July Banger Thread

Mine is noisy on and off load, I suspect the gears were worn to suit the old bearings, the new bearings would, I suspect change the contact area of the teeth perhaps causing the noise.

 

could it be possible for the selectors to be pushing on the gears ?
i would have thought if the bearings made 1st and 2nd gears noisy then it would make 3rd gear noisy also
im no banger expert so im more than likely wrong hahaaa

 

I dont know if this will work. Sorry about the sound the little banger was to load to get good sound. I have been driving my car to work every day it was a 102 degs. out today and she was running great.
http://s416.photobucket.com/albums/pp243/bcchopit/Mikes engine/?action=view&current=MAH00508.mp4

 

Nice Bill, wish i had been home when you stopped by. How was the show?

 

Got any more pics or plans for that engine cradle. I plan on pulling the motor and trans soon to rebuild my chassis.

Thanks
TBone

 

Just bought this about 2 months ago. Got it running and took the bumpers and spare tire off. Thats all so far, have a full plate this year. Regards, Tom.

 

It was to HOT and light on cars. Only 650-700 cars. We left early and took a 3 hr drive home - the ice cream brake Down town Torrington show is Fri. night 5-9 hope to see ya then
Bill

 

I just brought this ........ and I have no questions

The engine is running! That's no joke

And since the little bastards were built over a few months I'm a happy guy.

 

I Have questions Bluto
what is it....


I think we need more pic when you get time
thanks Bill

 

Yeah, what is that thing???

 

Anyone ever see one of these before? I got this am at my local swap for 3 bucks. Looks to be NOS. Its 6 volt + ground. I'm going to try it on my banger tomorrow. The bakelite case sure looks nice! TK

 

Worked all day sorting out the turn signals and brake lights, aimed the headlights and set the timing. Also discovered that oil drain plugs tend to work loose! That was a good catch before catastrophic failure.

Any suggestions on the drain plug? I'm thinking silicone since it will only get an annual change anyway.

I now have a very well running and somewhat safer car. WOO-HOO (imagine me doing the "happy dance").

 

Here's another photo to help you guys to ID the chassis we brought.

Hint it's for one of Mrs B's collection

 

silicone anywhere near your oil is a big no no if it gets into your oil it will clog galleries and begger everything

 

Bluto, you're killing us. I'm sure it's something they only made one of, what is it?

 

Doug you already know.... no fair don't tell

How could it be one off chassis if we already got one? OK the body we have is the only one known but there are a few chassis' out there.

OIL PLUG! Take out the plug drain the oil into a clean pan. Go to NAPA and get a 'REPAIR' an OVERSIZE PLUG!!

Put plug in pan ....... Take out again and clean threads with a magnet!

Put plug in and put old old in if your cheap. Now change your oil every 6 months or you will loose the engine far sooner than you should.....

 

Just finished our first run of finned timing covers.



Check them out in the classifieds.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=492104

 

Drain plugs don't "work" loose if tightened properly and proper copper washer/gasket is used. If the threads are worn in the pan then,as Bluto stated, oversize plugs are available from "A" part houses.

 

You can clean everything ...... put two small washers in a vice and smack'em with a BFH so they bend in the middle ....then JB Weld the washers one to pan and one to the drain plug. From there it's easy to safety wire the drain plug ..... and if you wire it negitive it's easy to find!!

BUT IF IT's worked loose on its own the threads are shot.... get a repair plug or keep your AAA card close

 

I know allyou guys have been kidding about thease ,
but I just know that chassy is a real Henweigh.
I think I had one back in 1937.

 

By 1937 the 'Henweigh' (joke??)was so old that no one was using it.

And the chassis in the photo is earlier than 1937

Perhaps your thinking of a date you had with some larger farm animal

Do you own a Nomad?

 

The same company made Potfers in the 20's

 

OK Bill Which came first?

 

The engine is very similar to a Brough Superior 4, but that chassis and diff don't even look like the donor for the Brough , it has more than three wheel studs per wheel and the chassis is different ,mostly at the rear.
I would guess at American Austin ( Bantam) but I thought they were later than the 20s.
Maybe a slightly bigger than "7" Austin???

 

It RHD

 

Yeah I noticed that , but we had RHD American cars in New Zealand and also in Canada and Australia back in the 20s and 30s....... also South Africa and Japan and a few other places .
The first BMW models (BMW Dixi) were licensed Austin 7s, as were the original American Austins . In France they were made and sold as Rosengarts . In Japan Nissan also used the 7 design as the basis for their cars.

So Austin motor, and diff, at least ? No?
SS? Lotus Mk1 ?

 

I was thinking Austin as well. The prop / torque tube looks about right but the back suspension isn't right for a 7. Austin Ruby? I've seen that front end on something before as well. Just... can't... quite... put... finger... on... it...

Edit: I reckon I've got it. But I'm going to keep quiet so Bluto can let on

 

I had a '31 American Austin. Long time ago. I don't remember the frame looking like the picture. Might of though. Had a Crager for it when I went in the Army. When I came home the Cragar was gone. Here is how it ended up.

 

Looks like a lot of fun....and you are still here... When I was young I only had 4x4 Toyota pick up and I feel lucky to still be here