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by MikeC
Sat Jun 28, 2014 10:29 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Distributor Series 2 OK ?
Replies: 13
Views: 11332

Ser 2 Emision Control Distributor

I had asked my original question in order to assist me with an article I was writing on E-Type distributor variations for an article for E-Type magazine. Unfortunately I have only just seen Christopher's reply. My article has been with the editor for some months awaiting a publishing slot. Christoph...
by MikeC
Wed Sep 25, 2013 2:12 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Goodwood
Replies: 6
Views: 5090

I worked on No.38 roadster on and off between the Summer of 2009 and 20012 when the car was put up for sale. The owner was introduced to me in order to advise him on anything that should be replaced to put the car back to "original" in terms of fittings that may have been replaced over the years pri...
by MikeC
Sun Sep 22, 2013 5:43 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Distributor Series 2 OK ?
Replies: 13
Views: 11332

Thanks for the suggestion however I am not working on a car but carrying our research in connection with an article I am writing on emission control versions of the Lucas 22D6 as used on U.S. versions of the E-Type eg Series 1.5 with the 41207A and Series 2 with the 41322A with the retard vacuum uni...
by MikeC
Sun Sep 22, 2013 9:56 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Distributor Series 2 OK ?
Replies: 13
Views: 11332

Lucas 22D6 - 41322A Ser 2 Emission Spec Distributor

Gentlemen, Does anyone have a photograph of an E-Type Series 2 Emission Control 41322A distributor showing the vacuum "Retard" capsule and the absence of the fine adjusting knurled nut. Also can anyone confirm what the maximum advance stamped number is on the foot of the cam (17 degrees at distribut...
by MikeC
Sat Dec 15, 2012 1:04 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Replacing brake master cylinders
Replies: 4
Views: 6129

3.8 Brake Master Cylinders

I did not cover 3/4 inch master cylinders in my article because I was only covering the standard restoration of the Kesley Hayes unit though I have come across one instance of a car fitted with such units which are possibly originally clutch units. Although I have no direct experience the important ...
by MikeC
Wed Jan 25, 2012 3:29 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Don't you know who i am!
Replies: 7
Views: 8933

There are lots of photographs of celebrities posing in their E-type on the streets of London outside the nightclubs of the time but I suspect that many more interesting stories are to be found around more anonymous owners though I doubt there are too many like LGT 788D The one Armed Bandit Murder E-...