Singer Junior Project

[Mike57]

David a fellow in NSW by the name of Paul Corey has some head gaskets. i just paid $100 AUD for one. I think he said he had more. The are NOS. 02 9871 7647. He only does business over the phone and not by email.

[david.bryant]

Thanks Mike
I gave him a call, he said he just sold one, and is looking for another.
Good tip!
I did not get a reply regarding the firewall badge.

Regards
David

[Mike57]

Yes he sold one to me. It arrived today. If you are desperate let me know. I also did not get a reply after I sent the chassis number and supporting documents. I guess it takes time.

[david.bryant]

Hi
Is the head gasket for 1927 junior the same as 1929 engine?
Regards
David

[david.bryant]

Hi
I have cleaned up the rust pile of what I think is the Singer Junior throw out bearing.

Should it rotate?
Limited wear marks on the fingers or face so I am not sure about this.
Regards
David

[ColinB]

Hello David,

On the head gasket there are three types I think with the differences being around the 'fingers' extending over the timing chain case. Although It was a while ago I think I used sealant for that part and cut the fingers off as I couldn't get the correct gasket for my engine. I think everything else is the same.

On the bearing I'm afraid I don't know.

[david.bryant]

Thanks Colin
That makes sense about the "fingers" at the front with the different widths of the front aluminium housings.
Regards
David

[david.bryant]

Yes it turns with encouragement.

[ColinB]

They always say that if it doesn't work first time you just need a bigger hammer (or wrench!).

[david.bryant]

Hi

What am I missing?
The two photos show clutch pedal out and clutch peddle in.
Can someone post a photo looking down on a singer Junior clutch throw out bearing that works please.

Regards
David

[ColinB]

I'll check my photos David but in the meantime I wonder if these might help?

[david.bryant]

Thanks Collin
By the look of that I might not have the correct throw out bearing.
Today I thought I had a big win by finding another the same that moves freely!
Regards
David

[david.bryant]

Hi I found another (correct) throw out bearing. It needed new bearings and dressing in the lathe. Bolted the gearbox up to the engine and checked the clutch out

[ColinB]

That looks a whole lot better David!

[david.bryant]