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by Doug Buchan
Fri Jan 06, 2023 4:12 pm
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: New member in Guadalajara
Replies: 15
Views: 7311
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Re: New member in Guadalajara

Hola, I used to stop by the Guadalajara Grille on the way back from surfing K38 in the Baja... First stop was Puerto Nuevo for some Langusta...good times! As usual, David is correct about the hardtop however the only thing I would add is that the clasps changed along the way. Yours appear to be the ...
by Doug Buchan
Sun Jul 31, 2022 10:07 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Hi output water pump?
Replies: 4
Views: 1188
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Re: Hi output water pump?

Why do want a hi-er output water pump? You can achieve that just by altering the ratio of the pulley sizes. The only time you might conceivably want a higher output is when you are at idle. At any other time, the thermostat throws away the excess cooling capacity and simply recirculates a portion o...
by Doug Buchan
Sat Apr 30, 2022 11:14 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Best Light Clutch to feel today!
Replies: 3
Views: 1007
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Re: Best Light Clutch to feel today!

Joe,
Which 5 speed did you decide upon?
Regards,
Doug
by Doug Buchan
Sat Jan 22, 2022 7:53 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Radius arm mounts
Replies: 3
Views: 1325
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Re: Radius arm mounts

by Doug Buchan
Mon Dec 20, 2021 9:50 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Christmas lights
Replies: 18
Views: 4085
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Re: Christmas lights

....Very nice indeed
by Doug Buchan
Fri Nov 12, 2021 1:18 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: 3.07 ring play on carrier
Replies: 5
Views: 1571
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Re: 3.07 ring play on carrier

Hello, In addition to the crown wheel bolt issue, the Dana 44 requires a special companion flange for the pinion or the use of an open yoke. The better solution imo, albeit more expensive, is to purchase a new 3.07 ring and pinion from Quaife as none of the aforementioned issues will be present. Reg...
by Doug Buchan
Fri Oct 01, 2021 1:20 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Clutch Kit Assembly
Replies: 7
Views: 2027
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Re: Clutch Kit Assembly

"EDIT. I note with interest that SNGB now offer a kit with a roller thrust bearing, rather than the traditional carbon bearing. Given that it is almost always the thrust bearing that wears out first in an E Type, I wonder whether this might be a better choice. " Hello Andrew, Would you know the par...
by Doug Buchan
Wed Aug 18, 2021 8:11 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Differential case side bearings
Replies: 23
Views: 5194
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Re: Differential case side bearings

Hi Colin, The Churchill SL 14-3 set of dies requires the SL 14 hand press... or at least the base for use with a shop press. When Steve mentioned a clamshell type puller, I think he was referring to something like this. Never tried one but they seem easier to use than the awkward Churchill set up. h...
by Doug Buchan
Tue Jun 29, 2021 12:07 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Hardtop latches -- S1 vs. S2
Replies: 4
Views: 1518
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Re: Hardtop latches -- S1 vs. S2

Hello Guido,
The difference is the S2 variants have thicker, more robust levers.
There shouldn't be an issue with fitment.
Regards,
Doug
by Doug Buchan
Fri Mar 26, 2021 3:51 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Another Tale of Fraud
Replies: 12
Views: 3474
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Re: Another Tale of Fraud

I nearly sold to him, my flat floor coupe three summers ago...
He paid me a visit to look over the car and we discussed business over lunch.
I didn't like the way he kept mentioning William Heynes grandson whom he mentioned
with nauseating regularity was in his employ .
by Doug Buchan
Tue Jan 19, 2021 10:32 pm
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: New member -- need USA transport recommendation
Replies: 3
Views: 2045
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Re: New member -- need USA transport recommendation

Howard,
Horseless Carriage and Intercity have good reputations.
by Doug Buchan
Mon Jan 18, 2021 2:48 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: MR FIAT 6 SPEED TRANSMISSION
Replies: 10
Views: 3359
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Re: MR FIAT 6 SPEED TRANSMISSION

It's an interesting offering which I inquired about last summer.
It's a Getrag and it's rated @ 560Nm or 413 ft lbs
Here are the quoted ratios;

1.) 4.002
2.) 2.108
3.) 1.380
4.) 1.00
5.) 0.780
6.) 0.645
by Doug Buchan
Wed Dec 09, 2020 2:28 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Choke adjustment
Replies: 6
Views: 2181
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Re: Choke adjustment

"The choke on my 1966 Series 1 4.2 triple SU car drops the jet and enriches the mixture immediatly the choke slider is moved upwards. Can anyone advise how I can reset it as per the manual, such that the first inch or so or upwards travel of the choke lever, only opens the throttle, and well before ...
by Doug Buchan
Thu Nov 26, 2020 1:49 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Made the front Cover! Classic Car Magazine
Replies: 20
Views: 5268
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Re: Made the front Cover! Classic Car Magazine

This is great! Congrats Andrew!
by Doug Buchan
Wed Nov 18, 2020 2:02 am
Forum: General
Topic: Transmission Rebuilder Expert
Replies: 3
Views: 1791
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Re: Transmission Rebuilder Expert

Hi Andrew,
Ed Adams in Elwood NJ is excellent.
PM me for his phone number.
Regards,
Doug
by Doug Buchan
Thu Oct 15, 2020 10:59 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: 1967 E Type Question
Replies: 7
Views: 2563
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Re: 1967 E Type Question

I own 1967 E Type IE15538. Based on what I have read it is close to the end of Series 1 production. It has a Series 1 hood with covered head lights. It has all the other Series 1 characteristics except one. It has the small dual fans for the radiator like the Series 1 1/2. Is it likely(possible) it...
by Doug Buchan
Fri Oct 09, 2020 1:09 am
Forum: Series 3
Topic: Stromberg jet height
Replies: 24
Views: 7194
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Re: Stromberg jet height

Im trying to get my 1973 UK spec car to run better. I'm rebuilding the Strombergs. Is there a definitive figure for how far below the bridge to set the jets? Hi, Over here it's recommended to set the jet .125 below the bridge. That's what I did on my old S1 XJ12 and it worked.... ok. If I ever have...
by Doug Buchan
Fri Oct 09, 2020 12:55 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Am I overheating?
Replies: 68
Views: 13978
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Re: Am I overheating?

Hi Paul, Thanks for your reply. I have checked that the fan is pulling through the radiator into the engine bay. As for the pump; I rebuilt it when I was building the engine, but it is not impossible that it has a problem. There are no strange noises though and it is turning ok so nothing internal ...
by Doug Buchan
Fri Sep 18, 2020 12:15 am
Forum: General
Topic: Cylinder head paint
Replies: 23
Views: 5823
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Re: Cylinder head paint

"Hi Doug..did you have the car new from the factory.....as far as im aware the heads were never painted silver...it was just bare aluminium...Steve" Hello Steve, Please pardon the delay in responding... No, I'm not the original owner and I wasn't the original owner of my early cars either... They di...
by Doug Buchan
Mon Aug 24, 2020 4:02 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Cylinder head paint
Replies: 23
Views: 5823
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Re: Cylinder head paint

mgcjag wrote:
Mon Aug 24, 2020 8:27 am
I thought the change from gold to Unpainted aluminium was around 67....however for pumpkin and gold paint See similar topics below.....Steve
My December of '67 build OTS had silver paint under the head nut washers and silver paint residue elsewhere in the valley.