The 'E' Type Forum

Hello - I am renewing the leads and plug caps on my early (June 1962) Series 1 3.8 FHC. My leads route through 5 fibre washers rather than the later plastic tube. When I took it apart, they were in the order 1 thick, 3 thin, 1 thick. The workshop manual intimates it should be 2 thick nearest the con...

Many thanks Christopher - I shall have a look and see! Best regards, Peter.

Hi - thank you very much for your prompt reply!

Hi all (again),

My wipers have a habit of coming on, on their own, when I drive over a bump or get buffeting at high (ish) speed. I then have to switch them on and off to stop them. Anyone had anything similar and found the cause? Regards, Peter.

Hi all, Call me observant but I have only just noticed that whilst my Oil Pressure, Water Temperature and Fuel gauges are Smiths, the Ammeter is Lucas. Is this the original fit? If not, what is? Regards, Peter

I suspect you're right but I thought I would try! Tried xkedata - no luck. Many thanks, Peter

Can anyone advise the whereabouts of engine number R6443-9 originally fitted to 1962 Series 1 FHC 801 DEW or advise how one might go about finding it? Regards, Peter

Thank you all - I shall take your advice!

Hi, I am new (defected from Ferrari). I need to learn about e-types including specialists in my area (Maidstone, Kent). My immediate needs are electrical and mechanical. I know E-type UK is not that far away. Any others I should be aware of?