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new member - austin big 7 - ian inglis - 22-12-2020
hi everyone i am new to the forum and have just bought my first big 7 so there will be a lot of questions!!
its been stood for over 50 years but is 99.9% complete and original and unmessed with
so the first thing is the engine
i can find most of the parts required except for the piston rings (STD)
the pistons are new and its been re-sleeved back to original
i have seen similar sizes but can anyone suggest a supplier please?
i will also need a radiator at some stage
it came with 2 engines 2 gearboxes a spare axle and propshaft so i should be able to make something that works
who are the best suppliers for parts??
ian
RE: new member - austin big 7 - charlie carpenter - 22-12-2020
Hi Ian welcome to Big 7 ownership. You should join the Big 7 Register run by Robin Taylor. He can supply many parts and is a wealth of knowledge. I have a 1938 2 door and really enjoy driving it. You will get all Robin's details off the A7CA website.
I cannot help with rings but do have a full set of standard pistons if required.
Charlie
RE: new member - austin big 7 - John Raeburn - 22-12-2020
Ian I have Pm,d you.
J
RE: new member - austin big 7 - ian inglis - 22-12-2020
thanks john
i will also need the engine and gearbox mountings i can see 2 at the front of the engine and one at the centre rear of the gearbox - is this correct??
still looking for STD piston rings so i can start the rebuild????????
ian
RE: new member - austin big 7 - Jack in the Box - 22-12-2020
Ian,
I recently had a very good experience with Cox and Turner when I needed some specific rings for an A7 engine rebuild. Hope this helps.
Alan
RE: new member - austin big 7 - ian inglis - 24-12-2020
out of stock alan - i have registered with robin so when he replies we will see what he has available
ian