My dad had one of these in the early 1960's. It was a 1935 model, in jet black with dark green interior. It was in really good shape. The crankshaft in these engines was supported by two main bearings, if memory serves me right! It's been years since I've seen an Austin 7 side-valve 4 engine.
Hmm may not be the main bearings may be something like the flywheel being lose? The rhythm seems wrong for bearings... Thanks for shearing and good luck with her!
I have just stripped the engine down and the rear main was loose on the crank. Hopefully it will be solved with some strong loctite bearing. Otherwise I'll need a better shaft. :( The rear main was pretty bad aswell so we're fitting a NOS bearing in the process.
My dad had one of these in the early 1960's. It was a 1935 model, in jet black with dark green interior. It was in really good shape. The crankshaft in these engines was supported by two main bearings, if memory serves me right! It's been years since I've seen an Austin 7 side-valve 4 engine.
eldorado62 1 year ago
oh my god such a buitiful car but he did have a bit of trouble backing up!
jasonstretch 1 year ago
@jasonstretch
Thanks!
Yes but I was terrified about the engine shredding to pieces. :) It has been dismantled again and runs alot smoother now.
The other car, the little green Special has been thrashed a bit harder. ;)
guitarXanalXyze 1 year ago
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Naa jokeing too good for that
oldschool619619 2 years ago
Hmm may not be the main bearings may be something like the flywheel being lose? The rhythm seems wrong for bearings... Thanks for shearing and good luck with her!
nevetsanderson 2 years ago
Thanks for the comment,
I have just stripped the engine down and the rear main was loose on the crank. Hopefully it will be solved with some strong loctite bearing. Otherwise I'll need a better shaft. :( The rear main was pretty bad aswell so we're fitting a NOS bearing in the process.
guitarXanalXyze 2 years ago
I am bu ying one of those hopefully
MrSportyleman 3 years ago
Please feel free to comment.
guitarXanalXyze 3 years ago