Evening Folks Just a note for anyone who might be interested a 1958 Saphire on Ebay does not show up on a search because it has been listed as an Armstrong...
Hi , Its Paul again about the early over riders on my Typhoon.They are the ones with rubber attached.The back two have a piece cut off the bottom,looks...
HI PAUL I am unclear about the cut at the bottom, it does not sound right from your description. How about sending a photo, so we can be sure Cheers PENN ......
Robert Penn Bradly
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Jan 2, 2006 2:33 am
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Hi Folks, Best wishes for 2006 to everyone! Another Armstrong "Siddley" Sapphire is offered on Ebay for spares or banger racing. Who will save this one? ...
Hello folks -and best wishes for 2006. If you change your ebay search terms to armstrong + sid* then ebay will include any words beginning with the letters...
Paul The 16hp Parts List doesn't list over riders so it is difficult to tell from that source if front and rear over riders are the same. However the 18hp...
Happy New Year to everyone ! I think that this one is beyond hope. It looks rough and there are a few essential parts missing. Someone might save it at...
HI PAUL Adding to Brian Watts latest message I can assure you that both the front and rear overriders were the same. Most AS 16/18 hp exported cars had their...
Robert Penn Bradly
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Jan 2, 2006 8:52 pm
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Hi all, being the new owner of a Whitley with what sound like a loose primary/cam chain I wondered if anyone out there knows how to tension it. Looking at the...
Thanks, David. That's clever - I didn't know you could use wild cards on eBay. I have a saved search that includes about five different misspellings!...
HI PETE Your Whitley probably needs a new timing chain, and perhaps but not usually new timing chain sprockets. The tension is by way of a tension spring...
Robert Penn Bradly
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Jan 3, 2006 5:32 am
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Couple of Siddeleys on ebay at present see link here if anyone is interested. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4600742631&fromMakeTrac ...
Good evening Pete Penn has provided a comprehensive answer to your questions and as usual answers are spot on. You say that you THINK you have hydraulic ...
Sorry Ian - the info re identifying whether or not one has hydraulic tappets is not correct. The open valves will remain open when the engine is stopped. The...
Unfortunately my wife has just received word on her transfer and we are unable to take my joy, hence it must be sold. The body has been had a complete bare...
DEAR VENDOR OF SAPPHIRE Would you kindly advise me the details of the car please: Gearbox type Chassis number Twin or single carburettor Is it fitted with...
Robert Penn Bradly
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Jan 9, 2006 8:41 pm
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Wanted to purchase chrome strip for centre of boot lid for early mk1 saphire. Prefer good condition but any will be considered....
Dear AS friends, Having been an avid collector of all things Siddeley for many years now I have a sizeable collection...therein a number if duplicate items...
Dear Penn, Hope you are keeping well. Did my email and picture of my 236 seats reach you ok? I have sent this via Yahoo in case the address I used for you...
hi everyone aaron grice from qld here just a quick word to say i went for a drive the other day , to the other side of toowoomba to have a look at an 18hp...
Is anyone interested in buying my 1952 Whittley, Its partially stripped down, good body work four good wings and doors with all glass. Good solid chassis, No...
I have a 346 in storage (since 1987), and am slowly giving up on my 1980's idea of restoring it myself. Has anyone got a good recommendation (or horror story)...
Dear All, Should anyone be interested, I have a small number of original Star worshop manuals and parts books for sale individually. Some of these are new old...
Dear Penn and Others, One of the faults proving elusive on my 236 is a tapping noise just like a worn cam follower. When cold it is not there for a few moments...
Fellow members, I received a call from a Stan Rhode from Nagambie last night. A friend of his is wanting to sell his Utility. I checked the database later and...
John Purcell
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Jan 24, 2006 10:29 am
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Hi Keith - just a thought, you might try the fuel pump, which is mechanical I think. If it is, sometimes the pump lever/cam follower spring either is not...
Ian Leighton-Boyce
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Jan 25, 2006 9:44 pm
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Hi Keith and Ian, I had a very similar problem on my 18HP engine and I agree with you, Ian. I eventually traced it to a broken cam follower spring on the fuel...
Dear Ian, What a good idea, I never thought of looking at this! I will have a look tomorrow. Thank you. Best regards, Keith Keith Dewhurst Tel: 02920 753 048 ...
HI KEITH I did not know you had an 18 or 16 HP car. If you are referring to the 236 it does not have any chain tensioner and they were never so fitted with any...
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