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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Girling Brake Master Cylinder 3102542W and brake shoes

« on: June 18, 2023, 09:59:50 »

Dear All,

I’m looking for a Brake master cylinder for AEX 31. It is a cast iron Girling with Girling number 3102542W. Please see the attached image. If anybody had got one, or know about one that is or could be for sale any hints or tips will be greatly appreciated.

It doesn’t have to be perfect, just as long as it’s in a restorable condition, i.e. no cracks.

I’m also looking for one side of rear brake shoes for 31. Girling numbers GB 41540 and GB 41542.

Top dollar paid!

Thanks in advance for any help with finding these parts.

Kind regards

Jonas

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Period photographs

« on: November 09, 2022, 16:22:07 »

Dear all,

Every now and then I come across interesting period photos from the AC factory or from other sources that hold valuable information. So my question is if the club or any individuals have any images that could possibly be shared in one way or another. It could be a valuable resource for anybody restoring their cars. It would obviously be beneficial if the images could be scanned to a high resolution and then be made available one way or another?

I realise that my question is somewhat vague but I suspect that there are some great images lying hidden in drawers that could help us interested in keeping our cars as original as possible.

So if anybody has any images that they could consider sharing or selling or if the club has any please let me know.

Kind regards Jonas

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / AC Ace steering box?

« on: June 23, 2022, 15:06:01 »

Dear all,

AEX 31 has done something like 80.000 km and so has the steering box. With the help of a knowledgeable friend we replaced all the moving parts that we could so I guess it’s as good as it can get, without changing the worm and peg, so with modern Michelin X’s it’s tracking a bit at higher speeds.

So my question is simple, is there anybody out there that has a very good or even nos steering box or at least a new worm and maybe a column that they want to sell? To me!

I know one can buy new worms from TR specialists but I have also heard that the quality of these new worms aren’t very good. Also if anybody has any experience with new parts and tracking problems in general it would be interesting to hear about the experience that others with old Ace’s and Aceca’s have had.

Many thanks in advance for any input.

Kind regards

Jonas

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / SU H2 hydraulic dampers

« on: May 07, 2022, 19:51:48 »

Dear all,

I’ve been wondering about the carburettors on AEX 31. They are H2 like they should be, however they haven’t got any dampers. Maybe this is correct but as far as I understand for the SU H-type - the addition of the hydraulic piston damper carburettors were introduced as early as in August 1947.

So I’m curious what kind of carburettors other early Aces or Acecas out there have? That could be expected to be original.

The carburettor bodies on AEX 31 are branded PDC 3229.

Grateful if anybody could shed some light on this.

Regards Jonas

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Ace wheel bearings

« on: August 10, 2021, 05:04:02 »

Dear all,

I’m looking for some new (NOS!) wheel bearings for AEX 31. Especially the rear outer bearings. So if anybody has a set of Ransome and Marles LDJ 40 bearings for sale or knows of anybody that might have some for sale, please let me know.

Thanks in advance for any help with this.

Jonas

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Brake adjuster spanner and bleeder tools

« on: May 22, 2021, 08:43:48 »

Dear all,

I’m looking for original, rear brake adjuster spanner and bleeder socket tool
for AEX 31 which is an AC engined Ace from 1954.

It doesn’t really matter if they are original or reproductions as long as they
look like the original ones.

Any hints or tips gratefuly appreciated. Or if anybody would have any for sale:
Top dollar paid!

Thanks. Jonas

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Oily speedometer

« on: April 06, 2021, 19:47:01 »

Dear All,

I’ve encountered a problem that I hope somebody on this forum might
have encountered or at least heard about.

After changing the gearbox in AEX 31 two years ago I find oil pushing up
through the speedometer cable, and subsequently filling the speedometer
with lovely gearbox lubricant! At First I preasumed that since the “new”
gearbox didn’t have a breather, fitting one would solve or lessen the problem
but it didn’t...

I’ve been thinking that something might be missing from the speedometer drive
in the gearbox. I’ve included an images hopping that somebody might be able
to tell me if there is a seal or gasket missing somewhere.

Very grateful for any help or learned opinions.

Kind regards Jonas

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Lucas distributor DX6A wanted!

« on: August 28, 2020, 10:41:54 »

Dear All,

I'm looking for a Lucas distributor DX6A, 40143E for an AC engine.

Any condition can be of interest! So if anybody has one or knows
of one that is for sale, please contact me.

I can be reached on my mobile +46709266070 or my email:

jonas (at) jonaslindvall.com

Thanks. Jonas

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Carburettors for early Aces

« on: July 19, 2020, 14:21:00 »

Dear all,

With some time on my hands I started looking into the carburettors on my car AEX 31. The ones that are fitted in my car are SU H2 with the carburettor body bearing the number PDC 3229q.

This is a early type of H2 carburettor that hasn’t got any damper in the dashpot.

I guess that these are the original type for my car but since I’m not a 100% sure I started wondering what type that are fitted to other early cars. Anybody out there that can tell me what type their cars have fitted? If you do reply, please also give the chassis number of your car please.

Grateful for any response on the subject.

Kind regards Jonas

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Vintage, PVT & 2 Litre Forum / AC 2 litre Speedometer cable wanted

« on: January 05, 2020, 13:03:55 »

Dear all,

I’m on a search for an original Speedometer Cable for a Post war 2 litre car.

I’m looking for the original steel armoured type which I believe had brass
fixtures at the ends.

If anybody has one for sale or would know about anybody that might have
one for sale I would be most grateful to know.

I can be reached on jonas (at) jonaslindvall dot com

Or +46709266070

Many thanks in advance for any help.

Kind regards

Jonas

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Smith's Air filter decals

« on: November 19, 2018, 14:58:33 »

Dear forum members,

I have made some water relief decals for the air cleaners for at least early Ace's and Aceca's
that I believe are as close to a 100% correct.

I had to make a small batch so if anybody needs some for there car, I would be happy to
sell off some!

Kind regards

Jonas

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Ace / Moss box gear lever

« on: November 19, 2018, 09:20:06 »

Good morning,

I'm in almost a desperate need of a gear lever or gear stick for my Moss box.

If anybody got one for sale or knows about one that might be I would love
to hear from you.

Kind regards

Jonas

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Box spanner for early Ace’s

« on: January 18, 2018, 17:17:07 »

Dear all,

Would anybody happen to know which box spanner that came with the tool kit for the earliest Ace’s?

My car is AEX 31. I have seen in a couple of places that it should be a Jenbro, however unsure about the size...

Any help greatly appreciated, an image would be fantastic!

Kind regards Jonas

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Wire Hose Clips for early Ace

« on: April 27, 2015, 10:25:29 »

Dear all,
   
   Does anybody out there know which wire hose clips that were
   originally fitted to the early Ace's?
   
   My car is AEX 31, so mid 1954.
   
   Any kind of help would be greatly appreciated.
   
   If anybody knows, and could also possibly have an image
   showing the part, or would know which screw type was used,
   I would be very happy!
   
   Thanks in advance.
   
   Jonas

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Fuel lines for AC engine

« on: November 05, 2014, 05:56:35 »

Dear All,
   
   I'm looking for for original looking fuel lines for
   my 1954 Ace.
   
   In a Bonhams auction last year a Bristol engined car
   looks like it has "newly" made fuel lines, that look
   just like the original type.
   
   http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/20994/lot/170/
   
   Does anybody know if there is somebody that can supply
   this?
   
   Any help greatly appreciated.
   
   Regards
   
   Jonas