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OK thanks Luke, looking at master cylinders for sale on line I am getting mixed messages as to whether it should be 3/4" or 5/8"  for a 1955 AC engined car.  Any thoughts?

Does anyone have an engine diagram for the AC engine. CL engine if there is a choice or anything will do!   

Thanks
Chris

I am having a problem with crunching gears!   The clutch on my Weller powered Aceca is not properly disengaging.  So far we have tried,  adjusting the clutch so there is almost no free play with no noticeable effect.  pumping the pedal doesn't improve things and the slave cylinder was replaced last year, when the clutch was also bled.   There does not appear to be any oil on the fly wheel so doesn't look like  oil is making the clutch plate stick.  Any thoughts on what else to try other than engine out!!   I assume the engine has to come out to do the clutch? 

I am having ongoing problems with over fuelling the carbs.  Currently set up with a "Facet Gold Flo" electric pump and a regulator at the front.  My thoughts (after speaking to Burlen) is that the pump should be located at the rear of the car as the Facet pump and the SU pump recommended by Burlen are better suited to pushing the fuel rather than pulling it.    My question is where have other owners successfully located their pumps,  what are they using and any tips would be welcome
Thanks
Chris 

Thanks Robin,  I will call you!

Does anyone have a manual I could borrow or buy?  I have been unable to find one and the club is out of print.  Happy to collect (if you are not too far away from Alton Hampshire,  or will pay postage etc

Thanks
Chris

Thanks, bought an XK120 gear knob and fits just fine. Thank you!

Thanks Nick

Does anyone know where I can source a gear knob with reverse top left for my Aceca?  I have tried a few of the online companies such as Rimmer Bros etc without success

Thanks
Chris

I had exactly this problem last year!   just going out now,  but give me a shout and I can talk you through our process of resolving the issue which may help

Regards
Chris
07557 304376

Here is my tool kit. It is for the AC engine.  The Bristol Tool kit includes the long spark plug spanner.  I am only missing one item,  which I think/guessing  is a 5"  ratchet for the Jack?.   Let me know if you need any help
Chris

Robin

I had great service from Hawk Cars!  I have already fitted the new pawl and ratchet, both originals were worn and the handbrake now works perfectly

Thanks
Chris

Hi Glenn

Attached is a picture of the dash of my 1955 Aceca AE513  - hope it helps
Regards
Chris

Thanks Robin

I am having trouble with my handbrake releasing.    I press the button in to lock it on,  however it always seems to let go of the ratchet and releases the brake.  Is the handbrake release adjustable or does anyone have experience of fixing this problem?  I am guessing that there is a pin that locks (or isn't locking in this case) into the crescent shaped ratchet?

Thanks in advance

Chris