Re: John's 1935 1201 Coupe for Two or Four Passengers, RHD in Tasmania

Posted by JMc On 2016/5/6 4:39:29

It's Mothers' Day Weekend in Australia, which means I won't be able to do any work on the coupe on Saturday or Sunday; family takes priority. But luckily I was able to spend 2 hours after work on Friday afternoon. Here's what I got done.

1 Found the oil pan plug, (thank you O_D and Mal), cleaned it up and drained the oil pan.

2 Cleaned and opened the fuel tank plug. The boss, socket and plug all looked in excellent condition. Collected about five litres of old fuel the colour and clarity of well-filtered quince jelly.

3 Next task was to open the line from the fuel tank to the fuel filter. First I uncoupled the line out from the fuel tank. Then moved to the engine bay. I immediately noticed a problem with the short piece of hose running from a union into the fuel filter; there is a hole in the hose near the filter. Removed the hose, confirmed the problem, put it aside to take to town for repair next week. :(

4 Used the air compressor to flush the fuel line for sludge. None came out, just clean air.

5 Cleaned the fuel filter bowl and replaced it. I noticed that the mesh screen in the filter looks a bit corroded and occluded. I assume that will need replacement?

And finally:

6 Attempted to rotate the engine by rotating the fan. The fan and its shaft rotate reluctantly, but the fan belts just slip in their pulleys and the crank shaft does not rotate. (spark plugs are out and it's in neutral). Should I take that as a bad sign?

Thanks for everyone's interest and help.

John

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