Hello folks I am desperately looking for the white plastic cover that goes opposite the red one on a 16/18hp dashboard. One is the battery charging light which...
I have not read Penn`s article regarding this TEFBA filter although I have seen the filter on ebay thanks to Brian. It strikes me that if you have that much...
Gary et al., I have installed a 1 1/2" TEFBA filter, but that is because I am putting an engine into operation that has not run for 45 years, so there is an...
Gio Wiederhold
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Jun 2, 2008 12:24 am
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HI IAN The ivory light should not come on unless a parking light globe or wiring fails. The relay above the bonnet release "t" handle on the inside of the ...
ROBERT BRADLY
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Jun 2, 2008 6:59 am
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I have obtained similar little bezel lenses from dealers in electronic components. I have also obtained them from HAM operators, especially those with an old...
A good friend of mine, a non computer owner / user, is looking for a replacement headlight glass for his 1939 16hp. He tells me he has tried all the usual...
HI IAN Your comments about the TEFBA water filter have missed the point, clearly you did not see the story I wrote. The filter does as you say gets rid of rust...
ROBERT BRADLY
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Jun 3, 2008 1:09 am
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HI KEITH As we don't have any pre war 16HP cars in Australia I only have a general view of the required lens. If you are unable to source one in the UK, I just...
Thank you Otto, I think they might. Keith Cardiff UK ... From: Otto Baggel To: Siddeley@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 10:28 PM Subject: Re:...
Hi Penn, I like the idea of using convoluted hose, I've run up against your "thirdly" point already, and the other reasons make good sense. Shame that it...
Hi Still learning my way around the engine, improving and tuning as I go! Quite interesting really, it's not quite like the more modern stuff I'm used to. ...
HI RICHARD Coming now to the top hose, the original hose was made with a bulge midway, may I suggest you view a picture in the illustrated AS 18 HPspare parts...
ROBERT BRADLY
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Jun 4, 2008 10:08 pm
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HI RICHARD If your car is a preselective it must idle marginally below clutch engagement speed, to low a speed will ruin the clutch and its splines and be ...
ROBERT BRADLY
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Jun 4, 2008 10:40 pm
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Hi Penn, Thanks, it's a synchromesh car so I'll see how close I've got to your recommendation by ear today. I suspect I may be a little higher. Thanks Richard...
...a slight play on those old film titles (Support your local Sheriff etc)..but with a serious background. Most will (should) now know that Penn has spent...
PS: having the Comprehensive Siddeley book on a CD is wonderful. It can be rapidly searched, and if you have the professional version of Acrobat, and load it ...
Gio Wiederhold
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Jun 5, 2008 5:11 pm
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Hi. Penn and Richard. For what it's worth, on my preselect with the Newton clutch I always shift to neutral with 1st preselected whenever I am stationary with...
The P/S box has no true neutral. The "neutral" that it does have is in effect reverse and first both partially engaged. The centrifugal clutch, when the engine...
Hello all-does anybody have any advice on the fitting of new rubber boot seal? Should it be glued in-I obtained the seal from the club but haven't had the...
HI ALBERT I don't know which AS club you are referring to but I can advise that those made by the ASCC in Australia are a 100% fit and are fitted without glue,...
ROBERT BRADLY
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Jun 6, 2008 4:01 am
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Hello folks I took the fuel tank out of my Hurricane to clean it out and repair the solenoid reserve switch, and I have replaced it, (although I still cant get...
Hello David - I have drained the tank on my Whitley without too much hassle. I allowed the petrol to go down on to reserve and then used a large washing up...
Dear Penn, thanks for that info. I am a member of the club in England and purchased the seal from our club. I didn't know about the talc-thanks for the...
Hi Group! For those of you that look. I found an interesting A/S clip on You Tube. Type Armstrong Siddhley (thats the spelling)it is posted by EpiTron (all...
Wow - wish I understood Greek! For those who want to download and save the clip, go to www.downloader9.com, enter the URL for the Youtube clip (currently ...
Hello Penn I haven`t read your article on the TEFBA filter Penn however I have read about it elsewhere. I agree though that probably with your higher...
Thanks John - I followed your pics when I dismantled the solenoid, which was completely seized up - it moves freely now but does not work electrically - maybe...
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