This may seem a foolish question. With the problems I've had with my crankcase, and another one from someone I know, and broken lip seals, etc. why hasn't anyone invested in new crankcases? I understand that heads, sumps and even blocks have been produced, but why not crankcases? Given their age, and that my sand cast one showed definte signs of metal fatigue, one would think it possible and even with enough orders, somewhat economical.

Erich in Seattle

Does anyone have a rear luggage rack suitable for a 1933 A7 RP Box Saloon lurking in the back of the garage that they would like to sell?  I'm looking for one. Don't mind if it needs a bit of work.

Recently I listed some number plates of cars that would have been first registered in the late 1928 brief period when Seven headlamps were fitted up front, not on scuttle.  No response from owners.  Would be grateful if any Friend has such a car (or knows of someone else with one) & could email me on ausevenoz@gmail.com  I have a couple of  questions re the lamps, brackets, pillars, that would not take up much time/effort to answer for me and I would be most grateful - possibly even rewarding.  Cheers,  Bill in Oz

I have a 7 Special with a relatively tuned engine.
I'm using NGK B6H  S plugs, but after about 15 minutes it drops to two or less. On removal they are wet with fuel.
Do I need different plugs, or are my gaps wrong. John Wallace 07770 410 010

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I recently fitted new Borg and Beck linings and find the clutch impossible to disengage cleanly, even with pedal travel in abundance.
To save a lot of sweat and blasphemy can I get away with fitting 1/2 washer spacers between flywheel and cover plate? I’m actually halfway to removing gearbox, from the inside, but as the spline is still engaged it would be simple to push the box back on — if the afore mentioned wheeze is practical.
Some advice please and thanks.

Charles

I'm not sure if there is an answer to this but I often notice that when entering the forum index area, there is always a huge number of guests, often far outweighing the named members. (this morning, 32 guests plus perhaps 12 named sign-ups). I realise some of them may be bots or whatever, but...

I did have a conversation with someone who views the forum but who, as a result of not signing up, doesn't contribute for whatever complication of signing up there is. I found that quite poignant. And I wonder if there is a way of better easing/assisting the sign up process for people who are, for whatever reason, just watching here?

There are less recognisable names posting here than on the old forum, but that could be for all sorts of reasons including people changing their old user names for something anonymous! But have others got any feedback from people who perhaps used to post and now don't, or for people who experience difficulty getting through signing up?

I have a 4 speed crash box that leaks at both ends,has anyone fitted lip seals and was it successful.
The Cornwall A7 site shows the output,but the crash box has a step in the casting a small seal would be needed.A thrower could be fitted between the speedo gear and output flange with a little machining to the inside does anyone have any thoughts.
On the input end it is fairly straight forward but i would use a larger diameter than the CA7c advises to suit the casting.On this end a V ring thrower could be used inside and a sealed LJ35 bearing with the internal seal removed again any thoughts or ideas appreciated.
Andy

Good day

I have my chummy back from menders and now to getting on with mending!  The steering still seems light and id say twitchy.... its a 27 chummy...

I had a special a long time ago and I don't remember it like this.....

Also it NEVER goes on the handle...... I'm guessing  the pin the butterly is on is worn and its sucking in air weakening the mix when trying to start...

Finally steering arms..... how many here have replaced as a matter of course.....

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Pete

Hi

I am very new to Austin sevens and have the task of looking after one for someone, which I have to say is a great car and am going to have to buy one some day!

I hope someone can help, I'm sure that this gearbox is not going to come out with the engine in situ, the floor plates are riveted in. Does the engine and gearbox have to be removed together?

Many thanks.

   

Hi all,

Carrying on from a thread I opened early in the year about quarry engineerings sports slipper Pistons.

I was wondering if it was worth stocking another batch.

Well we got brave, paid many ££££ and today I we got a long sort after pallet of boxes.

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