It's usually a problem with excessive crankcase pressure, caused either by the cork side cover gasket collapsing and blocking the breather holes, or a worn-out engine allowing excessive blow-by. If you remove the oil cap and feel when the engine is running, you may well feel puffs of air - that's bl...

There are a number of guys who will make keys from code, the code stamped on the lock cylinder. Pete Groh comes to mind immediately. No need to replace the switch and cylinder if the new key works - give the number here, and someone may have one to lend you (non-original US blanks are on eBay aplent...

Thanks very much, Mark. Was any modification (like re-drilling) necessary to the flywheel? Was it JUST the cover, or the disc as well? Any throw-out bearing issues?

Many thanks.

I'm going to be re-doing a TC clutch very soon, and would be grateful for a source for a higher-quality-than-Moss clutch. I understand that it is possible to modify things to use a Sunbeam Alpine clutch, but do not know what is involved, or if it is a satisfactory mod for a street car. All help appr...

You've got it backwards, I think. The pins are tapered, and must be removed from the crank first. Then bolt up the flywheel to the crank snugly but not tight, then drive the pins into both flywheel and crank flange to positively locate the flywheel. Then torque the bolts to 50 pound/feet, and lockwi...

You might also consider the stainless steel thermostat housing I have custom made and sell, with a modern, replaceable thermostat and ALL stainless parts. The original-style thermostat housing requires the whole unit to be replaced if there is a problem, although there is in formation on the 'net ab...