The 'E' Type Forum

I reckon u have a vacuum leak. Note this would be same as too lean prognosis. Go over y intake manifold, plug/seal off every single offtake, incl. Brakes, distributor, crankcase. You'll idle up the incline from yr garage.

Ok, thx, stainless downpipe studs now are ordered.

Ouch, all my complaining, seems I had it easy. Came apart easy(ish) I think because the seal rings split open, leaving the tops fused into the manifolds and the bottoms fused into the downpipes. Hacksawing off a slice and peeling was basically what we did, although hacksaw teeth melted away almost i...

Yep, a definitive “not broke don’t fix”. But I’ve started, so will persevere. There is a lot of white stuff, internal as well as external … https://i.postimg.cc/Y2GLFQZp/20201221-172803.jpg The reason for pulling it all apart, pretty it up and insulate with a few coats of ceramic paint, VHF Flamepro...

My nomination for the hardest task: renewing the exhaust manifold seal rings (C.18405/1 > EBC9388). Old one's fused into place. Exhaust so it is impervious to heat. Hacksaw, chisels and files. All that white stuff I guess is asbestos? One down 3 to go ... https://i.postimg.cc/Gtg759W1/20201220-17355...

Anyone else contemplating this, consider getting the DAB113HEF (F on the end) ignition conversion kit. This is the vacuum advance version.

Up to 10% more air … with LPG liquid-phase injection that is effectively what happens. The LPG instantly vaporizes, its temperature switches to as low as 40 degC below zero, this chills the incoming air, increasing its density, volumetric efficiency is much improved. Volumetric efficiency (and frict...

Yep, read yr Classic Jaguars mag article. Imo you have the holy grail, an upgraded e-type that has increased value.

Carb vs efi? I think this discussion is comparing carbs with legacy efi? Surely, no reason a modern ecu couldn’t be programmed to do at least anything that carbs can do, if that’s what u want? I’m hoping that, with modern efi, controlled by latest tech 4D fully sequential adaptive ecu, efi will outp...

I like this wiring diag, can't remember where I found it ...
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My C31725 is 10.5 mm thick.

I’ve never had this problem. Replacing the wiper mechanism requires major dismantling including wiring looms so case for trying anything else first is obvious. If it does not work, it was no good anyway? Drilling for a roll-pin-would be tricky imo. Through from the side (cross-pin) may be too diffic...

BD35681 is a rubber expansion anchor, basically a rubber plug with a brass nut molded into the end. Tightening the screw draws in the nut which expands the rubber behind the seat back. Holes should be there, seats are recovered? You should be able to feel the 1 cm holes through the covering ... http...

72 US spec; charcoal canister on the bulkhead behind the battery.

Imo 2.88 is a better match for an E with monster torque. Two real world considerations, wheelspin and gear change lag. The torque you can apply is limited by wheelspin. For the same car (mass, gears, tyres) wheelspin depends on torque and diff ratio. With a 3.54 diff, 272 Nm will cause an S3E to whe...

Here is pic of the most valuable tool in my workshop. Goes on the end of the vacuum cleaner hose, relies on suction holding the dropped part while you carefully lift it out. Never failed me yet, except, don't accidently suck up anything flammable, vac cleaner explodes ... https://i.postimg.cc/cCC6Mb...

That's a lot of HP. Uncharted territory for a Jag OD? That aside, it would depend on yr current diff, US manual I guess 3.54? Here is comparison of 3.54+OD versus 2.88. Imo not much difference ...

Double check it has the correct pinion. Pre engine 7S7000 need a 29 mm diameter pinion. Later engines used 25 mm diameter (smaller teeth).

If you do find some, they will most likely be straight, with fittings, that you will need to bend into shape yourself. If necessary any hydraulic (e.g. brake or steering) shop should be happy to make parts up for you if you know the length and the end flare and fitting required. Don't skimp on the q...

Part of SNGB special order part no. SRC12R?