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General Forum / Re: Do you know this 1936 AC?
« on: November 27, 2020, 19:45:43 »
Yes. Bang on Gary.
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General Forum / Re: Do you know this 1936 AC?
« on: November 25, 2020, 22:36:35 »
Hello mmouss,
It’s a four seat DHC made to accommodate a six foot three bloater.
I agree with what you say about the running in. Plenty of oil changes as well.
Like you I find using the hand throttle to increase the idol speed helps with the cold running. I have also reinstated the advance/retard linkages and closed the thermostat to help it reach temperature quicker. I think it will be improved once the engine loosens up a little and some tuning can be done.
It’s a four seat DHC made to accommodate a six foot three bloater.
I agree with what you say about the running in. Plenty of oil changes as well.
Like you I find using the hand throttle to increase the idol speed helps with the cold running. I have also reinstated the advance/retard linkages and closed the thermostat to help it reach temperature quicker. I think it will be improved once the engine loosens up a little and some tuning can be done.
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General Forum / Re: Do you know this 1936 AC?
« on: November 24, 2020, 21:21:54 »
It’s looking really good.
I am slightly ahead of you body wise but will be “running in” next year like yourself.
You are in front of me as regards side screens and I have to confess to struggling at the moment. I hoped to get out and about this year to see some other cars to get some ideas as to how to do them and take some pictures. I’m not proud and don’t mind stealing other proven designs. Let’s hope next year is a little bit more sociable.
I am slightly ahead of you body wise but will be “running in” next year like yourself.
You are in front of me as regards side screens and I have to confess to struggling at the moment. I hoped to get out and about this year to see some other cars to get some ideas as to how to do them and take some pictures. I’m not proud and don’t mind stealing other proven designs. Let’s hope next year is a little bit more sociable.
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Vintage, PVT & 2 Litre Forum / Re: Attempted purchase of KOP108 AC 2 litre
« on: October 29, 2020, 20:53:23 »
Sorry your efforts were wasted but by the sounds of it you did right.
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General Forum / Re: Value of found AC Bristol
« on: October 09, 2020, 23:09:08 »
It makes this months ACtion reading even more interesting. Like Triggers broom, three new handles and two new heads.
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Vintage, PVT & 2 Litre Forum / Re: Cold running advice
« on: August 20, 2020, 09:54:30 »
GalFredus, I have sent a message via the forum.
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Vintage, PVT & 2 Litre Forum / Re: Cold running advice
« on: August 18, 2020, 20:51:12 »
GalFredus, I do apologise but I have not had chance to look today. I will try tomorrow afternoon or Thursday morning.
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Vintage, PVT & 2 Litre Forum / Re: Cold running advice
« on: August 17, 2020, 22:35:21 »
I would like to retain it for now. That said let me have a look in my bits box. I collected a few bits and bobs but can’t just remember what.
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General Forum / Re: Pleasing Day.
« on: July 22, 2020, 21:33:40 »
It is Dickies Tyre & MOT Centre Wakefield WF1 2QD
By the way the Honda passed as well but only after the tester told me to put some water in the screen washer. I felt a right plonker for committing such a school boy error.
By the way the Honda passed as well but only after the tester told me to put some water in the screen washer. I felt a right plonker for committing such a school boy error.
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General Forum / Pleasing Day.
« on: July 21, 2020, 20:45:11 »
I took my almost completed project car (AC 16/66) to my classic friendly MOT centre today and doubled up on pleasant surprises. I was Not wanting an MOT but wanted to have a general check over for safety sake and the brakes tested.
The first surprise was how good the brakes were and their ability to lock up all the wheels and how well balanced they were. I know self praise is no praise but for a first time dabble with cable brakes I was quite pleased with myself.
The second surprise was that the tester didn’t charge and said it was a pleasure to see the car and show the apprentice around an old car. He also admitted it was the oldest car he had ever worked on and had never seen cable brakes himself.
It possibly helped that I took my Austin Champ in for MOT yesterday which passed and I have booked in my Honda S2000 tomorrow. Let’s hope I get a hatrick and that passes as well.
The first surprise was how good the brakes were and their ability to lock up all the wheels and how well balanced they were. I know self praise is no praise but for a first time dabble with cable brakes I was quite pleased with myself.
The second surprise was that the tester didn’t charge and said it was a pleasure to see the car and show the apprentice around an old car. He also admitted it was the oldest car he had ever worked on and had never seen cable brakes himself.
It possibly helped that I took my Austin Champ in for MOT yesterday which passed and I have booked in my Honda S2000 tomorrow. Let’s hope I get a hatrick and that passes as well.
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Vintage, PVT & 2 Litre Forum / Re: Cold running advice
« on: July 14, 2020, 22:12:21 »
Thank you Admin. That has helped to confirm my train of thought. I will reinstate the hand throttle.
As regards tuning the carbs, yes straight forward. I have a very useful SU manual which I picked up a number of years ago in my Daimler days. It lists the various types and how to strip, refurbish, rebuild and set up single or multiple mountings. If anyone needs this sort of information though it can be easily found on the web.
Thanks again, a hand throttle is another for the to do list.
As regards tuning the carbs, yes straight forward. I have a very useful SU manual which I picked up a number of years ago in my Daimler days. It lists the various types and how to strip, refurbish, rebuild and set up single or multiple mountings. If anyone needs this sort of information though it can be easily found on the web.
Thanks again, a hand throttle is another for the to do list.
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Vintage, PVT & 2 Litre Forum / Re: Cold running advice
« on: July 13, 2020, 21:11:48 »
It’s a manual choke. 1935 SU - HF 1 1/8 inch, (I think but I don’t have the info to hand just now). The original linkages for throttle, choke and hand throttle were reworked with the hand throttle being emitted. That is the reason for asking, has the hand throttle foolishly been forgotten when in fact it is required and needs reapplying. To the best of my knowledge the choke doesn’t open the throttle at present. You may have answered the question Gary.
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Vintage, PVT & 2 Litre Forum / Cold running advice
« on: July 11, 2020, 23:01:51 »
Hello Folks,
I am seeking advice on warming up the engine to running temperature.
I have recently had my engine rebuilt and rebuilt the carburettors. I decided to fit a later distributor that I had refurbished by the Distributor Doctor. The reason was to try and eliminate the need for the advance/retard operation.
I am currently having difficulty in getting the car to idle until it has warmed up. If I keep the throttle depressed and the revs on then it will warm up nicely. However no matter what I do with the choke I can’t get the engine to keep running unless I use the throttle. The hand throttle is not connected at present.
The obvious questions are, do I need to connect the hand throttle and is that why the cars originally have one.
Is the car in need of a hand advance/retard to aid cold running.
Is the timing best advanced or retarded for slow running.
The car start with ease and runs really well when it reaches running temperature.
I am seeking advice on warming up the engine to running temperature.
I have recently had my engine rebuilt and rebuilt the carburettors. I decided to fit a later distributor that I had refurbished by the Distributor Doctor. The reason was to try and eliminate the need for the advance/retard operation.
I am currently having difficulty in getting the car to idle until it has warmed up. If I keep the throttle depressed and the revs on then it will warm up nicely. However no matter what I do with the choke I can’t get the engine to keep running unless I use the throttle. The hand throttle is not connected at present.
The obvious questions are, do I need to connect the hand throttle and is that why the cars originally have one.
Is the car in need of a hand advance/retard to aid cold running.
Is the timing best advanced or retarded for slow running.
The car start with ease and runs really well when it reaches running temperature.
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General Forum / Re: 1937 with Cats Paw Engine
« on: July 03, 2020, 20:23:25 »
I have / am just doing one. From the picture it looks far better than my starting point. Cost as regards a rebuild being viable are wholly dependent upon the state of the chassis, Ash frame and the aluminium body panels. Factor in labour cost and it will soon all add up. If the Ash frame is rotten then it is time consuming to cut out and repair. If the aluminium has not stood the test of time well then it will need annealing in order to work with it, again time consuming. The chassis and wings (fenders) are steel so straight forward enough. If it’s 1937 then it will probably have a Moss gearbox so bits can be sorted. I have had to do the whole lot including the full engine £15000 per lava And have professionals do the frame and body work so mine, in no way, will ever retrieve it’s cost of refurbishment. From what I see You have there it appears to be a straight forward tidy up to keep its pertina and if it is then happy days and it may be doable with very little financial loss if the work is done for love rather than money.
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General Forum / Re: Cancellation and Postponement
« on: June 25, 2020, 21:23:58 »
According to Classic Car Weekly, Beaulieu September Autojumble has also been cancelled.