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- Sun Jan 03, 2021 3:14 am
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Engine out
- Replies: 9
- Views: 705
Re: Engine out
Hi Peter, You can lift engine and gearbox out together, but it’s a very heavy assembly. It’s also very long and you will need a substantial crane to be up to it. The auto gearbox, if that’s what you have, is even heavier (by a great deal). The engine is too wide to drop between the frames like a six...
- Thu Dec 31, 2020 8:53 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Mig welder advice
- Replies: 33
- Views: 6305
Re: Mig welder advice
The flux coated wire was developed especially for outside welding, because the gas shield blew away before it reached the arc, whereas the flux is at the point of the arc and thus excludes oxygen That’s interesting, thanks Christopher, I didn’t know that. Nevertheless I maintain from experience tha...
- Wed Dec 30, 2020 10:25 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Mig welder advice
- Replies: 33
- Views: 6305
Re: Mig welder advice
Hi, Some thoughts. I had two 130 amp MIG welders and did every kind of job with them. The first was badged as a Snap-On, the second as Sealey. Both were virtually the same , slight differences in the cases to accommodate wheels and a support for a larger (still fairly small) bottle on the Sealey. To...
- Wed Dec 16, 2020 7:20 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: cilinder numbering V12
- Replies: 6
- Views: 399
Re: cilinder numbering V12
Eric,
RHS (looking forward from cabin) front cylinder is 1a, then 2a, 3a etc back to 6a.
LHS (looking forward from cabin, front cylinder is 1b, then 2b, 3b etc back to 6b
Regards,
Simon
RHS (looking forward from cabin) front cylinder is 1a, then 2a, 3a etc back to 6a.
LHS (looking forward from cabin, front cylinder is 1b, then 2b, 3b etc back to 6b
Regards,
Simon
- Wed Dec 16, 2020 7:52 am
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: What's This Relay?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 475
Re: What's This Relay?
Hi again, I just checked and found that I actually have a slightly updated version of the .PDF wiring diagram on this site - I think it was me that sent it to David Jones originally. It came from the XKE data site and I praised it in an article in the club magazine. Shortly afterward, Paul Spurlock,...
- Wed Dec 16, 2020 7:40 am
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: What's This Relay?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 475
Re: What's This Relay?
Hi Niall, I have a series 3 FHC, RHD UK spec, no air con or SBW system and I re-wired it completely. The wiring diagram on here is the best I came across, and I bought both the Coventry Auto Components book (which I found incomplete, sadly) and a colour wiring diagram, I can’t remember exactly where...
- Tue Dec 15, 2020 11:26 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Scale model
- Replies: 1
- Views: 262
Re: Scale model
Hi, If you mean a Die-cast model, then there are several. The best are from Auto Art, who make a 1/43 model in various colours. Not sure if they are still in production, but they’re usually on ebay, there’s one with item number (just type into the eBay search box): 402451374265 I don’t have one of t...
- Wed Dec 02, 2020 6:41 am
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Series 3 seat belts
- Replies: 6
- Views: 728
Re: Series 3 seat belts
You will have to give more details, as OTS and FHC cars differ and later cars differ from earlier cars.
Suggest you put your name, model and year in a signature block as it’s much easier to answer when we know what car you’re asking about.
Regards,
Simon.
Suggest you put your name, model and year in a signature block as it’s much easier to answer when we know what car you’re asking about.
Regards,
Simon.
- Thu Nov 26, 2020 11:00 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Fitting a Vacuum Advance Module
- Replies: 8
- Views: 664
Re: Fitting a Vacuum Advance Module
"Jaguar didn’t do us any favours by locating the timing marks under the car as far away from the dizzy as possible." :lol: Try mounting a mirror on an axle stand - I use a spare wing mirror, it helps when timing by yourself, but might be best to get someone to check when finalising the setting. Set...
- Thu Nov 26, 2020 10:20 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Thread size of front brake bleeding nipples
- Replies: 5
- Views: 463
Re: Thread size of front brake bleeding nipples
Hi Holger, Andrew is correct. The thread of most Girling calipers on UK cars at the time (including the Series 3) was UNF and the bleed nipples are 3/8 UNF. Aftermarket units often differ - you can check by running a bolt into the caliper, the vast majority of 3/8 UNF bolts have a 9/16" head. UNF 3/...
- Thu Nov 26, 2020 10:07 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Fitting a Vacuum Advance Module
- Replies: 8
- Views: 664
Re: Fitting a Vacuum Advance Module
Hi George, MadJack is right that you will have to check/adjust the timing, the advance unit has a different spindle length to the original, so you have to move the distributor accordingly. Not quite sure about the reference to teeth however, as the V12 distributor has two adjustments, a course adjus...
- Fri Nov 20, 2020 6:48 am
- Forum: Series 1
- Topic: Made the front Cover! Classic Car Magazine
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1159
Re: Made the front Cover! Classic Car Magazine
Congratulations Andrew, I remember the pride I had when I made the front cover of the E-type Club magazine, issue 100 no less! A much smaller distribution of course and I had to take all the photos plus write the articles myself. Still a source of pleasure and pride, plus a talking point at any futu...
- Wed Nov 11, 2020 10:53 am
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: S3 Decals and positions - UK spec 2+2
- Replies: 6
- Views: 644
Re: S3 Decals and positions - UK spec 2+2
Hi Drew, The excellent Richard T Russ book was once available on CD and you could buy it on the XKE data site. I took a look recently, but I can’t see it there any longer. I bought both the original (before prices sky rocketed) and the CD, which I think I now have as an electronic copy on my PC. Any...
- Mon Nov 09, 2020 10:59 am
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Which Coolant Hose Type?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 662
Re: Which Coolant Hose Type?
Hi John, I have no experience of silicone hoses for the V12, but I have fitted cotton reinforced units and the Kevlar reinforced type too. My advice is DO NOT buy the Kevlar ones. Utterly rubbish. However, one thing be aware of is that even the cotton reinforced type have difficulty sealing if the f...
- Thu Oct 29, 2020 2:15 am
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Boot Floor Drain tubes - S3 2+2 FHC
- Replies: 5
- Views: 512
Re: Boot Floor Drain tubes - S3 2+2 FHC
Hi. I believe the 2+2 differs from the OTS and only needs one pipe/drain, with one inlet; from the fuel cap drain. The door aperture drains through a single, central drain by the number plate. I could be wrong, it happens often. The normally supplied boot/trunk floor has all the drain holes fitted, ...
- Sat Oct 17, 2020 1:09 am
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Workshop Manual
- Replies: 8
- Views: 653
Re: Workshop Manual
Hi, I think the Brooklands book is actually a reprint of the original. I have the original and also have an electronic copy. The electronic copy is great because I can view on my phone, pc, tablet etc. Very useful especially for the parts catalogue which usually comes with it as you can hunt for spa...
- Mon Oct 12, 2020 7:54 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Scissor lift safety
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1141
Re: Scissor lift safety
That’s the one!
Poor old girl. Very undignified end.
Simon.
Poor old girl. Very undignified end.
Simon.
- Mon Oct 12, 2020 1:38 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Scissor lift safety
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1141
Re: Scissor lift safety
Not just the Russian VC10...
RAF VC10 XR806 met her end with her nose pointing skyward in 1997 at Brize Norton.
C of G matters!
Regards,
Simon
RAF VC10 XR806 met her end with her nose pointing skyward in 1997 at Brize Norton.
C of G matters!
Regards,
Simon
- Sat Oct 03, 2020 11:22 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Stromberg jet height
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1971
Re: Stromberg jet height
Hi again Unleaded petrol sometimes does look rich at the plug, at least in my experience. I find it less helpful than in the days of leaded fuel, although I know others feel that it’s still useful to look at the colour. I think you’re supposed to look right down at the insulator of the plug. Also di...
- Sat Oct 03, 2020 1:03 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Stromberg jet height
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1971
Re: Stromberg jet height
Hi Harald, You can try, but best to have some way of checking the mixture. I use a Colortune kit or, if feeling lazy, I lift the piston a very small amount, I use a scriber with a taper, push it into the inlet and it causes the piston to rise very slightly, only a mm or so. From memory, if the engin...