The 'E' Type Forum

What did the carburetter come from ? If it is from a 6 cylinder Ford, it is probably wrongly jetted for the A70. No idea, as far as I know it was running OK on this car until it was parked for 6 months or so, and I can't get it running properly since. The first thing to do is to time it statically i...

Hello guys, Hope you will be able to help me with another toy. I got a vintage car which has Austin A70 (1948-1955) 2.2 engine fitted. I have done some maintenance, replaced oil and fuel pump membrane and was started the engine this weekend. It definitely has carburettor or timing issues - car runs ...

The going rate for an E type all synchro box in the uk is perhaps ?1000., rather less if it comes from a mark 2 jaguar . XJ6 engines are two a penny and worth perhaps ?200, possibly more if it was originally a manual . I am a little puzzled about your question , because if it is a series 2 E type e...

I purchased engine with gearbox for ?3000 recently, and few days later was offered another set for about Eur 2500. I assume it's not a bad price, considering that for overhauled I was asked ?12000 (yes, twelve!) for engine and ?2000 for gearbox... Another question - is it worth buying Series 2 engin...

As topic suggests, how much is OK to pay for unrestored 4.2 engine with gearbox, but no auxiliaries?

Also, what's needed and how much it may be to convert XJ6 4.2 engine to fit E-type?

Thank you!
Alex