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by David2021
Wed May 31, 2023 5:17 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Ignition timing
Replies: 8
Views: 28140

Re: Ignition timing

There is no vacuum control on the distributor, so if I get hold of a vacuum gauge what do I do with it....? fit it to the manifold lubricator take off ??? Apologies for ignorance!
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by David2021
Wed May 31, 2023 5:11 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Engine Mounting replacement 12 tourer
Replies: 4
Views: 15235

Re: Engine Mounting replacement 12 tourer

I already have the rubbers! so might as well use them. Now to look at Luli's blog before I start! Maybe I have to take front wheels off? maybe not. I will have a go at taking the weight of the engine on a suitably rigid /load spread jack and then free off the 7/16 centre bolt & take the engine brack...
by David2021
Tue May 30, 2023 5:37 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Ignition timing
Replies: 8
Views: 28140

Re: Ignition timing

Clamps all good. The looseness appears to be in the drive...drive slot perhaps. As the distributor is new. I'll put up with it!
by David2021
Tue May 30, 2023 5:09 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Engine Mounting replacement 12 tourer
Replies: 4
Views: 15235

Re: Engine Mounting replacement 12 tourer

Thank you ! I can only make Malvern & the Dinner on Saturday I shall think about the mountings. ..I too had a look -the upper bit looks ok, but is not under real load. I expect they will be like the rear spring buffers...looks easy, but needs patience, cursing and more patience First thing will be t...
by David2021
Tue May 30, 2023 11:58 am
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Engine Mounting replacement 12 tourer
Replies: 4
Views: 15235

Engine Mounting replacement 12 tourer

Can this be done "in Situ"?
I am pretty sure my engine has dropped in the past 75 odd years, and the starting handle doesn't line up
How difficult is it?
Loosen / remove the bolts, Lift the engine on a jack (having drained the radiator to remove the hoses?)
Replace!
Simples! or not??
by David2021
Tue May 30, 2023 11:27 am
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Compressions 12hp post war tourer.
Replies: 7
Views: 17272

Re: Compressions 12hp post war tourer.

Hope to see you there ..tappets re-adjusted or not!
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by David2021
Tue May 30, 2023 11:25 am
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Ignition timing
Replies: 8
Views: 28140

Re: Ignition timing

Thanks Luli...very impressive that 123 system. Did you measure performance "before and after"? or subjectively does it feel better. At the moment, having fitted a NOS distributor of the correct type I just want to know where to set it to suit E5 99 octane fuel! I will also check the clamp again to m...
by David2021
Sun May 28, 2023 5:07 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Compressions 12hp post war tourer.
Replies: 7
Views: 17272

Re: Compressions 12hp post war tourer.

Thanks!
We will be at the Jubilee on the Saturday...Maybe I will have a result, by then...or leave well alone until after it!
David
by David2021
Sun May 28, 2023 10:09 am
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Ignition timing
Replies: 8
Views: 28140

Ignition timing

I don't want to monopolise the thread, but... I fitted a brand new correctly numbered DY4A (no vacuum advance) distributor last year (anyone need a Wolseley Eight distributor?. Only one numeral different to a Rover 12....? :lol: ) and set it up according to the book settings. Two questions 1. It fee...
by David2021
Sun May 28, 2023 9:48 am
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Compressions 12hp post war tourer.
Replies: 7
Views: 17272

Re: Compressions 12hp post war tourer.

Burns little or no oil. Pint to 500 miles perhaps - last year's Luxembourg trip used about a litre. No fuming rocker! I don't have a vacuum gauge. If I find the compressions on my ZA Magnette are healthy on this gauge I will check the tappet clearances....I see in the Handbook that these should be ....