05-04-2022, 07:36 PM
(This post was last modified: 05-04-2022, 07:42 PM by Steve Jones.)
Well I don't know Charlie but I do know everyone else mentioned (including Adam) and I know the car. It's high because it was built for trials. If you want it lower then a new set of springs and a dropped front axle. Dropping the wings to mount on the back plates would be going about things the wrong way round and it would look a bit weird. All the advice about selecting first is correct. My Ulster does it particulaly when cold and I just ignore it. Watch similar Sevens at the start line of a Hill Climb or Sprint. Most do it as first is selected. Yes, stick with 3 speed and drop the rear axle ratio. James and Jack at Tip Top know what they're doing. Steering wheel problem isn't something that has ever bothered me for obvious reasons 
. That looks like an 1 1/8" SU. Some have a linkage to put a bit of throttle on when you pull out the choke, some don't. Sounds like yours doesn't so what you describe is normal. As long as the water level stays above the core you're fine. They find their own level. A good test is if you poke your index finger into the filler neck and if it just touches the water then all is good. Sevens don't have to leak oil but getting to that point is a journey to be followed carefully. Leave the exhaust as it is but if you must, Tony Law Exhausts in Hunslet but be prepared to wait and to pay. 
Steve
. That looks like an 1 1/8" SU. Some have a linkage to put a bit of throttle on when you pull out the choke, some don't. Sounds like yours doesn't so what you describe is normal. As long as the water level stays above the core you're fine. They find their own level. A good test is if you poke your index finger into the filler neck and if it just touches the water then all is good. Sevens don't have to leak oil but getting to that point is a journey to be followed carefully. Leave the exhaust as it is but if you must, Tony Law Exhausts in Hunslet but be prepared to wait and to pay. Steve