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John, that would be very much appreciated, yes I’m in Esher Surrey, I’ll pm you. Many thanks Seamus

I’ve had a look at the thread size and I’m assuming it’s BSF but I’ve nothing to compare it to, a 1/2 inch unf nut screws on but is a very loose fit, does anyone know what the equivalent BSF would be?

I had thought about using a helicoil but 2 things crossed my mind, first would it seal well enough for Petrol and second I have no idea what type of thread size it is.

Wanted Zenith 42VE1 carb, the carb came off an Austin K9 but may have been fitted to other vehicles, the thread has disintegrated on the fuel feed banjo, if you have carb that maybe useful for spares or repair please let me know.

Sounds interesting 👍👍👍 fingers crossed you get it, look forward to the next instalment 😁

New project??

Thanks Pete, much appreciated, hopefully meet up next year, who knows I might even have the Austin K5 there 🤔

Looking good Pete, keep up the good work 👍👍 Seamus

Couldn’t resist getting stuck it and try to start the K5 First job, remove the plugs and spray penetration oil down the bores just to provide some lubricant, check the oil, connect a battery and cross your fingers , give the starter cable a pull and she turned over straight away, crank it several more times to get some oil pumping around and them check the ignition switch, switch working ok, clean the points and check for a spark, so far so good, connect up a gravity feed fuel supply and check for leaks. IMG_7122.MOV

I’ve purchased a copy of is key card to try and trace the history of the K5 , if any of our more knowledgeable members are able to help with any info that would be greatly appreciated, in particular body type, date into service etc. Also where would the chassis number be stamped on the chassis? The previous owner who bought the K5 in 1991 done a fantastic job tracing its post war history which all adds to the story.

Many thanks, I’ll have a look today 👍 You know what it’s like, we just can’t help ourselves, it was crying out to be saved, all I need now is some more spare time and a lottery win!!

Evening everyone I’ve recently bought an Austin K5 that needs minor restoration 🤥 and yes before you ask I am addicted to rust and no I’m not seeking help, I’ve gone beyond that point. Unfortunately this project won’t be started for a while as it will have to wait it’s turn but in the meantime I’m looking for a manual and drivers handbook if anyone has them available for sale, I’m also looking for more information on its build date and body type if anyone could point me in the right direction that would be appreciated, post war reg is 27YV24. Many thanks Seamus

Progress is still progress Jon no matter how slow and the attention to detail takes time, you know you won’t be happy if it’s rushed and not quite right. Keep up the good work, looking forward to the next update. Seamus

Thank you for your comments 👍👍 There is a very small pool of these vehicles, I know there are other wot6’s out there but I can’t remember the last time I saw one at a show and your right about the RL, numbers are very limited so they need to be saved but it’s the same problem, they need space to store and cost more to restore than there worth.

Successful trip to the Capel military vehicle show, many thanks for the picture Scott.

Just booked onto the 2024 Market garden tour 👍👍

Thanks for the heads up 👍

And I thought fb was bloody annoying with ads!!! This is ridiculous, it’s so off putting.

Certainly is, if I’m honest the restoration is more enjoyable than the driving.

I only picked the series 1 up last year and it’s taken over 6 months to persuade DVLA to retain its original registration number, I only received the V5 a couple of days ago but your right it is a nice project.

It’s very addictive this restoration hobby!! I’m in the same position as you, “ Doris “ Is basically finished all bar a bit of fettling and I’m deciding what to do next, fortunately I’ve been collecting a few projects over the last couple of years but which one next?? 1940 AEC Matador 1949 Land Rover 1941 Chevy CMP FAT and yes, before you say it I know I need help 😂😂

Well….Doris made it to its first public appearance but only just!! We set off Friday morning about 7:00 to join the rest of the group but out of the blue she lost power and cut out, luckily there was a bus stop and she coasted off the main road, a quick check underneath to make sure she still had all her fluids before pushing the starter button, she started no problem and we continued the journey, now I’m more worried about the 54 mile journey than ever 🤨, we continued without incident for another 10 miles until passing through Guildford on the A3 at rush hour, we were climbing the last big hill and she started to slow and eventually cut out, this is not what you want on a bank holiday Friday in rush hour 😩, she started again and we slowly made our way over the hill, for the rest of the journey I only used 3/4 throttle as each time she had cut out I was on full throttle going up hill, after a short stop at the services we arrived at Overlord just after 10:00. Following a discussion with few colleagues and the “ what was the last thing I done “ question, it turns out that the fuel tank vent isn’t working, I fitted a new fuel cap seal the day before we left, I removed the seal and she ran without incident the whole way home. IMG_6918.MOV IMG_6919.MOV

Thanks for posting the picture Scott, very much appreciated 👍

Excellent work, a lot of time and effort, top marks 👍👍

Can’t remember exactly how Jeeps are wired but generally the battery cable goes to one side of the starter switch, a positive feed is taken from the same side to the ignition switch, if you have no ignition light when you flick the ignition switch on and the engine doesn’t crank then there’s a bad connection at that side of the starter button, the other side of the starter button has a battery cable to the starter motor, hence bridging to two terminals is bypassing the starter switch……hope that makes sense