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by simonbradford
Fri Jan 23, 2026 8:30 am
Forum: Public Requests For Club Assistance
Topic: Routine Maintenance
Replies: 1
Views: 4768

Re: Routine Maintenance

peter_winney wrote:
> This looked like a handy gadget. So why have I never seen one?
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I’ve got one, it’s called a rag 😬
by simonbradford
Wed Aug 31, 2022 6:09 am
Forum: Public Requests For Club Assistance
Topic: 12/4 castor angle
Replies: 10
Views: 63187

Re: 12/4 castor angle

As a sequel to this, whilst the oak wedges helped I wasn’t satisfied it was as it should be so I bought the Land Rover wedges, get the ones with the smaller hole, you’ll need to trim about 5mm off each side as they are too wide but I’ve fitted them now and it has transformed the steering, I’m really...
by simonbradford
Thu May 26, 2022 7:50 am
Forum: Public Requests For Club Assistance
Topic: Tappets
Replies: 5
Views: 20782

Re: Tappets

Rod wrote: > Tip: Use the longest, most slender spanners you can find (there used to be > special 'tappet' spanners made just for doing this). Like most sidevalve > engines, there is not a lot of room in there to manoeuvre two spanners and > a feeler blade, particularly if you're adjusting on a hot ...
by simonbradford
Sun Mar 07, 2021 8:27 am
Forum: Public Requests For Club Assistance
Topic: Austin 10/4 Sherborne Handbrake gaiter?
Replies: 3
Views: 18289

Re: Austin 10/4 Sherborne Handbrake gaiter?

Contrary to popular belief you don’t HAVE to be mad to own and run an Austin but it definitely helps :shock:
by simonbradford
Thu Dec 31, 2020 9:09 am
Forum: Public Requests For Club Assistance
Topic: 1933 ten, valve grind
Replies: 51
Views: 394180

Re: 1933 ten, valve grind

Try a little oil down No3. If the compression rises it could be the rings.
Regards
Simon
by simonbradford
Wed Aug 19, 2020 7:15 am
Forum: Public Requests For Club Assistance
Topic: Austin 12 sump and oil pan
Replies: 11
Views: 56151

Re: Austin 12 sump and oil pan

I’m pleased to hear that the parts I sent not only arrived safely but fitted too. It shows the public area is useful.
by simonbradford
Thu Aug 06, 2020 7:33 am
Forum: Public Requests For Club Assistance
Topic: Austin 12 sump and oil pan
Replies: 11
Views: 56151

Re: Austin 12 sump and oil pan

Sorry Bob we’re getting at crossed purposes here, I meant I’m in contact with the original enquirer and have sent the parts required. Apologies for the confusion.
by simonbradford
Mon Aug 03, 2020 7:05 pm
Forum: Public Requests For Club Assistance
Topic: Austin 12 sump and oil pan
Replies: 11
Views: 56151

Re: Austin 12 sump and oil pan

In contact now
by simonbradford
Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:18 pm
Forum: Public Requests For Club Assistance
Topic: Austin 12 sump and oil pan
Replies: 11
Views: 56151

Re: Austin 12 sump and oil pan

I've emailed you with a pic.
Regards
Simon
by simonbradford
Mon Jul 06, 2020 4:47 pm
Forum: Public Requests For Club Assistance
Topic: Austin 12 sump and oil pan
Replies: 11
Views: 56151

Re: Austin 12 sump and oil pan

Good afternoon,
I may be able to help but I’d be very interested to hear the circumstances first I.e. what’s the vehicle, how come it doesn’t have a sump etc?
Regards
Simon