Technical Articles Index
Bodywork
Ash frame -
Mascot December 1991
Bonnet hinge -
Mascot July - August 2002 (2)
Boot lid fit -
Mascot May 1992 (2)
Cracks in rear -
Mascot March 1991
Cracks in rear -
Mascot August 1984
Cracks in rear -
Mascot November-December 1984
Cracks in rear (comment) -
Singer Owner July 1997
Door and grab handles -
Mascot August 1994
Door fit -
Mascot August 1994 (2)
Door fit -
Personal Communication January 2003 (2)
Floor -
Mascot May 1992 (2)
Front end assembly -
Mascot March 1992
Grille -
Mascot January-February 1995
Grille -
Mascot July-August 1995
Inner wings from sheet metal -
Singer Owner - Mar-Apr 2008
Rear seat pan from sheet metal -
Singer Owner - May-Jun 2008
Rear wings fit -
Mascot December 1991
Running boards -
Mascot May-June 2002
Seats Repair/Re-creation -
Singer Owner Series of 6 articles
Seat runners, catches and fit -
Personal Communication January 2003 (1)
Brakes
Brake drum water holes -
Mascot January-February 1997
Break rods -
Singer Owner - January-February 2008
How Does it Work? - The Brakes Part 1 - Mechanically Operated Systems -
Mascot March-April 2005 (3)
How Does it Work? - The Brakes Part 2 - Hydraulically Operated Systems -
Mascot May-June 2005 (4)
Hydraulics -
Mascot August 1994 (2)
Master Cylinder -
Singer Owner November-December 2003
Carburetor and Fuel System
Blockages -
Mascot January-February 1997
Flexible petrol pipes -
Singer Owner March 2002
Petrol cap vent blockages -
Mascot January-February 1997
Solex 30 FAIO Carburettor
http://www.singercars.com/4ax/solex.html
Twin carbs an advantage? -
Singer Owner - Mar-Apr 2008
Chassis
Additional cross-member (front) -
Mascot January- February 2001
Twisting (wiggly rear) -
Mascot March 1991
Cooling
Electrical Water Pump - Installation -
Mascot May-June 2005 (2)
Update on Electrical Water Pump -
Mascot July - August 2005
Radiator -
Mascot July - August 2002 (2)
Radiator Hoses -
Mascot May-June 2005 (1)
Clutch
Sticking and freeing -
Mascot July-August 2002
How Does it Work - The Clutch -
Mascot September-October 2003
Electrical
Conversion to Negative earth
-
Mascot May-June 2005 (3)
Distributor -
Mascot March 1984
Distributor -
Mascot March-April 2003 (1)
Electrical Gremlins -
Mascot March-April 2003 (1)
How Does It Work? - The Charging System - Part 1 The Generator, or Dynamo and Cut-out
Mascot July - August 2004
How Does It Work? - The Charging System - Part 2a - The Charging Regulator - Currenr Regulation -
Mascot September - October 2004
How Does It Work? - The Charging System Part 2b The Charging Regulator - Voltage Regulation -
Mascot November - December 2004 (4)
How Does It Work? - The Ignition System -
Mascot March-April 2004 (2)
How Does It Work? - The Ignition System Part 2-
Mascot May-June 2004
The 407050 Contact Set -
Mascot November-December 2003 (1)
Wiring diagram
http://www.singercars.com/4ax/4adwire.html
Engine
Camshaft chain tensioner adjustment -
Mascot May 1992
Compression ratios -
Singer Owner - Mar-Apr 2008
Cylinder heads for one or two carburetors -
Mascot January-February 2008 (2)
Cylinder head thickness -
Singer Owner - Mar-Apr 2008
Engine bay refurbishment (photos) -
Personal Communication May 2003
Engine rebuild 9HP -
Singer blog 2006
Fan belts -
Mascot November-December 1984 (2)
Fan belt adjustment -
Mascot September-October 1995
Head tightening -
Mascot November-December 1999
Manifold drain pipe -
Mascot January-February 1997
Oil issues -
Mascot January-February 2007 (2)
Oil cap -
Mascot November - December 2004 (2)
Oil filter (M11) -
Mascot March-April 2005 (1)
Oil filter -
Singer Owner July 2000
Oil leaks -
Mascot November-December 1999
Oil pressure relief valve -
Mascot April 1991
Pistons -
Mascot May-June 2004 (2)
Refitting engine (and gearbox) -
Singer Owner September-October 2007
Replacement options -
Mascot March-April 2001
Starter ring gear replacement -
Mascot May-June 2001
Throttle cable stop -
Mascot November - December 2004 (1)
Trouble Finding the M11 (oil filter)? -
Mascot March-April 2005 (1)
Valve timing -
Mascot May 1992
Valve timing -
Singer Owner July 2002
Valve clearances -
Mascot May 1992
Front and rear axle/suspension
Rear Axle and Differential - How it works
-
Mascot May - June 2003 (2)
Rear End (and axle) repair
http://www.singercars.com/4ax/axle.html
Shock Absorber, Armstrong Lever Action
-
http://www.singercars.com/4ax/armstrong.htm
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Shock Absorbers, Armstrong re-build -
Mascot January-February 2007 (1)
Trunnions -
Mascot May 1994
Universal joint
-
Singer Owner - January-February 2008
Fuel Pump
S.U. failures -
Singer Owner July 1997
How Does It Work - The Fuel Pump Pt 1 -
Mascot November-December 2003 (2)
How Does It Work? - The Fuel Pump Part 2 -
Mascot January-February 2004
Gearbox
Gearbox jamming in first -
Mascot January-February 2008
Gearbox jamming letter
-
Mascot May-June 2008
Gears, Gear Ratios and Torque (lots of theory) -
Singer Owner July - August 2005
Gears, Gear Ratios and Torque (continued) -
Singer Owner November - December 2005
Gearbox - How it works -
Mascot January-February 2003
Lubrication -
Mascot March-April 2002
Refitting (engine and) gearbox -
Singer Owner September - October 2007
Bolting gearbox in place -
Singer Owner
November - December
2007
Rubber cover -
Mascot July 1987
Synchromesh - How it works -
Mascot Mar-Apr 2003 (4)
Maintenance
General maintenance and repairs
Motor Trader March 1954
Maintenance schedule
http://www.singercars.com/4ax/4AD_mtc.html
Miscellaneous
Carpets -
Singer blog 2007
Dashboard -
Mascot January - February 1994
Dash layout/Instrument panel
http://www.singercars.com/4ax/4ad_dash.html
Extras - Luggage and glass screens -
Mascot November-December 2006
Fuel consumption -
Singer Owner July 1997
Oil type -
Singer Owner July 1997
Glove box -
Mascot March-April 1997
Lead replacement petrol -
Mascot September - October 2002
Parts manual
http://www.singercars.com/4ax/4ad_parts.html
Petrol additives -
Mascot September - October 2002
Roadster ramblings Part 1 -
Mascot November - December 2004 (3)
Rubber items - preservation and storage -
Singer Owner May - June 2005
Scuttle fitting -
Singer Owner - January-February 2008
Serial number locations 4AD
http://www.singercars.com/car_numbers/4AD_chassis.html
Soft tops and screens -
Mascot July 1993
Steering Wheel Restoration -
Personal Communication March 2007
The Ten Most Wanted Spares (The Roadster Front) -
Mascot March-April 2004 (1)
Tools -
Mascot August 1989
Tyres -
Singer Owner May - June 2005
Unleaded petrol -
Mascot November-December 1998
Windscreen Extensions for a Roadster -
Mascot March-April 2005 (2)
Wood frame -
Singer Owner - January-February 2008
Update on Windscreen Extensions -
Mascot July - August 2005
Wiper motor -
Mascot October 1984
Restoration
Front bumper re-manufacture -
Personal Communication September 2008
Front end -
Mascot January-February 1992
Front end restoration and assembly -
Mascot March 1992
Getting the scuttle in place
-
Singer Owner - January-February 2008
Paint -
Mascot January-February 1992
Paint blisters (in storage) -
Mascot July - August 2002 (2)
Parts from other Singers that may fit -
Singer Owner September-October 2007
Seat Pan re-manufacture -
Personal Communication September 2008
Seat Pan remanufacture
-
Singer Owner - May-Jun 2008
Selecting a car to restore -
Mascot May - June 2003 (1)
Springs and front suspension -
Singer Owner July-August 2007
Variations and upgrades -
Mascot March-April 2003 (2
)
Upgrading a 4AB (letter) -
Mascot Mar-Apr 2003 (3)
Upgrading and remodeling -
Singer Owner July 2002 (2)
Steering
Lower wishbone pivot bushes -
Mascot January-February 1987
Steering boxes -
Singer Owner September 1998
Steering Box Overhaul
http://www.singercars.com/4ax/steering.html
Steering box refitting -
Singer Owner - May-Jun 2008
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