The 'E' Type Forum

Thank you, guys. I'm out of town taking care of my Mom after having surgery but when I get home I will check out that dipstick. I only cranked the engine for a few seconds so I hope I don't have the issues you described, Steve. There is a new fuel pump from SNG waiting for me at home so when I get h...

Thanks Steve and Chris: I checked the dipstick and it is straight and goes all the way in to the stopper on the stick. It still reads just above the "E" on the bottom of the stick. So I drained all the oil and there was actually close to 10 quarts in there instead of the required 9 (18 pints). Would...

Thanks, Steve. I'm going to check that dipstick tomorrow and make sure it's perfectly straight. I did put exactly 18 pints into the car when I changed the oil and filter so I now that the amount is correct. But when I recently tried to start the car after sitting for 6 years it started dripping oil ...

Does anyone know the correct oil capacity of a 1971 Series 2, 4.2, 2 + 2 with the oil filter on ? Everything I read say 18 pints (9 US quarts), but my dipstick still reads at the "E" level and the car is on level ground in the garage.
Thanks,
Mike

Hi Simon, I tried tapping on the pump to get it going and nothing happened. I again tested the wires to the pump and there is 12.8 volts power when the ignition is turned on and the wires to the pump are connected correctly. I just removed the pump and it was completely dry. So I will be getting a n...

Hi Simon, I'm going to give that a try tomorrow with the screwdriver. Also, do you know which terminal on the unit is the earth (ground) ? Mine has one terminal in the rear and one in the front. I'm wondering of the previous owner disconnected it and reconnected the wires incorrectly because it was ...

Well, I tried starting the car today. When I turned the key on there was no noise from the fuel pump at all. I tried cranking it a bit and even though then engine turned over there was no fuel in the glass bowl. I checked the power to the fuel pump with a tester and there was 12 volts. So I think th...

Thanks Tom, Steve, and Marek for all that good information. I'm going to try to start it tomorrow so I'll let you know how it goes.

My half restored E type that I just acquired from a restorer hasn't run in 6 years but it was "running when parked". The fuel system is now completely dry. I've changed all the filters, put fuel in it, and want to try starting it up. Do I need to prime the fuel system and/or fuel pump in any way or ...

For anyone who runs into this problem, I had to gradually enlarge the entrance to the filter with a drill to 3/8 inch in order to get the fuel filler pipe to fit it. Drill very slowly and and as you feel the drill start to grab stop it or it will draw itself into the filter and puncture it. I notifi...

Hi Steve, I have the same problem. The one I just got from Barratts (USA) is too big for the pick up tube to go in all the way. I was thinking of making it bigger with a drill like you or just cutting a half inch off the pick ups tube so it will fit inside the sump. Apparently the manufacturer hasn'...

Hi Gents, Does anyone know how far the fuel pick up tube is supposed to go into the fuel filter that sits inside the fuel sump ? I just got a new one from Barratts because there was none there previously. The tube will only go in about half an inch and I'm worried that there won't be enough room for...

Hi Steve,
The guy at SNG Barratts (USA) suggested that I use a fiber washer instead of the rubber one so that's what I have. Thanks !

Yes, I got the new filter. But when I install the sump on the tank do you guys recommend putting anything on the sump gasket like motor oil and should i put anything on the threads like plumber's tape ? Thanks !

Thanks, Tom. I looked up that number on Barratts and it said the part is "unavailable". I will have to call them tomorrow and see it they have a replacement.
Thank you,
Mike

Yes, Tom. Even though I don't know much about these cars at the moment, that would make sense considering the primary spring is on the bulkhead. Thanks again for your help !
Mike

Tom, Here is a picture of the spring on the carburetor that I'm talking about. The one one the bulkhead is fine. I got one from the local hardware store that is most similar to the broken one until I can find out for sure which one from Barratts is the correct one as they have a few on there. So is ...

I got the sump off today and was surprised that it came off quite easily with a 1 foot breaker bar. It was completely full of rust and other debris. Should there be some kind of filter on the pick up tube because there was nothing there ? Also, does anyone have a picture of what I think is the throt...

Thanks, guys, for all that useful information. I will look up those books and attempt to take off the sump today.

Okay, thanks a lot, Tom. I have the "E-Type Owner's Workshop Manual" by Kenneth Ball and "The Complete Official Jaguar "E"" by Robert Bentley. Can you suggest a better one ? I do have the "glass bowl" on the car which filter I am waiting for a replacement from SNG Barratt. Do you suggest removing th...