Austin Ten Drivers Club

Hi Cidermaster, I don't think the test you are carrying out is correct as you would only get a brief but very high voltage which potentially might destroy your testing device. The tester if of the continuity type won't beep as there is no direct contact between the HT lead / rotor arm / distributor ...

So is the need for a shield a design fault or is it a case of getting more mileage from a fan belt or would a new fan belt obviate the need for a hose shield?

Just greased is normal.
A sealant is only used by those trying to counteract the effects of deformity in the surface of say the cylinder head because they are looking to avoid the correct solution which is machining.

Steve V.

Not as far as I know, but it does have a preferred insurer, - RH insurance whose cover includes breakdown. Whatever you do, don't use Green Flag as apparently they've stopped coming out to cars over 16 years old! Green Flag used to be OK with old cars, I used them years ago a couple of times. Once t...

Hi a40farina,
as 1936 is a changeover year you probably need to say if this is the earlier Ascot or the 'New Ascot'.

Steve.

Hi Andrew, Unless you pumped a lot of sealant in the stud hole I can't see that being the problem. Firstly we have to ask was the engine running alright before this manifold work occurred. Secondly if it was running ok before has anything else changed? Something as silly as the fan belt slipping cou...

Still on the road according to DVLA so good chance someone will be able to help.

Steve.

I 'd be surprised if you couldn't use those Landrover wedges - I may get some for my 12. Just a couple of comments:- 1. you only need one hole in the wedges and that is in the middle for the end of the bolt that goes through the spring. 2. The sharp end of the wedge always points to the front of the...

Front ones the arms are equal length, on the rear pair one arm is longer that the other.
If you are a club member there is a technical fact sheet about them.
Steve.

Depending on when in 1935 your Lichfield is manufactured will dictate whether you should have Hartford friction dampers or Luvax rotary hydraulic dampers. My Lichfield is a late '35 manufacture, registered early '36 and has the Luvax. Cars made earlier '35 will have friction Hartfords. The club has ...