The 'E' Type Forum

Not 100% sure what the problem was but the car is running much better now ,. may get carbs rebuilt if carby expert has any doubts . I removed the 123 and put old distributor back , regular slight missfire had gone still not good response under light load . Put 123 back with curve 5 now selected and ...

Thanks Steve , I think 10 deg BTDC static is correct for Jag 123 , on strobe at low revs it is 10 deg BTDC , Instructions are a little confusing , but think this is correct for the Jag one but standard 123 is set TDC .I have tried setting from BTDC 2 deg to 12 deg , low speed range up to about 1700 ...

thanks have dug old distributor today and that maybe next step , Carbies should be good , thought vac maybe problem .
Thanks and regards

The 123 again, I have recently fitted 123 Jag 6RV , I have set 10deg BTDC , at light loads and under say 2000 rpm I notice slight miss fire or hesitation , hard acceleration and higher revs seems fine , it seems light load related , vac is connected and pipe seems ok . I am on switch position 0 any ...

Thanks for quick reply , not a job to look forward to , I have just ordered pads through Jag specialist so hope will be OK Maybe best to drop cage and check rotors ,bushes etc.
Cheers Alan

The hand brake pads need replacing , do you have to take out rear sub frame to replace ? I will replace all pads at the same time . I have heard tales of poor quality pads coming un bonded after only a few miles , any recommendations ?
Thanks and regards Alan

I have just replaced mine S2 OTS got them from Terrysjag , fitted perfectly,
Not an easy job . Good luck !!!!

Thanks for all advice . I purchased a set from Terrysjag in the USA they arrived very quickly and fitted perfectly so if you need a set you know where to go , they were about $140 ish . Fitting is another storey took myself and a very talented chap 8 hours to remove and refit . Then we replaced all ...

Many thanks for all your helpful replies , lots to think about .!! Would like to keep looks original but maybe it's too much work and hose in engine bay is the way to go .Have just plugged hose at present , no need for heater for some months !!.
Thanks again .

Need stainless steel heater pipe kit for Series 2 roadster , that fits ,any recommendations ?,of good supplier, I am told they are awful to replace ,any hints ? Mine has just developed leak after 20 years .
Thanks

Pete, thanks for your input ,I think you have put me in the right direction . My car is ex UK and therefore does not have charcoal canister at the front ,therefore I think you are correct and I should block off all other pipes and use top one as breather . I think I will take out tank, fuel pump .li...

Thanks but do not think this is the problem as the fuel tank has been out and tested . I think it was a mistake to have the charcoal filter taken out so would like to replace , but as I did not remove I have no idea where the four connections on the boot mounted canister are meant to go . Thanks .

I still have fumes in boot , have tried everything . Mechanic took out charcoal filter and has made the problem worse . I can not find any info on what and where the pipes should go to . The fuel tank has been tested , new gasket all new fuel lines , new pump , tried fibre and aluminium washers ,any...