Hereford Austin Seven Club
Schedule of Technical Articles previously
published in Crankhandle
The
titles of all technical articles and hints that have appeared in the HA7C newsletter
Crankhandle since January 2014 - are
listed in the following four sections ….
Part
A - Engine
Part
B – Clutch, Gearbox & Transmission
Part
C - Axles, Wheels, Steering, Brakes & Suspension
Part
D – Body, Electrical, Radiator & Miscellaneous
Although
this information is currently available on the HA7C website www.herefordaustin7club.co.uk in the
newsletter archive section if you know where to look. Would it not be better to have a proper ‘Technical Articles
and hints’ section on the website where all the following can reside ???
Part A - Engine
Ref |
Title |
Brief description of contents |
Date |
A1 |
Engine Removal
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Mar 2013 |
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A2 |
Simple test to check for
conrod misalignment |
Jan 2014 |
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A3 |
Making a ventilated dynamo brush
cover |
Jan 2014 |
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A4 |
Making improvements to the
tappet cover |
Mar 2014 |
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A5 |
Why we have a flat belt and the
importance of pulley alignment |
May 2014 |
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A6 |
Check for rotor arm fit on
shaft |
Nov 2014 |
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A7 |
Check for loose condenser |
Jan 2015 |
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A8 |
A suggestion when replacing
the cable |
Mar 2015 |
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A9 |
Installing a mechanical A7
fuel pump |
Sep 2015 |
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A10 |
An approach to static engine
timing |
Sep 2016 |
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A11 |
Brief note of carburettor
float corrosion risk |
Sep 2016 |
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A12 |
A suggested approach for
accurate tappet setting |
Nov 2016 |
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A13 |
A solution to the potential
seizure of petrol gauge senders |
Jan 2017 |
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A14 |
More information on Timing |
May 2017 |
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A15 |
Fitting the flywheel to the
crankshaft |
Jul 2017 |
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A16 |
One option for octane
adjustment |
Jul 2017 |
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A17 |
White metalling |
Sep 2017 |
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A18 |
Suppliers of new jets |
Sep 2017 |
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A19 |
Suggested modification |
Sep 2017 |
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A20 |
Fitting a Phoenix crankshaft |
Nov 2017 |
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A21 |
Repairing a Bosch rotor arm |
Nov 2017 |
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A22 |
How to safely remove the
camshaft pulley |
Jan 2018 |
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A23 |
Discussion of A7 oil pumps
with different bore diameters |
Mar 2018 |
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A24 |
Using a proper machine to accurately
test conrod alignment |
Mar 2018 |
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A25 |
Curing possible oil filler
pipe leaks |
Sep 2018 |
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A26 |
How a member builds 2
bearing coil engines – Pt 1 Crankcase |
Nov 2018 |
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A27 |
Part 2 – Crankshaft, conrods,
main bearings & flywheel |
Jan 2019 |
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A28 |
Tappet Adjustment |
Mar 2011 |
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A29 |
Torque |
Jan 2014 |
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A30 |
Compression Ration |
Jan 2018 |
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A31 |
Adjusting |
Mar 2018 |
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A32 |
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Part B – Clutch, Gearbox & Transmission
Ref |
Title |
Brief description of contents |
Date |
B1 |
Correct alignment of
Hardy-Spicer joints |
Mar 2017 |
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B2 |
Lubricating the clutch
thrust bearing |
Jul 2017 |
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B3 |
Explanation of the purpose
of a torque tube |
Nov 2017 |
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B4 |
Lubrication of the torque
tube spherical joint |
Nov 2017 |
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B5 |
More on thrust bearing
lubrication |
Jul 2018 |
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B6 |
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Part C - Axles, Wheels, Steering, Brakes & Suspension
Ref |
Title |
Brief description of contents |
Date |
C1 |
Replacing Brake Shoes |
May 2012 |
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C2 |
Grease Nipples |
Mar 2013 |
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C3 |
Compatible tyres and rim
widths |
Mar 2014 |
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C4 |
Corrections to the Source
book and 750 Companion |
Mar 2014 |
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C5 |
How to prevent oil reaching
brake shoes |
Jul 2014 |
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C6 |
Suggested checks if buying
newly manufactured items |
Sep 2014 |
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C7 |
Hint on spoke alignment |
Nov 2015 |
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C8 |
Method of inserting rubber
bushes |
Mar 2016 |
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C9 |
Method of judging pre-load on
the differential |
Mar 2017 |
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C10 |
Additional springing and
improved damping |
May2017 |
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C11 |
Explanation of Austin,
Semi-Girling and full Girling brakes |
Sep 2017 |
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C12 |
More effective lateral
location of the A7 front axle |
Sep 2018 |
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C13
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C14 |
Brakes |
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June 2019
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C15 |
Front hubs | Removal | Aug 2019 |
Part D – Body, Electrical, Radiator & Miscellaneous
Ref |
Title |
Brief description of contents |
Date |
D1 |
Radiator Maintenance
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Nov 2009 |
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D2 |
Spark plug applications
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Jan 2010 |
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D3 |
Sealing Fuel Tanks |
Mar 2010 |
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D4 |
Austin Seven Dynamos
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Mar 2010 |
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D5 |
Restoring a Mulliner |
Jan 2011 |
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D6 |
Tale of MOT Check |
Mar 2011 |
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D7 |
Austin Seven Tools |
May 2011 |
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D8 |
Bio Fuel |
Mar 2012 |
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D9 |
Fuel Stability Additive Test
Results |
May 2012 |
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D10 |
Winter Motoring |
Jan 2013 |
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D11 |
Overheating Dynamos |
Jan 2013 |
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D12 |
Spark Plugs |
Jan 2013 |
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D13 |
Austin Seven Paint Colours |
Mar 2013 |
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D14 |
Recommissioning an Austin
Seven PD Tourer |
May 2013 |
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D15 |
Petrol Tips |
May 2013 |
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D16 |
Ethanol in Petrol |
Jul 2013 |
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D17 |
Description of how the
cut-out works |
Mar 2015 |
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D18 |
Converting late starter
motors for use on earlier engines |
Nov 2015 |
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D19 |
The reduction in current demand
when using LED lights |
Jan 2016 |
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D20 |
Selecting tapping drills by
appropriate thread engagement |
Sep 2016 |
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D21 |
Comprehensive car electrical
details from Lucas |
Nov 2016 |
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D22 |
Legality v/s common sense |
Jan 2017 |
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D23 |
Hint on reliably powering a Satnav in a 6V A7 |
May 2017 |
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D24 |
Discussion re the fuel tank
breather on late A7s |
Nov 2017 |
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D25 |
Fitting a capillary
temperature gage in an A7 |
Jan 2018 |
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D26 |
Fitting new glass to A7
doors |
May 2018 |
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D27 |
Suspected problems with this
dynamo replacement |
May 2018 |
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D28 |
Resolving gear wear problems |
July 2018 |
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D29 |
Check-list to diagnose cause
of starting problems |
July 2018 |
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D30 |
Maintenance suggestions |
Sep 2018 |
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D31 |
Repairing late A7 radiator
mountings |
Nov 2018 |
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D32 |
Bosch Distributor problems |
Jan 2014 |
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D33 |
Body Types |
Mar 2014 |
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D34 |
Sender Unit |
July 2014 |
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D35 |
Electronic Distributors |
May 2017 |
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D36 |
Making Number Plates |
May 2017 |
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D37 |
Weatherstrip |
Sep 2018 |
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D38 |
Battery Care |
Jan 2019 |
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D39 |
Dowels |
Mar 2019 |
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Version 6 – Nov 2019
1_radiator_maintenance_d1.pdf |
2_sparking_plugs_apllications_d2.pdf |
3_austin_seven_dynamos_d4.pdf |
3_sealing_fuel_tanks_d3.pdf |
6_mulliner_d5.pdf |
7_tale_of_a_mot_check_d6.pdf |
7_tappet_adjustment_a28.pdf |
8_tools_d7.pdf |
10_removing_the_engine_a1.pdf |
13_bio_fuel_results_d9.pdf |
13_biofuel_13_d8.pdf |
14_replacing_brake_shoes_c1.pdf |
18_overheating_dynamo_d11.pdf |
18_sparking_plugs_apllications_d12.pdf |
18_winter_motoring_d10.pdf |
19_austin_seven_paint_colours_d13.pdf |
19_grease_nipples_c2.pdf |
20_halfshaft_woodruff_key_d14.pdf |
20_petrol_tips_d15.pdf |
21_ethanol_in_petrol_d16.pdf |
24_bosch_distributors_d32_.pdf |
24_con_rod_alignment_a2.pdf |
24_dynamo_cooling_a3.pdf |
24_head_nuts_a29.pdf |
25_austin_seven_body_types_d33.pdf |
25_spring_camber_c4.pdf |
25_tappet_cover_a4.pdf |
25_wheels_and_tyres_c3.pdf |
26_fan_belts_a5.pdf |
27_oily_brake_shoes_c5.pdf |
27_sender_unit_d34.pdf |
28_half_shafts_c6.pdf |
29_rotor_arm_a6.pdf |
30_loose_condenser_a7.pdf |
31_choke_cable_replacement_a8.pdf |
31_cut_out_d17.pdf |
34_fuel_pump_a9.pdf |
35_austin_seven_starter_motors_1929_d18.pdf |
35_steering_wheel_alignment_c7.pdf |
36_six_volts_or_twelve_d19.pdf |
37_shock_absorbers_c8.pdf |
40_a7_ignition_timing_a10.pdf |
40_aggressive_petrol_a11.pdf |
40_drill_sizes_for_tapping_d20.pdf |
41_lucas_information_d21.pdf |
41_tappet_clearance_a12.pdf |
42_ethanol_in_petrol_a13.pdf |
42_led_lights_d22.pdf |
43_prop_shaft_b1.pdf |
43_radiator_maintenance_d31.pdf |
43_rear_axle_c9.pdf |
44_electronic_distributors_d35.pdf |
44_making_number_plates_d36.pdf |
44_powering_a_satnav_d23.pdf |
44_springtime_c10.pdf |
44_timing_cars_with_manual_advance_a14.pdf |
45_clutch_thrust_bearing_b2.pdf |
45_flywheel_attachment_a15.pdf |
45_octane_adjustment_a16.pdf |
46_rear_main_a19.pdf |
46_semi_girling_c11.pdf |
46_white_metal_big_end_bearings_a17.pdf |
46_zenith_carburetor_spares_a18.pdf |
47_bosch_rotor_arm_a21.pdf |
47_fitting_a_phoenix_crankshaft_a20.pdf |
47_rear_fuel_tank_breather_d24.pdf |
47_spherical_joint_greasing_b4.pdf |
47_why_does_the_a7_need_a_torque_tube_b3.pdf |
48_camshaft_pulley_removal_a22.pdf |
48_compression_ratio_a30.pdf |
48_fitting_a_water_temperature_gauge_d25.pdf |
49_a7_con_a24.pdf |
49_a7_oil_pumps_a23.pdf |
49_oil_jets_a31.pdf |
50_dynamator_1_d27.pdf |
50_fitting_new_glass_to_austin_seven_doors_by_eddie_loader_d26.pdf |
51_check_list_for_difficult_starting_d29.pdf |
51_clutch_thrust_bearings_b5.pdf |
51_update_on_dynamator_d28.pdf |
52_austin_seven_handling_c12.pdf |
52_oil_leaks_a25.pdf |
52_vintage_vacuum_wipers_d30.pdf |
52_weather_strip_d37.pdf |
53_a7_engine_refurb1_a26.pdf |
54_a7_engine_pt_2_a27.pdf |
54_battery_care_d38.pdf |
55_a7_engine_pt_31.pdf |
55_starter_housing_d39.pdf |
56_a7_eng_pt_4_a33.pdf |
56_directional_stability_c13.pdf |
56_halfshafts_and_hardy_spicer_couplings_b6.pdf |
56_how_to_lay_up_your_car_d40.pdf |
57_a7_eng_pt_5_a34.pdf |
57_check_your_brakes_c14.pdf |
58_front_hub_removal_c15.pdf |
58_scuttle_fuel_tank_tap_d41.pdf |
59_antifreeze_to_protect_our_cars_a35.pdf |
59_coil_polarity_d42.pdf |
59_petrol_overflow_pipe_d43.pdf |
59_su_carburettors_a36.pdf |