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- Sun May 19, 2024 11:55 am
- Forum: Series 1
- Topic: Scraping Sound from rear wheel s1 fhc
- Replies: 14
- Views: 951
Re: Scraping Sound from rear wheel s1 fhc
Possible bearing failure due being set up too tight (or loose) did they install the correct shim to set the end float? Also it's possible to think you've got them tight on assembly, then after driving a while the races settle deeper in, then end up being too loose.
- Sun May 19, 2024 5:55 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Lumpy idle - S2 UK spec - suggestions please
- Replies: 2
- Views: 140
Re: Lumpy idle - S2 UK spec - suggestions please
Process of elimination, try to determine which cylinder is misfiring by disconnecting or shorting out one plug at a time. Then do a compression test, it will tell you if there's a bad valve or rings. If that's all good, try swapping out the plug lead with another & see if the misfire moves to the ot...
- Thu May 16, 2024 12:22 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: E Type engine number.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 287
Re: E Type engine number.
If you search car no's near to yours it'll show typical engine no's.
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 12:32 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Interior Trim - I HATE CONTACT ADHESIVE, but ........... this helps
- Replies: 11
- Views: 669
Re: Interior Trim - I HATE CONTACT ADHESIVE, but ........... this helps
FWIW petrol (or gasoline in the other English) is good for cleaning contact adhesive.
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 2:11 pm
- Forum: Series 1
- Topic: Scraping Sound from rear wheel s1 fhc
- Replies: 14
- Views: 951
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 2:03 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: fitting under dash hardura
- Replies: 2
- Views: 223
Re: fitting under dash hardura
I didn't know they were hardura, they're millboard or vinyl covered aluminium on late 3.8's which were the same as early 4.2's. Yes the large one is for the passenger side, the smaller ones go either side of the steering column. They attach at the front edge to the tabs protruding from the bulkhead ...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 7:20 am
- Forum: Welcome!
- Topic: Lazy Starting
- Replies: 39
- Views: 5594
Re: Lazy Starting
A trick I found is to unclip the top of the canister and lift it out with the filter attached, together the plenum attached to the seal. The seal is flexible enough to accommodate plenty of sideways movement. You can then remove the canister separately.
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 11:55 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Door Adjustment - In and Out
- Replies: 7
- Views: 852
Re: Door Adjustment - In and Out
Yep, well done.
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 5:21 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Door Adjustment - In and Out
- Replies: 7
- Views: 852
Re: Door Adjustment - In and Out
S1 doesn't have a lobed cam, it has a star wheel. Protect your paintwork with masking tape and, using a suitable drift give the striker plate a sharp tap, it should move. If it doesn't move far enough, with the screws loosened but not removed, observe how far in they are in the slotted holes. If the...
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 6:04 pm
- Forum: Series 1
- Topic: 3.8 / 4.2 Rear License plate & grommet
- Replies: 9
- Views: 512
Re: 3.8 / 4.2 Rear License plate & grommet
Useful for thieves to know.
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 5:44 am
- Forum: Welcome!
- Topic: New Member
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1978
Re: New Member
40 years ago the government here enforced a 10% ethanol content. It played havoc with carburettors & fuel systems so was discontinued after a few years. We had a Ford Escourt with a Fomoco VV carb, what a disaster!
- Thu Apr 04, 2024 2:43 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: seat attachement 67 fhc (blocks to raise seat)??
- Replies: 6
- Views: 449
Re: seat attachement 67 fhc (blocks to raise seat)??
I'm also 6ft tall. I don't know about 4.2's but my 3.8 had 1" thick wooden spacers under each runner. I found it practical to remove the spacers now I fit (just). I've not had any issues with the floor covering getting crushed.
- Thu Apr 04, 2024 2:29 pm
- Forum: Welcome!
- Topic: Another new member
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3329
Re: Another new member
Welcom and good luck. I like the practical looking frame you've made for moving around & tipping over the tub.
- Thu Apr 04, 2024 2:24 pm
- Forum: Welcome!
- Topic: 1961 Jaguar E-Type DHC - South Africa
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1536
Re: 1961 Jaguar E-Type DHC - South Africa
Yes, I think the term DHC was used in reference to the XK's, and earlier, which had more luxurious interiors than the regular OTS's. I don't think it was ever used in reference to E-types. All the best with the resoration.
- Thu Apr 04, 2024 11:55 am
- Forum: Welcome!
- Topic: 1961 Jaguar E-Type DHC - South Africa
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1536
Re: 1961 Jaguar E-Type DHC - South Africa
Hi and welcome. What do you mean by DHC? Is that a roadsters with a hard top, or a fixed head (FHC)?
- Thu Apr 04, 2024 6:57 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: center console attachment question, 67 fhc
- Replies: 3
- Views: 351
Re: center console attachment question, 67 fhc
IIRC it goes in below the metal top, held in by metal tabs as indicated by Steve. There is a thin leather covered wooden panel over the steel top. The attached pic is a 3.8, I think the 4.2 is slightly different. Missing on mine is the upholstered piping around the edge of the shift cover, just not ...
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 7:03 am
- Forum: Series 1
- Topic: Oil pressure, one more round
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1623
Re: Oil pressure, one more round
Try clamping off the bypass return hose from the filter to the sump. That'll show if you've got a leaking prv, worked a treat on mine.
- Fri Mar 08, 2024 7:58 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Pattern chrome parts poor fit?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 696
Re: Pattern chrome parts poor fit?
I purchased an upper windscreen chrome trim for my 64 3.8 fhc from SNGB & it fitted well.
- Tue Mar 05, 2024 7:13 pm
- Forum: Series 1
- Topic: Center console, originality
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1981
Re: Center console, originality
For a '64 the instrument panel & the speaker grill panels should be black. The radio panel, console centre top & sides should be leather, same colour as other interior trim.
- Thu Feb 01, 2024 5:23 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Frame rails and picture window interior coating options
- Replies: 9
- Views: 811
Re: Frame rails and picture window interior coating options
Ah, so prior to installation, a bit late for that now!