The 'E' Type Forum

I agree. I also believed that the last 3.8s were fitted with the later box but can see no evidence to support this.

Christopher, no problem (in fact, I didn't listen to the video as I have no sound at work so you are probably correct!).

Removing the belt is always my favoured option as it very quickly identifies where the issue could be.


Angus

Lots of early numbers in the early 4.2 range but none that I can see in late 3.8s.

Just checked the box. Casting date is 2nd October 63

EJ819 stamped in the same place as the Moss box and not on the top plate.

Paul, it is the advance and retard you need to check. We had an XK120 where this had failed and caused overheating.

Angus

Take the fan belts off and run the engine (very briefly). If the noise disappears then it is in the water pump, alternator or tensioner.

ANgus

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Thu Sep 17, 2020 5:26 pm

Angus, did the '63 all synchro box you mention have 3.8 or 4.2 number series?

Barrie

Barrie, will check in the morning. Angus

...and runny.

We have just rebuilt an all synchro box with Aug 63 cast into the body. Numbers are stamped in the same place as a Moss box.

Dont think David has a Zippo lighter though Simon....

Welcome at last David!

Mich, check your exhaust is clearing the body properly.

Frazer, I know of a Green RHD Auto for sale. If its of any interest can you email me angus.moss@mossjaguar.com.

That’s very kind of you Ash but I’m not sure it’s the type of commission we’d be interested in without fully understanding the brief. Too many potholes to fall into.

I've never needed (or thought I needed one). We tend to look at what the factory did and follow that (apart from S1 Radiator fan and S1 Brakes). They decided that they weren't needed and it seems to be a lot of work to fit something that I don't believe you will see any benefit from. Still, a good e...

Out of interest, why do you need an oil cooler on a road car (unless I have missed something for the last 44 years worth of driving E Types?).

Angus

Mike, cant you get your original one re-cored?

Mike, I'm confused (not hard I know!). The leading edge of the door shuts against the A pillar and not the bonnet (unless you have had yours extensively modified). That being the case, the way we fit doors is to put a piece of paper between the 2 edges and close the door slowly. If the paper goes ti...

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