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Introduction from a New Owner!
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#31
24-07-2023, 10:31 AM (This post was last modified: 24-07-2023, 10:34 AM by Leisureking.)
There is a lot of play in the big ends. I tried to post a video, but I don’t think it is possible. About 1/32 of an inch. I presume this is not normal!
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#32
24-07-2023, 10:52 AM
Hi

I’ve found the best way to post videos is to make a YouTube video then post the link.

Cheers

Howard
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#33
24-07-2023, 11:29 AM (This post was last modified: 24-07-2023, 11:31 AM by Leisureking.)
Here is a link to the youtube video.

https://youtu.be/s2cO1E7hDfM
Are these shims normal? Seems a horrid solution if they are! All four conrods have them in varying numbers!


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#34
24-07-2023, 12:47 PM
Looks like a rebuild by Signor El bodgero.
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#35
24-07-2023, 01:24 PM
Some Rolls Royces had shims like that
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#36
24-07-2023, 04:08 PM
Shims were a normal and accepted practice back in the day.
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#37
24-07-2023, 04:32 PM (This post was last modified: 24-07-2023, 04:33 PM by Howard Wright. Edit Reason: Spelling! )
Hi

The side play on the big end bearings can be up to 1/16” according to Woodrow’s ‘The Austin Seven Manual’.  If you don’t have this book I would definitely recommend it. It is stocked by Cherished Suppliers and available from ‘Mercury Vintage Services’ susan.woodrow@gmail.com.

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#38
24-07-2023, 05:30 PM
Shims and side play aren't necessarily and issue.
Clean up the big end and share a picture of the bearing face too.

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#39
24-07-2023, 09:14 PM
Thank you all! I have ordered a copy of Woodrow!

1/16th play sounds a huge amount!

There are definitely problems ahead though…


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#40
24-07-2023, 09:28 PM
Had shims like that on a 1927 side-valve Riley I once owned. Seems they were the norm way back then.
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