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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.

 

Chassis and Bodywork;    Cooling System;    Dashboard Instruments;   
Electrical:    Engine and Transmission;    Fuel System;    Lighting;   
Miscellaneous;    Steering and Suspension:

 

Austin Seven Technical Data

 
Chassis and bodywork

Bending Ash Frames

Care  for Your Leather Upholstery

Forming a Sheet Metal Flange

Nifty Luggage Rack

 
Cooling System

Radiator Repair

 

Dashboard Instruments

Lucas 'Magmo' speedometer overhaul

Restoration of the Lucas SM5 Switchboard

 
Electrical

A Charging Refresher

Armoured Wiring - unexpected hazards

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 ands Re-winding

Fitting Flashers - but keeping the semaphore signals

How it Works - Ignition Coil

How it Works - the Cut-out

No Charge - Batteries

No Charge - Dynamo Testing

No Charge - the Cut-out

Repairing and Servicing a Rist Horn

Repairing a Dynamo

Roadside Electrical Breakdown

Servicing and Repairing Dynamos

Sparking Plugs

Wiper Motor Adjustment

Wiper Motor Restoration

DW3 Wiper Motor Improvements

 

Engine and transmission

Crankshaft Conversion 1½" (pressurised)

Do Not Use Silicone Sealer - a warning

Every Piston Tells a Story

Flywheel Oil Seal Improvement

Gearbox Oil Seals

Good Sump Joints

How to Replace Core Plugs

Little End Bolt Failure

Little End Bolt Failure (Second Thoughts)

Locating the Starting Handle

Mechanical Failures (Half Shafts)

Pressure Feed Nose Cone Modification

Repairing Stripped Threads with Thread Inserts

Repairs to the Front Main Bearing Housing

Replacing a 3 speed box with a 4 speed with minimum of change

Synchromesh Set-up

Torque Tube Pinion Removal

 
Fuel System

Carburettor Jet

Carburettor Throttle Spindles (Zenith 26VA)

How it Works - carburettors (part 1)

How it Works - carburettors (part 2)

AC Mechanical Petrol Pump

Replacing Petrol Pump Diaphragm

 

Lighting

Improving A7 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

 
 

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