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Hi Greg - having done some research on these, I'm ready to look a buying a tourer. do you know of any for sale? Frank.
Hi Greg
Many thanks for your help The engine seized while the car was in storage I will try that Regards Mick
Hi Greg
I love your lineup of 8's. I'm an A8 Tourer owner in Perth. I'm midway thru a rebuild, but need some gearbox parts. If you have any connections or ideas please email me on rpar1957@gmail.com or call on 0419906753. Regards, Robert Parker
Hi Greg. The fuel 12v to 6v unit for the fuel gauge worked well until the float filled with fuel and fuel started leaking thru the terminal. I expect it to be ok once I do some repairs.
Hi Greg, I bought a little device on Ebay from an american hotrod site specifically for 6v fuel gauges on a 12v system. Not tested it yet. The Austin 6v starter works fine on 12v. I did the same on a VW beetle years ago and never burnt it out. The austin engine starts well and the starter doesn't get too hot using it for short bursts. The coil is a 12v unit and light globes are 12v. I am not using the 6v servo dipper in the headlights, but a 12v sealed beam unit. Hope this helps Keith.
Hello Greg, yes I do have many photo's of the restoration. I am currently away from home but I'll make contact with you when back home and send as many as you like. I have converted mine to 12v using a mini generator and regulator and adapting the Austin pulley and fan. Looks very original to the casual observer. I had to design a wiring loom from scratch so I have set it up with indicators as well. I have a quote some where from a place in Adelaide who can supply head gaskets, bearings, and pistons if you need them. I built my engine with secondhand parts. It runs well, but has only been run for about 40 minutes so far. KW
Hello Greg. Good to see there a few "8's" still running in Australia. Looks like yours are both mobile. I have a little way to go yet but as the weather warms up the painting will start. I have seen a few old adverts but none recently. Talk soon. Keith
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