A New Austin Seven Owner

[Howard Wright]

Thanks Reckless, I had no idea about that.  Is it a big improvement over the standard?

You probably can't see in the photo, the driver side brake cable runs on the outside of the drag link, which is causing it rub on the tire when the wheel is turned to the right.  Should it be routed on the other side of the drag link?

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So I've realised that the cotter pin on my knocking kingpin was loose, I've tightened it and that has stiffened it up somewhat but the movement is still there, but requires more force to produce it.  

The movement I'm describing seems to coming from inside the axle beam, otherwise tightening the cotter would have no effect on the amount of play, is that right?

Hi Tuboseven

The king pin should be a good fit in the axle eye without tightening the pin.  The pin prevents the king pin from sliding up and down.  It does sound as if your axle eyes need to be seen to!

Howard