I'm currently working on a fellow members car fitted with an 1¼ SU carburettor.

There are symptoms of fuel starvation (engine under load loses power for a few seconds then picks up again). I know that the zenith 26VA runs on 1½ p.s.i. but I suspect that a  SU electric pump would supply with a higher pressure.

Is this  a common problem when using an SU carb? and if so what was the solution?

Thanks in anticipation of a helpful discussion

Finally, I am getting to grips with the cataloguing of the Harding collection of photos. It will be worth the wait (I hope!)

Can someone more informed than I on the development of the Mulliner Saloon suggest a date when the Pram irons were removed? I have included two photos from the collection that demonstrate the difference.. (If indeed these are both Mulliners!)

Many thanks for any assistance. With some 350 photos to describe, this may not be my only question!

   
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I've been offered this chassis from a chap called Roger Coombs (Hereford), its not for me however I'm happy to put anyone interested in contact. 

I should say I don't know Roger personally and haven't seen the chassis, just helping him out...

               

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I just bought a new CWP set from David Cochrane, but this one has a left-hand threaded nut to hold the bearings. 
My old one is right hand threaded and David is not able to provide the nut. 

Does anyone have such a nut for me ?

thanks, Oliver

   

I was cleaning out a corner and found these. They were in the Ruby when I got it home. Wrapped in 2001 newspaper marked "A-7 Wings". I wonder what they fit ? Mike
   

Hi all, 

Just a quick one, at this time of year, how long after starting/driving does your oil pressure drop down to the normal operating range (mine would be about 5psi driving, 0 - 1psi idling).

Just asking as I'm unsure if I have a restriction or I'm just being a scaredy-pants and need to drive it for a bit longer.

Many thanks!

There are B+W prints on eBay at the moment, some of which I don't remember seeing before.

The sellers, xroads13 and russtygold are both in Australia.

Probably copies of originals going by the buy it now price, here's a selection........


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Hi all, had some issues with starter on my Ulster rep at Lakeland trials.  Think I've rectified the issue (poor connection) but when I removed starter motor yesterday I'm now wondering if it should have a "hair spring" to help the pinion go back into the resting place and then be held in place by tension of the 2 clips on side.  I bench tested it and it does move quite freely but I think it should have a spring to help pinion go back although there is very little shoulder to hold it in?  I think it should go where pen is indicating. 
The alternative method I guess would be for flywheel to throw it back when it starts and tension on clips holds it there?

I'm not that familiar with starters of this age!

any ideas if it should have a hair spring and if it does where can I get one!!!?  

   
   

Its a CAV and only other number on casing are. 10402 and 531

Selection of front springs 
£40 each plus postage 

Suit standard or special

   

           

Enclosed is a very original RL saloon pulled out of a shed recently after 70 years of slumber.
Further enclosed is the RL tunnel stamping together with the same number painted on the underside of the bonnet - looking as fresh as the day it was done.
Both Jon Edgar and myself would be interested if anyone has a similar painted number in that position...or elsewhere. The chassis cross member was a favourite place.