26-12-2017, 12:32 PM (This post was last modified: 26-12-2017, 12:45 PM by Colin Wilks.)
(25-12-2017, 04:27 PM)Steve Bryant Wrote:
(24-12-2017, 05:48 PM)Bryan Norfolk Wrote: Here is an advert for the petrol reserve item shown in one of Tony Betts pictures.
Any chance of someone giving an explanation on how it works? i think I might know but would like to know for certain.
Thanks Stephen.
I certainly don't know for certain, but my interpretation is that the swivel tap is drilled at 90 degrees (in the direction of points B and A as illustrated). The points A and C duplicate the union fittings connecting the tank to the engine, so this device is installed inline at that point. In normal operation fuel flows from point A up towards point B and back down the other tube, to exit to the engine at point C. The height of this loop is the reserve. In reserve operation fuel flows directly from point A to point C (i.e. as it did before the device was installed). The narrow gauge tube at point B terminates on a breather on top of the tank so as to prevent siphoning once the tank level falls below the top of the loop below point B.
Happy Boxing Day! (As you may tell, I have been escaping the family festivities for a short while).
27-12-2017, 03:02 PM (This post was last modified: 27-12-2017, 03:07 PM by Tony Betts.)
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Just for you Duncan,
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These are all American,
And there are others available.
Problem is the more pumps they have, the more expensive they get.
I've seen the single pump at £60 dependant on condition. And one of the triple pumps sold in the UK for £2,000 probably why I've not got the triple pump.
Further to RR’s post, Our RP through the 1950s was used to very regularly visit grandparents 60 miles away, usually returning at night. About 1957 it was supplanted with a “modern”, in the manner of the time sans heater. The first thing we noticed was the dismal cold!
At least in this colony bumpers seem to have been a popular accessory. I have seen various. My RP had well made front and rear but very heavy. Probably a local product.
My father understood his car was a deluxe because it had leather seats, chrome lamps and bumpers, but no sun roof , just the smokers hatch. The front bumper transferred impact to the body so removed early. The rear provided some protection for the guards, commonly bent and battered. With parking spaces not all marked out, and many other cars with formidable bumpers, cars seemed to suffer far more bumps than do today. Bumpers formed a useful mount for carriers, thus helping to produce the lozenge door openings so typical of RPs.
As for tinplate toys, I have found tin plate very prone to rust in humid parts of the country. Idally needs to be kept sealed. Oiling may assist but may discolour.
Hi Tony you image of the suppliers badges, the middle badge with the Austin logo is clearly an Austin Supplier, are the ones on the edge of the photo also Austin Suppier? Any chance of showing more of them when you have time.
