The 'E' Type Forum

Does the inlet manifold has a vacuum connection at the rear, for brakes? Did you block it off?
Otherwise the first cyl can get a lean mixture.
Had this problem testing my engine on a workbench
Hedde

Christopher, Thanks for your suggestion, you where correct. Who said you can't diagnose a problem using the internet. See (and hear) the video's on youtube: [url=http://youtu.be/yTKxbL17S_Y]big end play[/url] [url=http://youtu.be/zPwrAWld-Pk]engine noise[/url] Bearing completely wasted, there is som...

I have a e-type s2 coupe from 1969. My engine started making a loud rattling/knocking noise. Its a terrible sound that forced me to stop the car. The sound starts on higher rev's 2000-3000 rpm, not on idle. The sound comes from the middle of the engine, the cam followers or camshaft does not show ev...

My problem is solved. It was an not in place earth connection on the gauge.

Art, did you ground your meter/gauge correct? I got the same results as you had, but an good earth to the gauge solved my problem.

Keep us informed.
Regards,
Hedde

Thanks for your reaction dave. I can't think of anything wrong with the wiring, battery plus to gauge to sender. I checked the polarity on the gauge and can't imagine it will work the way I described with the polarity wrong. Are there any checks to prove the sender or the gauge is wrong? I am lookin...

Hi Art, I have the same problem. Installed the JEC sender gauge combination. With engine off I am reading 40, it goes up to 60 with running engine. I measured the sender, engine off -> 285Ohm, engine running (cold) 130Ohm. Maybe the gauge should be conected to the voltage regulator that delivers 10V...