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by alib
Mon Mar 15, 2021 7:13 pm
Forum: Our Cars
Topic: IA 9142
Replies: 108
Views: 36828

Re: IA 9142

Today in work the welder managed to TIG the two pieces back together. He was surprised how well the weld took to the 90 year old casting. My jigging did the trick and we maintained alignment. I now need to carry out some dressing of the repair, as well as reinstating the grease point. The original g...
by alib
Sat Mar 13, 2021 3:35 pm
Forum: Our Cars
Topic: IA 9142
Replies: 108
Views: 36828

Re: IA 9142

Thanks for your words of encouragement Ian. I think we are now in the hands of the metallurgy gods. Will keep you posted.
by alib
Sat Mar 13, 2021 9:53 am
Forum: Our Cars
Topic: IA 9142
Replies: 108
Views: 36828

Re: IA 9142

Thank you Ian.
Wish me luck.
by alib
Sat Mar 13, 2021 12:08 am
Forum: Our Cars
Topic: IA 9142
Replies: 108
Views: 36828

Re: IA 9142

I've had a bit of a calamity with IA. Whilst the gearbox was removed from the car and sitting on my bench a poltergeist pushed it onto the floor resulting in a snapped remote gear selector casting. I believe it's a Wolseley item? Does anyone have a spare casting they would want to part with? I am at...