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by chrisfell
Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:48 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Oil pressure, one more round
Replies: 30
Views: 981
St Lucia

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...
by chrisfell
Sun Mar 17, 2024 10:17 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Oil pressure, one more round
Replies: 30
Views: 981
St Lucia

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.
by chrisfell
Thu Mar 14, 2024 9:43 am
Forum: Series 2
Topic: S2 4.2 Cooling
Replies: 5
Views: 293
St Lucia

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...
by chrisfell
Sun Mar 03, 2024 4:46 pm
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: E-Type S1 4.2 DHC full restoration
Replies: 5
Views: 409
St Lucia

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...
by chrisfell
Tue Feb 20, 2024 7:02 am
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: Hi new member here
Replies: 15
Views: 919
St Lucia

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....
by chrisfell
Mon Feb 05, 2024 11:07 pm
Forum: General
Topic: The big 6-0
Replies: 6
Views: 640
St Lucia

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.
by chrisfell
Wed Jan 31, 2024 11:54 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Gunsons Colortune
Replies: 7
Views: 682
St Lucia

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.
by chrisfell
Wed Jan 17, 2024 9:12 am
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: Hello - SW UK
Replies: 20
Views: 4122
St Lucia

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.
by chrisfell
Mon Jan 15, 2024 10:47 pm
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: Hello - SW UK
Replies: 20
Views: 4122
St Lucia

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).
by chrisfell
Mon Jan 15, 2024 4:35 pm
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: Hello - SW UK
Replies: 20
Views: 4122
St Lucia

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...
by chrisfell
Wed Jan 10, 2024 12:03 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Federal spinners + adaptor + lead mallet
Replies: 19
Views: 2033
St Lucia

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...
by chrisfell
Fri Jan 05, 2024 10:40 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Dial test indicator
Replies: 16
Views: 1699
St Lucia

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...
by chrisfell
Sun Dec 31, 2023 10:44 am
Forum: General
Topic: Replicating an original Gear Knob
Replies: 4
Views: 900
St Lucia

Re: Replicating an original Gear Knob

Don't bother, it isn't worth watching.
by chrisfell
Mon Dec 25, 2023 11:42 am
Forum: General
Topic: Look what Santa brung.....
Replies: 3
Views: 2544
St Lucia

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 ...
by chrisfell
Wed Dec 20, 2023 3:27 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Christmas lights!
Replies: 15
Views: 2034
St Lucia

Re: Christmas lights!

Jeezus fecking whatsits, they are LOUD when wearing headphones.
by chrisfell
Wed Dec 20, 2023 9:29 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Engine intermittantly cutting out.
Replies: 9
Views: 1564
St Lucia

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.
by chrisfell
Fri Dec 15, 2023 11:18 pm
Forum: Pub Chat
Topic: The end of older car insurance?
Replies: 10
Views: 3961
St Lucia

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 ...
by chrisfell
Mon Dec 11, 2023 6:59 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Shortening IRS components
Replies: 9
Views: 1575
St Lucia

Re: Shortening IRS components

I sooooo want a lathe

I've got four, I don't want any of them.
by chrisfell
Wed Dec 06, 2023 5:24 pm
Forum: General
Topic: 9 Months Gone Missing
Replies: 6
Views: 1133
St Lucia

Re: 9 Months Gone Missing

Mine built Feb, delivered March, registered October. No known reason. Possible reasons:- Car being used as demonstrator driven for a while under trade plates. Damage in transit, repairs required. Car driven by owner of retailer under trade plates. Unfancied original colour combination. Waiting list ...
by chrisfell
Wed Dec 06, 2023 8:36 am
Forum: General
Topic: Torque wrench accuracy
Replies: 11
Views: 1612
St Lucia

Re: Torque wrench accuracy

"Presumably the spring balance is suitably calibrated" Of course, by the 1kg weight I'd previously suspended from it. And that 1kg weight was calibrated on the kitchen scales. And the kitchen scales were calibrated using a 1 litre jug of water. And the jug of water was calibrated by suspending it fr...