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by alex_gray255
Mon Sep 19, 2022 10:13 pm
Forum: Lanchester Forum
Topic: Preselect gearchange not always engaging
Replies: 6
Views: 440

Re: Preselect gearchange not always engaging

I have a similar problem with my 3-2 gear change and got diagnosed as a worn connector.
by alex_gray255
Sat Apr 23, 2022 6:52 pm
Forum: Lanchester Forum
Topic: Fun photo from 1937
Replies: 1
Views: 246

Fun photo from 1937

Hey all

Long time since I've posted, but a friend of mine was looking through some of his old magazines and came across this one from a 1937 Coronation copy of "The Motor" and thought I would share it...

Thanks!
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by alex_gray255
Wed Sep 08, 2021 8:02 pm
Forum: Lanchester Forum
Topic: LA14 restoration work is now completed
Replies: 19
Views: 2388

Re: LA14 restoration work is now completed

grahamemmett wrote: Wed Sep 08, 2021 4:13 pm I’m happy to learn I’m not the only one who twitters to himself while behind the wheel!
Yes. I was trying to test the mike and see what the pickup was like with noise. :roll:
by alex_gray255
Wed Sep 08, 2021 7:36 pm
Forum: Lanchester Forum
Topic: LA14 restoration work is now completed
Replies: 19
Views: 2388

Re: LA14 restoration work is now completed

frenchy wrote: Wed Sep 08, 2021 3:06 pm Sounds a treat to me Al. No need for spark plugs just a hearing aid for you might be necessary. Cheers Frenchy
:lol: :lol:
by alex_gray255
Wed Sep 08, 2021 7:36 pm
Forum: Lanchester Forum
Topic: LA14 restoration work is now completed
Replies: 19
Views: 2388

Re: LA14 restoration work is now completed

She was compression tested when I bought her. The compression was consistent on all cylinders.

The engine was serviced last week and no comments about lost cylinders were made :)
by alex_gray255
Mon Sep 06, 2021 1:29 pm
Forum: Lanchester Forum
Topic: LA14 restoration work is now completed
Replies: 19
Views: 2388

Re: LA14 restoration work is now completed

A video of me taking the Lanchester for a drive.

I was testing out some new video equipment and used the opportunity to give it a run in the Lanchester.

by alex_gray255
Sat Sep 04, 2021 7:50 pm
Forum: Lanchester Forum
Topic: LA14 restoration work is now completed
Replies: 19
Views: 2388

Re: LA14 restoration work is now completed

A walk around vid.

by alex_gray255
Sat Aug 14, 2021 9:45 pm
Forum: Daimler Histories & Statistics (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: New Member - History AUU 50
Replies: 5
Views: 1953

Re: New Member - History AUU 50

Nice car. Like me - very little information on mine as well.

Treat it as a blank canvas and time to start again. 8-)
by alex_gray255
Wed May 05, 2021 11:22 pm
Forum: Lanchester Forum
Topic: Any Lanchester owners near Skipton?
Replies: 10
Views: 1154

Re: Any Lanchester owners near Skipton?

So the car has hardly been used in the last 15 years, and also may not have had its status changed to "historic vehicle" with DVLA, which is strange given that the change is a mere formality and easy to do. Yes, it is easy to do. Had to do it on mine. Also, having the car not used for 15 ...
by alex_gray255
Sun Jan 03, 2021 2:00 am
Forum: Events: Calendar and Reports
Topic: Newbie question about the DLOC rally for 2021
Replies: 8
Views: 4037

Re: Newbie question about the DLOC rally for 2021

Great! Thanks for the answers. I'll see how the car goes as I need to use it before June anyway to shake out some issues. :lol: