OTS boot cable question
#1 OTS boot cable question
Hi
Regarding a 3.8 OTS with rear "non locking" Boot pull cable BD15899, was wondering if there would be any problem fitting the later series 1 4.2 Boot locking cable BD27158?
Looking at sng pictures one would assume this wouldn't be an issue, has anyone done this change?
Thanks
John H
Regarding a 3.8 OTS with rear "non locking" Boot pull cable BD15899, was wondering if there would be any problem fitting the later series 1 4.2 Boot locking cable BD27158?
Looking at sng pictures one would assume this wouldn't be an issue, has anyone done this change?
Thanks
John H
John H
1962 OTS
1965 FHC
1962 OTS
1965 FHC
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#2 Re: OTS boot cable question
John -
My Aug 1963 OTS has a locking handles so they do fit.
I wasn't aware it was non standard - is the 4.2 changeover point listed in the official parts book or the SNGB one?
Joe
My Aug 1963 OTS has a locking handles so they do fit.
I wasn't aware it was non standard - is the 4.2 changeover point listed in the official parts book or the SNGB one?
Joe
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#3 Re: OTS boot cable question
I fitted a locking handle to ny Nov ‘62 OTS. As far as I recall it was a straight replacement.
John '62 S1 OTS (now sold)
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#4 Re: OTS boot cable question
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#5 Re: OTS boot cable question
Thanks all.
From another source.... the only possible alteration is the bodywork hole for the locking handle needs to be slightly enlarged.
Sounds a simple job anyway.
Thanks again
John H.
p.s. Joe, on the SNG website there wasn’t a locking version available under 3.8 spares, just the 4.2 hence haven’t researched any further into a change date.
From another source.... the only possible alteration is the bodywork hole for the locking handle needs to be slightly enlarged.
Sounds a simple job anyway.
Thanks again
John H.
p.s. Joe, on the SNG website there wasn’t a locking version available under 3.8 spares, just the 4.2 hence haven’t researched any further into a change date.
John H
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#6 Re: OTS boot cable question
John, according to Clausager 'Factory Original Jaguar E-Type' the change to locking boot release was at the introduction of the 4.2. Page 87 "A welcome improvement on the 4.2 litre open two seater was that the boot release in the tonneau area was by this T-handle which incorporated a key lock"
Can't see an actual change reference or date so perhaps at the very introduction of the 4.2
Geoff
Can't see an actual change reference or date so perhaps at the very introduction of the 4.2
Geoff
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#7 Re: OTS boot cable question
hmm, no lock on my '67 4.2
Those guys with locks, do you you actually lock them, seems a bit of a faff.
Is it worth it
Those guys with locks, do you you actually lock them, seems a bit of a faff.
Is it worth it
Tony in Devon
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1967 Series 1, 4.2, OTS, RHD, Black.
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#8 Re: OTS boot cable question
Yes, I lock it when I have luggage.
David Jones
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#9 Re: OTS boot cable question
I also lock mine regularly. Good for stuff you want to leave in the car whilst parked up away from home (leather jacket, satnav, anything you don’t want in your hotel room etc) given that an OTS cabin even with the hood up is about as insecure as can be.
John '62 S1 OTS (now sold)
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#10 Re: OTS boot cable question
In my case it’s a no brainer to have a lock even for partly protecting my “breakdown” tools! A little extra piece of mind really.
Thanks all
John H.
Thanks all
John H.
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#11 Re: OTS boot cable question
Does anyone know the cable lock hole size inside the body of a 4.2 series 1 and where it is positioned? Mine has rusted out so I have no datum to work from. I know its above a 3/4 hole which is for the wiring harness to go through? Could be about 1 1/2" above that? Thanks.
Tim 1964 4.2 OTS
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