The 'E' Type Forum

Most pumps are multi-fuel so the E5 sticker probably relates to the lower grade fuel ??

..... or maybe the rubber cover is holding the float down. don't push it on too firmly.

Thank you John, understood. Food for thought.

I have the JEC mag but not yet got past the first page

This refers to a recent restoration. I'm now informed that few bodyshops, if any use lead these days on the basis that modern fillers are better and are non-toxic. :questionmarks: :scratchheadyellow: I guess old original lead may crack but I would have thought new lead would be OK for quite a long t...

Sounds like a leaky master cylinder to me.

I assume that all the hidden body seams are leaded and that this prevents a crack appearing at any time - in the paintwork.

Am I correct?

So, if you cannot buy ethanol free petrol but really want it, you can make it yourself by washing out the ethanol with water. Then you just need a way to dispose of the water/ethanol mix. This is also the method for recovering fuel if being the victim of someone dumping sugar into your fuel tank. Of...

An interesting discussion of which I've read only the last 2/3 pages. I have a friend nearby who is a long time (50+ years) member of VCC/VSCC and personal restorer of 8+ classics. He expresses to me an opinion about how I should leave my car in the garage (which is integral but can apply to others)...

Yesterdays excitement
Run 1
https://www.dropbox.com/s/hahmswqcc9ovt ... p.MP4?dl=0
About 53 seconds

Run 2
https://www.dropbox.com/s/elxainyi4wmqu ... p.MP4?dl=0
About 50 seconds

Just to add my heartfelt thanks for an excellent day, To Julian, Sarah and all the guys from SNGB helping today. Despite the miserable wet start to the day there was a fantastic ride up the hill in the F-type, propelled by Julian, boy it had some go and grip. Then 2 runs up the hill in my E, I manag...

Richard Smith??

I don't know him, I'm afeared

Mine has a plain nut and washer. Not noticed any loosening

I too have requested a place, if still available.

Looking forward

Do you have the part number for this improved version voltage stabiliser as SNGB parts catalogue for both S1 and S2 cars say part no: 148876J is no longer available and offers no alternative.

I only used ccleaner once, some years ago and it caused no end of problems

Trust it is now a good cleaner upper as you recommend it

Thanks for all your responses. I'm going back to the restorer's today to get this fixed before going to Spa. Yes, there was quite a bit of dry grease on the cone which I cleaned off with WD40. The hub cone is just the same. After I first saw David's comparison of the repro spinners against originals...

Well, having gone back and looked here

http://forum.etypeuk.com/viewtopic.php? ... 4&p=103703

seems I have the repro spinner which is not tightening properly

Yes, the "proper" size w/p belt would not go on

mmmmm, I'm not so sure just now. I bought a BMW 3 series jack to use on travels because it is smaller, fits in the spare wheel well and is easy to use. So I had to try it out before going to the Spa Classic races next weekend. It lifted the car easily and I just happened to lean on the rear wheel an...

Not sure if this will help or not, as when mine was being rebuilt we had difficulty finding the right length belt for the alternator (or more likely the water pump - A.D. don't you know :roll: ), and I have a non-standard alternator. However belts were: Water pump: 13A0790C Alternator: 10A0813C 10 a...