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by Mark J
Wed Mar 13, 2024 8:40 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: C7493 Gearbox spacer
Replies: 8
Views: 569
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Re: C7493 Gearbox spacer

Hi Steve,
9/16 wide, 7/8 OD and 1/2 ID looks more like it.
Thanks again
Mark
by Mark J
Wed Mar 13, 2024 7:21 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: C7493 Gearbox spacer
Replies: 8
Views: 569
Great Britain

Re: C7493 Gearbox spacer

Hi Steve
Thanks that helps
Given that the bolts are 5/16 UNF , does 9/16 thick , ID 5/16 and OD 1/2 seem right. Or should the OD be larger?
Best
Mark
by Mark J
Wed Mar 13, 2024 6:16 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: C7493 Gearbox spacer
Replies: 8
Views: 569
Great Britain

C7493 Gearbox spacer

Hi Everyone, Well finally starting to put my series 3 together. The gearbox mounting spacers have gone for a walk, I don't seem to be able to get them from the usual sources. I would be grateful if anyone has the dimensions so that I can replace them with a standard part. An odd ask I know, but all ...
by Mark J
Sat Jul 08, 2023 11:38 am
Forum: Series 3
Topic: Series 3 Torsion bar setting
Replies: 16
Views: 2251
Great Britain

Re: Series 3 Torsion bar setting

Thank you all for your input, I used the reaction plate method in the end , jacking up the inboard end bought the reaction plate in range of the bolts, easy to then pull the reaction plate back into position, thanks to Peter Grace in particular. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Ro...
by Mark J
Sun Jul 02, 2023 5:44 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: Series 3 Torsion bar setting
Replies: 16
Views: 2251
Great Britain

Series 3 Torsion bar setting

Hi All, I am currently re building a series 3 and have got the stage of fitting the Torsion Bars, I could really do with some help! The vehicle is in the later serial numbers that require the Torsion Bars to have pre-tension. I don’t have access to the Jaguar setting tool. So far I have got as far m...
by Mark J
Sat Dec 24, 2022 6:47 pm
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: New Member
Replies: 3
Views: 2782
Great Britain

New Member

My name is Mark, I live in Leamington Spa in the UK, I have just realised my dream on owning an E type (S3 2+2)
downside is it's in bits???? Is there anyone close by with the same car I could take some pictures to assist in my rebuild.....
Thanks :bigrin: