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- Wed Aug 02, 2017 3:11 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Electronic Ignition - carb ported vacuum versus manifold vacuum?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6786
Electronic Ignition - carb ported vacuum versus manifold vacuum?
I know this is an XKE Forum but I expect that you guys have dealt with this issue too. I have a 1964 MK2 3.8 MOD 8:1 compression. I am installing a 123 ignition JAG 6-R-V unit. I have read as much as I can find about the subject of maximum advance. I plan to start my engine in the next few days. The...
- Wed May 13, 2015 11:39 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Twin "V" belt Pulley - Not the "W" belt
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3366
Twin "V" belt Pulley - Not the "W" belt
Hi, I am looking for a twin "V" belt pulley to use on my MK2 3.8 with air conditioning. I want to run the alternator and the crank pulley on one belt and the crank, water pump, compressor and idler on the other belt. I need the twin "V" crank pulley to do what I want. I am not looking for part #C195...
- Wed Apr 15, 2015 12:12 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Lucas model 85 turn indicator rebuild question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3680
Post subject: Lucas Model 85 turn indicator
I am pleased to report that my turn indicator is back together and seems to be functioning properly. I won't know for sure until I have the car back together, but thanks to Jim and Paul I believe I now have all of the components in the proper place.
THANKS!
Lin
THANKS!
Lin
- Tue Apr 14, 2015 5:06 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Lucas model 85 turn indicator rebuild question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3680
Lucas model 85 turn indicator rebuild question
Perfect. I do recall that there is small "post" in the center of the disc on which the spring would sit. I will take it apart tomorrow and give it a try. Thank you Jim and Paul!
I will report back on success or failure.
Lin
I will report back on success or failure.
Lin
- Sun Apr 12, 2015 10:50 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Lucas model 85 turn indicator rebuild question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3680
Lucas model 85 turn indicator rebuild question
I was able to locate a new nylon spring and a rivet and have that part of the assembly back together. However, when I loosened the two slotted screws that hold the plastic electrical connector to the aluminum bracket and then started to separate the two pieces a small bright copper colored spring po...


