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I've lost the drain taps for the block and radiator for my 61 3a, I seem to recall being told that the off the shelf items currently available are sub standard and leak badly. I'd welcome any feedback on this as if this is the case I need to start looking for a couple of original parts.

ALso am I right in thinking that that Morris Minors and Austins of the same period used the same tap?

Thanks

Graeme

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To be certain that the tap won't leak once installed, dismantle it and then lap the surfaces together using very fine grinding paste - I emphasise VERY FINE!

Remove all traces of the paste prior to re-assembly.

This is a trick which Carl (at Revington TR) showed me.

Ian Cornish

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