I recently had my engine out (1937 three bearing) fit a new rear main oil seal,clutch linings and recut valve seats etc — I didn’t look at the bottom end. Having got the engine back in it became apparent that one or two big ends were, shall we say, drawing attention to themselves. I couldn’t face taking the engine out again so ( with apologies to our Welsh/Yorkshire friends) resolved to become an oily coal miner and see if I could fit new shells from underneath. A couple of new ramps at half price from Halfords helped and after an hours work the sump and gauze were off. Removal of the end caps revealed a good deal of wear and cavitation in the shells so a day later I was back with a set of new shells, big end bolts and lock nuts. Then the fun started — I don’t think I’ve ever had such a fiddly job to do in my life as trying to get those new bolts into place from underneath, not helped by them being a tight fit. In the end I used the old bolts with new nuts, torqued up to 18lbs which I reckon is tight enough. 
Would I do this again? I guess I would but fitting new bolts is really a job to be done from the top before fitting the block back. Level of happiness having got job finished — massive!

Charles

Did Austin put engine numbers on the cast iron block on some models?

hi all,

Is there anyone out there perhaps a friend of the family. who can put me in touch with the late John gallons family.

Its about one of his old cars.

If there is anyone who can help, you are welcome to email me Tony.7ca@aol.co.uk

We're I can let you know why I need to contact them?

Thanks Tony.

Back to basics
I would asppreciate some advice regarding honing a freshly machined bore.
I have access to a Flex hone of the right diameter to just squeeze in (the type that looks like a loo brush with carbon balls on the ends).
A look at YouTube seems to suggest 5 or 6 quick passes through the bore with a WD40 type lubricant.

Before I do anything irreversible I would appreciate some thoughts and opinions from the learned, in that:

5 or 6 swift passes on a medium electric screwdriver speed of a second or 2 per pass, or more?
should I reverse the 5-6 passes to create a diamond scoring?

Assume I am just looking for a result of light just visible scratches to hold a little oil rather than scoring of the bore.

thanks
Andy

LWB special; running and driving; hydraulic brakes; Rod Yates body. Estimate£11,000 - £12,000

https://www.brightwells.com/classic-moto...24th-june/

Apologies for these being so late been very busy recently. Though it best to add them here as well so that they may get picked up in time for people to make plans. I will try to get on with adding more upcoming events this week.

Vintage Vehicle Show at the Beale Park Boat & Outdoor Show 1st to 3rd June

750MC Tunbridge Wells Centre Driving Tests & Picnic, East Sussex 3rd June

Date: 03-06-2018

750MC Tunbridge Wells Centre Driving Tests & Picnic, East Sussex

Satinstown Farm, Burwash Road, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8RU. 
By kind permission of John Seymour.     


Gather at 11AM

Quote:We have a field to ourselves, so bring chairs or a rug to enjoy your pic-nic. There are loos on site. We will set up some driving tests designed to be fun. Feel free to invite friends and family. The more the merrier.                              
Any questions contact Mike Stone fbuk@btconnect.com.

Starts: 01-06-2018
Ends: 03-06-2018

Vintage Vehicle Show at the Beale Park Boat & Outdoor Show

Beale Park, Lower Basildon, Reading, Berkshire RG8 9NW

10AM-6PM Friday & Saturday, 10AM-5PM Sunday

*FREE ENTRY FOR PRE WWII CARS BOOKING DETAILS BELOW*

Quote:A new vehicle show at the 2018 Beale Park Boat & Outdoor Show!

Vintage cars, bikes, buses and traction engines with the added attraction of boats and water! Great vehicles, great food, great attractions, great facilities and great people… what more can anyone ask for!
The emphasis will be on a relaxed family atmosphere with the opportunity for vehicle owners to mingle and share stories with boat owners and enthusiasts, along with other petrol heads.
The involvement of groups coming as, and representing a club or marque are welcome, as well as those owner/driver individuals. With stalls, entertainment, a central show arena and much more get yourself booked in for this great weekend! There will be a central parade area and prizes to be handed out in various categories.
An opportunity for owners to enjoy a trip out in a vintage boat on the lake is something not available at other events and should make the 2018 Vintage Vehicle Show at Beale Park a must for your diary.
With free admission for pre-war vehicles (ticket required from the link below) and excellent prices for all other vintage vehicles, there is every reason to give this weekend a try.

Click here to book your ticket: https://thelittleboxoffice.com/bealeparkboatshow/

(Tickets delivered swiftly by Email)

Good morning. I know this subject was covered on the old postings but what is the consensus for the best material to use between the body and chassis?
I have a roll of the felt originally used but should it be soaked in Waxoil? Alternatively does anyone know the name of the building material used on the Wheeler Dealers Morgan restoration?

Regards from the creative county - Staffordshire

Stuart

Seeking Back axle with Torque Tube,back plates and rear hubs.I live near Warwick.Car seized in reverse gear,nobody hurt,no damage to others.