The 'E' Type Forum

The needles are parallel so it’s an easy mod providing your cage is serviceable.
Regards, Julian.

Hi Steve, apologies didn’t realise it was the plastic cage you wanted to replace, cage must be common to Jaguar steering column of late 60s early 70s. Good luck with your search.
Julian.

Hi Steve, that’s the same as my column, I reused the plastic cage as the old needles just press out and refitted my modded needles into the old cage, it was simple todo and only took me a couple of hours to compleat. Hope this helps, Julian. https://i.postimg.cc/BnjLFqNR/11-BB4952-D766-4399-9-EA2-01...

Hi Steve when I restored my steering column, imperial bearings weren’t available I found some metric needles that were as near as dam it the same diameter however they were 3mm longer than the originals I carefully ground down each bearing to the correct length, providing you replace all the needles...

I done the same when I refurbished my motor you can ease the bush back into its housing with three small screwdrivers and a extra pair of hands.
Julian.

Sadly due to illness I have had to make a difficult decision and part ways with my series 1.5 FHC that I have been restoring for the past couple of years, she an ex Californian car manufactured 15 August 1967 and registered 1968 it’s been converted to UK spec with closed in headlights. How would I g...

Many thanks and well done David

Andrew so sorry to read your story I know what your going through fighting KC myself, Stay strong and KEEP FIGHTING.
Julian.

Ouch that’s expensive does that include removal and refit or is it just the rebuild?

Many thanks for all your replies, I hope as it’s just a basic stripdown replacement of crank seals and gaskets it won’t to much money, I’ll let you all know how I get on.
Julian.

Ok many thanks, is there any recommendations for reputable engine builders in the Southeast.

Hi all, I am almost at a point where I need to remove engine/gearbox and IRS in readiness to have the tub media blasted, I Shall have the gearbox & IRS overhauled, engine was rebuilt some 25 plus years ago and from what I can make out it’s had new Cams, valves, chains, rebore and pistons, question i...

David is the SU Guru he will have answers to all your questions, Teflon are the old type bushes that are no longer available, Cork you mentioned are the seals they come as a kit from Bulen Fuel.
Julian.

I have just finished refurbing my SU’s, there should be a cone shaped brass washer between spring and O ring on the slow run valve. I had no large washer at the base of the dash pot spring and it’s not listed on Bulens parts list so I assumed it wasn’t required, I also had a small amount of spindle ...

Sorry to be negative however I agree with Stuart it’s not good welding, looks to me the MIG has been setup to cold and there doesn’t appear to be good penetration, and there is also porosity on at least one of the welds that needs grinding out and re welding, I would have personally TIG welded them....

I used bearing grease when restoring my DL3A wiper motor, are you converting LH to RH ?
Julian.

About to start work on the heater box, it appears to be in good condition however it missing some parts that hopefully someone can identify, I believe it’s missing a linkage arm and spring, any ideas of part number and supplier, also is the blower motor serviceable if so what’s the secret in dissemb...

Hi Dale, Yes please I have this part missing so would very useful, I have sent PM.
Best regards, Julian.

I would just like to confirm thread sizes for the above, Heater and Vacume Outlets 3/8 BSPP, Temperature Gauge Sender 1/2 UNF, hope this be useful for someone in the future.
Julian.

Hi Tim many thanks it’s the water outlet on mine as well...