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by Malcolm16
Mon Nov 13, 2023 8:44 am
Forum: Spares
Topic: Book
Replies: 0
Views: 1396

Book

Original copy of the book ' The Book of the Austin Twelve' by Garbutt Twelvetrees.
In very good condition. Sensible Offers please.
by Malcolm16
Wed Oct 10, 2018 9:41 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Austin 12 1930 - Radiator
Replies: 1
Views: 2672

Austin 12 1930 - Radiator

Has anyone had a new radiator rebuilt recently and how much does it cost?
This is based on the later type of honeycomb as opposes to the original design.
by Malcolm16
Fri Sep 14, 2018 6:54 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Rear Hub Nut
Replies: 11
Views: 11761

Rear Hub Nut

Austin 12 - 1930.
Replacing the rear brake linings and new felt seal - rear hub is now on so how tight should the large nut be. With the Austin 7s I know its usually a socket and very long bar - are Austin 12s the same.
Thanks
Malcolm
by Malcolm16
Sat Feb 10, 2018 5:25 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Rear hub felt rings/seal for a 1930 12/4 Eton
Replies: 4
Views: 4906

Rear hub felt rings/seal for a 1930 12/4 Eton

Having changed the rear hub oil seal (felt rings) on my 12/4 and I noticed that there is wear on the hub which the felt ring fits over. Having soaked the felt ring in tallow for several days the rear axle oil is still seeping into the rear brake drums so much so it is contaminating the rear brake li...