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by klaus
Tue Apr 20, 2021 5:12 pm
Forum: 4's and up
Topic: 4ad valve settings
Replies: 3
Views: 2317

Re: 4ad valve settings

thanks
are you sure there are timing marks ? where ?
mikey, after looking at the happy face system i think it is the same as you are referring to ?
klaus
by klaus
Tue Apr 20, 2021 5:09 pm
Forum: 4's and up
Topic: tdc flywheel mark
Replies: 3
Views: 2692

Re: tdc flywheel mark

thanks a lot,
unfortunately my daughter is 45 and , well rather "fluffy",!
the mirror and flashlight worked after removing floorboard.
i marked the fly wheel and the fan belt pulley for next time.

klaus
by klaus
Sat Apr 17, 2021 3:54 pm
Forum: 4's and up
Topic: 4ad valve settings
Replies: 3
Views: 2317

4ad valve settings

i looked around to find out if the
SMILEY FACE METHOD
works for 4ad too ??
in the fora it is only mentioned for 4A model.
klaus
by klaus
Thu Apr 15, 2021 6:51 pm
Forum: 4's and up
Topic: tdc flywheel mark
Replies: 3
Views: 2692

tdc flywheel mark

4 AD 1952
urgent question !
how on earth do you see the top mark on the fly wheel with the engine in car ???
or any other way to find it (apart from a finger in the spark plug hole) !
very confused klaus
denmark
by klaus
Sun Feb 28, 2021 8:49 pm
Forum: 4's and up
Topic: Ring Gear for 4A
Replies: 5
Views: 2438

Re: Ring Gear for 4A

i managed to tap off the starter ring ( actually some serious banging with a larger hammer and a chisel !) the flywheel and ring was normal room temperature. after cleaning off rust and filing the inner ring edge ( facing the flywheel) it was heated it up until you can not hold it without gloves, ta...
by klaus
Fri Feb 19, 2021 4:50 pm
Forum: 4's and up
Topic: Ring Gear for 4A
Replies: 5
Views: 2438

Re: Ring Gear for 4A

hi thank you for the reply yes, its certainly made from steel. TDWERF i doubt that a starter ring from your morris is large enough. i have 3 from a morris 8 that are too small. but i might be wrong singer 4ad is inside 267,3 mm outside 288 mm 112 teeth. do you mind check what you have and if it is u...
by klaus
Thu Feb 18, 2021 2:56 pm
Forum: 4's and up
Topic: Ring Gear for 4A
Replies: 5
Views: 2438

Ring Gear for 4A

hi i have a rather worn ring gear, as usual in two positions. my thought was to weld material on top of the worn teeths and grind to original size. but the mechanic says that the ring gear is made of cast iron ! , i doubt that.. but is that right ?? i am not very happy to knock off ,and possible bra...
by klaus
Sat Nov 14, 2020 3:35 pm
Forum: 4's and up
Topic: 4AD stalling
Replies: 10
Views: 8678

Re: 4AD stalling

latest update on the stalling engine: i discovered that the issue were from the ignition / light switch. i gave it a good spray with contact cleaner, worked it on / of light and the ignition key until it all dried up. it has worked flawless since the. ! just to be safe i bought a new switch as back ...
by klaus
Sat Nov 30, 2019 10:38 am
Forum: 4's and up
Topic: 4AD stalling
Replies: 10
Views: 8678

Re: 4AD stalling

thank you guys, i belive i have solved the problem. i found a older model solex, no model name but same bore, that i fitted. must be a better carb. the car is running far better and faster an inow i can reduce idle speed, i use it without changing the jets. the car was still stalling !! so as you su...
by klaus
Tue Oct 22, 2019 9:05 am
Forum: 4's and up
Topic: 4AD stalling
Replies: 10
Views: 8678

Re: 4AD stalling

pekka i had the same thoughts, i took of the tank to clean and inspect. no problem there, suction pipe ca 2 cm above bottom, and clean inside, apart from the usual dust / rust. on rare occations, engine comes to full stop. starts after a while. that is why i suspected the condensator. i put in new p...
by klaus
Sat Oct 19, 2019 5:44 pm
Forum: 4's and up
Topic: 4AD stalling
Replies: 10
Views: 8678

Re: 4AD stalling

thank you for your input. i should add that the engine is still running when / after stalling, sounds like when running out of petrol, no power, but after 10 -30 meters it runs perfect again ?? previousley it would stop compleatly, i thought it was the condensator , i changed that and all was fine f...
by klaus
Fri Oct 18, 2019 11:35 am
Forum: 4's and up
Topic: 4AD stalling
Replies: 10
Views: 8678

4AD stalling

4AD stalling when i make a long right hand turn. only on right hand turn ! fai30 solex carb carb is clean, i have 2 filters inline. correct jets, when i got it, the air jet was no 200, i have put in the right one (140?) float is airtight float valve i have tried with 1 -2-3 gaskets under, it seem to...
by klaus
Fri Sep 06, 2019 5:53 pm
Forum: 4's and up
Topic: color code
Replies: 0
Views: 58715

color code

color code singer nine 4ad series
where can i fint the original factory colors for the post war nines ??
and the modern paint codes?
mine is in a rather dull redish color that i do not think is original.

a search on the net and on this site, gives no answer.
kindly
klaus
denmark
by klaus
Wed Nov 14, 2018 4:07 pm
Forum: 4's and up
Topic: certificate papers 4AD 1953
Replies: 0
Views: 58395

certificate papers 4AD 1953

i have one set of title papers in surplus. 4ad1836v. from a pennsylvania car. i bought the car in Carlisle jumble some 20 years ago and got it on the raoad last year. the seller gave me the papers for another car by mistake. i tried to contact him last year with no succes. i understand that vin pape...
by klaus
Mon May 14, 2018 5:31 pm
Forum: 4's and up
Topic: New Owner Here
Replies: 13
Views: 6095

Re: New Owner Here

thank you very much.
very clearly now.
klaus