I know seatbelts are good and usually always wear one when available, but I do like the freedom of movement in cars without them.

Great stuff. Enjoy driving it before winter arrives.

I separated the transmission from the engine and cleaned it up. The thick layer of oily grime has no doubt helped preserve it. IMG_6867.JPG IMG_6868.JPG One of the solenoids was smashed, I hoped to get the other one going but that was seized solid and effectively beyond repair. Not wanting to take a...

Midget had one of those fancy choke controls too.

Aye, reliable trustworthy and quality places are now hard to find. I think you have to be prepared to travel these days if you want a good job doing.

You could get the discs turned and trued for £notalot.

Oil pressure looks a bit on the low side.

I think the black stuff on the Cowley is factory applied anti-drumming. It's the same inside my Nuffield factory products, inside the doors and boot wheel arches.

Yes they are tapered which makes things easier. I did it up to the specified torque and it moved quite a bit so hopefully that's it.

I think Mercrocker has it, good call. I knew the elongated holes were unusual on anything British.