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Hi Martin Thanks for your reply. So there is no way it could self syphon thanks for explaining that, I always turn the tap off after having been on a run and isolate the battery via a switch. I replaced the tap last year and can not trace any leaks by placing A4 sheets of clean paper under autovac, ...

Hi I was wondering if anybody has any idea why I lose petrol from the autovac. If I don't start my 1929 Clifton Tourer for a couple of weeks the petrol has disappeared from the autovac and is completely empty. I have placed A4 paper under autovac and pipes and carburettor and no sign of leaks. Could...

Hi
I have a problem with the starter on my 1929 Clifton. Would you know where I could obtain a set of brushes and a pinion assembly.
The number E2952 is stamped on the starter body and is 12 volt.
Thanks
Paul
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Hi Neil I have a 1929 Clifton and I assume the previous owner fitted indicators and put the switch on the dash as photo, he also changed the sidelight bulb holder and it looks like a 12v 21/5 stop and tail bulb using the 21w as an indicator (which is white and not amber) and 5w for sidelight and fit...

Hi Martin
Thanks for the information regarding the universal joints, very helpful.
Stay safe
Regards
Paul

Hi fellow members hope you are safe and well. I wondered if any body recognises these universal joints, I realise they are not austin parts. They are stamped FORD T46B and they are old and heavy duty so cold be commercial vehicle or agricultural. I found them when clearing my deceased dad's workshop...

Hi Paul
Thanks for the information.
Regards
paul

GOOD MORNING EVERYBODY
COULD ANY OF YOU AUSTINEERS PLEASE TELL ME THE THREAD RATE OF THE DOMED WHEEL NUTS ON MY 1929 CLIFTON TOURER.
THANKS
PAUL

Hi again problem downloading pictures file to big, try these.
Regards
Paul

Hi fellow members, I wondered if any of you gentlemen or ladies would recognise the half shafts shown in the attached pictures, having sold my ruby I have now only my clifton tourer but was given these half shafts about 12 years ago for my austin ruby and as you can see they are not austin 7. So now...