Feb 24, 2010 · The Silver Shadow, and its mechanically identical twin the Bentley T, were manufactured from 1965 to 1980 as a direct challenge to claims that the manufacturer was no longer responsive to modern automobile customers. The Silver Shadow line went on to become the best selling model of Rolls-Royce vehicles, spawning a line of 2-door and 4-door saloons …

Oct 15, 2011 · The full factory workshop manual, in PDF form with bookmarks, is available for download from the Rolls-Royce Owners' Club of Australia Post-War Technical Library in the section dedicated to SY cars - the Silver Shadow and derivatives. There is a chapter dedicated to precisely this topic.

Oct 22, 2018 · Here's an example of a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow with a GM LT1 and probably a 4L60E transmission which is electronically actuated. I've seen a couple more recently that replace the braking system with Hydro boost which is the GM Hydraulic braking system that works off the PS pump. Not for purist but may put a dead car back on the road and allow it to run reliably for …

May 16, 2023 · My power windows on my UK market Silver Shadow 11 have been problematic of late, first the rear passenger window stopped working, then the front passenger window quit working and then they all gave up. I removed the door cards and cleaned all the wire and switch connections and now the driver's window and front passenger window work using the driver's …

Oct 28, 2024 · 1) I just ordered a carburetor gauge set, and it was recommended to watch a YouTube video "Carb Tune Up - Rolls Royce Silver Cloud 2 or 3". In the video, he states to start with the volume screws bottomed out and then back out 2 1/2 turns, but no mention about the setting of the jet screws.

Oct 5, 2010 · restoring my 69 shadow with reference to the top roll on your shadow it would have been vinyl Leather was only put on later shadow 2's and then usually coloured top rolls

Jun 14, 2013 · The LWB Shadow and the Silver Wraith II had a reduced-sized rear window, somewhat like limousines do. Look at photos of Shadows versus their LWB equivalents or the later Silver Wraith II taken from the rear and you'll see this clearly.

May 30, 2024 · All about the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow and the derivatives. Like the Rolls-Royce Corniche, Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith II, Rolls-Royce Camargue, Bentley T, Bentley Corniche, Bentley Continental.

Feb 21, 2013 · Take a look at the excellent explanations and animations regarding the hydraulic system that are available at Marinus Rijkers' Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Pages. Many of these cars suffer from saggy rear springs.

Aug 2, 2012 · It's a good thing that you ask before doing this because many of these cars have suffered damage from being lifted improperly. I have used a 2-post lift for several years to lift my Shadow II without incident. However, you need to make hardwood sill blocks and have these handy as the lift arm endpoints that do the lifting should go on these, not the car itself. When …