Steering column rattle. I would appreciate if some kind person could please help. I have a 1932 Austin RN The steering column rattles and it sounds as if the stator tune is rattling inside the column. There is also a slight rattle the steering wheel and the advance and retard mechanism. Any advice would be much appreciated. 
Many thanks, Jim

A smart 1931 DA4 BMW for sale in Austria - I think the DA4 model had independent front suspension, so the first Dixi to start the development away from the Seven.

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A lovely photograph of an early RN Saloon on homemade ramps. Note the bumpers, but what is the cylinder under the spare wheel?

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ok, I was a bit captivated looking back into the parts catalogues just now. They are so comprehensive on all the little bits.
So, a new thread. Someone propose the part from a screen grab as below, and first person to provide a real time pic of it in use (or in existence). Historic is acceptable. Keep it tight. Winner proposes new part. First one - BD131 from mid 1930! Didn't say it would be easy.
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Parked side-by-side at our hotel: Ulster and a Ferrari 599

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As per thread title  !!!!!
I simply cannot get my very very very expensive rebuilt engine (coil) to run properly ????
there is a constant misfire, that I can only guess is electrical/ignition ???
I've simply run out of ideas and if it continues ,I'll be throwing a gallon of unleaded over it and a box of swan vestas .
Just changed condenser, still the same, so coil next I guess, what's the best one to fit (6v) ???
Or is anybody near me, West Norfolk, that can pop by for a look ?

Long overdue store blitz make available; 
early coil engine, c/case no M13335
late coil c/case, good teeth for starter
magneto crankcase, manifold for updraft, block with valves
3 speed box, spare cover

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all be be collected from Abergavenny, swapped about 25 mile radius or Chateau Impney car park, also numerous crank shaft, pistons, coil engine dynamos, lots of kit far too good to weigh in, is there a club shed closer than Bristol or should that be the fall back destination? 

   
   
   
   

I realise I don't have a proper chronology in my head for the different throttle cross shafts. I know the Nippy with arc bend, and I have one here which is straight and has the 90 degree bend for the throttle on the N/S. It has no space for any throttle action the central controls (only enough room for the accelerator connection) so I'm presuming its post '32 or whenever the DK4 came in?
I've also seen a cross shaft with a parallel higher section in the middle but not an arc. I'm not sure what that fitted.

How many are there in entirety... and can one back-convert something later for s/wheel centre controls? TIA

Advice please... Is it OK to use a suitable size roll pin instead of the usual mills pin to secure the distributor drive gear?

From a facebook post. The American Austin Bantam Society - a Roadster takes shape.

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