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by JAN
Mon Feb 12, 2024 10:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bob Pare
Replies: 2
Views: 281

Re: Bob Pare

That's really sad. He made a couple of trips to Britain and I met up with him both times. A truly nice gentleman.
by JAN
Sat Oct 29, 2022 11:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 100 E details
Replies: 9
Views: 3041

Re: 100 E details

I have a lot of the dates, at least to the middle of the months.
by JAN
Fri Oct 28, 2022 9:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 100 E details
Replies: 9
Views: 3041

Re: 100 E details

6015 was the basic part number for an engine block casting, it would be preceded by the specific engine type, e.g. 100E, 105E (original 997cc overhead valve engine), 109E (later 997cc overhead valve engine, also used for the 1298 cc and 1342cc engines). This should have 100E 6015 B cast into the lef...
by JAN
Tue Nov 23, 2021 1:18 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Mk1 not running well
Replies: 9
Views: 5767

Re: Mk1 not running well

Ah well, I understand that California is quite nice too! Anyway, this additional information confirms thoughts of an air leak on the induction side. It might be as well to check that the base of the carburettor is truly flat - they pull down at the ends of the mounting flange as the nuts are tighten...
by JAN
Mon Nov 22, 2021 2:48 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Mk1 not running well
Replies: 9
Views: 5767

Re: Mk1 not running well

Not easy to diagnose from a distance, and while a trip to New Zealand appeals, I don't think so! If the car is wired -ve earth the the coil -ve terminal should connect to the distributor and the +ve terminal be fed from the main loom. I notice that you've replaced most of the ignition parts, but I h...
by JAN
Fri Nov 12, 2021 3:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Post up your current car status!
Replies: 31
Views: 15638

Re: Post up your current car status!

Still got the two 107E Prefects, the maroon one fresh from a full restoration and in daily use, and the blue one still for sale, but taken out for a good run on a weekly basis.

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by JAN
Wed Sep 08, 2021 2:32 am
Forum: Readers Rides
Topic: Brett's Stock Anglia 100e
Replies: 13
Views: 7727

Re: Brett's Stock Anglia 100e

Agree it's a common phenomenon with the 100E engine. As Peteleo says, a small bore / long stroke gives high piston speeds, and they don't like being driven at a constant speed and constant throttle setting for the long periods that modern (and older American) roads allow; in Britain in the 1950s, ev...
by JAN
Sun Jun 27, 2021 1:02 pm
Forum: Readers Rides
Topic: Lakes Tour 19 June 2021
Replies: 9
Views: 7038

Re: Lakes Tour 19 June 2021

Certainly looks like the same ferry.
by JAN
Fri Jun 25, 2021 11:44 pm
Forum: Readers Rides
Topic: Lakes Tour 19 June 2021
Replies: 9
Views: 7038

Re: Lakes Tour 19 June 2021

Funnily enough, they drew an awful lot of attention throughout the tour, which wasn't unusual. However, you might have noticed in the photo of the Corsair another car. A group of the Tour participants went to look the Corsair over, and on coming back I jokingly asked, 'Whose is the Bentley?' I was m...
by JAN
Wed Jun 23, 2021 12:09 pm
Forum: Readers Rides
Topic: Jim Norman's 107E Prefect
Replies: 45
Views: 85023

Re: Jim Norman's 107E Prefect

A major restoration for BLC, and here freshly back from the paint shop.

Still a lot of trim to do, but here she is.

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by JAN
Tue Jun 22, 2021 10:52 am
Forum: Readers Rides
Topic: Lakes Tour 19 June 2021
Replies: 9
Views: 7038

Re: Lakes Tour 19 June 2021

If you're ever in the Wigan area, Brett, let me know. I'd love to see you.
by JAN
Sun Jun 20, 2021 12:21 am
Forum: Readers Rides
Topic: Lakes Tour 19 June 2021
Replies: 9
Views: 7038

Lakes Tour 19 June 2021

Another Fantastic Day. All photos waiting to board or on the Hawkshead ferry, or at the lunch stop. https://i16.servimg.com/u/f16/16/14/23/81/dscf7512.jpg https://i16.servimg.com/u/f16/16/14/23/81/dscf7513.jpg https://i16.servimg.com/u/f16/16/14/23/81/dscf7514.jpg https://i16.servimg.com/u/f16/16/14...
by JAN
Sun Feb 07, 2021 4:39 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: MK1 Cortina fuse box.
Replies: 4
Views: 5607

Re: MK1 Cortina fuse box.

They do have their advantages, and I have seen a few burnt out looms, but in retrospect, I tend to agree!
by JAN
Sat Feb 06, 2021 3:47 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: MK1 Cortina fuse box.
Replies: 4
Views: 5607

Re: MK1 Cortina fuse box.

Sorry, but I've only just found this, hence the delay. I did this to the 107E Prefect; it was a pig of a job and involved a lot - an awful lot - of extra cables, and it was difficult to make these look neat. I later had to strip out a lot of stuff, including the wiring, when the car went to be resto...
by JAN
Wed Oct 21, 2020 1:31 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Correct Stock Radiator Cap
Replies: 13
Views: 11566

Re: Correct Stock Radiator Cap

I'd stick with 25/75% A/F /water unless the temperature drops well below -10C, about 16F.

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