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When first removing the stick jamming the pedal I do have pressure but after leaving it a short time pedal goes down to floor but can be quickly pumped up so I think this suggests air still in system so what’s peoples thoughts on the best method

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Cheers No5 I did what you suggested but left it for 3days it worked I have pressure but pedal is low so pumped it up higher and replaced the stick will leave it a while
I have no leaks
But why this seems to work escapes me when all three methods I tried didn’t

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In Austin manual it says when fitting the seals the end cap has to unscrewed
Is this necessary if after removing the circlip and operating rod the whole assembly can be removed from this end
The screwed on end cap is very tight and I was hoping not to disturb

[southernscouse]

I have received some information about problems with the slow return valve I think this is called the recuperation seal so will buy a kit and replace

[southernscouse]

I have now tried the vacuum type still no pressure at pedal
Purchased a pressure type have firm pedal when connected to air but fails when released
I have put over a litre of fluid through no the system
I can get pedal pressure if I operate the pedal quickly and it will hold if I keep pressing but fails when released

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Cheers for the info MikeN

read all your posts on the Devon pickup makes me very jealous

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Should have added it’s a 1954 Devon van thanks again

[southernscouse]

Have you tried the Carburettor Hospital I got a rebuilt zenith from them about 5 years ago I think it was about £200

[southernscouse]

Thanks for the reply number 5 gives me somewhere to start

[southernscouse]

My body work has been painted red but it has been brown at some time

thanks for the info on the tow bar will be making one in the summer cheers

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Hi I have 1954 Devon van my dash looks original in that it’s rusty in places

The main dash is black but the instrument panel is a dark brown colour with no attempt at wood grain

have read your rebuild on the occ site you mention a tow bar any chance of more info

tried signing up to the occ but get no reply. Cheers tom

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Thanks for that I will give it ago

[southernscouse]

Well finally got the new radiator fitted and with the short drives I have taken the overheating seems to have stopped

revs up instantly by my setting the mixture and ignition timing using a vacuum gauge but still kangaroos a bit when driving so changed the plug gaps from 18 thou to 20 it’s a lot better but has me thinking how large a gap I can go to considering it has electronic ignition

[southernscouse]

Looked on eBay company that will do recore don’t mention extra cooling based in Herefordshire is this the one

[southernscouse]

Took the carb off with intention of drilling the spacer then realised there was plenty of space to drill the neck of the manifold and no chance of swarth going into the intake because the carb was off

set ignition to highest vacuum and also the mixture screw on the carb

car runs starts on the first turn of the key and revs up quickly

onthe first drive it was kangarooing a bit but calmed down at higher revs still got a overheating problem hope a new rad will sort that out

any one got anything to add.  Cheers Tom

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