The 'E' Type Forum

Thanks to all for the responses. I resorted to crawling under the car and measuring the bolt and got the nearest metric equivalent 1/2" drive socket as Halfords didn't have the a/f in that size. For info, it is 34mm. I have now (with the aid of a breaker bar) set the static timing ready for its firs...

Hi,
I want to set the timing on my 63 FHC by finding tdc via cranking the motor by hand. What size is the crank pulley bolt? My largest 32mm socket is too small?
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Thanks for the tip. It's specified as Tan, rather than light tan. Factory listings show the Op Golden Sand as a factory paint/trim spec from 1965 onwards with red or light tan interior s standard. This one was obviously a special order given that you could pretty much get whatever was available. Jag...

Thank you for the replies. I will upload some more pics when I get it home later this week. I am not planning to convert to RHD - I would rather spend the money on restoring the body/paint at this stage. If i really can't get on with LHD then I may consider it. http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss8...

Having sold my last S2 FHC 20 years ago, I vowed that once the mortgage was paid off I'd get another. I started my search 2 years ago and was fixed on a 3.8 FHC with alloy dash. My budget was modest and it soon became clear that unless I wanted a box of rusty bits, a RHD example was not going to be ...

For personal reasons I am considering selling my S! 2+2 project which is nearing completion. It has had a ground up restoration and the main work still required for completion is re-fitting the interior, all of which is either new or refurbished already. Give me a call if you would like to talk. 07...

Hi, I have joined the forum and the e-type club as I am looking to get back into e-type ownership after 18 years. I owned a sable series 2 fhc (MRD381J) but had to aprt with it to finance a house purchase :( Now looking for a series 1 3.8/4.2 to restore and enjoy. Hoping to get plenty of hints, help...