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- Mon Dec 09, 2019 9:59 pm
- Forum: Pub Chat
- Topic: Now THAT is a workbench.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3338
Re: Now THAT is a workbench.
I agree Jerry. There's nothing wrong with a supporting structure weighing less than the mass it's supporting, that's usually the way of things. An engine hoist usually weighs a lot less than the engine it's lifting. The question is one of stability, not mass. Andrew's bench has a very large footprin...
- Sat Dec 07, 2019 12:27 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Stripes finally straight
- Replies: 4
- Views: 251
Re: Stripes finally straight
That looks better. You don't mind spending the money if you are happy with the work and attitude of the supplier, do you?
Did the price include removing the wonky stripes too?
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Did the price include removing the wonky stripes too?
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- Thu Dec 05, 2019 11:28 pm
- Forum: Series 1
- Topic: Rails in rear compartment
- Replies: 10
- Views: 647
Re: Rails in rear compartment
They're not the right one in the sense that they're not what was used originally but they will do the job. Brass ones would be better though.
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- Tue Dec 03, 2019 5:36 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Xmas cards
- Replies: 2
- Views: 252
Re: Xmas cards
They are fantastic. Thank you.
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- Tue Dec 03, 2019 5:14 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Laycock de Normanville
- Replies: 44
- Views: 3136
Re: Laycock de Normanville
Your maths is still flawed.
An overdrive unit reduces the torque transmitted by the overdrive ratio.
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An overdrive unit reduces the torque transmitted by the overdrive ratio.
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- Mon Dec 02, 2019 11:19 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Diff bolt thread size
- Replies: 5
- Views: 251
Re: Diff bolt thread size

Add a little grease to pick up the debris and the job's done!
Works well in spark plug holes too.
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- Sun Dec 01, 2019 11:15 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Which engine sump?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 384
Re: Which engine sump?
They're a bit old school. Not a big company but expert in the art of metal repair.
In fact, they appeared on Car SOS when they repaired a cracked engine block for them.
Best to ring them and have a chat. You won't get any bull or false promises.
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In fact, they appeared on Car SOS when they repaired a cracked engine block for them.
Best to ring them and have a chat. You won't get any bull or false promises.
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- Sun Dec 01, 2019 2:07 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Which engine sump?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 384
Re: Which engine sump?
It looks like somebody has been busy with the welder on your sump. It appears that they have laid weld over weld as the sump has cracked on cooling following each weld run. You need to keep the gear in it I allowed a so-called motor sport specialist to have a go at my sump and they really messed thi...
- Sat Nov 30, 2019 11:32 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Laycock de Normanville
- Replies: 44
- Views: 3136
Re: Laycock de Normanville
The torque from the engine is transmitted un-reduced (in 1st) and less reduced in 2nd and 3rd, which will be too much for the OD to handle. Not quite correct. The torque is multiplied by the lower gears according to their respective ratios. At a ratio of 1:1 the gearbox output torque is equal to th...
- Sat Nov 30, 2019 12:07 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Laycock de Normanville
- Replies: 44
- Views: 3136
Re: Laycock de Normanville
If you ignore losses, whatever torque you have at the flywheel can simply be multiplied by the reduction ratio.
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- Fri Nov 29, 2019 11:07 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Laycock de Normanville
- Replies: 44
- Views: 3136
Re: Laycock de Normanville
If you have trouble visualising that, try pulling away or accelerating hard in top gear on a bicycle - and then try the same exercise several gears down from that. That's because you've got more torque available in the lower gears. The scientific name for a gear reduction system is a torque multipl...
- Fri Nov 29, 2019 10:50 am
- Forum: Welcome!
- Topic: New comer, not yet owner
- Replies: 13
- Views: 944
Re: New comer, not yet owner
I assume it's the beige 2+2, not the primrose FHC, in which case if it's an automatic that would account for there being only 2 reservoirs.
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- Thu Nov 28, 2019 10:39 am
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Need Rear Bonnet Grille bd35934 + bd35935 for my S3 car
- Replies: 6
- Views: 231
- Tue Nov 19, 2019 11:42 pm
- Forum: Welcome!
- Topic: New comer, not yet owner
- Replies: 13
- Views: 944
Re: New comer, not yet owner
Welcome Patrick
If you think your English is poor, you should hear my French!
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If you think your English is poor, you should hear my French!
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Re: Newbie!
Whether your car is declared SORN or otherwise, you would be well advised to have it insured during its lay up. Anything can happen during the restoration work.
You can insure your car on its VIN.
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You can insure your car on its VIN.
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- Sat Nov 16, 2019 10:18 am
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: 3.07 2.88 CWP
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1588
Re: 3.07 2.88 CWP
None of these calculations are truly accurate but they do give a good indication when comparing tyre/wheel combinations.
If you're really pedantic then you'll need to find a way to account for tyre diameter increase with centripetal force as revs increase.
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If you're really pedantic then you'll need to find a way to account for tyre diameter increase with centripetal force as revs increase.

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- Fri Nov 15, 2019 6:22 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: S1 headlight chrome fitting
- Replies: 15
- Views: 872
Re: S1 headlight chrome fitting
Thanks gents, all points noted. I’ve since realised that I have an oem right hand chrome, and it fits beautifully...needs new chrome but so does everything else. If anyone out there has an oem left side I’d be interested Many thanks. Chris. I have an odd trim but not sure whether its left or right ...
- Mon Nov 11, 2019 11:07 pm
- Forum: Pub Chat
- Topic: Reeeeally tempted..
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1093
Re: Reeeeally tempted..
That's nice. Sounds amazing too. That's Landie is really nice, James. Don't change a thing and just keep it going. Maybe a canvas tilt. I have a 1978 Series 3 in a similarly tatty state but it's got a galvanised chassis and bulkhead. Sails through the MOT every year! We're a lucky bunch! :drinkingch...
- Sun Nov 10, 2019 7:42 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: S1 headlight chrome fitting
- Replies: 15
- Views: 872
Re: S1 headlight chrome fitting
My experience was similar to yours. I bought reproduction chrome trim from one of the usuals and there was no way on Earth that they were ever going to fit my original bonnet. On returning them I was informed that they only fit reproduction bonnets. Fortunately, I had a couple of sets of originals w...
Re: Newbie!
The point is, Jaguar never built a 4.2 litre V12. They never built any V12's in the 1960's either. So what you claim you've got is largely unfathomable and, if correct, is likely to be a home brewed one off special. We are all keen to learn more because what you describe is unlikely to be genuine. S...