The 'E' Type Forum

A few years ago, I put new plastic bushes (C23952/3) in the steering column of my late model S1 3.8 without knowing about the possible side-effect of metal expansion. Whilst it is not too bad, the column definitely stiffens up with the effect of heat-soak. I've left things alone in the hope that as ...

Looks a great car - welcome to the forum!

I too can vouch for the team up at GB Classic Trim. I had a new hood fitted to my 3.8 OTS a couple of years ago and they did a superb job (both inside and out). They refurbished the frame, trial fitted everything and then trimmed it to perfection (probably better than when it left the factory). They...

Hi Mark........yes a drain bolt replaced the drain tap....not sure when......engine numbers on engine above the oil houseing then later changed to being on the egde of the block next to the dipstick where the bellhouseing mates to it....Steve The drain tap was replaced with a "drain plug" (C31616) ...

LED s are your friend But, sadly, are not road-legal. They are if in road legal lamps designed to work with led like the 700 P by better car lighting Hi Darren Thanks for the correction..... I was not aware that things had moved on in the past twelve months or so. I upgraded to LED for my dash pane...

dal2.0litrefrogeye wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 03, 2022 9:24 pm

LED s are your friend

But, sadly, are not road-legal.

Everyone's view will favour their own choice. For myself, the 3.8 wins over the 4.2 by virtue of its overall appearance (including the seats with the top down). On the latter point, I prefer the appearance of the OTS seats to the FHC versions. I was nervous about their comfort level (having a bad ba...

Heat shrink is the best option. If you go that route just take extreme care around your new paint. Shield the surrounding areas well. You may wish to use two layers of heat shrink given the thickness of the originals (particularly on those out of sight areas where they will hold electrical cables o...

Hi Richard

I have a selection of originals (most in vgc). Photo below. If you're interested in procuring a few, please PM me.

Regards

Phil

rswaffie wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 26, 2022 9:38 am

And from the factory fit section, a lhd car….

This picture is the clip for Speedometer cable (LHD) and keeps it angled correctly. I'd have to check on the P Clip location for the vacuum hoses.

These plates were only fitted to cars solely destined for the US market from c. 1970 onwards (I'm not sure of the exact date) in order to show that the car had been built to meet the Federal 1971 Model Year Safety and Emissions Regulations. Does your car have rivet holes on the door showing that a p...

Hear Hear to all of the above. This forum only works due to the hard work of the Moderators and the informed contributions from all of those who participate. Merry Xmas to everyone and let's hope that 2022 provides plenty of opportunities for Meet and Greets and trouble free motoring. Best Regards P...

The E-Type toolkit has different contents (see the Factory Fit section for the 3.8). The other giveaway that this is not for a 3.8 E-Type is that it has the ratchet present in it for the later versions of the metallifacture jack whereas, for the 3.8 E-Types, the jack had an integrated handle.

..... and a winter landscape has now arrived. Extremely festive!

I was only thinking earlier this afternoon that something festive was missing!

I'm guessing David is tracking down some LED versions to maintain our green credentials.

Thanks Phil, Just curious , what is new and improved about SNG's Ex manifolds ? The US website mention little. You're right that there's little on their website. I recall something in a JEC email some while ago referring to an improved build process (may be Julian can elaborate if he sees this post...

As originally posted, the changes to the Steering Column were introduced at FHC (RHD) 860863 under Spares Bulletin L.26 (dated Oct 1962) and Service Bulletin I.7 (2nd Issue published Dec 1962). The changes were introduced to accommodate the "Waso Verkon" combined ignition switch and steering lock to...

Keith, if you are resigned to a flat finish, I was very pleased by the results of applying Eastwood's Calyx manifold treatment (graphite based) which provides a lustre finish. It is not black but can be applied with a soft toothbrush with the manifolds in situ. 20 minutes of stationary (well ventila...

I can 100% recommend Southern Classics in Twickenham. They did my IRS back in 2019.

We took our car out this afternoon to visit relatives.... beautiful weather. Nothing like a clear Autumn day.