Just removed the front radiator cowl.
When I removed the starting handle I cannot get the handle to engage?
Tried all sorts of jiggling
Any ideas 
Regards
            Tim

I am still putting together my engine (a stripped head stud is holding me up while I wait for a helicoil kit to arrive) but I was looking about for a good, cheap oil to use for putting in the engine to run it in. I have good Penrite classic/vintage oil to use as my every day oil but for running in want something I can use and change quickly so it seems pointless to waste the good stuff.

The local parts place had this oil on special: https://www.repco.co.nz/en/brands/repco/...p/A1249731

I think it was only $20 for 5 litres. Probably all gone now but if there is still some about is it suitable as a breaking in oil? 

Simon

Travelling through Much Wenlock last Saturday I spotted this interesting old garage. Ruairidh started a thread on this subject a couple of years ago but I was unable to locate it! Anyway, here are my two pictures:

   

   

Just returned from motorbike trip to the Isle of Man. Some great transport museums. I spotted these three cars in the Manx Motor Museum at Jurby.

   

   

   

Hello everyone, does any of you fine lot know the owner of a 1937 austin seven reg is EKE 372 i know its still about as it failed its last mot
Many thanks 
Ross

         Came across this on pininterest
Ian

I just need to share some frustration with the DVLA and my ongoing experience with them to register my currently unregistered car....

Mid June I go all the documents together to support registration - letter of authenticity etc etc - ad sent it off.

9th August a package comes back from the DVLA - I hadn't provided correct proof of address. My fault as i had misunderstood their requirements. I'm on hol when this arrives soo...

17th Aug I send off everything again with new insurance cover note, proff of address, everything they need, as confirmed by their help chap on the general advice line - who also advises a 10 day turnaround. Excited I post off the fat envelope.

I wait
I wait
I wait

Monday (10th Sept). My frustration overcomes me and I call the DVLA. I'm told some confusing maths regarding dates but ultimately it means, apparently, that it's unlikley my application has been processed yet and I should call again in two days.

Wednesday (12th Sept) - today - I call again. Now it seems i was misinformed on monday. In fact my application should have been processed by 7th Sept. It has not as they have no record of it. So it's most likely been lost.

Now this causes me an issue. As part of the pack sent to the DVLA is the embossed Letter of Authentication from this club, so I no longer have it. Everything else i can easily send again, but not that.

So I'm going to send the pack off again with photos I took of everything I put in the envelope. God knows if this will actually work or not.

I just want to drive my car......

Yours frustratedly

Ray

Hello 

Firstly I would like to introduce myself, my name is Mark and have recently become an Austin 7 Ulster Rep owner. Could any one recommend any books to buy that will help with the general upkeep, maintenance etc. I do have the workshop Bible and the Pittman’s guide to Austin 7. Also could anyone recommend the various oils, greases, lubricants etc.
Many Thanks
Mark

I'm trying to fit a later test device to diagnose the oil button on a 1929/30. 
But the fittings are different - the later oil gauge has a smaller male connector.
Is there an adaptor sold that someone else has searched for and found, please?

https://www.prewarcar.com/276450-this-re...n-7-expert