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- Wed Feb 24, 2021 8:42 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Bonnet Panel Gaskets
- Replies: 6
- Views: 270
Re: Bonnet Panel Gaskets
Why not just use thick rubber washers instead of the special thick steel washers where the bolts go through. Much simpler and same result. Not that there would be any rubbing of the flanges once the bolts were properly tightened anyways. A good heavy coat of epoxy primer followed by topcoat should b...
- Sat Feb 20, 2021 5:11 am
- Forum: Series 1
- Topic: oil dipstick
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3414
Re: oil dipstick
Chris is giving you the correct information. If you are using a jaguar xk engine in a six cylinder e type and have an e type sump use the recommended amount of oil as specified in the shop manual. Mark the height on your dipstick and you will be golden.
- Fri Feb 12, 2021 5:26 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Convertible hood brackets
- Replies: 2
- Views: 221
Re: Convertible hood brackets
It is accessible through the wheel well, usually nicely rusted.
- Tue Feb 09, 2021 7:04 pm
- Forum: Series 1
- Topic: Are these S1 bumpers correct?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 305
Re: Are these S1 bumpers correct?
Hi Alan. If you have bought a project the front bumpers required are whatever matches your bonnet. I went through this recently with my 67. Turns out I had 3.8 front wings and a modified centre section. There is a difference in the mount spacing between the 3.8 and 4.2. Chances are that if there are...
- Fri Jan 22, 2021 4:32 pm
- Forum: Series 1
- Topic: Air Intake Box Assembly
- Replies: 11
- Views: 570
Re: Air Intake Box Assembly
Thanks for the clarification Peter. Now I can just use whatever paint I have on the shelf when the time comes. I was just interested as there are long drawn out discussions about what constitutes an early 3.8 detailing obl vs flat floor vs marston radiator etc. but it seems that while there are lots...
- Fri Jan 22, 2021 5:17 am
- Forum: Series 1
- Topic: Air Intake Box Assembly
- Replies: 11
- Views: 570
Re: Air Intake Box Assembly
What does early 4.2 mean. Is that a series 1 4.2, a series one or series 1 1/2 4.2 or is there some Other approximate date that one can consider early vs late.
- Sun Jan 10, 2021 7:04 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Removing silt and limescale from radiator
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1602
Re: Removing silt and limescale from radiator
So, after descaling what is recommended for sediment and sludge?
- Wed Dec 23, 2020 5:49 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Metallifacture jack parts
- Replies: 8
- Views: 469
Re: Metallifacture jack parts
Perfect. Thanks so much Andrew. Just what I need.
- Wed Dec 23, 2020 1:13 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Metallifacture jack parts
- Replies: 8
- Views: 469
Re: Metallifacture jack parts
That is plan B. I do not know the correct dimensions however so was going for the easier route. Plan C is to purchase a lathe/mill combo and learn how to machine.
- Tue Dec 22, 2020 9:54 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Metallifacture jack parts
- Replies: 8
- Views: 469
Metallifacture jack parts
https://i.postimg.cc/yd0fkJpt/AE77-F083-E8-FE-468-E-834-D-9463-BC9-C543-E.jpg I have been trying to locate a source for the parts circled. According to the reproduction parts thread Richard Smith was able to supply some parts but he has informed me that he no longer can. SNG and Moss have also saif...
- Thu Dec 17, 2020 5:14 pm
- Forum: Series 1
- Topic: Lucas 2FP pump
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2269
Re: Lucas 2FP pump
No. There was no issue with that on mine.
- Thu Dec 17, 2020 3:06 am
- Forum: Series 1
- Topic: Lucas 2FP pump
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2269
Re: Lucas 2FP pump
Tadek, when I converted my 3.8 to negative ground I neglected to switch the fuel pump wires and it only ran till the carbs were dry and then stalled. I switched the wires, it started and I did not have to do anything more to it.
- Wed Nov 25, 2020 4:42 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Boot board rail rubbers
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1134
Re: Boot board rail rubbers
Thanks for that Steve.
- Tue Nov 24, 2020 4:09 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Boot board rail rubbers
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1134
Re: Boot board rail rubbers
Every time seals come up Baines are mentioned as having the best seals. Unfortunately they do not have an e type seal kit. How did you ascertain which of their seals are the correct ones? Is there a list somewhere online or is there some other method of determining?
- Mon Nov 09, 2020 9:32 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Phoenix Engineering
- Replies: 0
- Views: 554
Phoenix Engineering
When I first bought my ots many years ago I purchased a lot of repair parts from a place called Phoenix Engineering located in Goole? I believe. This was back when trans Atlantic shipping did not cost you your first born. I am wondering what ever became of that company as I believe they were very we...
- Sun Oct 18, 2020 5:06 am
- Forum: Series 1
- Topic: newb wondering what it takes to fit a V12
- Replies: 10
- Views: 900
Re: newb wondering what it takes to fit a V12
Jason Len of xk's unlimited had a swb roadster converted to a v12. It involved changes to the bulkhead plus the frames from a series3 if I remember right. The car is now in Jay Leno's collection and he has produced a video about it. Definitely a deep pocket exercise.
- Wed Oct 14, 2020 3:30 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Keep it quiet.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1139
Re: Keep it quiet.
So, how did you achieve this? All new gaskets with modern materials?
- Mon Oct 05, 2020 3:00 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Sng manifolds.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1399
Re: Sng manifolds.
Thank you Julian.
- Mon Sep 21, 2020 2:09 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Sng manifolds.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1399
Re: Sng manifolds.
So that is one no so far. As steve says perhaps including if you followed the break in procedure to the letter would be instructive.
- Sat Sep 19, 2020 5:00 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Sng manifolds.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1399
Sng manifolds.
There is a recent thread on the Jag Lovers forum where it is claimed by two people who have used them that the SNG enamelled manifolds stand up in the long term (up to 5 years and counting). They have had no crazing or chipping under normal driver usage, not show car usage. Has anyone had similar ex...