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by lowact
Tue Apr 09, 2024 11:59 am
Forum: General
Topic: Tour de France Auto - anyone done it ?
Replies: 9
Views: 3233
Australia

Re: Tour de France Auto - anyone done it ?

This one's my favorite ...
by lowact
Mon Apr 08, 2024 7:18 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: IRS mounts
Replies: 10
Views: 1374
Australia

Re: IRS mounts

Update of where this tool is at: Available to purchase as a FULL set or a HALF set. FULL set includes 8 holding plates, 4 holding bolts, 2 aluminium blocks, weighs 0.75 kg. HALF set is half of the above. FULL set is recommended for fitting new IRS mounts to all e-types, including S3’s and 2+2’s. For...
by lowact
Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:06 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Over torqued head nuts
Replies: 15
Views: 582
Australia

Re: Over torqued head nuts

Corrected my post, I'd previously used the wrong values for yield and ultimate stresses for bolts. So Jaguars spec is only 70% of yield, i.e. not "torque-to-yield". As I added, crazy waste to replace these studs, imo.
by lowact
Mon Mar 25, 2024 2:04 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Over torqued head nuts
Replies: 15
Views: 582
Australia

Re: Over torqued head nuts

Crazy waste to change these studs imo, if they are otherwise in good condition ... By my calcs 58 lb.ft torque will load a slightly lubricated (K=1.5) 7/16 unf grade 8 stud to 70% of its nominal yield strength (896 MPa). So 85 lb.ft would have momentarily caused 102% of yield strength. So what? Note...
by lowact
Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:33 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Over torqued head nuts
Replies: 15
Views: 582
Australia

Re: Over torqued head nuts

I’d go one step less, leave as is, 58 lb-ft, wouldn’t even change the head gasket. By torquing to 85 lb-ft you have proven your studs are still good and strong. You will not have stretched them, it would take a lot more than that. In any case, believe it or not, it wouldn’t matter if you had. Stretc...
by lowact
Sat Mar 16, 2024 2:42 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: tach question (I have read old posts)
Replies: 7
Views: 297
Australia

Re: tach question (I have read old posts)

Is the tacho casing connected to earth?
by lowact
Wed Feb 28, 2024 5:27 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: revs at 2,000 rpm....HELP. 67 fhc
Replies: 10
Views: 486
Australia

Re: revs at 2,000 rpm....HELP. 67 fhc

Then, a vacuum gauge should show if there is a leak. What car is it, what state is the positive crankcase ventilation, might this be allowing in air?
by lowact
Mon Feb 19, 2024 10:26 pm
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: Hi new member here
Replies: 15
Views: 1011
Australia

Re: Hi new member here

Are you saying it's hard to start?
by lowact
Mon Feb 19, 2024 6:26 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: IRS mounts
Replies: 10
Views: 1374
Australia

Re: IRS mounts

Ok, it would be great to be able to share what it is costing to develop this thing, I’ll make them as cheaply as I can, happy for any suggestions. Kit could comprise eight of the plates, four of the bolts and two auxiliary blocks for use during compression. The plates were 3D modelled, different arr...
by lowact
Fri Feb 16, 2024 12:25 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: IRS mounts
Replies: 10
Views: 1374
Australia

Re: IRS mounts

Here is my solution to the IRS mounting issue, applicable to all Jaguar IRS's, not just e-types: https://i.postimg.cc/sfYD9mXp/IMG-20240216-193606.jpg Instead of trying to compress the mounts while installing the IRS, the mounts can be pre compressed and these small plates used to hold this compress...
by lowact
Sat Feb 10, 2024 12:06 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: Needles for SU carb conversion
Replies: 21
Views: 2354
Australia

Re: Needles for SU carb conversion

One problem with lean mixtures is that the unburnt oxygen tends to combine with nitrogen to form nitrogen oxides, causing smog, acid rain and ozone depletion. Another problem is that there is nothing to be gained by doing this. As example consider a 6 litre engine with AFR 15.5:1 ticking over at 240...
by lowact
Thu Feb 01, 2024 12:53 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: Engine Tuning issues Early UK Series 3
Replies: 19
Views: 1339
Australia

Re: Engine Tuning issues Early UK Series 3

Next time consider using an endoscope that plugs in to your phone (camera). Attach the camera end to a block of wood that you can move around on the floor until the timing marks are in focus. The timing light similarly mounted. Place yr phone (display) next to the distributor ...
by lowact
Tue Jan 30, 2024 1:09 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: 3.8 Engine Damper Alternatives
Replies: 10
Views: 917
Australia

Re: 3.8 Engine Damper Alternatives

The older it is, the harder and more brittle the rubber will have become, the less effective it will be …
by lowact
Wed Jan 24, 2024 11:06 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: Smell in cockpit of S3 OTS
Replies: 23
Views: 5215
Australia

Re: Smell in cockpit of S3 OTS

Another thing to try: Driving with the boot unlatched, the slipstream holds the boot lid partially open. Supporting and fixing the lid in this positon, what does that do to yr wool?
Have you tried wool on any other car , is it any different?
by lowact
Wed Jan 24, 2024 10:52 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: Smell in cockpit of S3 OTS
Replies: 23
Views: 5215
Australia

Re: Smell in cockpit of S3 OTS

So - if somebody does have an answer - pls put me out my misery... Sorry Tim no answer, only questions: Did you try blocking the openings that connect the boot to the rear of the cockpit? Did you try temporarily sealing the boot by taping over the boot lid gap? My theory is that if we can stop the ...
by lowact
Wed Jan 24, 2024 12:38 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: Engine Tuning issues Early UK Series 3
Replies: 19
Views: 1339
Australia

Re: Engine Tuning issues Early UK Series 3

There’s specialists around but it’s like yr Brian Ball, they don’t advertise it’s all word of mouth. I’m just a retired engineer, learning from my mistakes. Barton in Canberra, happy to meet and loan, I’ve added you to the list of people to show off to if I ever finish modding my car … Pre HE distri...
by lowact
Tue Jan 23, 2024 1:49 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: Engine Tuning issues Early UK Series 3
Replies: 19
Views: 1339
Australia

Re: Engine Tuning issues Early UK Series 3

Just down the road … As per Marek and Phil, yr issues are not due to the type of the distributor but may be due to the distributor’s condition. May be due to a whole lot of other things as well and more than just one... To eliminate the distributor as a possible cause, I could lend you one (XJS, vac...
by lowact
Tue Jan 23, 2024 10:06 am
Forum: Series 3
Topic: Engine Tuning issues Early UK Series 3
Replies: 19
Views: 1339
Australia

Re: Engine Tuning issues Early UK Series 3

Whereabouts in Australia?
by lowact
Sat Jan 20, 2024 5:06 am
Forum: Series 3
Topic: Bolt: 1/4" x 6" UNC where is this used?
Replies: 1
Views: 802
Australia

Re: Bolt: 1/4" x 6" UNC where is this used?

Pivot bolt for aftermarket alternator?
by lowact
Fri Dec 29, 2023 5:58 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Seat belts OTS
Replies: 6
Views: 911
Australia

Re: Seat belts OTS

Ah yes, the detachable seatbelt anchors. Just remember to under no circumstances use the anticlockwise spiral bolt on the opposite side, unless the keyhole spring is inverted. Otherwise you may as well just disregard completely.