Here is a really interesting article well worth a read I came across recently hard to find this information in fact I was searching for this for someone who...
Bill, Â If you look very carefully you can see that this campervan also used the Lucas torpedo sidelights (remembering the recent discussion). Â Paul ... ...
Graeme I just found it interesting as it is the reverse of what I believed maybe someone else would like to comment on some discussions people have said it...
HI, I was doing will on the idea until it came to the part about the high voltage at the spark plug moving from the side of the plug to the centre. That would...
just a bit more food for thought . when i was doing a welding course for my apprentence-ship i was told that when welding cast iron using a d.c. welder, to...
I have been trying to educate myself as to the best value of British Whitworth Tools. It did not matter when I dismantled my car becasue everything was rusty...
Hi Scot I've found the best source for Whitworth wrenches is British Tools and Fasteners. They're located in the state of New York, USA. They sell wrench ...
As many of you know, I am researching the history of the Four Cylinder Club of America. The FCCA used to have a close relationship with the Mobil Gas Economy...
Bill, I have seen the King Dick Brand and they seem to be good quality and have a good reputation. I appreciate the tip about not trying the cheaper brand. You...
Harold I think as long as the leads are correctly set up there is no problem my understanding is that the most efficient set up is if it's a positive earth the...
Bill I am pleased that I forwarded the article the devon performed extremely well in a range of conditions when it did the round the world race Adam has copies...
 The book you should read is 'Cape Cold to Cape Hot' by Richard Pape describing his drive in an A90 from the North of Norway to South Africa. Won't win any...
Hello all, Thanks Paul, for the book suggestion Cape Cold to Cape Hot - Richard Pape - 1957. I just purchased it on ebay item number 400033699229 - Price: AU...
Paul good suggestion I have fond memories of my 55 A90 the second car I owned the first was a Austin 10 wish I kept it but while I was away my mother swapped...
 Jim,  Worth having a look at Abebooks as they do have the Husky book and often are cheaper than Ebay.  Some info on Pape, I suspect his treatment in the...
Hi All, Been real busy as of late making money whilst I can anyway quick input here. Good link there, King Dick is good quality and they also carry Britool ...
I have a set of Whitworth tools which is a bit of a catchall. However, I find that between my SAE and Metric sockets and wrenches that I seem do alright...
Is this, by chance, the same Nobby Peers responsible for all the amazing engineering on the Highlander Sea? If so, this is Matt Heffron, last year's...
Bill I'm an MPG fan and modern record holder myself and have collected several old magazines called "Small Car Parade". Very interesting reading on all small...
Welcome to Bruce, who has just joined our group. Bruce writes: I have a few Metropolitans. Many of the Met parts are from the A30,A40,a50,a55 models I also...
Thanks, Louis. Given the cost of fuel these days and the move toward more fuel efficient cars, I can't understand why Mobil doesn't revive its economy runs. ...
I find the older tools tend to last and I have no problem picking up good second hand ones we have a few second hand suppliers that I have picked up really...
Blimey it sure is a small world what are the odds of our paths crossing on a Austin Counties mail group! I've been so busy that I barely check here and never...
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