The drum retaining screws I have are not long enough to screw into the hub of my Ruby,they are 1/2” and I need
9/16”.
I intended to look for some at the NEC but when offering the screws up ( without the hub) they do not grip cleanly. The question is what thread and size should they be as I do not want to force in a screw of the wrong thread.they appear to be  a BA “0” thread.
If this thread is correct then I can use a tap to clean them up
Replies would be appreciated.
Ian

I’ve started to get ready for replacing the brake linings on the special. One of the main aims is to improve the braking performance. When looking at the rear brakes, I’ve spotted that the actuators are at the 8 o’clock position. Is this correct to achieve maximum braking?

Thanks.

Matt

I am stripping my Zenith 30VEI and the pin which provides the pivot for the lever connecting the strangler lever to the throttle via a rod is very badly worn, so I want to replace it.

I am assuming it is a straight press fit item so intend cutting it off 2mm proud of the carb body and drilling it out. 

For obvious reasons I am very nervous of doing any damage to the carb body, so would appreciate an expert opinion about my proposed course of action.

The pin I'm talking about is the one next to the screw driver in the pic.

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I got my hands on a Brooklands Books 'Austin 7' and was surprised there werent many magazine tests pre 1928.
Is there a summary anywhere, or can anyone add anything they have access to?

Brooklands has....

Motor - Dinghy of the road - Sept 4 1923
 
Motor - Sports model - 27 Jan 1925

Motor - Getting the Best out of an Austin 7 -  June 14 1927

i.e. has anyone any Light Car articles pre 1928?

TIA

Saw this 7 on ebay, which on the face of it looks good with a lot of work done so I’m surprised that after 10 days it still hasn’t sold.Is it too expensive for what it is?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1935-Austin-7...1438.l2649

Having completed work on the camshaft and bearings.
Just about to grind in the valves.
Engine is now locked solid.
Engine has been in every position possible while working on it.
Is it possible for the oil pump to seize ???
Help much needed

Anyone got a Nippy camshaft available?

Thanks

1937 Ruby Saloon ARR: 
Following a radiator refurb & replacement of  side branch studs / gasket I added antifreeze & checked for leaks.
All appeared to be in order. However after a few days I found the sump was filling up. The antifreeze had presumeably found a low spot between the cylinder head / block / gasket where before no such problem had been experienced. 
I am yet to remove the head. 
As there was no leak prior to the introduction of the antifreeze will I get away with just replacing the gasket? 
When replacing the gasket is a jointing compound required? I have been advised that greasing the gasket is an option which helps with future separation of the gasket from the head /block . 
Some advice on the above would be greatly appreciated.

Date: 02-11-2018

MIdshire November and December meetings

Midshires will be meeting on:
Thursday 8th. November at the White Horse , Broughton Ashley , Leicester LE9 6PT for a Noggin and Natter.

Tuesday 4th. December at the Tithe Barn, Main St, Cosby LE9 1UW at 10.30 for Coffe and Mince pies. We need to book a table so please could you contact Colin on cgdawson@hotmail.co.uk or 07824810278 before 1st. Dec . Thank you .

Thursday 13th. December at the White Horse, Broughton Ashley, Leicester LE9 6PT for a Christmas Meal. The menu is available from www.whitehorsebroughtonastley.co.uk . Please contact David who is booking tables as soon as possible on david@a7c.co.uk or ring 017885I22033.

A local primary school class has been reading Roald Dahl's book 'Danny, Champion of the World' - which features Danny driving a Box saloon. The school recently asked me to take mine along for them to have a look at, and I duly obliged. Had a brilliant morning in the playground with a very enthusiastic and excited bunch of 8 year olds who had never seen anything quite like it. I took along some engine bits and explained how it all works.  'Suck, squeeze, bang, blow' -  is now being chanted in the playground.

They sent me a delightful 'book' of thank you notes - two of which are below. I hadn't even mentioned Sir Herbert's demise, so the pupil worked that out for themselves. And the note about the horn blowing made me laugh - there were about 30 children and in a crocodile line, entering the driver's side and exiting the passenger side, they all had a go at pressing the button. The rest of the school must have wondered what on earth was going on.

The obvious hope is that one day perhaps one or two of them will remember the experience and seek out a Seven for themselves.


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