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by JOHN HAY
Tue Nov 22, 2022 4:07 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: SERIES 1.5 OTS 1968 REAR TAIL LIGHTS
Replies: 5
Views: 888
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Re: SERIES 1.5 OTS 1968 REAR TAIL LIGHTS

[quote=Simonpfhc post_id=157873 time=1669059064 user_id=1506] The rear lights of a Series 1.5 are identical in every way to regular Series 1 lights. As long as you got an OTS S1 rear light, it should fit. An OTS rear light has quite a straight top edge where it meets the body, whereas that edge on a...
by JOHN HAY
Tue Nov 22, 2022 3:44 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: SERIES 1.5 OTS 1968 REAR TAIL LIGHTS
Replies: 5
Views: 888
South Africa

Re: SERIES 1.5 OTS 1968 REAR TAIL LIGHTS

[quote=bitsobrits post_id=157868 time=1669039647 user_id=1099] There is a difference in shape between the OTS and FHC versions of the rear tail lamp (FHC having a 'shorter' top horizontal surface) . Perhaps they packaged/shipped the wrong part? I am reasonably sure there is no difference between the...
by JOHN HAY
Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:46 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: SERIES 1.5 OTS 1968 REAR TAIL LIGHTS
Replies: 5
Views: 888
South Africa

SERIES 1.5 OTS 1968 REAR TAIL LIGHTS

Cn anyone help with information on rear taillight numbers for a series 1.5 OTS 1968. the Barratt catalogue lists part numbers for s 1 4.2 OTS C 16084 and s 1 4.2 FHC but no listing for a S 1.5, I ordered part number C16084 which when it arrived does not fit my car.

Thanks John.
by JOHN HAY
Tue Sep 20, 2022 4:14 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Front ride height with bonnet off
Replies: 9
Views: 1635
South Africa

Re: Front ride height with bonnet off

Hi Steve, thanks for your reply, i have just installed the engine and front suspension and set the torsion bars and dropped the car on its wheels, so have not fitted the bonnet. I then measured the distance from the ground to the lower cont. arm and mine is about 2.5 inches higher than the recommend...
by JOHN HAY
Tue Sep 20, 2022 2:42 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Front ride height with bonnet off
Replies: 9
Views: 1635
South Africa

Front ride height with bonnet off

Good day all,
I have a 1969 FHC and was wondering if anyone could tell me what the ride height should be with the bonnet off.

Thanks
John.
by JOHN HAY
Sat Mar 12, 2022 11:41 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: CANT ENGAGE ANY GEARS
Replies: 11
Views: 2344
South Africa

Re: CANT ENGAGE ANY GEARS

Thanks Steve, that's the best answer I have had, going to try it and will you know the result.

Regards

John.
by JOHN HAY
Sat Mar 12, 2022 11:10 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: CANT ENGAGE ANY GEARS
Replies: 11
Views: 2344
South Africa

Re: CANT ENGAGE ANY GEARS

[quote=mgcjag post_id=151257 time=1646998608 user_id=437] Hi John....sounds like the clutch isnt disengaging. ....either the pushrod/fork/thrust bearing isnt moveing the clutch cover enough to disengage or the clutch plate is stuck to cover/flywheel....condensation can cause this..Steve [/quote] Hi ...
by JOHN HAY
Sat Mar 12, 2022 11:00 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: CANT ENGAGE ANY GEARS
Replies: 11
Views: 2344
South Africa

Re: CANT ENGAGE ANY GEARS

Firstly, thanks for your reply, yes its just as u say, I can engage any gear including reverse, then start and the car does not move until I release the clutch. Some have suggested that the clutch plate is not moving on the spigot shaft , the engine was overhauled 6 years ago and has stood for this ...
by JOHN HAY
Fri Mar 11, 2022 11:20 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: CANT ENGAGE ANY GEARS
Replies: 11
Views: 2344
South Africa

CANT ENGAGE ANY GEARS

Good day E Type lovers, I have just completed a full restoration on a 69 FHC, and cant get any gear to engage when the engine is running, with it off I can engage gears and start the engine and then move off, but have difficulty in changing gears. I have set the slave rod to the correct position , h...
by JOHN HAY
Fri Mar 04, 2022 11:16 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: cooling fan blade removal
Replies: 0
Views: 874
South Africa

cooling fan blade removal

I would appreciate help with the removal of the blades form the motors the move about 1mm but dont want to force them off. Series 1.5 , twin electric fans.

Thanks

John.
by JOHN HAY
Tue Feb 08, 2022 10:43 am
Forum: General
Topic: WINDSCREEN RUBBER SEAL
Replies: 7
Views: 1721
South Africa

Re: WINDSCREEN RUBBER SEAL

Thanks for your help Tim.
by JOHN HAY
Mon Feb 07, 2022 6:57 am
Forum: General
Topic: WINDSCREEN RUBBER SEAL
Replies: 7
Views: 1721
South Africa

Re: WINDSCREEN RUBBER SEAL

Thanks for your answer.
by JOHN HAY
Sun Feb 06, 2022 9:05 am
Forum: General
Topic: WINDSCREEN RUBBER SEAL
Replies: 7
Views: 1721
South Africa

WINDSCREEN RUBBER SEAL

Can one use the screen rubber from a FHC on a OTS ?

Thanks

John.
by JOHN HAY
Tue May 12, 2020 6:53 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: series 2 FHC HOLES IN DASH RHS OF SPEEDO
Replies: 6
Views: 2212
South Africa

Re: series 2 FHC HOLES IN DASH RHS OF SPEEDO

Many thanks to all for your replies.

John.
by JOHN HAY
Mon May 11, 2020 1:55 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: series 2 FHC HOLES IN DASH RHS OF SPEEDO
Replies: 6
Views: 2212
South Africa

series 2 FHC HOLES IN DASH RHS OF SPEEDO

Can anyone tell me what the third hole in the dash on the right of the speedo is for, one has the dipper switch, the other the handbrake fluid level light, what is the other one for?

Thanks

John.
by JOHN HAY
Wed May 22, 2019 2:41 pm
Forum: General
Topic: UNDER DASH BOARDS
Replies: 2
Views: 1869
South Africa

Re: UNDER DASH BOARDS

Thanks so much Geoff.
by JOHN HAY
Wed May 22, 2019 8:26 am
Forum: General
Topic: UNDER DASH BOARDS
Replies: 2
Views: 1869
South Africa

UNDER DASH BOARDS

Good day, does anyone know where to buy under dash board material?

Regards,

John.
by JOHN HAY
Sat Mar 30, 2019 2:49 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: series 2 oil filter gasket / o ring size
Replies: 5
Views: 2537
South Africa

Re: series 2 oil filter gasket / o ring size

Yes guys, replaced the felt washer and the rubber one, skimmed the bottom of the canister, but not sure which o ring to use.
by JOHN HAY
Sat Mar 30, 2019 9:33 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: series 2 oil filter gasket / o ring size
Replies: 5
Views: 2537
South Africa

Re: series 2 oil filter gasket / o ring size

Hi Steve, thanks for your reply, have tried the thinner of the 2 which fits best, but it still leaks, perhaps I have over tightened the bolt?
by JOHN HAY
Sat Mar 30, 2019 7:54 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: series 2 oil filter gasket / o ring size
Replies: 5
Views: 2537
South Africa

series 2 oil filter gasket / o ring size

Hi , does anyone know the size of the oil filter rubber gasket? I have 2 different thicknesses, not sure which one to use.

Thanks

John.