12-08-2019, 08:04 PM
Nick
Looking back to when I bought my car 10 years ago I would echo previous comments. Don't change, start, replace or remove anything until someone who has experience with an Austin 7 has been to see it.
You risk opening up a world of unnecessary hurt (but if it was running fine 2 years ago you might just find that fresh fuel and an oil change will see you off), but then are you sure that the gear box oil is OK, and what about rear axle oil, how sure are you that all is OK there. If you don't know then you should drain and replace it all (search for oil as it is important to use the correct type).
Not trying to scare you, but you are clearly new to pre-war as noted by others and there are so many 'ready to help' owners out there who will happily help with a look over and some first advice which will give you confidence in what to expect from the driving experience, what is normal and what isn't, and what to take care about.
Enjoy
Andy
Looking back to when I bought my car 10 years ago I would echo previous comments. Don't change, start, replace or remove anything until someone who has experience with an Austin 7 has been to see it.
You risk opening up a world of unnecessary hurt (but if it was running fine 2 years ago you might just find that fresh fuel and an oil change will see you off), but then are you sure that the gear box oil is OK, and what about rear axle oil, how sure are you that all is OK there. If you don't know then you should drain and replace it all (search for oil as it is important to use the correct type).
Not trying to scare you, but you are clearly new to pre-war as noted by others and there are so many 'ready to help' owners out there who will happily help with a look over and some first advice which will give you confidence in what to expect from the driving experience, what is normal and what isn't, and what to take care about.
Enjoy
Andy
Enjoy yourself, it's later than you think!