The 'E' Type Forum

If you can’t find one, you can make it from two layers of medium hard foam rubber, you just have to ensure that the glue sticking them together doesn’t go right to the edge, or trim it by cutting between the layers, where it fits over the body. A sharp knife like a scalpel is the best option. It’s h...

Well after a few weeks and a couple of visits to Bill’s amazing workshop, I’m glad to say my seals are replaced, as are the output shaft bearings. I still have to build up and refit the IRS but it’s all had a refresh and should go together nicely. I also learned a heck of a lot about Jaguar Differen...

Thanks Bill, I’ll be changing them, they do look a little dark/possible signs of overheating.

Yes, I did a search but I wasn’t confident that I had found the right info, now feeling much happier, thanks again.

Hi all, I have an S3 which appears to have a differential which is non-standard for S3 cars. The manual states there should be ball bearings on the two output shafts, but I have taper rollers with what looks like a crushable spacer separator. The bearings are in good condition, I am merely replacing...

Hi Harry, Sorry for the slow answer, I don't get on here very much these days. This is the earth I had trouble with, I modified it slightly but the location is the same. It's the stud at the right of the picture, just forward of the wires exiting the plug, it may be a screw fitting, make sure the me...

Hi guys, Marek: thank you for a very insightful and informative input as always, I would not even have thought of the effect of advancing on the engine load, which is why we all respect your input, much obliged. Andrew: yes, I am also familiar with both methods of adjusting Strombergs as I have had ...

Hi guys, Marek: thank you for a very useful reply as always, I would not even have thought of the effect of advancing on the engine load, which is why we all respect your input, much obliged. Andrew: yes, I am also familiar with both methods of adjusting Strombergs as I have had Triumphs with both t...

Because the S3 2+2 is the best looking? Ok. I’ll duck for cover and I recognise it will be a stretch for some, but I grew up when the V12 cars were current and I was always happy with the styling, feeling that the arches and grill, together with wide track and tyres, made the styling more balanced t...

I’m a bit late to this post and I hesitate to disagree with Marek who I know is far more knowledgeable than me in all matters. However, I use the guide from Colortune to check mixture on acceleration, which definitely does mean it’s checking the mixture at other than idle speeds. It should go rich (...

From a previous post of my own, I found the part number and source of the advance unit I bought: “vacuum advance unit (54405202) recommended by the British Vacuum Unit”. I used ported vacuum taken from the location they recommended. This post, although for a Series 2 actually has the information and...

Two things, first a question for Marek, do you have a source for the old timing mark from an XJS? They are not common down here and I wondered if you have a part number? As an alternative solution, try mounting a mirror to see the timing marks from above. I think these photos will help you see how I...

I have to agree with the earth cable check. For me it was the one down by the regulator itself. I think in the end I fitted a nut and screw/bolt, after cleaning up the metal behind it, then making sure there was a good earth, then painting over the head of the screw/bolt. This left the end of the (f...

If you still find that there's a lack of adjustment and the mix is too lean, it's possible that the jets are too high and need returning to their correct position below the jet ridge. I had a similar problem and found the fix but it was somewhat hidden on this Forum. You may want to first check tha...

Left hand side of engine bay, inboard of the engine frame. It has a built in dipstick, slightly awkward access but not too bad. Visible in both photos, the reservoir is the cylindrical shape unit with the filler at the top of the neck protruding from it. https://i.postimg.cc/7Lsrks95/IMG-7095.jpg ht...

So a bit of follow up. I did some research and discovered there are definitely other Pre HE V12 cars that were originally fitted with advance units. The XJ12 Series 2 cars were fitted with distributor 41742A, which is the one that I bought for my car way back in around 2006 or 2007, before I knew an...

Colin, thanks again for the input and offers. I will be very interested in your mods, the GasCat looks seriously cool, how do you feel about making double quantity of everything…!? Just joking of course, but I wish I had the knowledge/skill/confidence to undertake such a project. Whilst I am fairly ...

Hi and once again thank you all for some great input. I have a long weekend coming up so will try to find time to do the following: Confirm timing – Static and dynamic Inspect the distributor weights mechanism – believed to be free, but no harm in checking. Check the lift of each carb piston, believ...

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Thank you Phillip.