Hi David,colder clime folk probably treat their engines with more due respect re anti freeze/inhibitor,Aussies tend to forget how extreme temps can be elsewhere in the world and more care is needed,we treat aluminium parts commonly now with corrosion inhibitor as more components are alloy than previously where only a thermostat housing or water pump was aluminium and the rest was cast iron,we just simply replaced these after after a couple of years as they used to be fairly cheap.
modern all alloy engines and radiators are not my favourites along with modern electronic fuel and ignition systems,and dont get me started on the ticking time bomb cam belts,they may put out more HP and give good economy etc,etc but drag me out of the bush a mid 20th century cast iron head/block and points/carby engine that still turns and i pretty much guarantee i can get it running(maybe not well) but running all the same,B60 RR point in question.
i always wanted a Humber but thought i had missed the boat especially seeing so few came here,but when i saw the condition of this one and the fact the guy wanted to sell (stumbled on all this by accident)i leapt at the chance.
Seeing what you UK boys tackle,and even some Aussie stuff,i have the utmost respect for your patience and skills and determination.
cheers
John
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