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Technical Articles

A series of technical articles, extracted from our monthly SEVEN FOCUS magazine, which are based on the experiences of our members who found the 'problem' before you!

Unfortunately photos in the earliest articles are b/w, but the information is still there!

Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the technical advice and information the Club and it's officers and the author(s) accept no liability for loss, damage or injury from persons acting upon the advice given in this publication. Anyone following the advice given by this publication shall be deemed to have accepted this statement. If you are uncertain of any aspects of the technical advice then please contact CA7C.

 

Note: Anyone wishing to reproduce an article in an Austin Seven Club magazine may do so provided that the usual acknowledgement of the source of the article, being Cornwall Austin Seven Club website, and the named author are cited.  If you do so please let us know so that we know who has shown interest.  Reproduction for commercial gain is strictly forbidden.

 

Most Austin Seven Clubs include Technical Articles on their website, so if you are unable to find what you are looking for in this section have a look at other Club's websites.

 

Breakdown Assistance    Chassis and Bodywork;    Cooling System;   
Clutch;    Dashboard Instruments;    Electrical:    Engine;    Fuel System;
Gearbox and Transmission;    Indicators;    Lighting;    Miscellaneous;   
Steering and Suspension:    Wheels and Tyres

 

Austin Seven Technical Data

 
Breakdown Assistance

Breakdown Spares and Tools

Roadside Electrical Breakdown

Fuel starvation - Cause of Breakdown

see also Breakdown in Europe - what happened next

 
Chassis and bodywork

Bending Ash Frames

Care  for Your Leather Upholstery

Crackle Finish Paint (Dashboard)

 

Forming a Sheet Metal Flange

Nifty Luggage Rack

 
Clutch

Clutch Overhaul

 
Cooling System

Radiator Repair

 

Dashboard Instruments

Lucas 'Magmo' speedometer overhaul

Restoration of the Lucas SM5 Switchboard

 
Electrical

Electrical System Explained

 

A Charging Refresher

Armoured Wiring - unexpected hazards

Bosch Distributor Conversion

Charging Fault Finding

 

Conversion to 12v

   Early 12v Conversions

   12v Conversion - another way  

   Converting 6v Cut-out to 12v

   A 6v to 12v Converter (if you wish to fit a Sat-Nav or other accessories!)

 

Cut-out Repair and Re-winding

Distributor Set Up

Distributor Maintenance

 

How it Works - Ignition Coil

How it Works - the Cut-out

Ignition Timing Marks

 

No Charge - Batteries

No Charge - Dynamo Testing

No Charge - the Cut-out

 

Repairing and Servicing a Rist Horn

Repairing a Dynamo

 

Servicing and Repairing Dynamos

Sparking Plugs

 

Wiper Motor Adjustment

Wiper Motor Restoration

DW3 Wiper Motor Improvements

 

Engine

Camshaft Bush Modification

Crankshaft Conversion 1½" (pressurised)

Do Not Use Silicone Sealer - a warning

 

Every Piston Tells a Story

Good Sump Joints

 

How to Replace Core Plugs

Leaky Camshaft Bolt

Leaks - dealing with different problems

 

Little End Bolt Failure

Little End Bolt Failure (Second Thoughts)

Locating the Starting Handle

 

Pressure Feed Nose Cone Modification

Repairing a Cracked Head - A Stitch in Time

Repairing Stripped Threads with Thread Inserts

Repairs to the Front Main Bearing Housing

 

Tapping a Hole

Transmission Noise

 
Fuel System

AC Mechanical Petrol Pump

Carburettor Jet

Carburettor Throttle Spindles (Zenith 26VA)

 

Fuel Gauge working or not?

Fuel System Explained

How it Works - carburettors (part 1)

How it Works - carburettors (part 2)

 

Replacing Petrol Pump Diaphragm

Sealing a Fuel Tank

Stale Fuel

 

Gearbox and transmission

          1st Gear Jumps Out

Flywheel Oil Seal Improvement

Gearbox Oil Seals

Hardy Spicer Propshaft Overhaul

 

Mechanical Failures (Half Shafts)

Propshaft Howl - cause and cure

Replacing a 3-speed Gearbox with a 4-speed

 

Synchromesh Set-up

Torque Tube Pinion Removal

 

Indicators

6 Volt Semaphores

Fitting Flashers - but keeping the semaphore signals

LED Lights for Trafficators

 

Lighting

Improving the Quality of Austin Seven Headlights

 
Miscellaneous

Tool Box Covers

1930 Number Plate Requirements

Wood Grain Effect

Reflective Number Plates

 

Steering and Suspension

Adjusting the play in the Steering Drag Link

Renewing the front spring shackles

Steering Box Overhaul

 
Wheels and Tyres

New Spokes in a 19" Wheel

Wheels a follow up

Tyre Ageing and the DOT Code

 

 

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