Block spacer ugently required

[Ian Williams]

Be warned Solid copper gaskets on an A7 engine do not appear to be a good idea unless on a dry decked engine. Perhaps it was just me but I tried several times and could never get them to seal the water ways so always experienced seepage, I tried several gasket sprays and goops recommended by racers of bigger engined cars.. I think that the clamping forces at the low head torques we use may be insufficient. If anyone has had positive experience's on an Austin 7 engine I would be interested to learn from them.

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PS Hugh, I have not found the block spacers hard to make from Aluminium sheet, it is probably within the capability's of most Austin seven owners