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by mikebryan
Sun Mar 19, 2023 7:19 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: S1.5 Clutch Seals
Replies: 1
Views: 427
Germany

S1.5 Clutch Seals

Replacing the Clutch master cylinder seals on my 1968 S1.5 E type. I have a question regarding the two piston seals. The cup seal fits without problem. The sealing ring at the pushrod end of the piston will not fit into the cylinder without jamming the piston (have tried rubber grease without succes...
by mikebryan
Sat Feb 13, 2021 4:25 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Label
Replies: 2
Views: 1520
Germany

Re: Label

Hi Bud

Thanks for the information. Found the little holes and was able to fix the label back in its orginal position.

Thanks again

Regards

Mike
by mikebryan
Fri Feb 12, 2021 7:10 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Label
Replies: 2
Views: 1520
Germany

Label

I have researched the the forum and unfortunately I cannot find the answer, so please don`t think this is laziness on my part. Just got to the end of an eight year restoration of my beautiful S1.5 OTS. I am left with a small label which states This vehicle complies with all applicable US federal saf...
by mikebryan
Sun Nov 22, 2020 4:37 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Throttle By Pass Valve (s)
Replies: 0
Views: 1304
Germany

Throttle By Pass Valve (s)

My 1968 S1,5 ex USA OTS has the twin Stromberg 175 CD-2 carburetters, The front carb has a by pass valve with a vacuum port to the manifold, whereas the rear carb has no by pass valve, but instead a metal plate, held down by three pozi drive screws My workshop manual indicates that a By pass valve i...
by mikebryan
Sat Sep 12, 2020 8:25 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Zeus Brakes
Replies: 21
Views: 6802
Germany

Re: Zeus Brakes

Hi Neal

Thats really usefull information. Will give them a call on Monday .

Again thanks

Mike
by mikebryan
Mon Sep 07, 2020 8:15 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Zeus Brakes
Replies: 21
Views: 6802
Germany

Re: Zeus Brakes

You a correct Neal, I spoke to Coopercraft a few days ago they cofirmed that are not associated with Zeus. I intend to try another TüV Station next week, but I fear they will be eqaually intransigent as the first. Bottom line for me is that, I will have to shell out around £1000, to SNG, for a set o...
by mikebryan
Tue Sep 01, 2020 4:57 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Zeus Brakes
Replies: 21
Views: 6802
Germany

Re: Zeus Brakes

Thanks Chris, ....I Didn't knpw that, it`s certainly a new avenue and worth exploring.
by mikebryan
Tue Sep 01, 2020 2:34 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Zeus Brakes
Replies: 21
Views: 6802
Germany

Re: Zeus Brakes

Thanks for that David. you are correct about the brake pipes, pure copper is " verboten" its considered to brittle. We have to use " kunifer" which is an alloy made from Copper , nickle and Iron. These are the brake pipes I used for the Resto.
It was the Calipers which were not acceptable.

Mike
by mikebryan
Tue Sep 01, 2020 12:29 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Zeus Brakes
Replies: 21
Views: 6802
Germany

Re: Zeus Brakes

Thanks guys for all of your helpfull advice. Und Danke Gerhard für deine imput. Es ist schon sehr ärgerlich wenn man die Tüv erklären will, ja ich habe die Bremsen eingebaut, weil die, eine deutlich beitrag zum Verkehrssicherheit sind. Und man kriegt als Antwort, ja Sie mußten die Alte Dunlop Typen ...
by mikebryan
Mon Aug 31, 2020 8:11 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Zeus Brakes
Replies: 21
Views: 6802
Germany

Zeus Brakes

After eight years restoration work, I took my 1968 S1.5 OTS to our local MOT station to be Tested / Assessed. I need to point out that I live in Germany, the test is known here as TÜV which equates roughly to the UK MOT. A big problem arose with the braking system.I have Zeus Caliper kits both front...
by mikebryan
Sat Aug 29, 2020 6:13 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Re Chrome
Replies: 4
Views: 1332
Germany

Re Chrome

Recently aquired a set of original wheel spinners for my 1968 S1,5 OTS. They need rechroming / refettling etc. All of the rechroming work I have had up date was done by Howells in Walsall. There work is excellent. Before I ask for a quote from them, I would like to get one or two alternatives. Has a...
by mikebryan
Sat Jun 13, 2020 6:49 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Sub Frame mounting bushes
Replies: 1
Views: 980
Germany

Sub Frame mounting bushes

Question regarding a 1968 S1,5 OTS.

Could someone remind me about refitting the IRS sub frame bushes. The front ones go in easily and the rear ones are difficult or is it the other way round.???

Thanks

mike
by mikebryan
Mon May 25, 2020 6:15 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Steering Set up.
Replies: 2
Views: 1200
Germany

Steering Set up.

After nearly eight years restoration work on my 1968 S 1,5 OTS I am hopefully near to the point when the car can finally go back on the road. In the early days ofthe resto, the car was put onto a rotisserie, the inner and outer sills plus floor panels were replaced. Later the engine frames were also...
by mikebryan
Wed Jan 08, 2020 3:32 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Speedometer conversion
Replies: 2
Views: 1427
Germany

Re: Speedometer conversion

Just found the relevant info on this site. Conversion is indeed easy, only took about 15-20 mins

cheers

mike
by mikebryan
Wed Jan 08, 2020 2:00 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Speedometer conversion
Replies: 2
Views: 1427
Germany

Speedometer conversion

I need to change the speedometer dial on my ex USA S1,5 from MPH to Km /h. I have removed the instrument from the car and removed the glass from the instrument. The gauge face is secured to the instrument with two small screws. Question, how is the indicator pointer afixed to the instrument. I guess...
by mikebryan
Fri Sep 20, 2019 9:47 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: S1.5 Instrument Wiring
Replies: 10
Views: 5329
Germany

Re: S1.5 Instrument Wiring

Hi Robbiee

You were spot on with your advice with the wiring, it is as you described.

Best of luck with yours

Thanks

Mike
by mikebryan
Fri Sep 13, 2019 6:49 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: S1.5 Instrument Wiring
Replies: 10
Views: 5329
Germany

Re: S1.5 Instrument Wiring

Hi Robbie

Thanks for that, tomorrow will check out my wiring against the diagram that you sent

Thanks again

Mike
by mikebryan
Fri Sep 13, 2019 12:01 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: S1.5 Instrument Wiring
Replies: 10
Views: 5329
Germany

S1.5 Instrument Wiring

I have a question regarding the dashboard wiring for my 1968 S1.5 OTS. Starting at the panel light switch, I have Red/Blue to the panel edge lights ( working OK ). Then I have Red/White to the instruments (working OK ). Then the confusing bit for me is a Red/Brown connected to the Panel Resistance (...
by mikebryan
Thu Apr 18, 2019 7:10 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: S11 Cooling Fans
Replies: 1
Views: 1612
Germany

S11 Cooling Fans

My 1968 S1,5 has the later S2 radiator cooling fans. Inside the fan motor, between the end plate and the amature, there should be a thrust washer. Does anyone know what this washer is made from???. Presumably they are either brass, copper or steel. or does it not matter Thanks Mike Münster Germany
by mikebryan
Mon Mar 18, 2019 7:34 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Cooling Fans
Replies: 4
Views: 1914
Germany

Cooling Fans

Anyone know if the commutator brushes are still available for S2 cooling Fans.

I believe they have the Lucas Service part Nr. BR1 743171

Looked through E Bay and all the usual Jaguar parts supplies, without any success.

Thanks

Mike


Münster Germany.