The 'E' Type Forum

More new parts from Richard Smith:

BD11802 Choke plate and C18456 Heater plate - "They are exactly as original, they are chrome on brass whereas the other repr'os are just stainless and not chromed. They really are nice. Cheers Richard."



BD20639 which is the chrome bolt fixing the early 3.8 grab handle to the bracket.


R.M & J.Smith Ltd.,
P.O.Box 249,Nantwich,Cheshire,
CW5 9AR
United Kingdom.
Tel.01270 780954
rmjsmithltd@gmail.com

Surely there's a web designer out there who can convince Richard Smith to do a website.

Or does he have a catalogue? He has so much good stuff but unless you actually know he makes something you can't easily find out, short of ringing him which for me in Australia is impractical.

Richard supplies to all the usuals so you can buy the parts from them. He is a wholesaler but does supply direct at Stoneleigh and to those who know what he does, like Forum members. No website but you can email him with your needs for both reproduction and original parts.

Hi David

Just for your info I've made the nylon bushes which connect the links to the main pivot on the wiper rack. They have the correct nib on them to stop them rotating:


Cheers

Richard.

Richard M.Smith,
R.M & J.Smith Ltd.,
P.O.Box 249,Nantwich,Cheshire,
CW5 9AR
United Kingdom.
Tel.01270 780954

BD22242 fuel filler flap fits all FHC (except early FHC) and 2+2.



Available from Richard Smith.

SNGB have released their new camshaft covers:



"We’re proud to announce the launch of our new, polished camshaft covers. We have two variants available – the first with an open end style for early 6-cylinder engines with split gasket (C25469P*), and the second with a closed end style for post 1976 engines with continuous gasket (C43521/31CONV)."

Available from their web site or by phone. There is a 10% discount if you pre-order and collect at one of their upcoming Events.

Jaguar Classic are offering complete reproduction A1/2 tool kits for £732:




https://parts.jaguarlandroverclassic.co ... 11023.html

"Our authentic Jaguar E-type Toolkit, created exclusively by our team of experts, is the perfect finishing touch for your classic. The only product of its kind available on the market, it features all the components from the original toolkit that came with E-type Series 1 and 2. Every element of this unique toolkit has been meticulously crafted using the finest materials, including a Jaguar embossed leather strap and durable canvas interior. Tested to our exacting standards, the Toolkit is covered by our parts Manufacturer’s Warranty and includes the following items:

– Jaguar-Branded Tool Roll
– Adjustable Spanner
– Tyre Valve Key
– Pliers
– Tyre Pressure Gauge
– Points Screwdriver
– Feeler Gauge
– 3-Piece Screwdriver
– Spanner 3/4 x 7/8 AF
– Spanner 9/16 x 5/8 AF
– Spanner 1/2 x 7/16 AF
– Spanner 11/32 x 3/8 AF
– Box Spanner 7/16 x 1/2
– Box Spanner 9/16 x 5/8
– Box Spanner 3/4 x 7/8
– Sparking Plug Spanner
– Tommy Bars (1 short, 1 long)
– Valve Timing Gauge
– Grease Gun
– Handbrake Adjusting Wrench
– Brake Bleed Tin & Tube"

Maybe not an exact in every detail copy (e.g. roll is leather and marked Jaguar) but certainly good enough for any car other than a high end concours entrant. Bargain if you do not have a toolkit and don't want to spend a fortune on a grubby original!

Lucas Classic Parts

"We are excited to introduce the new Lucas Classic range. Keep your classic Jaguar authentic with Lucas Classic parts, many of which are designed and manufactured in the UK to original Lucas drawings. Visit our website today to find the perfect part to fit your classic Jaguar."
https://www.sngbarratt.com/uk/#!/Englis ... all/1/10/1

Window Winder Bezel BD32354*


SNGB are now supplying reproduction BD32354* chrome window bezels: https://www.sngbarratt.com/English/#/UK ... 0ffc95de80

Exhaust Manifolds C18396 and C18397



Julian Barratt just sent me this:

"Hi David,

New product – this is a big one in my opinion, but that’s probably because I had to pay for the tooling!

This is the 6 cylinder manifolds that we have remade from scratch with brand new tooling base. We remade these using our 3D scanning technology to get a result that is much closer to the original that what has been on the market for the last 30 years + (ever since we first re-tooled these in the 80s probably and we have moved on somewhat since then). The new tooling also means a much better casting allowing for a better chance for the enamel to stay on. We are really pleased with these and we are actually selling quite a few to customers with no intention of putting them on a car – they are quite decorative…

Any questions let me know."

Contact SNGB to order. https://www.sngbarratt.com/English/#/UK ... 47d98a1b7a

I wonder what "better chance for the enamel to stay on" is in real world. Apart from that, I bought replacements for the manifolds from SGB three months ago and the aspect was superb (I don't know if they are or are not the new ones Julian is announcing now)

SNGB sell them without the enamel if you want to simply polish them or seal with BBQ paint.

Jaguar Classic, reproduction 3.8 engine block...

https://parts.jaguarlandroverclassic.co ... block.html

Eye watering price but Interestingly - the block can stamped to match your ‘original’ Engine number..... ?? Yikes, 100% genuine/matching numbers (but casting date stamped 2020??)

It does say in the small print the stamping will include an "asterix" to denote a replacement block. I suspect that rather than you getting a French comic character, you will get an asterisk.

Julian has emailed:

"We have made the 11AC style self regulating alternator with a 70Amp output (compared to the usual 55). Lucas branded – great if you are running any upgrades on the car.


https://www.sngbarratt.com/English/#/UK ... c25073u%60

£145 +Vat and we have stocks although they are selling quite fast."

noli383 wrote: ↑

Tue Mar 31, 2020 8:00 am

Jaguar Classic, reproduction 3.8 engine block...

https://parts.jaguarlandroverclassic.co ... block.html

Eye watering price but Interestingly - the block can stamped to match your ‘original’ Engine number..... ?? Yikes, 100% genuine/matching numbers (but casting date stamped 2020??)

They also say that it will be stamped with an asterisk in addition to your own engine number to signify a replacement.

Without wanting to look too stupid, does this look like the original alternator on an S1 car?

I saw this on one an E Type forum some time ago, as a modification to keep the alternator cooler.

Julian has been in touch regarding two new, and quite impressive, products:

C20697 - Rear view mirror for the fixed head cars redesigned from scratch with better adjustment than previous, Lucas marked and boxed:


C16336 – motif bar badge – "the photo doesn’t do this justice but we have put a lot of work into these and they look really sharp":


Both available now from SNG Barratt.

I’ve bought the rear view mirror. Great quality, although I’m not sure if this mirror corresponds to a Mk II rather to an E Type (perhaps they are the same). The problem is that I can’t place it on the origanal foot and nut (see picture), perhaps SNG Barratt should explain how to proceed. Do I need to buy a foot and nut from them, if available?