Nick as Adam has explained i have the later b series 1200 moter it a different shape slightly longer the valves are a different size also the moter came out of...
Hi Brent The 1200 engine was fitted to both the Devon and the Somerset. Initially rated at 40 bhp in the Devon, it was improved by 2bhp in the Somerset thanks...
Rod Hirsch
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Nov 3, 2005 10:04 am
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Hi folks! I have been looking through my books for information. I have come across the following. A40 Devon 1947-52 1200cc (73ci) 30kW (40bhp A40 Somerset ...
Hi guys. Hope it's not too long winded but I can froth at the mouth! The Devon/Somerset motors (1200cc) have the engine code BP-12-A (B series, Pushrod,...
Adam that was interesting about the different engines the moter i have has been reconditioned at some stage and i dont think it had done alot of miles the...
Rod thanks for filling in with extra info on the austins i had heard that the heads on the earlier moters had a problem cracking and blowing head gaskets now...
Nick you are right you can get head gaskets made from scratch i forgot shuk engineering in chch can make replacement gaskets if you give them a copy.Price...
Hi Brent Glad it helped. You're a lucky man having a ute - I wish I still had mine. One of these days I'll find another, but there's probably fewer of them...
Rod Hirsch
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Brent, I was wondering if you had a spare one of the "linkage rods" that goes from the gearbox to the clutch pedal. Its only a short linkage. I can't remember...
Hi Folk's! I am just going to sit down for my supper. Its been a mighty hot day here. I have managed to get my drive shaft fitted plus lots of other minor...
Hi Adam how are you good to see austin is comming along i have the linkage you want for the floor change it would just need a clean up if you give me your...
Thanks Dave... you're a good man! Adam ... From: wtoni To: Austin_Counties_Cars_News@yahoogroups.com Cc: wtoni Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2005 8:10 PM ...
Good Morning Dave! I am fine. We have had some pretty hot weather the last couple of days... probably nothing though compared with what you have in Australia. ...
Adam i dont think i have one the coloum change unit looks different the original one that came with the car had been modified as it had a different engine put...
Have finished work on the chassis and put it away in the shed. Now I am working on the body more or less full time. Its been awfully hot so can only work on...
Looking good! all this talk of hot weather is making me jealous! what do you use to lift the body on and off? just curious :-) cheers, Rick (UK) ... be working...
Adam, I'm seriously impressed. Your chassis and engine look really good. It must be nice to have everything clean, so that you can see what you're doing. I...
He he! I use "ARMSTRONG HYDRAULICS".... couldn't be easier you know. 4 of us get around the sides and lift. Mind you its not light, and I have been thinking of...
ah right, I spose with everything else removed its lug-able eh! as for the weather, yeah I see your point - just references to hot weather gets me all...
Thanks for the kind words Rod. It is nice to have it clean. Its got to the fun stage now. Everything is coming together well. Once the welding on the body is...
Rod not sure about the welder but i also agree with Adam that by lifting off body you can discover lots of things wrong i just lifted the body of a e83w ford...
A warm welcome to new member Bob Stewart from Washington, who writes as follows: I recently purchased a 1953 Austin A40 Sports, and it is my hope that other...
Thank you for the welcome message, Adam. This is my first experience with one of the A40 derivatives. My previous addiction(s) with the British automobile...
Hi Bob At a UK show earlier in the year I photo'd 2 or 3 Sports models, including a shot of the dash and forward interior if thats of any interest?? drop me an...
Apologies for drifting off topic slightly, but I know someone who is on the lookout for a rot free chassis to use on his Morris 1000 pickup, does anyone have...
There were two Morris pick-up/van chassis on ebay earlier this week - one for about £600 and the other for around £60, if that's any help. I had a Morris...
Hey Bob! I have some information which I'll try and scan to PDF and post to the files section of the group. I bought a A40 manual the other day and it has half...
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