The 'E' Type Forum

Great Thanks for your advice guys

Hi Guys, I have a late 67 S 1.5 E type (USA) & I'm converting to RHD. I have also changed over the diff. I'm told that this will effect how accurately the existing speedometer works. I keen to get it spot on. Does anyone out there know what modification would be required to my existing speedo for it...

Thanks for your feedback Guys, much appreciated but as ever somewhat differing opinions, I've decided to stick
with a new rope seal, fit it correctly & turn the engine over once a month & run up to temperature.
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Marc

Hi All, Rebuilding a 67 4.2 XK engine for my E Type. Can anyone give me positive or negative feed back on dispensing with the original Rope seal and using the modern rubber type one. I'm told that if the rope one is fitted correctly & the car is in regular use there may be no oil leak issues, howeve...

Thanks Guys

Hi Guys,

I am restoring a series 1 4.2. It had done 65,000 miles. As part of
the restoration I want to refurb the gear box. can anyone out there offer a recomendatioin of a company to do this ? I'm based just north of Stratford upon Avon.
Thanks
Marc

Hi David,

Just for your info, Hutosons cannot supply, cannot even give a date.

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Marc

Thanks David

Hi All,

Does anyone know if i could purchase 'new' replica early aluminium facia and gear stick surround (3.8v) ? If so from who ?

If not could i obtain the aluminium spec & dimensions & then try & get
one made to order ?

Look forward to hearing from someone.
Best
Marc Bailey

Dear All, For my sins i recently purchased from the US the above mentioned E-Type with the plan to fully restore it, subject to some modifications as outlined below. Engine & Carbs I am looking to fully recondition & up grade the engine to a fast road specification. Does anyone know if an article ha...