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AccountingTroll

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The car is a 1967 Austin FX4 London taxi. Does anyone know were I can get more information on the diesel engine that was installed in these cars? I'm going to an auction tomorrow were this car will be sold and would like more information. My fellow member at TDI Club thinks the engine might be a 2.2l perkins.

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DrEntropy

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Welcome! Wish I could impart info for you but not on this car, sorry. If it IS a Perkins, it'd be relatively easy to find bits, tho.
 

tony barnhill

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Heck, with as many of them that were built, I'd think any part was readily available over in the UK
 
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I feel I owe all of you an update. The car sold for $3,100. The floors were completly rusted out and the engine was in need of a rebuild. The winning bidder was a British ex-pat who was very happy.

Thank you all for your help. I plan to keep this site bookmarked for future reference.
 

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When looking for parts for my 1967 London Taxi Cab, I have a couple of sources.
Kip Motors in Dallas, TX is a great resource and are very helpful with questions and advice.

https://www.kipmotor.com

My other source is Mel Smith at Vintage Taxi Spares in the UK

https://www.vintagetaxispares.com

Between the two companies I have found everything I needed to restore my cab

Bruce Wyckoff
 

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Dumb question: Can anyone please tell me how to engage reverse in my '67 Austin FX4 London taxi?

I've tried the usual MG stuff - hard to left then forward, or lift up and forward right. but no luck there. Thanks!
 

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Todd - if it's working and hasn't been modified, should be: from neutral, move toward the right, through the (strong) detent spring, then slip down toward you. It's to the right of 4.

Hope this helps. Welcome to BCF.
Tom M.
 

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Thanks Tom, still no reverse but I'm getting closer with your help.

I went over to my (not running) diesel FX4, and was able to find reverse using your tips, and lifting up on the shifter to unlock the detent.
However, when i tried it on the gas FX4, with much coaxing I was finally able to lift up on the shifter, but still cant get past the detent to engage reverse.

Any idea what to check for (something broken?) or what to try next?

Thanks again,
Todd
 

NutmegCT

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Hi Todd - first thing I'd do would be to call Kip Motor Co. in Dallas.

They've helped me with tech suggestions for many years.

https://www.kipmotor.com/service_restoration.htm

Seems like you may have a broken spring - or broken detent - inside that gearbox.

Tom M.
 
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