Hi, I am looking for a set of 1-5\16" 2 bearing conrods, just had mine crack tested ,2 cracked .
If you can help pleas PM me
Many thanks

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My A7 was turning over very sluggishly on the starter before eventually firing up. As the battery was cracked at the pillar, I bought a new one and fully charged it only to find the same problem persisted. The second problem is the car is not charging either. What could the problems be and could they be connected?
P J

Bit of an odd question. When did they start using CC (cubic centimetres) to measure engine displacement in Britain and why? 

It seems odd it is in metric when everything else (bore, stroke, bearings, crank diameter, etc) was imperial (in Britain at least). 

The 750 motor club was started in 1939 it seems so they were using it then at least. I am guessing it is something to do with a lot of the early cars being French and German and they used metric measures.

I was curious since I am looking at the specs for Brooklands mufflers and they mention the volume must be at least 6 times the volume of one cylinder. I am working all the dimensions out in imperial and so had to convert 750/4 into imperial too. 

Simon

I noted my newish Exide 80aH is at about 6.15V after charging and was a bit sluggish on the starter motor. I use this smart charger on 'low' mostly, and it goes to green light after an hour or so and then cycles if you leave it on (which I largely don't), I imagine staying on the green. I suppose I'm not benefiting from that continual charge, but not sure whether there is a benefit after the green light comes on.

Does anyone know if the accumate will be substantially different from this smart charger? I know they are well respected and I will buy one if I need to, but don't want to if this is substantially the same...
   

I have asked several long time A7 friends if they have ever tackled the overhaul or adjustment of a late (post '36) type steering box - all have answered 'no'.

On my Opal I have a good 4 inches of rotational free play at the steering wheel. It has been getting noticeably worse of late and must be tackled. Is this likely to be something that can be dealt with by adjustment or is it most likely to be wear? Do any of our cherished suppliers overhaul such things?

All advice with be gratefully received.

By repute the best Swallow in the world is coming up for auction at an estimate of £ 50,000 - 60,000

http://richardedmondsauctions.com/catalo.../?lot=2110

I would love to view past threads of specific topics but don't seem able to!   Any ideas how to do it?

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How does one gain a reputation score ?

Taking apart a magneto engine, today, I found this modification to the cam centre bearing. It’s surely not original. Now I can’t decide whether to revert to rollers or leave it as it is.

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Morning all. my 1928 coil crankcase has a crack in the bell-housing.

Can anyone recommend a company to repair it?

Regards from the creative county - Staffordshire

Stuart