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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- Wed May 31, 2023 5:17 pm
- Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
- Topic: Ignition timing
- Replies: 8
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- Wed May 31, 2023 5:11 pm
- Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
- Topic: Engine Mounting replacement 12 tourer
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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...
- Tue May 30, 2023 5:37 pm
- Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
- Topic: Ignition timing
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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!
- Tue May 30, 2023 5:09 pm
- Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
- Topic: Engine Mounting replacement 12 tourer
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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...
- Tue May 30, 2023 11:58 am
- Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
- Topic: Engine Mounting replacement 12 tourer
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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??
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??
- Tue May 30, 2023 11:27 am
- Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
- Topic: Compressions 12hp post war tourer.
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Re: Compressions 12hp post war tourer.
Hope to see you there ..tappets re-adjusted or not!
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- Tue May 30, 2023 11:25 am
- Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
- Topic: Ignition timing
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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...
- 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
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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
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
- Sun May 28, 2023 10:09 am
- Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
- Topic: Ignition timing
- Replies: 8
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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...
- 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
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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 ....