Home
Page
welcome to our website
About Us
information about our Club
Contacts
our Officers and Committee
Events Diary
our events for the
months ahead
Event Reports
from the last four months
Member's Cars
a selection of
our active "Sevens"
Joys of being a 7'er
and a few stories
Do you fancy an Austin Seven?
advice on buying a "Seven"
Photo Gallery
of our past activities and
"Sevens" in close up
From the Past
Items from 1920/30s
magazines
Registration Marks
in the UK from 1903
Help at the roadside
fuel and electrical problems
Austin Seven Journal
advice for Austin Agents
& Service Depots
Austin Seven
Handbooks
information for the
new owner
Technical Articles
our Members help you
with various tasks
Austin Big Seven
Sixlite & Forlite
Magazine Articles
relevant to Sevens
Road Tests
for the most popular "Sevens"
Parts and Services
sources of spares etc
Quick Tips
a few handy ideas
Other Articles
of interest, not technical
Austin Seven Books
some of the books available
A7CA and FBHVC
CA7C is an active supporter
Links to other Austin
Seven Sites
Website Policy
on advertisements and links
At the launch of the Big Seven on 13 July 1937, at Longbridge, Lord
Austin addressed members of the trade and press to introduce the new
model. "Today is an auspicious one for the company in so much as
we are introducing for the first time since 1922 another small car, the
Big Seven. . . . . . . . I should like to emphasise that the Big Seven
is an addition to the Austin family and does not in any way supersede
the famous Baby. It is our opinion that the time is opportune to
introduce a car which in size, running costs, accommodation and price
comes between the Seven and the Ten."
(R
J Wyatt. The Austin Seven, the motor for the million. p163.)
Maintenance of the Big Seven from Austin Motor Co. Handbook Publication No: 1523B (1938)
Starting the Engine inc priming the pump and difficulty in starting.
Control of the Car inc notes on changing gear, skidding and synchromesh.
Fuel Pump inc cleaning the filter.
Carburettor, Zenith 30VM-4 downdraught
Cooling System inc fan belt adjustment, winter precautions.
Ignition System inc the distributor, ignition faults and timing.
Lubrication of engine, gearbox, axles etc.
Electrical Equipment inc the dynamo, starter motor, cut-out/regulator, horn, wipers and battery, indicators.
Brakes; Care and adjustment of the brakes
Running Adjustments: Tappet adjustment, Valve Grinding & Fitting Head Gasket
Steering; adjustment of the Track Rod & Steering Box
Austins Introduce a Big Seven From The Light Car, July 16, 1937.
Austin Big Seven Saloon From The Motor August 3, 1937.
The Austin Big Seven From The Light Car, January 7, 1938.
On the road with The Big Seven From The Austin Magazine, February 1938.
The Austin Big Seven 2door (Forlite) From Practical Motorist, July 16, 1938.
The Austin Big Seven 2door (Forlite) From The Motor, August 2, 1938.
Technical Articles written by members of Cornwall Austin Seven Club are:
Austin Seven Rear Axle - Light or Heavy? by Doug Castle and Andrew Jarmin, October 2016
Austin Seven Rear Blind (Ruby and Big Seven) by Doug Castle, August 2015.
Big Seven Brakes by Trevor Sharp, Seven Focus in Mar 2004 p12-15.
Care for Your Leather Upholstery by Regi Jarmin, Seven Focus Feb 2007 pp24-25.
1st Gear Jumps Out by Doug Castle and Andrew Jarmin, Seven Focus Oct 2009 pp21-23.
Optional Flashing Indicators - Legal Requirements (UK) by
Doug Castle, Seven Focus in Mar 2004 pp21-23.
(Flashing indicators; Rear retro-reflectors and Rear fog lamp)
Removing horn & indicator switch by Andrew Jarmin & Doug Castle.
Other articles may also be of value to anyone working on a Big Seven, see Technical Articles.
Articles from The Austin Seven Journal are:
Worm and Sector Steering Gear (Seven & Big Seven) - August 1937
Piston Clearances (All models) - October 1937
Standard Settings (Carburettor, Tappets, Plugs & Distributor) - October 1937
Castor and Camber (All models) - October 1937
Girling Brakes (Big Seven) - October 1937
Maintenance Data (Big Seven) - November 1937
Engine Removal (Big Seven) - February 1938
Gearbox Removal (Big Seven) - March 1938
Tightening Cylinder Head Nuts (All models) - March 1938
Clutches (Keeping Friction Surfaces Dry) - April 1938
Fitting New Rubbers to Door Dovetails (All models) - July 1938
Articles from Motoring Magazines relevant to the Big Seven are:
Another New Austin - the two-door 'Forlite' From The Austin Magazine, April 1938.
Big Seven Brake Modification From: Practical Motorist and Motor Cyclist, July 1957
Lucas RF 95 Control Unit (RF 95 Regulator/Cut-out)
Transmission Judder From Practical Motorist and Motor Cyclist, November 1955.
Other articles may also be of value to anyone working on a Big Seven, see Magazine Articles.
See also:
After Seven - Ruby versus Big Seven versus Eight - by Robin Taylor & Neil Carr-Jones, Classic & Sports Car, Jan 2004 pp 98-102
Austin BIg Seven and Eight - Jonathan Wood, The Automobile, Septembe 2005 pp 26-30.
The Austin Big 7 - Bristol Austin Seven Club Newsletter No: 580, October 2023, pp8-12
: These articles cannot be reproduced on this website as they remain within Copyright. Copies of the magazines may be available through online outlets.
The Joys of owning a Big Seven - reminiscing by CA7C Members.
Austin Big Seven - over 75 years in the family.
Dad's Austin Big Seven still survives!