On trying to start my ‘37 Ruby I found the hand primer on the fuel pump extremely stiff.
I have taken the opportunity to dismantle it and replace the diaphragm but the primer handle is still extremely stiff even after soaking in diesel for a few days.
There appears to be no adjustment to the spindle, it looks as though it is pressed together.
Is there anything I can do to loosen it.?
If not I can live with it but advice would be appreciated.
Ian        


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How do you delete a "Wanted Ad" once it has been satisfied ?
Bob

Sorry to hear about the passing of Barrie whizzo Williams.


His smile was infectious, his stories wonderful. We lost a motoring legend. 

Here are two photos given to me by his dad, of Barrie’s farther and uncles in their Usters at Pardon Prescott

Motor racing in the blood through and through.

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Hello all,
this may have been touched on before but I would like to have some discussion on the best way currently to break in the new engine  (re-bore, new big ends, bearings, valves, guides, etc.) so that the best performance can be had from the reconditioned engine.

Break in oil is now a favored method of helping to bed things in and the initial first uses of the engine are said to be best if the car is taken out and driven under load fairly vigorously (without thrashing it) so as to help  "set" things.

Loads are varied during the initial miles and the car driven about 500 miles to break it in after which the break in oil is changed for the oil of choice, clearances checked, and adjusted as required,head re torqued,  timing checked etc. so the car is now ready for its life on the road.

Is this what is now considered to be a good method of running in for our cars? Your thoughts ?
Thanks,
Stephen

Does anyone know how the wheels where trimmed.  Most refurbished cars appear to use beading between the sides and the top of the wheel arch.  But I spotted what looks like an original car (although from a car from New Zealand) which looks like the trim was a thick piece of wood over the wheel arch plywood to the sides, all covered in fabric but no beading.
   
   
   

After removing the rear seats as part of my renovation on my 1937 Ruby, the rear panels under the window and spare wheel cover are covered in a fur like material, can anyone tell me if this original or if it as been fitted in a previous renovation

Thanks for all replies

Anything worth seeing in Walsall?
Dropping in there tomorrow noon and the present best option is picking up a shalf from Ikea on the way back towards Stratford for teatime. Which isn't a particularly life-enhancing excursion.

good evening gents

determined to get chummy PX6609 running right again!

Symptoms: has to be properly flooded to even think of starting.
Pulls well in first and second with some hesitation... gets into top really flat....... running an original brass zenith. Jets are 70 in the one under the long tube you can adjust a screw above from the outside.... and the other 75 which I couldn't get out to clean... jet key ordered..... do these sound write
I think mag is ok I tried it one tooth either way on te connector and it was worse...

gratefullyefuly received!!!

best

P

Hi there I’m new to this site and 7s can anyone help me locate  a screen/surround  for nippy or any info that may help. Rob 07890 191498

Hi

What are the chances of ever getting the VSCC to welcome our Rubys into the PVT class?  Is it the Semi-Girling brakes that they don't like?

Colin