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by neal herridge
Mon Jan 01, 2024 6:02 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Small Petrol Leak
Replies: 3
Views: 1222
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Re: Small Petrol Leak

Hi Simon. There is nothing wrong with leaving the ignition on, just remove the white wire at the coil to stop it over heating. Its a good way of checking you are not getting flooding. What fuel pump do you have if its been changed from standard you may have to higher fuel pressure. Have you got the ...
by neal herridge
Fri Mar 24, 2023 4:56 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Black Polybush issues?
Replies: 21
Views: 3115
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Re: Black Polybush issues?

Hi Steve. I am having problems with these Polybushes & I know of other people who are getting problems. The flanges peal off at the ends & yes I do set them up with all the weight on the car. The last set I fitted gave problems after about 500 miles . I have fitted them for years without a problem u...
by neal herridge
Thu Mar 23, 2023 5:05 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Zeus probs?
Replies: 5
Views: 1727
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Re: Zeus probs?

I have used Zeus for years on many car's never had a problem & a great firm to deal with.

Neal.
by neal herridge
Tue Sep 20, 2022 4:50 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: SU Fuel Injection
Replies: 8
Views: 1448
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Re: SU Fuel Injection

Tom Barclay racing is doing it, they put the injectors in the inlet manifold.
There is a you tube video of it.
They will sell you just the bits you need or do it all.

Neal.
by neal herridge
Thu Mar 31, 2022 11:12 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: condensation in oil pressure gauge
Replies: 2
Views: 995
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Re: condensation in oil pressure gauge

Many thanks for that Paul.
Neal.
by neal herridge
Tue Mar 29, 2022 4:50 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: condensation in oil pressure gauge
Replies: 2
Views: 995
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condensation in oil pressure gauge

This is on S1 roadster with an electrical oil pressure gauge.
Sometimes I am getting condensation behind the glass, has anybody also had this & did you have a fix.
It does go away eventually .
Many thanks Neal.
by neal herridge
Thu Jul 29, 2021 3:55 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: S1 horn location
Replies: 5
Views: 1747
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Re: S1 horn location

Some 1965 cars had the horns in the bonnet .
by neal herridge
Wed Jun 02, 2021 4:44 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Replacement fuel gauges - different case spec?
Replies: 17
Views: 4250
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Re: Replacement fuel gauges - different case spec?

Richard. Caerbont Automtive Instruments is the firm you need to contact if you need new gauges. They have all the original Smiths tooling & all the cases are steel as in the past. The part number for the fuel gauge is BF2200-12 ,I have mixed their gauges with original ones & you can't tell. Hope thi...
by neal herridge
Sun May 16, 2021 4:39 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Series 1.5 conversion LHD to RHD
Replies: 2
Views: 1205
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Re: Series 1.5 conversion LHD to RHD

I would move your ignition switch to the instrument panel if you are using a S1 panel.
It is very easy to convert a MK2 panel to work on a E-type.
Neal.
by neal herridge
Sat May 15, 2021 4:56 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Series1.5 steering column conversion LHD to RHD
Replies: 34
Views: 10166
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Re: Series1.5 steering column conversion LHD to RHD

I see this has moved on a bit , sorry not to have got the dim. sooner .
The length of the outer column on a S1 4.2 1965/1966 is 198 mm .
This is just the tube length.
Hope this helps Neal.
by neal herridge
Tue May 11, 2021 4:34 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Series1.5 steering column conversion LHD to RHD
Replies: 34
Views: 10166
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Re: Series1.5 steering column conversion LHD to RHD

I will take some measurements in the next few days, I can also take some pictures but it will be a S1 car.
I purchased all the parts from Hutson's.
If you can post the pictures that will help, if not PM me & I will give you my email to send them to.
Neal.
by neal herridge
Mon May 03, 2021 4:00 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Tyres advice please.
Replies: 13
Views: 4108
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Re: Tyres advice please.

I have been using Blockley for a number of years now with no problems , I have fitted them to MK1 & MK2 as well as XK120's .
Andrew makes a good point at the end of his post .
MWS can supply you with most makes of tyres but they say they supply more Blockley than anything else .
Neal.
by neal herridge
Mon May 03, 2021 3:44 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Series1.5 steering column conversion LHD to RHD
Replies: 34
Views: 10166
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Re: Series1.5 steering column conversion LHD to RHD

Yes the S1 upper column assy. will fit your 1.5 but you need the inner & outer plus brackets etc. You also need the lower steering column C20487 as this has the forged in fork for the lower UJ. It may be possible to add a UJ joint assy. to your lower shaft. I did carry out the conversion you are doi...
by neal herridge
Thu Dec 24, 2020 5:06 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Merry Xmas everyone
Replies: 23
Views: 5547
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Re: Merry Xmas everyone

Happy Christmas to all, & as has already been said many thanks to all who keep the forum running.
Here's to a great 2021 & being able to meet up again .
Neal.
by neal herridge
Fri Dec 18, 2020 4:52 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Christmas lights
Replies: 10
Views: 3155
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Re: Christmas lights

It must be Christmas now the lights are on.
Great sound affects with the lights .
Neal.
by neal herridge
Sun Nov 15, 2020 5:10 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Air filter drum support bracket
Replies: 10
Views: 2782
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Re: Air filter drum support bracket

Hi Harvey. If you have new toe boards fitted if you look inside the car you will see a nut insert that is not used by the engine frame fixing bolts but its not been drilled through the panel. This is what you need, just drill through from inside the car first with the tapping size drill & then open ...
by neal herridge
Sun Sep 13, 2020 5:01 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Am I overheating?
Replies: 68
Views: 13978
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Re: Am I overheating?

Do you know the actual temp. you are getting from the engine.
I have had lots of poor/incorrect reading temp senders , which make it look like its over heating when its not.
Just a thought.
Neal.
by neal herridge
Sun Sep 13, 2020 4:54 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Zeus Brakes
Replies: 21
Views: 6802
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Re: Zeus Brakes

Hi Mike.
Just had another thought which you would have to think about before telling the man with the clip board.
If you did buy new calipers from SNG or any one for that matter they may say Dunlop on them but they are not made by Dunlop.
The only way would be to get the old ones reconditioned.
Neal.
by neal herridge
Sat Sep 12, 2020 4:52 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Zeus Brakes
Replies: 21
Views: 6802
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Re: Zeus Brakes

Mike.
Have you asked Zeus about their Jaguar approval I know Jaguar them selves have fitted some when they were doing restorations.
Neal.
by neal herridge
Mon Sep 07, 2020 4:54 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Zeus Brakes
Replies: 21
Views: 6802
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Re: Zeus Brakes

Hello Christopher. Not to worry it just happened that I had been into Zeus last Friday. They make a vast range of products for the classic car industry not just Jaguar most makes. They have their own foundry & machine shop & make everything in house , which Coopercraft do not. Its a very complicated...