“I also realised that listening to the engine gave me more pleasure than either Haydn, Dire Straits, or the Rolling Stones”
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- Thu Apr 11, 2024 8:47 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Series 1 4.2 Stereo Speakers
- Replies: 8
- Views: 510
- Thu Apr 04, 2024 4:41 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Valve clearances that change
- Replies: 7
- Views: 382
Re: Valve clearances that change
Causes of valve gap measurememt anomalies , part 2. 2.1 Some shims can develop a small indentation from the valve stem. Annoyingly, this little indentation is just a bit smaller than the anvil on my micrometer. 2.2 More than one of the shims I found on my car's engine were a different size than indi...
- Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:48 am
- Forum: Series 1
- Topic: Oil pressure, one more round
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1208
Re: Oil pressure, one more round
"Any input to oil viscocity, gut feeling would be 15-40 or 20-50 on an old, though unworn, engine?" My engine is old and worn. I use 20W60 semi-synthetic. There are a couple of manufacturers making this multi grade specifically for older high performance engines -Jags,Astons, etc. Viscosity is not t...
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 10:17 am
- Forum: Series 1
- Topic: Oil pressure, one more round
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1208
Re: Oil pressure, one more round
Whether good or bad my engine has survived over 80,000 miles since it's last rebuild with 45-50psi at 2400 rpm (approx 60mph 100kph in top gear) and less than 20psi at idle.
Numbers are approximate but are consistent.
Numbers are approximate but are consistent.
- Thu Mar 14, 2024 9:43 am
- Forum: Series 2
- Topic: S2 4.2 Cooling
- Replies: 5
- Views: 367
Re: S2 4.2 Cooling
As Danny said, I had just this problem and it was that the fan was wired to push rather than pull air through the radiator. At a standstill it worked, but driving slowly in traffic the air coming through the nose stopped the fan pushing enough air through the radiator to cool the engine. Simple to c...
- Sun Mar 03, 2024 4:46 pm
- Forum: Welcome!
- Topic: E-Type S1 4.2 DHC full restoration
- Replies: 5
- Views: 491
Re: E-Type S1 4.2 DHC full restoration
"Would it be worth biting the bullet and buy a new electronic pump (AZX1308EN) without the contacts?" I would, I did. But then I've dunmped the points and condenser and the OE starter motor as well. And I have a single wire alternator (built in regulator). I have all the original bits in an Original...
- Tue Feb 20, 2024 7:02 am
- Forum: Welcome!
- Topic: Hi new member here
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1016
Re: Hi new member here
When my Lucas M45G starter failed (worn brushes, easily replaced), I replaced the whole starter with a high torque starter. The old Lucas unit is reconditioned, and in a box labelled "Originality", along with the OE dizzie, brake rotors and calipers. The next owner can refit these if he / she wants....
- Mon Feb 05, 2024 11:07 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: The big 6-0
- Replies: 6
- Views: 680
Re: The big 6-0
Mine gets to 60 just a little while after I get to 70.
These numbers just get bigger and bigger.
These numbers just get bigger and bigger.
- Wed Jan 31, 2024 11:54 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Gunsons Colortune
- Replies: 7
- Views: 723
Re: Gunsons Colortune
I have, several times on different cars over a +40 year period. Never worked for me.
Search for SU tuning on Jag-Lovers.
Search for SU tuning on Jag-Lovers.
- Wed Jan 17, 2024 9:12 am
- Forum: Welcome!
- Topic: Hello - SW UK
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4230
Re: Hello - SW UK
Richie
It'll be a few weeks before the car has completed its winter service routine, and for the salt to have been washed away. Let's catch up towards the end of Feb.
It'll be a few weeks before the car has completed its winter service routine, and for the salt to have been washed away. Let's catch up towards the end of Feb.
- Mon Jan 15, 2024 10:47 pm
- Forum: Welcome!
- Topic: Hello - SW UK
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4230
Re: Hello - SW UK
Not far from me, about 15 miles.
When the roads are less salty would you like to check a 2+2 for size? (It isn't for sale).
When the roads are less salty would you like to check a 2+2 for size? (It isn't for sale).
- Mon Jan 15, 2024 4:35 pm
- Forum: Welcome!
- Topic: Hello - SW UK
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4230
Re: Hello - SW UK
I bought my 2+2 when my two boys were smaller, but didnt change it when they grew up. Now the car is perfect for grandchildren. These days I use the car as a daily driver during the summer, shopping, trips to the recycling centre, as well as days out. It is also used to go so car shows and events. I...
- Wed Jan 10, 2024 12:03 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Federal spinners + adaptor + lead mallet
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2122
Re: Federal spinners + adaptor + lead mallet
Copper and hide inserts are available for the Thor No 2. Search on your favourite on line market place. Although copper is soft it will damage the Chrome spinners. Lead is better. Those who have used lead mallets for years melt and reform the heads regularly. Keep the chunks that fall off. Search th...
- Fri Jan 05, 2024 10:40 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Dial test indicator
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1766
Re: Dial test indicator
" does anyone have experience of these low cost ones?" The best low cost ones are second hand tools. There are several specialists who deal in second hand precision tools. Why buy a new piece of oriental junk when for the same price you can have a tool that has been used by a time served engineer fr...
- Sun Dec 31, 2023 10:44 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Replicating an original Gear Knob
- Replies: 4
- Views: 938
Re: Replicating an original Gear Knob
Don't bother, it isn't worth watching.
- Mon Dec 25, 2023 11:42 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Look what Santa brung.....
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2572
Look what Santa brung.....
https://i.postimg.cc/SsJTRv5r/IMG-20231225-110618461.jpg Recently published by Porter Press with contributions from Chuck at Monocoque Metalworks and Henry Pearman. Now, as listers may already know my E is not and is never likely to be restored to concours. But it will be fun to delve in and check ...
- Wed Dec 20, 2023 3:27 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Christmas lights!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2100
Re: Christmas lights!
Jeezus fecking whatsits, they are LOUD when wearing headphones.
- Wed Dec 20, 2023 9:29 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Engine intermittantly cutting out.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1598
Re: Engine intermittantly cutting out.
If no fault can be found with the live feeds to the ignition, check all the earth connection to the frame. In fact I'd check those first.
- Fri Dec 15, 2023 11:18 pm
- Forum: Pub Chat
- Topic: The end of older car insurance?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4307
Re: The end of older car insurance?
Insurance is a more than just a contract in English and Welsh law, it is a contract of utmost good faith - each of the parties must inform the other of everything that might materially affect the contract. This usually means the policy holder must fess up licence endorsements driving fines personal ...
- Mon Dec 11, 2023 6:59 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Shortening IRS components
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1621
Re: Shortening IRS components
I sooooo want a lathe
I've got four, I don't want any of them.
I've got four, I don't want any of them.