20-05-2018, 11:03 AM
The ordinary Seven pinch bolt arrangement does seem somewhat basic but millions of Austins, Morris, others, and later BMC A and B engines have operated perfectly with the same or similar.
From earlier posts and other sources it seemes vital that gudgeons tight fitting in the pistons are avoided. Otherwise a start with a very cold engine will likely work any pin loose.
(A local member with an Austin 6 experienced a conrod split for the full length. It was welded and reused!)
From earlier posts and other sources it seemes vital that gudgeons tight fitting in the pistons are avoided. Otherwise a start with a very cold engine will likely work any pin loose.
(A local member with an Austin 6 experienced a conrod split for the full length. It was welded and reused!)