The following warnings occurred:
Warning [2] Undefined property: MyLanguage::$archive_pages - Line: 2 - File: printthread.php(287) : eval()'d code PHP 8.1.31 (Linux)
File Line Function
/inc/class_error.php 153 errorHandler->error
/printthread.php(287) : eval()'d code 2 errorHandler->error_callback
/printthread.php 287 eval
/printthread.php 117 printthread_multipage



Austinsevenfriends
Unusual Crankcase - Printable Version

+- Austinsevenfriends (https://www.austinsevenfriends.co.uk/forum)
+-- Forum: Austin Seven Friends Forum (https://www.austinsevenfriends.co.uk/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=1)
+--- Forum: Forum chat... (https://www.austinsevenfriends.co.uk/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=14)
+--- Thread: Unusual Crankcase (/showthread.php?tid=9518)

Pages: 1 2

Unusual Crankcase - Malcolm Parker - 07-08-2024

Yesterday I was cleaning up a couple of crankcases to assess which one would be best to use for my next engine build.  I spent a couple of hours on the better one but it was only today that I realised that it was different to other cases I have worked on.
The case is number 164859 and has the date 7.9.32 cast onto it, also a part number 1A558.   It is different around the front timing gear casing and also around the base.  
Photos below and of case 167201 for comparison.                     
The casting has a number of small holes that look like woodworm but these are on the surface only and appear to have occurred during the casting process.

RE: Unusual Crankcase - Ruairidh Dunford - 07-08-2024

I think this is one of the early 4 speed cases - used on the last of RNs etc, they have similarities with the three speed cases in the areas you highlight.

RE: Unusual Crankcase - Malcolm Parker - 07-08-2024

I'm sure you're right, Ruairidh, comparing it to a 1931 crankcase there are many similarities.  I wonder how the engine number 164859 sits in the RN series.  Perhaps our resident expert on RN's can advise on when the first car with the 4-speed gearbox was produced?

RE: Unusual Crankcase - Ruairidh Dunford - 07-08-2024

Have a look in the back of Wyatt, or in the index cards on the A7CA Archive site.

RE: Unusual Crankcase - Reckless Rat - 07-08-2024

First 4 speed was introduced at chassis n° 159534 (Sept 32) but your crankcase is probably very close to RN/RP change-over which occurred at chassis number 162566

RE: Unusual Crankcase - Malcolm Parker - 07-08-2024

Thanks for that, my reference books are still packed away pending the house move, hopefully in the next three or four weeks.

RE: Unusual Crankcase - ppearson - 08-08-2024

Good morning Malcolm,

I just love the poster !!

Regards

Peter

RE: Unusual Crankcase - David Stepney - 08-08-2024

Your crankcase looks very similar to the one on my car (Engine number 177368) although I do not recall seeing any casting numbers on mine the last time the engine was out. For reference, my car was built in mid-June 1933, has a solid mounted engine and 4 speed crash box.

RE: Unusual Crankcase - Howard Wright - 08-08-2024

(08-08-2024, 09:39 AM)ppearson Wrote: Good morning Malcolm,

I just love the poster !!

Regards

Peter

Hi Peter

Shameless promotion?  ??

Howard

RE: Unusual Crankcase - ppearson - 10-08-2024

Hi Howard,

What a great idea.

These top quality reprinted posters are still available. Printed on 200gms Satin Poster paper

Original size 42" x 29" despatched in a cardboard tube, cost including postage £49.50

A3 size despatched in a cardboard tube, cost including postage £19.50

End of shameless promotion.

Peter