The 'E' Type Forum

Took mine apart as I went through the cooling system. They are very simple. You’re correct the brushes are ridged. Mine were also flat and worn. Make sure that the insulation is present and the spring assembly that pulls the brushes inward. If I recall you can buy an overhaul kit which includes new ...

On a mechanical gauge mine is approx 60+ psi at about 2000 rpm when cold. At normal operating temp around 40-45 psi . When I purchased it it was reading around 20+ psi most of the time on the electrical gauge. I took a gamble and was pleased to see the current readings on changing the gauge. Having ...

I think it depends on what you bought and who from. Some of these “new” starters are reportedly cosmetically improved and-fitted with an adapter plate to suit different engines.
A few threads on jag lovers forum about this.
I had one fail and on inspection clearly was a mix of old and new parts.

another vote for Kiley Clinton. I've used them and they did a 1st class jab at reasonable cost & turn round time. I believe some of the major restorers also use them

Come on, you’re amongst friends here !
We could start a new thread “ daft things I’ve done but dare not declare”

Crikey - I’ve come out in a cold sweat !

Try Dave K

Fosseway do a nice one at a price !
I got mine from Dave Kerr on this forum. Significantly cheaper, fits well and has the heat reflective coating which you need.

It’s the park adjustment for the wipers.
Fiddle with it at your peril !

Tim

The leads for the original cap differ completely from the 123 leads. Those for the original were copper cored and the brass disc served to spread the internal cores. The cables were secured with acorn types screw fixings as shown in your photos. The cables on the 123 are the modern push in type. I d...

Of course it could simply be that the clutch slave has failed. Hardly an unknown problem.
Quick look and a grope around should I indicate.

Tim

It looks like you have lumenition and have removed the chopper.
In this case from my experience the earth wire isn’t needed. I had this unit fitted for several years and was totally reliable.

Yes, well done for letting us all know.
As with Steve - will be recorded.


Thanks

Yes, these are the wrong way round

I'm sure you will get many opinions - so here is mine. I've just used Classic Line. Agreed value was given at £85k for my car based on photographs, the addition to the premium was £24. Service seemed good - although you never know until claim time. Classic Line apparently allow photo proven valuatio...

That’s exactly what was present on my imported series 1.5 - a mirror fixing I didn’t like it and wanted to fit the more normal mirror mounted on the central rod. Took the gamble and with a piece of hardwood pressed against it gave it a tap with a hammer and off it came. Fair job to remove the residu...

Crikey chaps ! Seems like a case of “ light the blue touch paper and stand well back “. Lots of contributions to this thread since I started it . Thanks to all and to some of you who replied off line. Latest situation , I removed the pipe from the inlet to the regulator and let the pump run. Seeming...

Evening chaps,
I’m going to play a little with this over Easter.
I will probably run a hose into a spare can and see if the pump drops pressure at all. This should eliminate any issues with the carbs. I will then also clamp this hose shut and see what that does.

Ho hum !

Tim

Steve,
Good thought about the floats.
I’ll check these out


Tim

Hi Steve,
The pump is old but I’ve recently fitted one of the boards made by Marek which reduces load on the points.
New points at the same time.

Hi all, I have one of these fitted and have set the pressure to approx 2.5 psi. The car runs well. Whilst fiddling today I fitted the gauge and watched whilst the engine was running. Most of the time the gauge hovered around the 2.5 mark but occasionally the reading fell to zero. Is this to be expec...