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ColinB · Post by **ColinB** » Thu Jan 01, 2015 3:55 pm

Took the various bits off the engine today so I can paint the block. Gave the manifold several coats of high temperature paint and it is in the oven at 160 degrees C to cure as I speak. Also gave the rocker cover some paint and pressure washed the engine and chassis to get rid of grime. (I used a leaf blower afterwards to take off the water). Tomorrow I hope to put some green paint on the engine.

ColinB · Post by **ColinB** » Thu Jan 01, 2015 3:58 pm

Rocket cover with Hammerite

Manifold

ColinB · Post by **ColinB** » Thu Jan 01, 2015 6:41 pm

I forgot to add that William, who owned Little Bea for many years before selling her to me, found the original supplier's plate in his bureau. It will eventually be reunited with her. I love the phone number - those were the days!

ColinB · Post by **ColinB** » Fri Jan 02, 2015 11:29 am

In a mad rush to get stuff done before returning to work I stripped the engine today and loosely fitted the rocker cover and manifold to keep visitors out. My next decision is the colour for the block - the red was applied by the previous owner and is not authentic, there is a green tinge which may be original, but there is also a lot of black about. I would be very grateful for advice from others on the correct colour.

Post by **mikeyr** » Fri Jan 02, 2015 7:36 pm

I am certainly not a expert but most I have seen are black.

ColinB · Post by **ColinB** » Sat Jan 03, 2015 6:55 am

Thanks Mike - yes I think black is the right colour to use. I'll order some high temperature paint today.

ColinB · Post by **ColinB** » Mon Jan 12, 2015 12:59 pm

Black high temperature gloss on the block. Masking is the biggest issue if you don't strip it all down but I think this will be OK. It needs 2 coats with 24 hours between so I'll do the second coat after work tomorrow (day off today). Later correction - re-coating is after 30 minutes and 24 hours to full cure so it has had its two coats and looks fine!

Stephen · Post by **Stephen** » Wed Jan 14, 2015 9:09 pm

Hi Colin .. interesting project you have and it is coming along great .. good photos ..
Looking at your chassis, it is a 1928 Junior and it has 4 telescopic shock absorbers .. are they standard to the car or were they fitted later .. I always thought they were fitted with lever arm shock absorbers.
Is there any chance of sending me a few photos of the shock absorber mounting brackets , top side and underneath.. either on the forum or to my email address .
Keep up the good work..
Regards
Stephen

Phillip · Post by **Phillip** » Wed Jan 14, 2015 9:58 pm

Hey Stephen,

The tube shocks are the same style as the ones fitted on my 1928 Senior, which is actually a 1929 model registered very late in 1928. I assume that the tube shocks were also fitted to the Junior at the same time. Earlier versions of the 10/26 and the Senior were fitted with Andre Harford shocks it seems.

Happy New Year BTW!

Cheers,
Phillip

Stephen · Post by **Stephen** » Thu Jan 15, 2015 7:17 am

Hi Philip .. thanks for the info .. I have 39 chassis with lever type shock absorbers, I want to do away with them and fit tube shockers allround.
Guess I will have to make some brackets up, they look simple enough to make ..
Regards
Stephen

ColinB · Post by **ColinB** » Sun Jan 18, 2015 2:38 pm

Hello Stephen - I think the shocks were original as my Junior is a 1929 model the same as Phillip's Senior. The fixings are quite basic. You'll get the idea from the attached pictures. If you need more info please just ask. The 3rd picture shows the lower fixing attached to the spring U bolts but without the shock absorber fitted.

ColinB · Post by **ColinB** » Sun Jan 18, 2015 2:53 pm

Started to put the engine back together today. I find that the radiator will not fully bolt home as the lower outlet fouls the steering box. I have it supported on two wooden blocks at present but I would be glad of info from others - is this the correct radiator I wonder?

I am also getting a lot of weeping from the carburettor and had a small fire today when it blew back as I made a starting attempt. No damage fortunately. I have tested the float and cut-off which both seem to work OK, but I note that there aren't any seals in the system either between the float chamber and its cover or where the jet enters the choke chamber. Fuel was coming out of both of these joints so I wonder if there should be some kind of seal?

Stephen · Post by **Stephen** » Sun Jan 18, 2015 10:06 pm

Hi Colin .. Thanks for the clear photographs .. very much appreciated .. I can now get the plasma cutter out and get to work ..
Your car is progressing nicely, and its great to see a blow by blow account ..
I will try to up load some photos of my project a little later in the week, although my work is a little slap dash and not as professional as yours, and progress is slow.
Regards
Stephen

ColinB · Post by **ColinB** » Fri Feb 20, 2015 7:12 pm

Not much happening as I get to grips with the garden ready for spring, plus my job has hit a bit of a peak and I'm back to 5 days a week for a month or so. However, I rigged up a proper temporary fuel tank and had Little Bea running for around 5 minutes with no dramas which was really hopeful.

I went to Iver yesterday to meet a local councillor (I'm doing some work at the station) and bought a copy of the ever-so-classy Automobile at Paddington to pass the journey. Imagine my surprise when I saw my very own Little Bea in the Finds and Discoveries section. I must get the wet and dry out and start rubbing!

mothy · Post by **mothy** » Fri Feb 20, 2015 9:32 pm

Good to see your article in the SOC magazine today.

Roly

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