Has anyone had experience of either Aaron Radiators Ltd. in South East London (Croydon) OR Vintage Wings & Radiators Ltd. in Manchester.

Both are listed in the Red Book Directory so presumably someone has used these firms.

Looking for a re-core of the radiator on a like-for-like of the honeycomb core to my 1930 Swallow, both have priced, one is more expensive than the other, but the overall cost for both is high - it is quite an involved process for the core fabrication, it would be a lot cheaper to go with a modern replacement, but that is hardly the point.

So looking to hear from anyone that has used either of these firms for recommendation or otherwise, thanks in advance!

What ho all

What about a contentious idea?

Might it be possible, and possibly necessary, that those of us interested in building specials, and "Ulster" specials, have a separate sub forum on this site?

This could mean that those building such and interested in such could banter to their hearts content about the things that sometimes have a tendency, so it appears, to antagonise some of the "purists"?

I have heard a couple of people email me off-line saying that they found certain aspects of the forum intimidating when discussing specials and "Ulster" specials, since some on here frown somewhat, and also that they felt that they were discouraged from posting or simply afraid to do so?

If there was a separate sub forum, then those not interested in its content would not need to read posts if they weren't interested, and wouldn't feel the need perhaps to comment....who knows?

Those interested specifically in specials and "Ulster" specials could then discuss all kinds of options, share photos, talk about different engines etc without feeling the breath of any disapproving purists down their necks?

There does seem sometimes to be....a them...and us type of situation so it seems.

Arthur

Hi All,

As a newbie to Sevens I need a bit of help. My car shipped to the US over Christmas and I've sorted a few things out, but only had the opportunity to start it on Sunday,  a nice warm(70 F.) day. I put in fresh 87 octane non ethanol fuel. It wouldn't start so I looked at the obvious. I tickled the carb to make sure I had fuel(it is a Solex 30 MOV). I pulled the dizzy cap and found the rotor had a bit of burning so I cleaned that up. There were also some brass flakes in the dizzy which I blew out. The points looked good. It still wouldn't start so I pulled the plugs(two NGKs and two French Champions). They were all sooty. So I changed to a new set of Champions. The engine started easily but was running running rough, hunting. I drove it for about 15 minutes and the car had no power and wouldn't rev past 3500. When I got back, I pulled the plug wires and confirmed I was getting spark on each. No. 1 wire came loose from the blade connector when I pulled it, so I will resolder. My inclination is that there are two issues. One may be the No. 1 plug wire which may be causing the misfire. But the sooty plugs on 1 through 4 would seem to indicate a rich mixture. The car was apparently running fine in the UK in December so I'm at a loss as to what might or might not have changed.
I'll check the carb main jet to see if it is seated well. I also ordered new plug wire and blade connectors to make sure that isn't the issue. Rotor, condenser? In past engine experience a bad condenser would manifest on load, but not at idle. All this, including the sooty plugs, would seem to indicate a mixture which is too rich. A sunken float perhaps?

Any help is greatly appreciated. (Sorry for the long post)

Erich in Seattle

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I need the valve seats recut and new inserts fitted in my Austin big7 engine block. Can anyone recommend a workshop to do this please.
Many thanks

Just seen this on facecloth, not my advert.

Nice looking RL Saloon, speedo is in kms so might be an export one too. Rather like the offset spare to get the numberplate frame in place.

Clive B.


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Beaulieu Spring Autojumble, Hampshire

National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, New Forest, Hampshire, SO42 7ZN

10AM-5PM Saturday
10AM-4:30PM Sunday

Always lots to look at. Usually a good number of our intrepid suppliers to pick up your seven bits, and many other stalls with relevant new and second hand bits. Often a couple of sevens for sale either complete or projects too.

For more details, ticket prices and advance tickets check BEAULIEU'S WEBSITE.

In my pressure fed engine I don't need the oil sieve/filter because it's got a full flow filter. However I have replaced the sieve/filter with a 1/4 steel plate with some 5/8 holes in it. My thinking was to add some strength and have a horizontal baffle against oil surge.

Since the engine is going back together now I'm questioning the "strength" value. Would a lighter baffle be sensible? 

What have other people fitted?

Thanks 

Charles

When refitting the hinges to an RP door, the hinge sits part on the door skin and part on the timber reinforcing. Should there be a thin packing piece on top of the timber part so the hinge sits level with the door skin or is it mounted at an angle? Level or angled will alter the distance the door sits off the A pillar. Anyone help?

Reason I'm asking is that I have to do a quick re-furb on the timber as most of the screw holes are stripped. (drill & fill with glued dowel)

B

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Nice little Ulster anyone? If he spent some of the energy he uses on real work he'd be rich by now.