I've posted a want ad for one of these but am not holding my breath. On my car, the arrangement at the front of the hood is incorrect and has a shaped wooden piece tacked to a flap on the front of the hood material. I am aware that this should be a shaped piece of metal that slips into a 'pocket' sewn into the hood. Can anyone put up a picture or 2 of what I need to replicate to do it properly. The arrangement on my car works tolerably well but the piece of wood has broken so now seems a sensible time to try and get it right...

thanks in advance for any help...

Hi All,

I decided today that I would paint the front shock on my recently acquired Ulster Rep. Easy, I thought, a couple of bolts and I could paint. What I found was not as was described in the Woodrow book. First, the OS center twin arm had its mounting holes for the bushed end, drilled to 1/2 inch. The NS arms were drilled to 5/8. The latter had been bushed while the former was not. Both fixing bolts were a sloppy fit. Further, I found two brass washers, the size of the friction discs, on either side of the mounting bracket. It would seem that the brass washers would allow easier movement, which would seem to be contradictory to what the shock and the friction discs are supposed to do. Or am I missing some mystical go fast theory? Also, some fiber washers were doubled and others were not there. But a total of eight, just not in the right places. Did Mickey Mouse build this?

Erich in Seattle

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Superalloy head - removed from my Ulster. Not warped. Usual wear to water outlets. Comes with water manifold, gasket and domed nuts. £180 plus carriage

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Longshot:

The front portion of the hood on a MkII Pearl Cabriolet is a 'pocket' with  spring steel(?) insert that 'engages' with the front portion of the frame connected to the body. On my car, that is missing and has been replaced with a piece of shaped wood - that has recently broken. I'd like to return it to the original spec and wondered whether anyone might have the steel insert in the remains of a car or could help me with any information as to exactly what I need to manufacture..

Thanks in advance..

Hugh

One of our club members has a Type 65, fitted with four speed gearbox and "bacon slicer" starter. The rear gearbox housing has been inverted, so speedo  drive is in similar position to three speed gearboxes. However, the speedo is the ribbon type as used on RP and Ruby. Can anyone suggest a supplier of a suitable cable ?

I saw a thread which had diverted from its origins, mentioning fitting the camshaft by holding the rollers in place with grease. I have found it far easier to hold the rollers in place with a tight elastic band (as well as grease). You can usually get it in place with all the rollers first time, then cut the elastic band.

Ebay  https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Austin-seven-...Sw2GJbXzh4  shows a long wheelbase body for sale if anyone is interested.

Hi, I have a new unused set of ARP L19 rod bolts for sale to fit Phoenix Conrods, these are
the fancy upgrade from the normal ARP 2000 bolts.
The thread is 5/16 UNF as per Phoenix Rods.Looking for £75.
Best Wishes Gene

Hi All,
I asked this question Before and no reply.
What are the Standard specs for Factory camshafts ie Ulster blown
                                                                             Brooklands
                                                                             Speedy & nippy

These are for opening & Closing of inlets & Exhausts and Lifts
After market cam suppliers normally provide this information but the ones regrinding cams for sevens do not appear to do this  which is strange as once you have the cam you  check before  using.

Just to be Clear I am not BAGING Anyone .
Looking Forward to replys

Colin
NZ

Hi all,  This may sound unbelievable but a month after having my carb apart and back together again my son found the capacity well tube on the driveway where I had been working. Since then my son has taken the car for a run and said it drove reasonably well.
My question now is. When I replace this part are there any fibre washes to go on top of the capacity well tube before the screw goes on the top.
I must stop trying to do things now my eyesight has gone.

John Mason.