21-10-2019, 01:45 PM
Welcome Ferg
I notice starting handle is hanging at the 6 O’clock position. It should rest at the 9 O’clock. In doing so it brings in to play a small leather washer that may help with oil loss. However the notch in the nose cone that holds the handle at 9 O’clock is more often than not worn away. The chances of the leather washer being intact is also slim. There is a good article on the Cornish A7 website describing a repair.
I’ve got round the problem by fixing a small brass angle to one of the radiator support bolts. It can be swung out to hold the lever at 9 O’clock and swung back for starting.
Looks a nice car and I’m sure you’ll have fun with it.
Cheers
Howard
I notice starting handle is hanging at the 6 O’clock position. It should rest at the 9 O’clock. In doing so it brings in to play a small leather washer that may help with oil loss. However the notch in the nose cone that holds the handle at 9 O’clock is more often than not worn away. The chances of the leather washer being intact is also slim. There is a good article on the Cornish A7 website describing a repair.
I’ve got round the problem by fixing a small brass angle to one of the radiator support bolts. It can be swung out to hold the lever at 9 O’clock and swung back for starting.
Looks a nice car and I’m sure you’ll have fun with it.
Cheers
Howard