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by peter_winney
Thu Feb 13, 2025 4:36 pm
Forum: Public Requests For Club Assistance
Topic: Chassie numbers
Replies: 9
Views: 14459

Re: Chassie numbers

Re: BMC 284 - Yes, Chassis No - F20757/15 indicates that this car had the "15.9hp" 1711cc engine from new. 1FF1631 is an early one. The option was only made available in 1934. The suffix on the car No. FBW 2900/15 also indicates a 15.9 engine. The 13.9 cars had suffixes /13. The 13.9hp engines had 1...
by peter_winney
Tue Feb 11, 2025 2:52 pm
Forum: Public Requests For Club Assistance
Topic: Starting engine after rebuild
Replies: 3
Views: 105

Re: Starting engine after rebuild

When I bought my first 10 it had a rebuilt engine. I had to get my dad to tow it before it would start. After that it was fine.
by peter_winney
Mon Jan 06, 2025 8:13 pm
Forum: Public Requests For Club Assistance
Topic: Identifying a replacement engine.
Replies: 2
Views: 956

Re: Identifying a replacement engine.

An engine No. much lower than the chassis No. is normal on the Goodwood. The difference is about 22300. 1FF is the correct prefix for a Goodwood engine. The reason for this is that the chassis No. series dates began with the introduction of the 12/6 in 1931 with the 1496cc engine (13.9hp for tax) bu...
by peter_winney
Sun Dec 22, 2024 7:13 pm
Forum: Public Requests For Club Assistance
Topic: Heater
Replies: 3
Views: 847

Re: Heater

Phil is clearly the expert on this having tried several different methods. I have not, tho' my '34 Ten has an off-take in the header tank someone had fitted. In the past I have seen 10s (other than Phil's) fitted with the Ford add-on pump running off the back of the belt as he describes. Some kind o...
by peter_winney
Thu Dec 05, 2024 12:25 pm
Forum: Public Requests For Club Assistance
Topic: 1935 Austin 10 camshaft wanted
Replies: 3
Views: 849

Re: 1935 Austin 10 camshaft wanted

Yes I can let you have a 10 camshaft. PM me your address or if that does not work email moderator@austintendriversclub.com
BTW why do you need one? They should not wear out.
by peter_winney
Fri Nov 29, 2024 3:20 pm
Forum: Public Requests For Club Assistance
Topic: Notifiable Medical Conditions - DVLA
Replies: 1
Views: 606

Notifiable Medical Conditions - DVLA

In law UK drivers are required to notify the DVLA of any medical conditions that may affect their driving (RTA1988 Sec94, Highway Code 90). There are specific medical conditions that MUST be notified by DVLA and for which DVLA will withdraw their driving licence, temporarily until the health conditi...
by peter_winney
Thu Nov 28, 2024 5:17 pm
Forum: Public Requests For Club Assistance
Topic: Petrol cut off
Replies: 2
Views: 799

Re: Petrol cut off

Petrol cut-offs appear on Vintage Austins such as the Seven and Twelve. The early 7s had gravity feed from the scuttle tank. Bit like a motor mower. The "Heavy 12" had an Autovac, using engine vacuum to draw fuel from the tank, again using gravity for the final feed to the carb. Hence each needed a ...
by peter_winney
Sat Oct 26, 2024 8:59 am
Forum: Public Requests For Club Assistance
Topic: Headlight bulb holder
Replies: 3
Views: 1150

Re: Headlight bulb holder

You are right the conversion rims do look like frog eyes.
by peter_winney
Fri Oct 25, 2024 5:39 pm
Forum: Public Requests For Club Assistance
Topic: Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show at the NEC
Replies: 0
Views: 640

Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show at the NEC

Just booked my tickets for this year's show for Sat 9th. Using the club code it was cheaper than the "Advance Tickets with discount" price shown in the magazine. There is a £2.50 fee for booking online which eats into the advance booking discount but it applies per order and not per ticket, so if yo...
by peter_winney
Fri Oct 25, 2024 5:26 pm
Forum: Public Requests For Club Assistance
Topic: Headlight bulb holder
Replies: 3
Views: 1150

Re: Headlight bulb holder

Try Club Spares they may have some in the used parts. You will need to explain that you want bulb holders with two studs but not offset pins. Or you can get them online from one of the many classic car parts firms. 1930s Austins did not have double dipping when new but only since it was made compuls...