The 'E' Type Forum

There was a comparison done by a magazine (Autobild Klassik) some time ago, albeit with a Healey. Avon and Blockley were below par. I can confirm that my Avons were no good on wet surfaces. Dunlop was top in this test. Vredestein and Dunlop are almost half the price of Pirelli and Michelin. I bought...

Tim, I got good results with 42thou on the 3.8 ( both UM and UE needle-most have same diameters at idle), and 61thou on the 4.2. You must not underestimate even slightly worn spindle bushes; you can fit neoprene seals from Burlen, but the discs wont close really tight (at least not all the time), ma...

I assume your car is equipped with SU carbs, then it is worth checking if one of the fast idle rods has got stuck in the carb body.

Get yourself a copy of the SU workshop manual, everything in there.
Are valve timing +clearance, ignition timing, plug gaps spot on? Jet height below bridge 1,6mm (4.2) resp 1,1mm (3.8) as a starting point.

Hi Carsten, just start from scratch, it will be faster and more effective in the end (dont ask how I know): remove carbs, remove piston, idle screw and float, clean thoroughly with carb or brake cleaner, esp idle screw bores; check body visually; check that the discs fully close (look through the ca...

Batteries on the European market may be a bit different, a standard size is 242 mm x 175 mm x 190 mm, which fits the tray - at least mine. Available in 60 Ah and a lot of brands to choose from, also available in efb technology.

thank you all, I ll report back

Thank you for your input, thats reassuring. I'll give it a try
Anybody interested in a set of rim bands and tubes ; ))

Hi all, I just received a new set of wire wheels from MWS. The spoke nipples are sealed on the inside of the rim and there is a special valve qualifying them for use with tubeless tyres. Honestly I dont trust these features regarding reliability and tend to use tubes as in the (troublefree 60kmiles)...

It works quite well, as long as you follow the basic rules for export: You need to fill out a customs form (CN22 or CN23) This must be done electronically in advance and the form attached to the package. You need to give a tariff number for the items (https://www.trade-tariff.service.gov.uk/headings...

Wonderful! Such a low mileage original condition Etype must be very special

Thank you!

Congratulations! What a wonderful and rare period extra

Mark

Hi Tadek,
would you like to share the address of the flocking company with us?

Thank you
Mark

Was on my car when got it in 1988
thread 3/8 diam x 7/16 long

Water tends to find unbelieveable ways esp on an OTS Etype; I found the a-post seal to be crucial, in your case start checking contact of this seal - where it meets the hood (first ingress when driving in heavy rain) - around the dogleg between door and body (first ingress when washing the car) I go...

Hi Alfred, if you "plug" a port with the gauge, there shoud not be a loss of pressure (ie loss of gear), since it is a dead end for the fluid; sounds like air in the hose to the gauge. Connect hose to port, disconnect gauge and wait until oil comes out; try without starting first, or start only for ...

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Sun Jan 31, 2021 12:07 pm

Should I have heard of Helm Automotive ? And who is the bearded scruff eulogising on this rather badly detailed car ? ( the lack of a heater plenum is very odd indeed). The whole thing to me has pseuds' corner written all over it

My experience with starter defects so far: :shock: solenoid (intermittent, happened with two solenoids, one was temperature related) broken small spring brushes ..and a defect that still occurs occasionally (when hot)- turns only after having pushed button several times :scratchheadyellow: and yes, ...