The 'E' Type Forum

The Tremec box should be very smooth in operation. If it's feeling notchy, it may be knackered or simply due to incorrect fluid. The correct fluid for a Tremec 5-speed gearbox (like the T-5, TKO, or TKX) is Tremec HP-MTF, or a high-quality Dexron III/Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF. A lot of people get this w...

I've had spin on adapters on all three of my E-types, and also on several MGs, a couple of Triumphs, and even my Singer. None had 'one way valves' and FWIW I've never seen or heard of such a feature on any spin on adaptor . Now it is true, and somewhat common for spin on oil filters to have an anti ...

Can you solder/weld/braze a bit of metal on to increase your contact area?

[quote I am also considering a standard motor with the flymo style blade as I do love originality as I said before. [/quote] The standard fan blade is fine if you like the 'originality' of overheating on hot days and in slow traffic. Otherwise hang it on a wall. An XK engined E type with a standard ...

I've had two Moss box cars, and now my current 4.2 car which I converted to a 5 speed a year or so after purchase. I've no quarrel with a Moss gearbox in an old sport tourer. Yes, you can't downshift into 1rst with a single declutch, yes the change is a relatively slow 1 step, pause, 2 step process....

Flywheel against the metal cover plate on the bellhousing?

Is the squealing somewhat muffled (as it would be for an internal issue)? Or more of an 'external' sound?

A chemist friend recommends reverse osmosis (RO) purified water for engines with aluminum (aluminium :bigrin:) and specifically against 'softened' water, due to the ionization brought on by the salt in a typical softener system. In the U.S. at least, RO water is easy to find in gallon jugs at most g...

For large pedal position changes on these early pedal boxes, I absolutely agree the best way to approach this is to remove the pedal box. I managed to do it in situ on on my first E Type, but was young and agile then. On my current car, when dialing in the pedal heights, it took two tries to get thi...

I would say no. The silicone hoses can last pretty much forever. Good quality non silcone hoses can last for decades. So lifespan really isn't an issue with these cars typically doing single digit thousands of miles per year. Silicone hose typically has a gloss type of finish, often with a wrapped t...

Could you elaborate on the SNG discount for club membership? I have had an account with them for years and am unaware of such an automatic discount process. I've just gone through my account details and can't seem to find a place that shows my status in this regard, or any way to change it. Doing so...

Have you checked out the header tank from Cambridge Motorsport? It's a thing of beauty and can be ordered with choice of thermo switch bosses, and either polished or satin finished. I bought polished, but found it a bit blingy, so had it powder coated satin black. https://tinyurl.com/Cambridge-Tank ...

Or just use copper or aluminum crush washers on the banjo bolts. No soaking required. Tighten once and you're done.

I had forgotten about the so called extractor opening in the rear hatch on the S3's. The slightly humpback shape of the +2 suggests to me that airflow over the rear hatch would tend to detach and create a turbulent area towards the lower part of the hatch, similar to the the 2 seater FHC but beginni...

Overflowing carbs are much more likely due to a varnished (gummy with fuel residue due to lack of use) or worn needle valve. Floats do leak and 'sink', but that is relatively less likely to occur.

That crusty fan is no doubt an improvement over the original item, but its small diameter blades relative to the fan shroud is leaving airflow on the table. Best performance will come from a multi blade fan with a diameter slightly smaller than the shroud, i.e. Cool Cat. My otherwise stock S1 4.2 ca...

If you have access to a car lift, no, it is not necessary. If you place just the front wheels on the lift and raise it, the car (and engine) will end up at an extreme angle and the oil level will clear the return pipe. I replaced mine this way. While you may have lived to tell the tale, I would hig...

I would replace braided rubber based lines at no more than 10 years old, regardless of mileage. And if you have no idea how old it is, I would argue for replacement. There does exist stainless braided line with nylon or PTFE based interior hose (such as Aeromotive) that should last for decades if th...

So...what's the point of having them re-enameled if you are hiding them under a rain shield?

I believe the "lost"voltage is powering the coil (which is basically a transformer). Disconnect the negative wire from the coil (keeping points closed) and measure the voltage between the coil positive and the negative wire. Should be nominally the same as battery voltage. If that is not the case, y...

I would think the 8HP with its two OD gears (8th gear around .64 from Wikipedia) would be a step too far with a 2.88 rear end, yielding a 1.84 overall ratio in 8th. I think it rare to see a car with an OA ratio below 2, and there is a reason for that. You might find a car with the dynamic characteri...