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by Mark Gordon
Wed Mar 20, 2024 1:10 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Christopher Storey
Replies: 28
Views: 1244
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Re: Christopher Storey

I can only echo what others have already posted. I regret that I have not had the opportunity to have met him and the other wonderful members on this forum. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him, both personally and vicariously.
by Mark Gordon
Sun Jan 21, 2024 1:32 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Casting block
Replies: 14
Views: 1749
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Re: Casting block

I had never heard of laser welding until I read this thread. I looked it up and was interested in finding out which laser and what settings (wattage, pulsed vs. continuous wave, etc.) are used for welding. Interestingly, the Nd:YAG laser is the generating source. As I'm sure all on this forum know w...
by Mark Gordon
Wed Dec 20, 2023 2:03 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Christmas lights!
Replies: 15
Views: 2039
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Re: Christmas lights!

Those lights are highly therapeutic, at least for me. I don't know what that says about the hooligan in me, but i sure do get a kick out of smashing them!
by Mark Gordon
Tue Dec 19, 2023 3:58 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Dial test indicator
Replies: 16
Views: 1701
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Re: Dial test indicator

I bought this one to adjust my woodworking tools. It's probably not accurate enough for high precision demands, but for adjusting a table saw, jointer, etc. it's more than adequate. Certainly accurate enough to find TDC on an auto engine. https://www.amazon.com/Indicator-Magnetic-Holder-Adjustable-T...
by Mark Gordon
Tue Nov 07, 2023 1:14 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Prevent rocker cover corrosion
Replies: 10
Views: 1429
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Re: Prevent rocker cover corrosion

:yeahthat:
by Mark Gordon
Wed Oct 04, 2023 4:15 pm
Forum: Pub Chat
Topic: Aftermath of Browns Lane factory fire 1957
Replies: 4
Views: 1223
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Re: Aftermath of Browns Lane factory fire 1957

Does anyone on the Forum know the cause of the fire? Did it start when workers were present?
by Mark Gordon
Tue Jul 25, 2023 12:58 pm
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: Hello From LA and the one and only unique LDR Jaguar -- Video :)
Replies: 5
Views: 2098
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Re: Hello From LA and the one and only unique LDR Jaguar -- Video :)

How about some photos of what lies beneath the bonnet?
by Mark Gordon
Thu Jul 06, 2023 12:12 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Hood folding
Replies: 5
Views: 1138
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Re: Hood folding

One other related tip: As I fold my hood, I place a rolled up bath towel on the plastic rear screen to cause the screen to curve somewhat gently without forming a crease.
by Mark Gordon
Sun May 07, 2023 1:58 pm
Forum: Pub Chat
Topic: Coronation Day
Replies: 2
Views: 4213
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Coronation Day

Like a lot of us on this side of the Pond, I got up early to watch the Coronation of King Charles III. Whether one is pro- or anti-monarchy (I side with the pro's for England but not for America), with all the pomp and circumstance, you Brits sure do now how to put on a spectacle! Well done and cong...
by Mark Gordon
Tue May 02, 2023 3:28 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: How do I drain the old gasoline from the gas tank?
Replies: 7
Views: 1054
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Re: How do I drain the old gasoline from the gas tank?

"3. If you pull the fuel pickup/pump in top of tank almost all fuel can be accessed and pumped out."


Or, just disconnect the fuel line at the fuel pump, attach a piece of gas line hose to the outflow side of the pump and use the pump to empty the tank.
by Mark Gordon
Tue Apr 25, 2023 2:45 pm
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: First post on this forum
Replies: 34
Views: 5500
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Re: First post on this forum

"A lot or aerospace engineers out there, it seems..." I've noticed that, too, both here and on J-L. Lots of members with careers in aviation as pilots, engineers, and mechanics. Makes me wonder what draws aviation enthusiasts to E Types. Maybe Malcolm Sayer's engineering influence on the E Type desi...
by Mark Gordon
Mon Apr 03, 2023 6:17 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Change the clutch without dropping the engine
Replies: 5
Views: 866
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Re: Change the clutch without dropping the engine

Unfortunately, you cannot change the clutch without dropping the engine/gear box. I'll defer to others that are more knowledgeable, but it doesn't sound like the clutch needs to be changed. A worn clutch normally results in slippage when the clutch pedal is let out (i.e. power is not being fully tra...
by Mark Gordon
Tue Mar 28, 2023 4:05 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Buying an E Type? A guide by CMC
Replies: 6
Views: 1485
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Re: Buying an E Type? A guide by CMC

Another invaluable source of information is Crespin's book:

by Mark Gordon
Thu Dec 01, 2022 1:13 pm
Forum: General
Topic: J-L down.
Replies: 7
Views: 1256
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Re: J-L down.

Yeah, same for me: no access to J-L since yesterday.
by Mark Gordon
Fri Nov 18, 2022 5:28 pm
Forum: General
Topic: The ultimate test…
Replies: 2
Views: 942
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Re: The ultimate test…

"I know this is not the ideal trip one wants to take with an e type but would prefer it to break down closer to home rather than miles away." Understood, but in your case wouldn't a flat bed to bring your car home be better than breaking down in the London traffic that you described? I would imagine...
by Mark Gordon
Fri Nov 18, 2022 5:25 pm
Forum: Pub Chat
Topic: PhDone
Replies: 21
Views: 10226
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Re: PhDone

Congratulations, Dr. Johnson! I've always considered the PhD the highest honor in academic achievement. Virtually all of the other advanced degrees (IMHO) only require the determination to complete the requirements once one is enrolled in the program. The PhD on the other hand, requires considerable...
by Mark Gordon
Fri Nov 11, 2022 3:30 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Scroll display to unread posts?
Replies: 8
Views: 1292
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Re: Scroll display to unread posts?

Just open the thread and then at the top to the right of the topic title click on "First unread post". Or am I not understanding you question correctly?
by Mark Gordon
Sun Oct 02, 2022 1:31 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Hoovie Buys an S1 Roadster
Replies: 18
Views: 3379
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Re: Hoovie Buys an S1 Roadster

Naugahyde was developed to replace the North American native species Naugas after they were commercially hunted to extinction in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. There remains but a few of the original hides from the Naugas, most of them in museum collections. Obviously those original hides a...
by Mark Gordon
Mon Sep 19, 2022 2:58 pm
Forum: General
Topic: The Queen
Replies: 17
Views: 2685
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Re: The Queen

Perhaps fitting that her final journey was in a specially built Jaguar hearse. May she rest in peace. :wavegreatbritain:
by Mark Gordon
Wed Sep 14, 2022 3:45 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Queen's collection
Replies: 0
Views: 921
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Queen's collection

Not E-Type related or really much Jaguar content, but I saw this on YouTube and thought that it would be of interest in light of current events in GB: