06-07-2018, 02:21 PM
(06-07-2018, 12:02 PM)James Anderson Wrote: Further to what Jon has said, I would take the tank off and give it a good clean with paraffin and shake it about with loose nuts, count the number you put in, you want the same number out ! A glass filter like those fitted to old Landrovers, between the tank and the car is probably essential as there's likely to be quite a lot of Cr** in the tank due to the car's age and obvious lack of use. Paper filters will definitely impede a gravity fuel system and you'll lose pressure having the side draught as opposed to updraught car.
All time-consuming stuff but worth it. Some drivers fit an electric SU fuel pump but as long as you keep a full tank you'll be okay.
I think you've got 2 options on how to proceed. Firstly, I'd be doing some serious reading regarding the running, maintenance and mechanical restoration of Austin 7s especially with regard to your particular model of car and also join a local club. The Austin Seven Companion by the 750 Motor club is indispensable and there are some excellent websites I think Cornwall A7 Club's Technical pages take some beating. There is fantastic support through our 'Cherished Suppliers' and as you've experienced through the Forum but I appreciate all this will take time and no doubt you're raring to get out and about.
Hence, secondly, I think a better option is to get my friend Steve Hodgson who restores Austin 7s professionally to help and maybe get the car going safely and satisfactorily while you mull over where you want to go with the car in more ways than one! Steve H is local to me and you could trailer your car over to him and it would certainly be reassuring for someone like him to give it the once over anyway or you'll be fumbling about in the relative dark, finding out things the hard way. He's in East Preston just the other side of Worthing phone number 07870 731074 (SMS Services)