Austin Ten Drivers Club

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...

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 ...

Contrary to popular belief you don’t HAVE to be mad to own and run an Austin but it definitely helps

Try a little oil down No3. If the compression rises it could be the rings.
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Simon

I’m pleased to hear that the parts I sent not only arrived safely but fitted too. It shows the public area is useful.

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.

In contact now

I've emailed you with a pic.
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Simon

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?
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Simon

I had the same problem but mine’s a ‘36 12/4. I took the gearbox out and put a sealed bearing in the input shaft, also sealed the drain back to gearbox from the labyrinth seal space. Burnt the oil off the clutch plate, put it all back and so far no more problems. Got stuck under the dash at one stag...