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- Sun Dec 17, 2023 7:55 am
- Forum: Series 1
- Topic: Trafficator switch
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1308
- Wed Dec 13, 2023 9:11 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Christmas lights!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2037
Re: Christmas lights!
I feel thoroughly haunted! Something very therapeutic about smashing the bulbs
- Wed Dec 13, 2023 7:55 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Christmas lights!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2037
Christmas lights!
Any chance of them making an appearance...
- Tue Dec 05, 2023 7:47 am
- Forum: Series 1
- Topic: E-Type S1 wiper system, help needed
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1500
Re: E-Type S1 wiper system, help needed
Hi Mikael. Not sure what you mean by sticking out? Do you mean the brush carrier? Looking at your picture someone has been there before you...the red evil crimp joint ain't what Lucas would have done. Suggest you remove the brushes and armature, clean up the inside. Check the resistance of the field...
- Mon Dec 04, 2023 8:35 pm
- Forum: Series 1
- Topic: E-Type S1 wiper system, help needed
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1500
Re: E-Type S1 wiper system, help needed
I should add that the above is a series 1 with the park switch on the wiper mechanism central wiper spindle...later series 1 the park contacts are on the motor
- Mon Dec 04, 2023 5:15 pm
- Forum: Series 1
- Topic: E-Type S1 wiper system, help needed
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1500
Re: E-Type S1 wiper system, help needed
The wiper system wiring is ahem, complex. Providing the wiring colours and connections between the switch and motor are followed it should work. If the park contacts fail open the wipers will stop the minute they are switched off. If they fail closed the wipers will run continually. If they don't ru...
- Sun Dec 03, 2023 5:49 pm
- Forum: Series 1
- Topic: Two electrical questions
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1777
Re: Two electrical questions
And for anyone working on the wiring, the diagram is your friend...see the knowledge base as most of them are available there.
- Sun Dec 03, 2023 5:35 pm
- Forum: Series 1
- Topic: Two electrical questions
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1777
Re: Two electrical questions
Thanks Simon...tis a handy trick....the indicator bulb... Trouble is most cheap digital multimeters are hopeless at accurate measurements of an ohm or less...a short. Loads like bulbs and motors will also often read as a near short with a meter. Using a cheap multimeter to monitor current is also un...
- Sun Dec 03, 2023 9:50 am
- Forum: Series 1
- Topic: Two electrical questions
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1777
Re: Two electrical questions
I agree with Simon. 1. Heater motor resistor for slow run position. It looks in poor condition. 2. Later bodge probably to extend the white wire that joins to the red wire using a wire nut (awful idea On a car!). 3. If the pins don't align then you won't ever get them to connect. Replace both ends w...
- Mon Nov 06, 2023 9:08 pm
- Forum: Welcome!
- Topic: Just joined
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3084
Re: Just joined
Call Norman Motors Ltd in London (jaguar specialist) on 0207 431 0940 and ask to speak to Ken. Give him the number stamped on the block just above the oil filter housing. Ken is a walking encyclopedia of Jaguar parts. He will know which pump...May well have a new one ready to send...
- Fri Nov 03, 2023 4:33 pm
- Forum: Pub Chat
- Topic: The biscuit tin !
- Replies: 5
- Views: 846
Re: The biscuit tin !
Tins of old bolts and fixings. Jars of odds n ends. Now a box of old bits from the engine rebuild! My mantra is never chuck...you just never.know when you or a mate might need a 'thingy'
- Fri Nov 03, 2023 4:30 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Prevent rocker cover corrosion
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1429
Re: Prevent rocker cover corrosion
You can buy it in an aerosol can or just as the oil...it's mauve. Pop in a £1 garden spray and off you go...
- Wed Nov 01, 2023 8:30 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Parts quality!?
- Replies: 46
- Views: 5027
Re: Parts quality!?
Having done quite a lot of work to my old car this summer I've bought lots of bits from several suppliers... Carb rebuild kit and sundry bits from SNGB (ultimately Burlen fuel for the carburettor stuff)...fine. Water pump, hoses, bonnet front frame, trim parts, gearbox tunnel cover, hinges, bits, fi...
- Tue Oct 31, 2023 9:24 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Is 750 hp enough?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 803
- Sun Oct 29, 2023 12:04 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Prevent rocker cover corrosion
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1429
Re: Prevent rocker cover corrosion
ACF50....bit like WD40 but ever so slightly more oily...wipe over aluminium and chrome surfaces...does a good job...
- Thu Oct 26, 2023 7:35 pm
- Forum: Series 1
- Topic: Replacement header tank for 1965 4.2
- Replies: 3
- Views: 770
Re: Replacement header tank for 1965 4.2
I got a stainless steel one for my 3.8....brilliant...no rust!
- Tue Oct 24, 2023 8:37 pm
- Forum: Series 1
- Topic: Coolant Recomendations?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1315
Re: Coolant Recomendations?
Glycol based coolant....bluecol here in the UK....do remember that it's extremely toxic to pets so do dispose of old coolant safely and mop up any spills when refilling!
- Tue Oct 24, 2023 8:35 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Series 1.5 carburettor setting
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1634
Re: Series 1.5 carburettor setting
I would agree with Steve and Simon. I rebuilt my carbs as part of the engine rebuilt. Set them exactly as per the workshop manual. Car started instantly.. Balanced them at idle with minor tweeks.....idles smoothly at around 700 rpm (presuming the tank is reasonably accurate)...
- Mon Oct 23, 2023 4:07 pm
- Forum: Series 2
- Topic: Overheating issue
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1154
Re: Overheating issue
Or a failing rotor arm....after market ones with a rivet are notorious...
- Mon Oct 23, 2023 8:59 am
- Forum: Series 2
- Topic: Overheating issue
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1154
Re: Overheating issue
If it behaves ok for 15 mins and then starts to climb suddenly it seems less likely to be ignition. Unless the carbs are hugely out of tune I doubt they are the issue...I wonder slightly about head gasket...might be worth doing a carbon monoxide test at the header tank...mate had a similar issue on ...