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by JagTheOne
Thu Dec 31, 2015 9:23 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Oil Pressure Gauge - information please
Replies: 19
Views: 9574
Slovakia

Hi David,

mine is 1E30806 build in March '65 Series 1 4.2 FHC. Water and Oil are Smiths 'Made in UK'. Fuel is Smiths 'Made in England' and Amp meter is Lucas 'Made in England'.

Best regards and happy New year!
Martin
by JagTheOne
Fri Jul 11, 2014 7:26 am
Forum: General
Topic: Paying for a car abroad
Replies: 6
Views: 3617
Slovakia

Hi, I bought my car also in Czech Republic. I was decided to buy the car before I went there to see it so I have prepared purchase contract before with the seller. We agreed to paid approximately 2/3 after signing of purchase contract by bank transfer and the rest cash after delivery of the car ever...
by JagTheOne
Thu Jan 24, 2013 7:14 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Speedometer & Odometer calibration
Replies: 8
Views: 7897
Slovakia

Nazdar Pavel,

I have a Series 1 4.2 FHC with 3.54 diff. The TPM on the original speedo is 1312.

Martin
by JagTheOne
Wed Oct 17, 2012 11:03 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: will an XJ6 diff slot into an E Type?
Replies: 4
Views: 3749
Slovakia

If not, would it be possible to put just pinion and crown wheel from the XJ into original E-type diff? :roll:
by JagTheOne
Mon Oct 08, 2012 6:14 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Magnificent Machines:The Golden Age of the British Sportscar
Replies: 12
Views: 9350
Slovakia

I wish I could tune the BBC... I hope that somebody will grab it and shear as a torrent :roll:
by JagTheOne
Sat Sep 01, 2012 5:34 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Speedometer & Odometer calibration
Replies: 8
Views: 7897
Slovakia

Thanks Simon, I know about that. I will probably find correct speedometer and restore it.
by JagTheOne
Fri Aug 31, 2012 6:44 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Speedometer & Odometer calibration
Replies: 8
Views: 7897
Slovakia

Thanks David! I didn't mentioned the third option of correct speedometer because I hit Submit button instead of Preview :roll: Now I have next question... How accurate is that database? There is: SN 6322/03A; xxxx; 3.31; mph; 6.40x15 SP41 This is the number on my speedo with 1312 TPM. But I have 3.5...
by JagTheOne
Fri Aug 31, 2012 6:07 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Speedometer & Odometer calibration
Replies: 8
Views: 7897
Slovakia

Speedometer & Odometer calibration

Hi guys, I would like to change in the future my diff ratio from 3.54 to 3.07 and change the units from miles to kilometers thus I will need to calibrate my speedo. The question is: who cares? :lol: sorry... No, the question is... What are the options? 1.) I can send my speedo together with all nece...
by JagTheOne
Fri Jul 27, 2012 6:30 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Dunlop R5s and rim width.
Replies: 13
Views: 10121
Slovakia

:? Whatever... Thanks again David. :wink: I think I'll start to use it in lawnmower since it is the only way for me how to enjoy it for now. My car is waiting in the garage for restoration. Man I can't wait for that day when I'll start the engine... But I think it will take few more years to earn so...
by JagTheOne
Fri Jul 27, 2012 11:51 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Dunlop R5s and rim width.
Replies: 13
Views: 10121
Slovakia

Hmm, castor oil. What if people can not only hear me coming but also smell my car passing by :roll: What do you think about combination of Castrol Classic R40 oil and XK engine? I was trying to find service interval for this type of oil but without success. I found lot of number between 5000 to 10 0...
by JagTheOne
Fri Mar 02, 2012 8:45 am
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: Hello everybody!
Replies: 3
Views: 3880
Slovakia

I would like to share some little secrets of my car. First one I found when I was in a mood to remove all old stickers from windows. Who the hell was Pinkerton? After a little time spent with google I think I will keep this one. https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-rcEBv8MxAyY/T0eSZyydlfI/AAAAAAAAADQ/...
by JagTheOne
Fri Feb 24, 2012 8:41 pm
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: I have a target- own an e-type before 30
Replies: 22
Views: 15123
Slovakia

Hi Richard, last year in september I bought mine. I was 28. :wink: Good luck!
by JagTheOne
Fri Feb 24, 2012 8:09 pm
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: Hello everybody!
Replies: 3
Views: 3880
Slovakia

Hi Christopher. Regarding the modification of the head. I just want to match inlet ports with manifold and maybe remove the valve guide bosses. Since it is a number matching car I don't want to use other head. I also don't want to have any radical cams. I'm just wondering if the low and mid range to...
by JagTheOne
Fri Feb 24, 2012 2:36 pm
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: Hello everybody!
Replies: 3
Views: 3880
Slovakia

Hello everybody!

Hi guys, let me introduce myself and my ride. My name is Martin and my ride is 1965 S1 4.2 FHC (doesn't has a name yet). For now I'm just looking here for some inspiration. The car is waiting for complete restoration. My vison is to have stock looking car with as much torque as possible. I plan to u...