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09-03-2019, 09:47 PM
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Hello all, Many of you may well know this registration belonging to Louis Henry , who made a very large contribution to this site. Sadly Henry passed away last year and his beloved Nippy been sitting in his garage ever since.
Just wanted to let you know that I purchased Louis car and collected it today in a LWB Transit van. I started it when I unloaded it and it started within a few turns and settled to a sweet tickover and I'm looking forward to driving it. not owned a Seven before and ask how sharp should the clutch be. can you let them out like modern cars until bite, XG3925 is quite snatchy or is that normal ? or lack of use since last year, or perhaps something i have to master.
Sadly I never got to meet Louis, but some of his amusing posts live on within this site, he had many interests and was a talented musician.
Thank You all. RPM
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Hi,
The Seven Clutch has about 1/8" between engaged and disengaged.
It is possible to slip the clutch with a bit of practice.
Reverse is also good fun think Kangaroo hops.
Spend a bit of time getting used to it and learn the brakes as they need a lot of foot pressure to work well compared with a modern.
Enjoy your new toy.
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From my experience of sevens the clutch sounds quite normal for a seven. Very little movement before it bites and off you go. Welcome to the Austin Seven world I am sure you will have hours and hours of pleasure. If there is anything you don't understand about a seven someone on this forum will no doubt be able to willingly help with advice. One last thing you may find it helpful and enjoyable to join a local Austin seven club.
John Mason
Would you believe it "Her who must be obeyed" refers to my Ruby as the toy.
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09-03-2019, 10:37 PM
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sounds encouraging guys, just couldn't get the bite correct without the car shaking and judder although it was my first time behind the wheel. once I was off it was fine, just on the pull away in First Gear too much revs not enough?
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more photos needed! well done... look forward to hearing how your new relationship develops.
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With Sevens conservation of momentum is the name of the game. Often not time to wait for any synchro. The clutch enables double declutching in milliseconds!
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I didn't know Louis had died but did see the car for sale at Beaulieu the year before last when a friend of Louis had bought it over from I.O.W. when Louis was in hospital. Are you going to restore it or leave as is?
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Didn't know Louis but sorry to hear of his passing. Nice though if his car is now in appreciative hands; I think we all dread that some day our pride and joy will be butchered for parts.
Based on that photo the doors seem to fit well which is a great plus.
Re the clutch think less about stroke and more about a gentle easing of pressure.
Does it have a sports engine / gearbox Rpm?
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RPM. It sounds that the car has gone to a good home. Very sad about Louis. He was a lovely and talented man. I drove the car once and was taken out for a long, fast drive along some lovely, quiet Island roads. Although fitted with a " cooking" engine, it went well and I thought it a good honest example of a Nippy. Enjoy!!
Chris
