The 'E' Type Forum

Bill - good point. Look forward to your update.
Best regards
Chris

Bill - many thanks. Very helpful - wish me luck.
Best regards
Chris

Can you please advise regarding: 1. How many rivets are required to fix the door top chrome in position and how are they spaced? 2. How many screws are required to fix the same door top chrome in position and where is it/they located? 3. Are there supposed to be one/two or no small screws in the upp...

Hi Martin - I'm on leave at present so do not have the benefit of a printed wiring diagram to consult. There is a printable diagram in the Series 3 technical section of the Forum Suggest as follows: 1. re-check the wiring connections to the fan relay (inconsiderately situated under the radiator shro...

Hi - my 1972 Series 3 2+2 has an after-market Hollandia electric sunroof. Recently maintained (and a new headlining installed) by Steve Camp of the Trimming Centre in Lewes, Sussex as referenced in the link which Colin posted. Given that Steve used to fit these sunroofs, he's your best bet BUT parts...

Dear tcat and others Colin's link includes the website of The Trimming Centre in Lewes, E Sussex. The Hollandia was an after-market installation which the father of the owner of The Trimmimg Centre, Steve Camp and Steve himself used to fit in the '70's. My Hollandia got stuck halfway open a few week...

Marek - thanks for your response. Just wanted to ask you if you have fitted a mechanical oil pressure gauge? If so, could you please advise from whom you purchased the gauge, its range and its fittings.
Many thanks
Best regards
Chris

Hi JC - just wanted to check if you have any news regarding the mechanical oil pressure gauge and the other questions which I asked?
Look forward to hearing from you either via the Forum or a PM.
All the best
Chris

I had no problem with the replacement rear lights from SNGB. You do need to make sure the light fittings and lenses are UK spec. You will also need to buy new gaskets. Mine didn't fit too well (probably because panels varied a bit) but I used vaseline to better hold the gaskets in place. Agree that ...

JC - many thanks. Look forward to hearing from you.
All the best
Chris

JJ - many thanks for your responses of Dec 31, much appreciated. I contacted Nisonger by email to ask them a few questions including whether their mechanical oil pressure gauge has the same range as my current (presumably original factory fit) electrical gauge, i.e. 0 to 80 psi . I received the foll...

Hi All Series 3 Oil Pressure etc The "Operating, Maintenance and Service Handbook" states on page 2: ".. The minimum pressure at 3,000 rpm when hot should not be less than 2.8 kg/sq. cm (40 lb per sq.in)....After switching on, a period of approximately 20 seconds will elapse before the correct readi...

Phillip - the case for the defence of 2 SO is well made. I'll definitely give it a try. Following your advice, I checked that the front LH carb was operating in unison with rear LH carb etc. All fine. Then set the mix using the screwdriver piston lift method. Front RH carb was definitely running too...

I have just pulled all the plugs on the V12 after a 20 mile run in fairly cool weather and thought it would be helpful if a member or two could please advise what fuel mixture adjustments they would recommend on each of the four Strombergs ....and any other adjustment. The ignition timing is OK (sli...

Dear Sven - According to Anders Ditlev Clausager's book: "Factory Original Jaguar E-type",page 165, the "most common" trim colour combinations for the Series 3 with Signal Red paint colour and from Aug 1970 to June 1974 was beige, biscuit, black and russet with only 4 cars (of a total of about 15,00...

Dear Tilty - as there is only one cooling fan relay (part number C31791) fitted on my October 1972 Series 3 (and I assume that's the case for all Series 3's), it would seem unlikely that the relay is at fault if one of the cooling fans is coming on when the thermoswitch (located on the hose behind t...

Garry - my mistake, I meant to say the oil pressure light. Problem now solved after some fiddling around with the switch and installing a new plastic ring around the rear of the switch - the ring seems to act as a good retainer for the switch. Although the ROM, correpondence with Marek and reference...

Hi All I turned the ignition key and it continued without the usual stops or resistance to position 3 without ignition light coming on or fuel pump etc working. At other times I turned to position 3 and the ignition light and fuel pump light worked but the key would not turn them off when rotated co...

John - you could try one of the e-type restorers who sometimes seem to be able to source parts when we poor mortals cannot. Could start with Claasic Motor Cars where Paul Norton who runs the stores may be able to assist (Paul Norton <Pauln@classic-motor-cars.co.uk>). I'm sure you have the part numbe...

Hi Stefan - the choke knob (with decal) seems to be still available from SC Parts/Limora (pricy), but suggest you also call SNG Barratt. You'll probably need to drill out the rivets securing the operating lever on the dashboard sideand fit (small screws) the new knob to that, then rivet the lever ba...