I suspect the cam bearing has turned preventing the oil passing through the 2 holes or the groove is completely clogged. This motor was evidently recod several years ago but only started up recently.

Mal.

Hi EffCee,
I have an early block with a 4 digit engine number (6000+) which I purchased in 1962.
Also has what appears to be original crank, rods and pistons fitted.
Cheers,
Mal. 

I modified my FE in the early 60s
Cut the front springs so short had to shorten the bump stop rubbers
Fitted lowering blocks to the rear springs
The shock absorbers were rebuilt to stiffen them
Had a thicker front anti sway made up
I made tramp rods from an FX taxi rail
Fitted add on whitewalls to tyres
Fitted rear mudguard spats (which were later stolen)
Painted the rear lower body, quarters and spats the same as the roof colour
Fitted FC fins
Also fitted an FJ motor that I reconditioned and modified

The car looks much the same now but with standard suspension
I still have the motor in my shed but it needs reconditioning

Cheers
Mal

Hi Greg,

Re entrant No. 21 in the name of Mal Owen.

I request my meal ticket in my wifes name (Lorraine Owen) be transferred to entrant No. 37.
The meal will be in the name of Robert Merrett.

Thanking you.

Mal Owen.

ps I picked my wife up from hospital this morning after a reaction to chemo treatment.

Hi Leon,
I offered my spare ticket to someone requiring an additional ticket.
When he rang SA, was told he was too late.
Cheers,
Mal.

I fitted one of those coolers in about 1960 to an immaculate 1951 Bentley owned by the local doctor.
It seemed to work ok for that era and he was happy with it.
Mal.

Hi Tony,

My car as shown by Alex is cabot over anvil.

Cheers,

Mal

Hi Leon,

To prevent the moisture reaching the gun, I used a long hose with the receiver-dryer attached to the gutter of the house. (the higher the better).

Regards,
Mal.

Thanks Alex for taking the excellent photo of my car on the banked circuit.

I had a ball, brought back memories when I did some competition in my car.

The navigator (Lorraine) told me I wasn't a teenager any more.

Mal.

Hi Russ,
Usually the rear bearing goes on grey gear boxes.
In late 2004 I purchased a kit from American Autos (Rares stockist) in Sydney part no. 7430864.
The kit had all the usual parts needed but the rear bearing was a single row.
I purchased the larger bearing from a bearing stockist.
When the cars were fairly new the rear bearing was their downfall.
They had provision for the larger bearing with an extra circlip groove on the mainshaft.
I think GMH started fitting the double row bearing to the FBs.
Regards Mal.

Cogratulations Tim,

My copy arrived yesterday and I was glued to the TV late into the night.
I agree with all the previous comments.
Excellent work Tim.

Mal.

Bus and Truck Museum at

http://www.busandtruckmuseum.org.au/exhibs/1196.htm

Hope i've got it right.

Mal

Hi Ed,

Your'e welcome to look at the real thing anytime.

Mal.

Fibreglass front

A couple more,
Mal

Tried to do donuts half way down the strip, lucky not to hit the wall.

Rear seat

Another

Re " FE Interior (lots of questions) "

Hi Ed,
I wasn't able to reply to your post. (would't let me)
These are some photos of my interior. The front seat was retrimmed by Hy Tone at Riverstone using material very close in appearance to the original.
The rear seat is the original.                                        Trim in photos appear whiter than they are.
Mal.

3rd photo