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by bayliss
Fri Jun 04, 2021 11:39 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Difficult Gearchange
Replies: 6
Views: 5669

Re: Difficult Gearchange

Pleased to hear that you have resolved the problem :D
by bayliss
Fri May 14, 2021 8:48 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: 16/6 fan belt availability
Replies: 3
Views: 3173

Re: 16/6 fan belt availability

Thanks for link Martin, I had seen those belts and they do offer a 780mm x 20mm which would be OK. The problem is that they are only 1mm thick, not sure that would be OK. My current belt is around two or three mm thick.
by bayliss
Thu May 13, 2021 3:32 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: 16/6 fan belt availability
Replies: 3
Views: 3173

Re: 16/6 fan belt availability

To answer my own question I have measured the belt length required at 780mm and plenty of belts are available in that size. Although the width is reduced, so I expect I will buy a toothed belt and turn it inside out so the teeth are showing outside.
by bayliss
Tue May 11, 2021 3:57 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: 16/6 fan belt availability
Replies: 3
Views: 3173

16/6 fan belt availability

Any leads please as to where I may purchase the fan belt to fit my 1934 16/6 (chrome rad)
My one in current use looks good but I would like to carry a spare.
by bayliss
Sun May 02, 2021 3:21 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Leather cleaner
Replies: 2
Views: 6865

Re: Leather cleaner

Gliptone liquid leather products also gets my vote, been using their products for twenty years or so and not yet found anything better,
by bayliss
Sat May 01, 2021 5:03 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Difficult Gearchange
Replies: 6
Views: 5669

Re: Difficult Gearchange

On my 16/6 I have the tick over set low enough to see the red ignition light glow. Starting the engine I use the hand throttle to set the slightly higher engine speed. As the engine warms I then reduce the hand throttle as required back to the red ignition light glowing on tick over. I don’t think I...
by bayliss
Wed Apr 21, 2021 5:13 pm
Forum: Before & After - Members Projects
Topic: Austin 12/4 special coupe
Replies: 9
Views: 151076

Re: Austin 12/4 special coupe

Lovely old car so deserving of getting back on the road.Looking forward to swing the progress.
by bayliss
Tue Apr 20, 2021 10:45 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Difficult Gearchange
Replies: 6
Views: 5669

Re: Difficult Gearchange

Hello Kernow, is this a problem that has become apparent recently or is it an ongoing problem? Did you manage to carry out your gear changes quietly and smoothly before in the car?
by bayliss
Tue Apr 20, 2021 4:02 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Water pump failure
Replies: 4
Views: 3220

Re: Water pump failure

Thank you for all replies. The small leak from top hose I have now sorted out, emery paper around the cylinder head junction with new clips made an easy fix. Seems I have an air lock now as top hose gets hot and bottom hose cold. I did by a thermostat for the engine bay but not fitted yet, so a very...
by bayliss
Mon Apr 19, 2021 10:36 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Water pump failure
Replies: 4
Views: 3220

Re: Water pump failure

Thanks for reply Martin, I will have a look today. I have found a small weep on the top hose where it joins the cylinder head, tiny amount of water though.