The 'E' Type Forum

Hi Garry, That's interesting you should ask, as I've never come across another RHD with AC either. :scratchheadyellow: It's a RHD UK supplied-from-new car. The AC unit in it appears to be OEM fitment. I say 'appears' as it is exactly like the standard AC unit fitment in the cockpit and is as old as ...

Hi Ole. Nice to meet you and thanks for the info. I suppose I’m lucky in a way as mine was working relatively not that long ago and hasn’t been left to the elements. The hoses seem OK but the AC guy is going to have to change some(or at least put new valves on them for the modern gas spec) anyway. T...

My Jag is a UK car with original AC fitted. I know it worked when I bought it some 9 years ago but it finally faded away soon after I bought it which never worried me too much. However with the advent of this hot weather, I've decided to do something about it. I spoke to a local guy in Sidcup who co...

Went proper old-school with roof rack etc - No one could believe just how we managed to get an 8 man tent + chairs, cooker,mattresses, food, sleeping bags plus 2 kids etc etc into such a car. Frikken awesome Hilton!!! That's how to enjoy one's escalating asset!! Thanks Philip! I liked the Seventies...

Thought I'd just post an update on the starter motor situation. The one sent to me by Barretts is a PowerLite unit (www.powerlite-units.com) I was under the car at the weekend and checked the Flywheel Ring teeth through the little inspection aperture on the bottom of the housing, and the condition i...

JagWaugh wrote: ↑

Sun Jul 15, 2018 7:28 am

Holeshot wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 14, 2018 4:47 pm

Brilliant info; thanks.

Obvious question now is where to get the special tool?
Any clues?

Thanks guys

http://zenithcarb.co.uk/carb-adjusting-tool.html

(Burlen is my go-to place for carb/pump stuff.)

Thanks so much.

You rule!!

Cheers, Hilton

Brilliant info; thanks.

Obvious question now is where to get the special tool?
Any clues?

Thanks guys

Back again!!

Could anyone tell me how to adjust the mixture on the standard Strombergs?
Seems that one carb bank is running too lean and would like to even it up.
Can’t seem to find a mixture jet/screw......or am I just being a bit dumb??!!

Thanks guys.
Hilton.

Thanks for the warning James.

There was no spacer plate with the motor or any mention of needing one in the instructions that came with it. Don’t know whether that means anything or not but hope it’s a sign that I don’t need one. Maybe I’ll ask Barrett’s.

Cheers, Hilton

Thanks Bob. That photo sure shows the difference in the two units! But it doesn't show just how much more powerful the smaller one is. Yes, the flange on the new motor is threaded. It did come with 2 bolts of correct thread.......all very good except that they are less than half the necessary length...

Update..... Received the new motor from SNG Barrett. First thing I note is that it's half the size & weight of the old (original) one.....Nice! Very easy to handle and put in position. Unfortunately, the next thing I note when fitting, is that the original bolt threads aren't the same. Now this is a...

Thanks Bob. I just missed your post - thanks for your advice too. I gave my engine number (early engine) to SNG Barrett who were very diligent about getting the right motor for my engine. Hopefully this will be the correct spec and have good compatibility. I'll have a look for that access hole.........

Thanks for the advice Steve - much appreciated. I ordered a high-torque motor from SNG Barrett which I hope will be fit for purpose. The link above was for US sites and unfortunately I'm under pressure to get the car ready for the weekend(for a family camping weekend.....oh, the glamour!!!) so time ...

Thanks Steve. Well, I’ve got the starter motor off. Not the easiest job in the world and to actually access the top bolt past the bracket for the clutch slave cylinder line would be virtually impossible if I didn’t lever the union off the bracket by force. To get a spanner on this union was beyond d...

Guys - Thanks for the advice. As always, very helpful. I took the plugs out and gave the starter motor a spin to make sure it was that making the dreadful noise and I was quite relieved to find it was. It’s truely knackered!!! I located the two bolts holding it on to the engine so will have to limbe...

Well, if it's not one thing it's another!!! After getting the car to run nicely with the new ignition, I've had no chance to use it as when it fires up the starter motor still seems to stay engaged and makes the most unholy whining clattering noise. Sounds like a bag of spanners inside the engine. I...

Well, here’s an update fellas: I’ve got the timing pretty near and the answer to the thread title’s problem is in one word: Ignition. The car now starts, runs, idles and accelerates as smoothly as you like. So if anyone with a standard OPUS ignition system asks the same question, I’d just point them...

jagwit wrote: ↑

Wed May 30, 2018 10:08 am

Its the black metal plate immediately below the crank damper. Hard to see on the car.

Thanks Philip - that's very helpful

Must've been so close I couldn't see it!!

Haven't had much time to time the motor yet due to family crisis but had a few minutes last night to stick my head under the front...... Now this is a bit embarrassing, but couldn't find the timing adjuster plate! Admittedly, didn't look too hard, but could anyone help a blind old fart please?! Chee...

Great stuff Philip :thumbsup: I figured that getting to the timing ref. plate would be a challenge! At east I know what to do now, so thanks. Hopefully get some time this weekend to level things off - and even more hopefully, drive around in a super smooth V12! Will keep you posted. Have a good (Ban...