19-04-2021, 09:34 PM
(This post was last modified: 19-04-2021, 09:40 PM by Hedd_Jones.)
There are loads of sets of Whit/BSF combination spanners on ebay at less than 20quid a set. Personally I believe you want two of each size. Genetally younwill need 1/4 and 5/16 whit for 75% of Austin 7 maintainence.
There are also nice whit/BSF sockets on the market at present. Deep and Normal at 3/8 drive. Again wont break the bank.
It is worth buying a large quality 'shifter', for the big stuff like halfshaft nuts etc. You cant go wrong with something like a 15 or 18inch bahco. Find a used one to avoid the need to sell a kidney
But a horrid metric 12mm fits the 1/4 whit stuff perfectly. so find a ratchet combination spanner and hex socket
Taps and dies. There are some obscure threads on a seven. So a threadfile is a must. But generally again 1/4 whit. 1/4 °BSF. 5/16 the same will cover 75% of the fixings. Unless a butcher has been at it
There are also nice whit/BSF sockets on the market at present. Deep and Normal at 3/8 drive. Again wont break the bank.
It is worth buying a large quality 'shifter', for the big stuff like halfshaft nuts etc. You cant go wrong with something like a 15 or 18inch bahco. Find a used one to avoid the need to sell a kidney
But a horrid metric 12mm fits the 1/4 whit stuff perfectly. so find a ratchet combination spanner and hex socket
Taps and dies. There are some obscure threads on a seven. So a threadfile is a must. But generally again 1/4 whit. 1/4 °BSF. 5/16 the same will cover 75% of the fixings. Unless a butcher has been at it