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by dal2.0litrefrogeye
Thu Feb 01, 2024 8:45 am
Forum: General
Topic: Ecosse Motorsport , Ian Stuart
Replies: 3
Views: 616
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Ecosse Motorsport , Ian Stuart

Good morning all a bit of sad news This morning Gwen ,
Ian Stuart s partner, to tell me he passed away yesterday ,
I'm guessing a good few of us used his services as a top exhaust fabrication guy and or just chewd the fat with him at Jag spares day ,
One top nice guy
Rip Ian
by dal2.0litrefrogeye
Mon Apr 24, 2023 2:31 pm
Forum: General
Topic: West Country restorers
Replies: 1
Views: 633
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West Country restorers

Hi all , who's the Jaguar restorers and E type in particular down in Devon area ??? Regards forgetfull of Orpington
by dal2.0litrefrogeye
Sun Mar 26, 2023 9:54 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Rear quarter window frame furniture
Replies: 1
Views: 595
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Rear quarter window frame furniture

Hi all , has anyone found a supplier for the screws etc that hold all of the rear opening quarter light window together , including the screws that hold the cantilever opener on to the rear of the D frame SnG can only supply the 5 that hold the hinge plate on , or does anyone know what sizes they ar...
by dal2.0litrefrogeye
Wed Mar 08, 2023 6:29 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Zeus probs?
Replies: 5
Views: 1727
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Re: Zeus probs?

I've used yellow stuff in my Zeus calipers for the last 5 years with no problem at all , ???? Strange reply from Zeus
by dal2.0litrefrogeye
Sun Mar 05, 2023 12:44 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Spares Day ???
Replies: 11
Views: 2182
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Spares Day ???

Hi read a few reports on the socials that spares day this year / to day is a ???? Bit pants Anyone from here gone what was it like , hands up didn't go myself , as the last two in Stoneleigh were very much down on what they used to be , and also another hour or so extra drive , will be such a shame ...
by dal2.0litrefrogeye
Sat Mar 04, 2023 7:49 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: 67 fhc, unable to read small black # on switch
Replies: 7
Views: 852
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Re: 67 fhc, unable to read small black # on switch

Hi these days nearly all of us have a magnifying glass in our pockets , ..... . Open camera on phone and zoom in on numbers :drinkingcheers:
by dal2.0litrefrogeye
Sat Feb 11, 2023 12:29 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: SU HD8 Throttle Plate Seal and tolerance
Replies: 16
Views: 1986
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Re: SU HD8 Throttle Plate Seal and tolerance

Just being nosey is "throttle plate " an American terminology? Where as us in the UK call them butterflies
Kind regards nosey of Orpington
by dal2.0litrefrogeye
Sat Jan 07, 2023 7:06 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Other colour for the IRS?
Replies: 12
Views: 1692
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Re: Other colour for the IRS?

Hi when I built my car I did two things to the irs cage , 1 cleaned up the very old dodgy original welds and made the seam welds better and longer , especially as I knew I would be giving the car some stick , and 2 I had it cadmium coated in the yellow gold colour, i never paint stressed / structura...
by dal2.0litrefrogeye
Wed Dec 28, 2022 6:38 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Christmas Adventure
Replies: 6
Views: 1016
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Re: Christmas Adventure

Nice one , we did the same during the 1st lock down , got some good photos in places t that either you can't get to or very busy
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by dal2.0litrefrogeye
Wed Dec 28, 2022 6:32 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Favourite picture of the year
Replies: 23
Views: 3779
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Re: Favourite picture of the year

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This was early on in the year on the London Bridges Run
by dal2.0litrefrogeye
Thu Dec 15, 2022 1:35 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Recovery advice please!
Replies: 13
Views: 2123
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Re: Recovery advice please!

abowie wrote:
Sat Nov 05, 2022 3:32 am
It may well be the thrust bearing. You may be able to see it through the little inspection hole.

I like to put E Types on rear first. Winch strap to a lower wishbone arm.
Hi, not the best way , nose weight on the trailer will be all to cock , could induce a snake wobble
by dal2.0litrefrogeye
Thu Dec 08, 2022 7:23 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: S2 brake HEADACHE!
Replies: 41
Views: 4619
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Re: S2 brake HEADACHE!

Nice one , sorry missed what was wrong doh , to many parts sent out not working. :cussing:
by dal2.0litrefrogeye
Wed Dec 07, 2022 10:48 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: S2 brake HEADACHE!
Replies: 41
Views: 4619
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Re: S2 brake HEADACHE!

Hi , you say it's sorted ?
What was the actual problem ?
Cheers
by dal2.0litrefrogeye
Wed Dec 07, 2022 10:32 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: wiring diagram for overdrive unit
Replies: 5
Views: 1145
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Re: wiring diagram for overdrive unit

If you don't have one by tomorrow , pm me and I can draw you the diagram , It's very simple , but does need a relay to protect the switch , Also try and get a nos solenoid. The new ones are chocolate teapot territory , I had 2 new ones let me down on a build in under 200 miles . Until I got a nos Lu...
by dal2.0litrefrogeye
Mon Sep 19, 2022 10:58 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Capillary thermostat
Replies: 6
Views: 1378
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Re: Capillary thermostat

Hi 6 cylinder or 12 ?
I Like to 6 cylinder cars reaching no more than 80 before fan comes on , going off at about 73 .
And V12 a little higher 87 max on
Going off around 82 .
And that's testing with me thermometer probe . Not just relying on the temp gauge .
by dal2.0litrefrogeye
Sun Jul 24, 2022 8:54 am
Forum: General
Topic: Dipstick question
Replies: 16
Views: 2517
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Re: Dipstick question

Just , with a sharp blade , cut the felt washer in half then you're back to the correct level and get two washers for the price of one ....... simples
by dal2.0litrefrogeye
Mon Jun 06, 2022 7:58 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Help identifying noise
Replies: 14
Views: 2427
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Re: Help identifying noise

Hi both wheels turning the same way is a sure sign of having an LSD .
Have you checked the prop flange bolts to gearbox flange are not loose , they're notorious for not being tight
by dal2.0litrefrogeye
Mon Jun 06, 2022 7:45 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: What is the "map light" ?
Replies: 25
Views: 9730
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Re: What is the "map light" ?

LED strip is your friend
by dal2.0litrefrogeye
Wed May 18, 2022 7:35 pm
Forum: General
Topic: e type valuation
Replies: 44
Views: 8098
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Re: e type valuation

Hi , think around 10 K might ( a big might ) be Posible, but probably nearer the 8 K Mark, it looks very bad , have you got log book
by dal2.0litrefrogeye
Fri Apr 08, 2022 5:10 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Photo shoot
Replies: 7
Views: 1866
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Re: Photo shoot

:lol:
politeperson wrote:
Thu Apr 07, 2022 8:14 pm
Speedos? Didn't they ask for your budgie smugglers?
:lol: :lol: