Practically Classics Forum

But I'm still not in it Ah well... Thoughts anyone? I've not had a proper look yet.

I'm in it,posing bottomless with a courgette.


Oh,Novembers Practical Classics ..... why didn't you say ?

Mrotwoman wrote:I'm in it, posing bottomless with a courgette...

I thought it was a kingsize plastic rabbit. Thanks for the clarification.


Practical Classics? Yeah, that too.

I am a bit confused about the size of the cylinders given on the spitfire engine at the bottom of the page.Working out the calculations ( I know I am sad ) it comes to roughly 1300 cc, but the article says that was the size of the 803cc engine and 2.90 in stroke and 2.99in bore.Maybe I dont understand or am thick.



The original A-Series engine displaced just 803 cm3 and was used in the A30 and Morris Minor. It had an undersquare 58 mm (2.3 in) bore and 76.2 mm (3.00 in) stroke. This engine was produced from 1952-1956.

BMC A-Series engines
Displacement Bore Stroke Compression
ratio Carburation Horsepower @rpm Torque @rpm
803 cc 58 mm 76.2 mm 7.5:1 one SU H2 sidedraft 30 PS (22 kW; 30 hp) 5000 46 lb·ft (62 N·m) 2700
848 cc 62.9 mm 68.26 mm 8.3:1 one SU HS2 sidedraft 33 PS (24 kW; 33 hp) 5500 44 lb·ft (60 N·m) 2900
948 cc 62.9 mm 76.2 mm — one SU HS2 sidedraft 37 PS (27 kW; 36 hp) 4750 50 lb·ft (68 N·m) 2500
970 cc 70.6 mm 61.91 mm — two SU HS2 sidedraft 65 PS (48 kW; 64 hp) 6500 55 lb·ft (75 N·m) 3500
997 cc 62.43 mm 81.28 mm — two SU HS2 sidedraft 55 PS (40 kW; 54 hp) 6000 54 lb·ft (73 N·m) 3600
998 cc 64.58 mm 76.2 mm 8.3:1 one SU HS2 sidedraft 39 PS (29 kW; 38 hp) 4750 52 lb·ft (71 N·m) 2700
1071 cc 70.6 mm 68.26 mm 8.5:1 two SU HS2 sidedraft 70 PS (51 kW; 69 hp) 6000 62 lb·ft (84 N·m) 4500
1098 cc 64.58 mm 83.72 mm 8.5:1 one SU HS2 sidedraft 47 PS (35 kW; 46 hp) 5200 60 lb·ft (81 N·m) 2450
1275 cc 70.6 mm 81.28 mm 8.8:1 one SU HS4 sidedraft 57 PS (42 kW; 56 hp) 5300 69 lb·ft (94 N·m) 3000

I'd like to see a lot more of the lovely Reliant selling Helen in the magazine please.

Mrotwoman wrote:I'd like to see a lot more of the lovely Reliant selling Helen in the magazine please.

I agree!

Also; any chance you don't need that spitfire engine? Could do with one!

Aar0sc wrote:

Mrotwoman wrote:I'd like to see a lot more of the lovely Reliant selling Helen in the magazine please.

I agree!

I agree too, I would also like to see more of the longstone girl. i think they should have the centre spread from now on

I wish I looked that good in purple.

mine arrived yesterday, longstone girl gets my vote was lisa sold a pup??

Just about finished reading my copy.
The distributor rebuild guide puzzled me a little as I assumed the old advance springs would generally have weakened so you'd always want to replace them. However, the article suggests only replacing they're not in "good condition" - how can you tell? Also, we're told to measure the resistance of the earth strap with a multi-meter, but not told what figure is acceptable.

While I'm having a moan, the Spitfire engine autopsy described 3-bearing crank as the engine's Achilles heel, but made no mention of the thrust washers.

And please will someone tell Danny the difference between WD40 and penetrating oil (Midget suspension upgrade).