Good afternoon.

I came across the attached suggestion for replacing the brake balancing bar in the Austin Seven Companion. I am a long way from doing anything to the brakes on my chassis yet, but was wondering whether anyone has any experience or knowledge of this modification. It might be useful if the existing system on my Ruby is beyond redemption.


   
   


Regards,

James.

Hi Folks, Can anyone advise on how to cure a (SWINGING) speedometer needle on the RP.  The needle is swinging back and forth making it difficult to determine what speed I am doing.?
Cheers

Planning to fit a 1931 axle with 1" brake shoes to my Ulster rep which currently has semi-girlings.
 
I presume I should change the drums to earlier pattern - will everything else fit?
 
I don't want to convert the axle to semi-girling, but would consider an 'upgrade' to 1 ¼" shoes, in that case which other parts would I need to change?
 
Any advice appreciated. Fundamentally I'm not sure where that extra ¼" came from... I'd rather find out before I come to fit the axle on the car!

Hi all,

Good news for those who love a good auto jumble.

Beaulieu international autojumble 2018 is nearly here.

Thought this would be a good time for any austin 7 stall holders to let everyone know we're on the field thay will be. And what sort of things they sell.

It could make it easier for those customers who don't want to view all of the 2,500 stalls. Just the austin 7 sellers.

I'll start things off.

We have our usual pitches R333 and R334. Stocking all the austin 7 bits I have room for, new old and reconditioned.
A lot of sort after parts, so get to them early.
I also have some SALE prices out on items, beaulieu weekend ONLY.
also some items that are seen as seconds, not perfect. But perfectly useable. And CHEAP.
Also see pictures we have just had new crown wheel & pinions come into stock. To celebrate we are offering a beaulieu weekend ONLY price of £300.00 a pair. On 5.25 and sports 5.67 ratios.
So don't leave it to late before you get to our stall.
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If you are interested in the crown wheel and pinions, at this price it may be a good idea to pre-order to make sure I have enough there. THESE PRICES are beaulieu weekend ONLY.

See you all there TONY.

I've a few left over that I ordered and wont use £4/pair £7 2 pairs - posted 

long/short pair 17" - one pair

long/short pair 19" open centre - two pair

long/short 19" pair closed centre - single pair

Austin Sevens of all types are invited to the 750 Motor Club - Tunbridge Wells Centre's Stoneacre Trial on 23rd September.

Stoneacre is a National Trust property near Otham in Kent and we will be using a field close to the house - but not part of the estate, so no need to join the NT or pay an entrance fee. Classes for standard, modified and specials, and we particularly welcome new entrants. Mike Stone will be setting-out the hills and there will be plenty of opportunities for skill and cunning but nothing to break your car. An added attraction will be Ruth's catering van offering bacon rolls, burgers hot drinks & cold drinks! 

Entry forms from event secretary: barry@marthatrust.org.uk

I don't need auto advance any more and it doesn't seem cost effective to just use the electronic bit to replace the points on my DJ. £95

I also have a very good 8 degree Lucas DK4A with good bearings and good baseplate, rebuilt weights , but needing new springs. Disassembled £85

pm your email address for images.

The nose of the casting on my engine has suffered over the years & quite a large chunk at the end (about 5-8 o'clock & an inch) is no longer there! Clearly the starting handle has been rattling up & down. Unsurprisingly there is significant wear on the starting handle shaft as well.
I am not minded to find a replacement cover & think this must be a well known problem...is there a "fix"? I am thinking of fitting a bush/sleeve over the handle shaft & fitting it into the nose of the cover. Maybe made from a hard plastic polybush?. The car starts well on the motor, so I don't anticipate lots of winding in future. I am more concerned to stop the handle shaft rattling about.
The bush would be quite thin as the gap from shaft o/d to cover i/d is "only!" about .030" (variable!). I recall seeing "steel tubes" from somewhere that might be to solve this one, but cannot find them...do they work? I don't want to have to machine the components unless I have to. My plan is a to just find a "fix" at this stage.

A Nigel Wilder from York phoned me about Cup Model details tonight - he did not leave his number in the message however!

If anyone has phone details for him, please Private Message me.

Many thanks.

I know this might get a lot of conflicting answers but...

I know the torque setting on the Phoenix rod big end bolts is 35 ft-lbs. They are ARP bolts. But is that dry or with lube? The ARP site talks about their fancy lube which isn't too expensive. Do people just use that? Or clean oil? Blue Loctite? Does it matter?

Simon