Thanks for the info Martin. That is exactly what I was hoping was the case but didnt want to chance it without confirmation. It looks as though I might be running with a spare battery or two for a couple of months.
Best wishes
Ben
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- Wed Feb 28, 2018 5:27 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: 1925 Twenty/4 Dynamo drive
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- Tue Feb 27, 2018 6:05 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: 1925 Twenty/4 Dynamo drive
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1925 Twenty/4 Dynamo drive
Can anybody advise me please as to whether or not I can run the engine with the dynamo removed. I have removed same and sent it away for a refurb but would like to use the car in the meantime. I appreciate that there will be electrical limitations, which I reckon I can overcome by carrying spare bat...
- Wed Dec 20, 2017 8:54 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Anti freeze in vintage Austins
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Re: Anti freeze in vintage Austins
I have been using it for a couple of years since replacing the water pump backplate in a 1925 Twenty/4 and have had no problems, gland packing remains good and no leaks developed. Coolant has stayed clear so I presume that the inhibitors in it are working. As far as its environmental credentials are...
- Fri Oct 20, 2017 7:43 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: VAR Anniversary
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VAR Anniversary
At the AGM the subject was raised regarding organising some sort of memorable event to mark the anniversary of the VAR. I read recently that the E-type owners had done a round Britain run based on a relay system where owners in one locality took over the baton from those arriving from the previous l...
- Fri Oct 20, 2017 7:23 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: VAR AGM Venue
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Re: VAR AGM Venue
Certainly sounds as though it is worth investigating