steel tube.
Anyway it's the thin brass tube valve that always gave me trouble.
John
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