Managing Director – Bridge Classic Cars
The Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshop has been busy removing the engine and gearbox from the 1933 Austin 7 to inspect and get to the bottom of some issues for its owner.
After carefully disconnecting all of the various wires, cables and hoses from the classic Austin, the team could begin the process of liberating the tiny 4-cylinder from the front of the car. Once out of the car, the gearbox and engine could be separated in order to fully inspect the clutch and flywheel.
The clutch had begun to actually crack in the material which will need to be replaced. This confirms the thoughts that the clutch had indeed burnt out, this can really only be confirmed with a visual inspection of the clutch and flywheel/ring-gear themselves.
These will be sent away to a trusted specialist to be rectified and then, once back can be reinstalled back into the car.
