20-06-2019, 07:38 AM
Hi and Welcome
Remember you should use the proper hub puller to take the hub off (although front hubs do tend to come off more easily than the rears). A three arm puller can easily bend the narrow flanges of Austin hubs.
I use lip seals in place of the felt ones if only as they don't need soaking in oil overnight before using!
Strangely enough electric fans are allowed under VSCC rules which always seems a bit odd to me. I would take things one step at a time. You'll probably find a good clean out of the rad solves everything. Oh and invest in a Boyce Motometer temperature gauge that fits in the rad cap. You can then tell quite accurately when the engine starts to run hot (or cold).
Finally noises that seem to come from one part of the car often come from another, particularly in an open car. Make sure you've narrowed the noise down to the front! It could be the rear tyre rubbing!
Cheers
Howard
Remember you should use the proper hub puller to take the hub off (although front hubs do tend to come off more easily than the rears). A three arm puller can easily bend the narrow flanges of Austin hubs.
I use lip seals in place of the felt ones if only as they don't need soaking in oil overnight before using!
Strangely enough electric fans are allowed under VSCC rules which always seems a bit odd to me. I would take things one step at a time. You'll probably find a good clean out of the rad solves everything. Oh and invest in a Boyce Motometer temperature gauge that fits in the rad cap. You can then tell quite accurately when the engine starts to run hot (or cold).
Finally noises that seem to come from one part of the car often come from another, particularly in an open car. Make sure you've narrowed the noise down to the front! It could be the rear tyre rubbing!
Cheers
Howard