Austin 10 clutch problem

[Steve_D]

Hi
Clutch was slipping so has been removed and is drenched in engine oil.

First question....why is so much oil escaping from the back of the engine?
The crank does not have a seal as such only an oil 'thrower' ring. As this system has worked well for longer than I've been alive i have to assume something else is wrong. Anyone know the answer...perhaps the rings are going and it is now producing excess blow by?

Second question....I can buy a clutch relining kit and see no reason why I can't rivet the new linings in place myself but do the linings then need machining?

Third question....Once relined and reassembled the clutch pressure plate then needs to be adjusted using shims. Can someone tell me how this is performed and what dimension or requirement I am trying to achieve?

Fourth question....Is there a forum more specific to this car that I could visit?

Many thanks
Steve

[lowdrag]

Steve_D said:

HiFourth question....Is there a forum more specific to this car that I could visit?

Many thanks
Steve

I think so - this forum is mostly for post-war cars. Try here:-

http://www.oldclassiccar.co.uk/forum/phpbb/phpBB2/...

[davepen]

Might be worth talking to these guys...

http://www.aldertonaustinservices.co.uk/index.html

The're close to Prescott Hillclimb (and my parents) and have a lot of Austin 10 bits etc.

[HenryRoyce]

These guys are likely to know a thing or two, also.

http://www.austintendriversclub.com/

[rovermorris999]

I'd guess the crankcase is getting pressurised. Either the pistons are letting gas by due to worn rings or bores or the breather is partially blocked. Or maybe the oil is too thin.
No doubt the answer will be found on the appropriate forum. Please report back and let us know.

[davepoth]

Check the breather first, as someone I know found out to their cost, it's easier than stripping and rebuilding the engine and then checking the breather...