pre-war head gaskets on eBay
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Tony Fearn
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- Your interest in the forum: Early pre-wars. Owner of 1933 'Flying Fox' 'Sarah Jane, and 1934 Short saloon 'Mary Ellen'.
- Given Name: Anthony
- Location: Clayton le Moors, Lancashire, the Premier County in the British Isles!!
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Tony Fearn
- Posts: 1743
- Joined: Thu Feb 09, 2006 5:33 pm
- Your interest in the forum: Early pre-wars. Owner of 1933 'Flying Fox' 'Sarah Jane, and 1934 Short saloon 'Mary Ellen'.
- Given Name: Anthony
- Location: Clayton le Moors, Lancashire, the Premier County in the British Isles!!
Re: pre-war head gaskets on eBay
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ian Howell
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- Your interest in the forum: From 1962 to '63, CA Bradord LLG 125 (Repaired and used).
From 1966 to '67 Black deLuxe Javelin LDF 738 (Scrapped with broken chassis)
From 1967 to '87 Black de Luxe Javelin MKC 1 (later 6469TU). (Sold as non-runner with tons of spares, 1987)
From about 1980 to '87 ex WD Jowett stationary engine. (Sold on)
From 1966 to present, 1930 Long Four Fabric Saloon, Dark Blue / Black.
Taken in a part-repaired state to the 2010 Centenary Rally, returned to a roadworthy state by 2013. - Given Name: Ian
- Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex, England
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Re: pre-war head gaskets on eBay
I found when I decoked my 1930 engine recently that the set of gaskets IDENTICAL to these that I had in stock leaked in a big way from the water passages to the bores.
The two SQUARE holes in the 'fat' end of the gaskets did not line up properly with those in the heads and cylinders.
A second set, with ROUND holes fitted perfectly.
Could these square hole ones be for Bradfords or later (post 1930) cars?
The two SQUARE holes in the 'fat' end of the gaskets did not line up properly with those in the heads and cylinders.
A second set, with ROUND holes fitted perfectly.
Could these square hole ones be for Bradfords or later (post 1930) cars?
The devil is in the detail!
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Brucegirvan
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- Your interest in the forum: Interested in pre war Jowett cars.
Jowett ED 6036 June-1930. Originally a long 2 tourer, converted later to fabric bodied light four.
Jowett PO5051 1929. Originally light 2. Converted to Sports style In 90’s.
Member of VSCC and LCEOS for marshalling and tours. My son (Matt) is now interested in autosolos and trials - ideal Jowett territory. He now owns VO4165, 1930 Long 2 as an oily rag road car. - Given Name: Bruce
- Location: Haywards Heath, West Sussex
Re: pre-war head gaskets on eBay
Ian - interesting observation. I trust you noticed the water ingress before damage was done? Did you resolve the round v square hole point with anyone?
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ian Howell
- Posts: 963
- Joined: Thu Feb 09, 2006 10:46 am
- Your interest in the forum: From 1962 to '63, CA Bradord LLG 125 (Repaired and used).
From 1966 to '67 Black deLuxe Javelin LDF 738 (Scrapped with broken chassis)
From 1967 to '87 Black de Luxe Javelin MKC 1 (later 6469TU). (Sold as non-runner with tons of spares, 1987)
From about 1980 to '87 ex WD Jowett stationary engine. (Sold on)
From 1966 to present, 1930 Long Four Fabric Saloon, Dark Blue / Black.
Taken in a part-repaired state to the 2010 Centenary Rally, returned to a roadworthy state by 2013. - Given Name: Ian
- Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex, England
- Contact:
Re: pre-war head gaskets on eBay
No damage. Antifreeze provided protection.
Round v square not resolved.
Any comments anyone?
p.s. Did anyone else compete the May crossword in The Automobile?
Round v square not resolved.
Any comments anyone?
p.s. Did anyone else compete the May crossword in The Automobile?
The devil is in the detail!