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What have you done today with your Austin Seven
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#371
31-01-2019, 07:28 PM
I thought you guys Gaffa-taped pasties around the tyres?
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#372
31-01-2019, 07:31 PM
I use baguettes these days.
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#373
31-01-2019, 07:50 PM
Pasties are probably firmer than haggis...
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31-01-2019, 07:59 PM
I was thinking more of the heat they produced - would be good at melting that white stuff...
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#375
31-01-2019, 08:13 PM
(31-01-2019, 07:28 PM)Ruairidh Dunford Wrote: I thought you guys Gaffa-taped pasties around the tyres?

Great idea! They even make special ones just for Nippies.

https://www.etsy.com/market/nipple_pasties

Simon
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#376
31-01-2019, 08:18 PM
Kept warm today by moving the engine build into the sitting room 
and it’s coal fire! Neil appreciated the comfortable working conditions!
       
Based near the Scottish Border,
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31-01-2019, 08:42 PM
If I'd done that I would have got "right done" as they say...
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#378
01-02-2019, 10:11 AM
Are you still married? If I did that I would be either dead or divorced.

John Mason.
Would you believe it "Her who must be obeyed" refers to my Ruby as the toy.
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01-02-2019, 10:21 AM (This post was last modified: 01-02-2019, 10:26 AM by Michael D.)
(31-01-2019, 05:37 PM)jansens Wrote: When making their own exhaust do people leave the entire base plate on then mount the inlet on top of the exhaust (so needing two gaskets I guess) or do they make the exhaust on the plate then cut out the inlet parts so the inlet manifold sits on the block between the exhaust manifold flanges (on the same gasket).

Nick's picture above shows both styles. I imagine all on one plate is easier to keep flat. Or at least to make it so after fabricating it. But then cut each of the 3 sets of exhaust pipes might have more flex allowing them to bolt up hard to the block?

Simon

In my case we kept. the entire base plate for the exhaust and fitted the inlet  on top of that which indeed needed cutting up a 'second' gasket  Hope this pic is sufficient (before fitting with gaskets but you'll get the gist methinks)
(01-02-2019, 10:11 AM)John Mason Wrote: Are you still married? If I did that I would be either dead or divorced.

John Mason.

My wife wouldn't bother about an engine. rebuild in the. living room as long as parts are  more or less cleaned; in fact she'd probably lend me a hand if and when asked for...


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01-02-2019, 11:34 AM
    [attachment=5257]For all the oppressed husbands please note
I bought a very rough Morris 8 Tourer the day 
before we got married, so Ann did get some advance warning
of what she was getting into!
This M8 became Concours and beat an 8 litre open Bentley 
At the big BVAC Mellerstain Rally for Best Open car!

Bill G
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