At least a couple of 'sales and wants' ads have developed into technical discussions which might benefit from the input of other forum members or indeed be of interest and value to others. Do we have a mechanism to transfer existing threads from 'S&W' into the 'forum chat' section?

My assumption is that most members only visit S&W when they are short of something so may be unaware of these threads.

Can anyone please help me source a spare seal for my winged Boyce radiator cap. I can't see one listed on the spares sites that I have visited.
Regards
Peter

Hi,

Despite searching the Forum I can't find anything on cleaning out a radiator. I have a functional non-leaking radiator but have noticed the running temperature has gradually increased over recent years that has no engine related explanations. I can see a skin of brown scale through the cap.

So: what potions can I flush out the core with, preferably something proprietary and economical - and with a residue that I can safely dispose with a clear conscience! I know about citric acid but wonder what experience others have had with it? What about kettle etc descalers? And maybe not relevant, I've heard that Milton fluid is great for taking that brown tea stain out of stainless vacuum flasks - that's the sort of idea I'm looking for - but would it work in a radiator?

I know I'll take a risk of springing a leak but what's worked for you?

Thanks, Dave

Good evening all , I am trying to locate one of those oval or round steps with Austin written on as seen on a number of specials ,if any one has any idea where I may get one it would be appreciated , Thankyou

What is the assembled wisdom / approval about using modern stone chip finish under wings?
Used and then pained wing colour (black in this case)
Will I be drummed out of the Brownies if I go down this route ?
David

Further to my quest to find a block.
Are +0.050” pistons available ?
Regards
            Tim

Hi All,

I'm curious about this car. Is this an AAK or similar?

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1934-a...2018-09-20

Erich in Seattle

Hello All,

I am trying to get a year and even a month if possible for the following engine number: M26408  from my research i believe late 1926?

thanks
Simon

Hello, again here putting back my tuned Austin Seven.

I am testing the engine on a test bench, but the timing gears are very noisy at low speed,

there is play on the gears but doesn't seems so that much to justify the noise.

Is it normal or should i think of replacing?

I see they are not reproduced, is there anyone that had a spare set available for sale?

thank you 

JI'm sure it's been covered here before, but a simple question - can I extract the conrod big end through the bore if the oil baffle plates are not present (standard bore engine)?

I need to replace a little end pinch bolt and I am hoping I can do this by removing sump/gauze and head only.

Thanks

Ray