20-08-2019, 07:58 PM
Steve, I guess that you're not familiar with the Austin Seven, it's engine and/or it's foibles. Take my advice - flush the engine cooling system out with a hose. remove the side water branch at your peril unless you like playing with cans of worms.
The starter motor issue can be easily resolved by removing the starter motor and checking that the pinion retaining spring isn't broken or is preventing the pinion from moving up the bendix to mesh with the flywheel. Disconnect the battery before you do anything.
I would counsel the purchase of a book called "The Austin Seven Manual" by Doug Woodrow as a must before you start tinkering. They are available from our cherished suppliers - click on the logo at the top of the page.
The starter motor issue can be easily resolved by removing the starter motor and checking that the pinion retaining spring isn't broken or is preventing the pinion from moving up the bendix to mesh with the flywheel. Disconnect the battery before you do anything.
I would counsel the purchase of a book called "The Austin Seven Manual" by Doug Woodrow as a must before you start tinkering. They are available from our cherished suppliers - click on the logo at the top of the page.