The 'E' Type Forum

Hi , Back trying to fix/wire my fan heater switch. The new switch was sent by SNG Barrett earlier this year but I couldn't get it work then, just wiring getting hot. I just tried again but without success. Ive tried basic testing with multi meter. The green live connects fine as does green yellow go...

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Hello, Where can I buy touch up paint for my E type. Its Signal red I believe. SNG do not sell paint. Thanks Kevin

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Hi Apologies,

Can you remind me where to find the wiring harness diagrams for series 2 and manual re Carb tuning. Thanks

Thank you David for reply. I connected heater motor direct with battery charger and didn't run ,so I guess requires replacement.
I will try to load heater fan switch.Kevin

Unable to wire correctly my new heater switch. Ive identified green is live. I have looked at the wiring diagram on this forum. The green/blue and green yellow go to the heater fan. I tested with a meter but cannot get it right. Unfortunately had hot wires and heater fan and one stage so may have da...

Hi, My heater fan switch was stuck when I purchased the car. I have from SNG BARRATT a new switch, however there's no wiring diagram for assistance. I'm aware of the 3 colour wires available to connect to the switch,can anyone help . I maybe have to send picture of the contacts on rear of new switch...

Thank you for all the replies,very controversial as stated. I think the recent posts didn't know the car has an illumination system fitted at present. Did our 1st decent run ( 50 miles ) yesterday ,ran perfect up to 4000 RPM. The tick over flutter on rear 3 cylinders is still there however and appea...

Further to previous thread. Thanks Chris and Dave for input. Update time !The good news first we carried our compression tests 160 0n 2 cylinders and 165 on remaining 4. 170 wet test on all cylinders that would indicate engine good ? We replaced plugs, they were all same and ideal color but thought ...

Thanks Chris and Dave for input. Update time !The good news first we carried our compression tests 160 0n 2 cylinders and 165 on remaining 4. 170 wet test on all cylinders that would indicate engine good ? We replaced plugs, they were all same and ideal color but thought it best. Also replaced the c...

Many thanks for further replies. The fuel glass does show sediment at the bottom. I will remove and inspect this and obtain the manual. We are doing compression test on Friday so will post the results. Although I stated a misfire this may be wrong use of words. The car last used on Monday after emis...

Many thanks Mike and Julien. Will post pic asap. I'm in Edburton just North West of Brighton. We checked the plugs and gaps all good. Mechanic was going to do compression test next visit. I don't have a compression tester bit I guess i could borrow or buy . I will check the points raised, as the exh...

Hello, I have just joined the forum. I purchased my 1st E type end of last year. The car a 1970 series 2 RHD British delivered car is in excellent condition. However the car will not run right, when I drove it home last December everything was good except the tick over was a large range and would ne...