What have you done today with your Austin Seven

[Malcolm Parker]

Now that the ice has finally melted and temperatures are better for handling lumps of old metal, I have started sorting out the parts that are going into a new engine that will initially be fitted in the Pytchley saloon but which will probably end up in the hill-climb car.
First job is to get the new Hadley crank and rods white metalled, it is rather a shame that they will be hidden away out of view.   Having said that, it would be more of a shame if they ever decide to make a bid for freedom from the crankcase!
The crankcase is from 1934, fitted with one of Ruairidh's front bearing lip replacements.   The camshaft is believed to be by Jack French, and was one of Reg Nice's spares.
I have a very good block with cleaned up ports and Honda pistons.   Cylinder head will probably be the Ricardo one that is currently on the Pytchley engine.