Do they mount with the bulk of the shield towards the centre of the V, or towards the outside of the car?
What is their main purpose?
Rain shields: Which way round to they mount?
#1 Rain shields: Which way round to they mount?
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Philip
Jag: 72 S3 XKE, 74 S3 XKE OTS, 80 XJS (Megasquirt + 5sp manual O/D)
Jensen: 74 Interceptor (EFI by Megasquirt + O/D 4sp auto)
Chev: 59 Apache std, 70 C10 (350V8, 700R4)
Philip
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#2 Re: Rain shields: Which way round to they mount?
The bulk of the width is toward the centre. The mountings changed on the later cars and I think some replacements are drilled for either type. However, the JW restoration book shows the engine (rebuilt by Jaguar!) with them the other way round. But I think they would foul the bonnet in that configuration.
I believe they were just to deflect any water that came in through the louvres but I imagine they don't make a lot of difference. The FI conversions seem to run well without the shields.
Cheers,
I believe they were just to deflect any water that came in through the louvres but I imagine they don't make a lot of difference. The FI conversions seem to run well without the shields.
Cheers,
Adrian Turner
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#3 Re: Rain shields: Which way round to they mount?
They do.Whitact wrote:But I think they would foul the bonnet in that configuration.
Seems to me they are a feeble attempt to keep water away from the plugs in the V.
Best Regards
Philip
Jag: 72 S3 XKE, 74 S3 XKE OTS, 80 XJS (Megasquirt + 5sp manual O/D)
Jensen: 74 Interceptor (EFI by Megasquirt + O/D 4sp auto)
Chev: 59 Apache std, 70 C10 (350V8, 700R4)
Philip
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Jensen: 74 Interceptor (EFI by Megasquirt + O/D 4sp auto)
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