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I'm fitting indicators to my 1926 Clifton and I'd like to know where other people have chosen to fit their indicator switch - I'm currently anticipating using a reproduction, black, bakelite Lucas SP120. I'm similarly interested in what people have done for a hazard light switch and indicator. Comme...

Hi Alec, Thanks for the info and advice - it all helps. My clutch plate is indeed dished and the linings are almost down to the rivets, so I've got a new clutch plate and linings ready on the bench (along with new springs, levers and pins etc). The splines aren't great - they are reasonably smooth b...

I contacted the UK’s Model T Ford Register a couple of years back to try to find Bendix parts for the starter motor on my 1926 Austin 12 that are not supplied by VAR Spares. They said that TService.co.uk are the authorised UK importer for Mac’s Antique Auto Parts in America who sell Bendix bolts (wi...

Hello Martin, Thanks for your input, that's very helpful and I'll investigate how to "setup/use" a dial indicator through the bell housing opening before refitting the gearbox since it's such a tight access/space. On the bearing front, it's the "clutch" bearing (AK24) in the flyw...

The clutch on my 12/4 short stroke engine has had problems with not always fully disengaging since I acquired the car almost four years ago. On dismantling it, it is apparent that the clutch bearing cover plate (AK25, see below) has rubbed against the bearing (AK24) which I assume has contributed to...

I have a Bosch 009 distributor conversion on my 12/4 rather than the magneto. If I recall correctly, it uses a 2:1 reduction gearbox to drive the distributor. This means that it is possible for the input shaft to the distributor gearbox to be connected when it is 360° out-of-sync (I do mean a whole ...

Thanks for all the advice. I have dismantled the motor now and the coil spring was indeed broken which I have discussed with Tony Smallbone and ordered a replacement from VAR Spares c/o Steve Newton. The sleeve which sits underneath the coil spring is fractured too, but it looks okay to reuse for no...

The system keeps deleting my photos without warning ! Here's the flywheel teeth:

I'm hoping for some advice with regard to a starter motor problem on my Austin 12/4 (1926, short stroke). The starter used to work fine, then sounded slightly different on a few trips, and then stopped working. I can hear the motor spinning, but it does not engage to turn the engine. I have charged ...