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Re: US8155
No idea where it came from, but it does look like the old post card format.
Re: US8155
Brian,
A word of caution. It is your car, but the photo was B&W. I colourized it some time ago according to what I was told were the original colours.
A word of caution. It is your car, but the photo was B&W. I colourized it some time ago according to what I was told were the original colours.
- Wed Aug 31, 2022 1:09 am
- Forum: Pre-War
- Topic: Auto advance?
- Replies: 7
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Re: Auto advance?
The Le Mans ignition timing is 1 7/8 BTDC, but I wouldn't compare that to the 4AD. The first thing I would do is to make sure the valve timing is correct. Go to http://singerninehpengine.blogspot.com/ ... thing.html and find out how to do it. This is most likely your issue.
- Tue Aug 30, 2022 11:13 am
- Forum: General stuff about this board
- Topic: Manuals and stuff
- Replies: 3
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Re: Manuals and stuff
Well done Mike.
- Wed Aug 24, 2022 11:33 am
- Forum: Pre-War
- Topic: Adjustments on distributor drive housing
- Replies: 13
- Views: 30172
- Wed Aug 24, 2022 10:18 am
- Forum: Pre-War
- Topic: Adjustments on distributor drive housing
- Replies: 13
- Views: 30172
Re: Adjustments on distributor drive housing
Yes they do wear. Mine was actually missing entirely though and causing a substantial leak.
- Tue Aug 23, 2022 7:31 pm
- Forum: Pre-War
- Topic: Adjustments on distributor drive housing
- Replies: 13
- Views: 30172
Re: Adjustments on distributor drive housing
Sounds like your oil thrower (Mexican Hat) is either worn or missing.
- Fri Aug 05, 2022 6:42 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Ottawa British Car Day 2022
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5131
Re: Ottawa British Car Day 2022
It was blazing hot, but at least it was a lovely 20 mile drive for Lindsay and I in the morning. The afternoon drive home was a little less enjoyable.
- Fri Aug 05, 2022 11:02 am
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Ottawa British Car Day 2022
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5131
Ottawa British Car Day 2022
This was the first OBCD in two years. It was very much a scaled down version with about sixty cars. I'm not sure why this was. Perhaps the organizers were just testing the waters for the new venue. The latter, by the way, doesn't hold a candle to the Britannia Beach venue, but it seems the Beach is ...
- Wed Jun 22, 2022 8:50 pm
- Forum: Pre-War
- Topic: The Restoration of AYW709
- Replies: 143
- Views: 1420447
Re: The Restoration of AYW709
I did end up drilling through the latch for one of the adjuster screws.
- Thu Jun 16, 2022 6:29 pm
- Forum: Pre-War
- Topic: The Restoration of AYW709
- Replies: 143
- Views: 1420447
Re: The Restoration of AYW709
Do you recall Neil's last name?
- Thu Jun 16, 2022 4:16 pm
- Forum: Pre-War
- Topic: The Restoration of AYW709
- Replies: 143
- Views: 1420447
Re: The Restoration of AYW709
I thought Mike Smith was the original owner in the U.S.
- Wed Jun 08, 2022 12:11 pm
- Forum: Pre-War
- Topic: Gear box noise and primary gear bearing fixation
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8600
Re: Gear box noise and primary gear bearing fixation
Check the bronze bush that carries 2nd and 3rd gear. The centre collar breaks off and allows the gears to float.
- Mon Jun 06, 2022 6:14 pm
- Forum: Pre-War
- Topic: Short introduction
- Replies: 6
- Views: 15836
Re: Short introduction
It is a heroic little beast
- Wed Jun 01, 2022 7:31 pm
- Forum: Pre-War
- Topic: First Run of the season 2022
- Replies: 12
- Views: 44865
Re: First Run of the season 2022
This posting is for Mikey as he feels the pre war section needs some love.