Hi Paul have not forgotten about you just been very busy will try and post this week will let you know when have posted. regards dave. ... From: Paul Traynor ...
Hi All, I'm trying to bleed the brakes on the Devon (as you probably know only the front as the rear are mechanical) and the fluid just doesn't seem to be ...
Hi Paul i had the same problem so got anouther tank lid and drilled a hole in it and cut out the whole valve teat out of an old tub pulled it through the hole...
As a matter of fact I also had a tank which some gluey sludge in the bottom. It was blocking the outlet at the bottom too. My solution was to soak the whole...
Paul in the master cylinder there is a small hole that needs to be clear just make sure that the hole is open it may have been blocked up with old metal rust...
Hey Paul I recently changed the brake/clutch fluid in my later model Austin. We ran metho through the lines to clean them out. It evaporates leaving not...
Hi yoall, Just noticed a Brake bleeding problem on the Devon. Heard all these tricks before and are good tips but, the little secret is - disconnect the rear...
Dave that was a very useful and handy tip thanks for passing it on must try that one i know the garages use a pressurised system for refilling and clearing...
Pete good idea about the methylated spirits {Denatured alcohol} ideal for cleaning and cleaning lines also good for cleaning rubber parts as does not affect...
Hi all, Now in UK, am trying to get to Austin Counties Car Club meeting next week and will report to you.Good wishes to ERN< looking forward to seeing the...
... so long Alex? Haha! ... help me out with my website when I first started. He (very sadly) has sold his Austin A40 Devon, but like I was once, I think he is...
Do you all have car rallies near you to tell us all about?Well, here in South Australia, we have the Bay to Birdwood Rally, 1400+ pre-1950 Vehicles travel from...
Alex, we have a swap meet coming up at the beginning of next month... Will post details when I know more. It's held at Mc Leans Island, Christchurch,...
Ern! What on earth is the matter with your Farina? I have just looked at some photos you have uploaded to the photo section. One photo makes the Farina appear...
Adam,All, thanks for allowing me to join your group. I live in the Western New York, US and my name is Carlos. I was born in Costa Rica, moved to the US when I...
Well Carlos, I reckon you have dropped in on the right spot! Although this is a group for cars from the Austin Counties era, we're very tolerant of other folks...
Adam, here is a link to a page on Henry J's. Henrys where built by Kaiser Motor Co. of course long gone. They where also sold by Sears Roebuck at one time too...
Adam henry js are early model fords came across some american car manuals that had the fords listed that way.I thought that was quite cool Welcome Carlos to...
Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone would pick up and question the picture of my Farina with the roof chopped off but it's the way the picture was taken....
Re' painting: It's totally unnecessary to remove the entire paint from the body of the car. You actually prove nothing although the modern trend is to remove...
I have a surprise for you all. I am making a trailer from an Austin A40 Devon. I have cut the body and the chassis clean through the middle and intend to use...
Hi Guys, Adam, I'm totally shocked at what you are doing. Fancy cutting up an A40 Devon. Shame on you because in years to come, we will be shooting people for...
Golly gosh Ern! You make me feel jolly rotten! <grin> I'm really very sorry, I did try to give the body away but no one would take it. So rather than send it...
Howdy everyone! Take a look at this Coronation Car Badge: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=70087271 I just won it on Trademe. Hehe! The rest of...