I'm toying with the idea of putting a close ratio gearbox in the Pearl when I replace the engine. The engine will be very much standard spec, though carefully assembled to provide best performance. The idea is that I have a gearbox more suitable for European touring, or at least, touring in hilly areas, and will provide a higher ratio third gear.

There seem to be three sets of gears available - A Super Accessories set, a Nippy set, then an 'intermediate' set that sits somewhere between the 2. Does anyone have any real life experiences of running a touring car on any of the above? I'd like to make the right choice to start with. I'll be sticking with a 5.25 rear axle and it will just be 2 up and luggage..

Thoughts?

is anyone making the baffle box for the Ulster exhaust.

I have one for pattern, but need another for a build going on.

Tony.

Hi All

I'm just about to rebuild the Lucas Type 30 vacuum wiper motor on my RK.  I've thoroughly cleaned it made sure the mechanism works well and have new leather seals ready soaking in oil.

My question is regard the narrow pipes that supply vacuum to the ends of the cylinders.  They don't seem to be a very tight fit into the body of the motor and I am sure they will leak quite a bit of air. Do they need some form of seal? I was thinking of trying to syringe some form of sealant around the junctions.  Any views on whether this is necessary and what sealant to use?

Cheers

Howard

A grand day out in the Highlands to fit a newly rebuilt engine in a ‘25 Chummy.  We drove over Britain’s highest road five up, fitted engine, had a picnic in the sun and then drove back over again.  Low on fuel we cut out on the last hairpin at Bridge of Brown but a spare gallon saw us going again.  Smiles from ear to ear!

   

   

   

   

   

Ascending the Lecht...



Freshly installed engine takes it’s first run...

Hi All,

I'm new to this forum and just want to canvas opinion on what owning a 7 in reality is like.

I was looking for an affordable series one Landy but I've heard of an Ulster style 7 that might be coming up for sale as the owners widow can't manage the controls so it's no use to her.

I haven't seen it yet but gather that it hasn't been used now for some time and is garaged.........

I could be interested if it's in decent condition and would mainly look at using it locally (Merseyside) and runs out into Wales, Cheshire etc as well as local car club meets.

Question's are, 

• has anyone on here used one for driving any distance
  
• if looked after how reliable are they
  
• Is there a resale market for one if I bought it and didn't get on with it myself
  
• How much actual fun are they
  

Can anyone put me in touch with David Gregson, or know if he is still about or anything about him or the cars he built? I have one of them in my barn (California) which I would Like to know more about. It is an open two seater dark blue in color. There is another monoposto, I believe in Germany, that shares many similarities. The grille shells for instance are almost identical.

I've been struggling getting the steering wheel off my traction engine.

Its mounted on a tapered square and was pulled onto the taper with a 3/4 whit nut. So it was pretty tight.

The wheel is cast iron too, so I was keen not to break it.

Its a difficult thing to use a puller on. After a bit of thought it dawned on me that a modified brake drum would be ideal.

I also had to grind the wheel mounting lugs off to. But I was successfull.

Can anyone put me in touch with David Gregson, or know if he is still about or anything about him or the cars he built? I have one of them in my barn (California) which I would Like to know more about. It is an open two seater dark blue in color. There is another monoposto, I believe in Germany, that shares many similarities. The grille shells for instance are almost identical.

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Hi all
Thinking of taking part in hill trials in my Seven Special, can anybody recommend any beginner events.
Many thanks
Paul

Did someone mention oversize gudgeon pins to help out worn little end eyes?

Or did I dream that?

And, if I didn't dream it, who supplies them?

Cheers,

Simon