The 'E' Type Forum

Thanks for all your suggestions. I am now 99% certain that the problem has been solved. The cause was one or other of the following, or a combination of the two: The central pin in the distributor car was fractured, and fell apart when the cap was removed. I assume that it was held in place by sprin...

I have a problem which occurs only in hot weather (so not very often here in the UK!!), and which became very obvious last week when the ambient temperature hit 30C. Once the engine was fully warmed up and the water temperature got into the third quadrant (70-90C), when I accelerated hard in 2nd. or...

My new speedo has now arrived and was fitted this morning, so I thought I would post a follow-up. Because it was not only malfunctioning (needle swinging wildly all over the place), but also the wrong TPM for my 2.88 axle, and a little bit tatty around the edges, I opted to get a new one rather than...

Hi,
Can anyone please tell me the correct TPM firgure for a 1963 3.8 with standard Moss box and a 2.88 diff. on 185-15 tyres, please?
Many thanks,
John

I have a 1963 3.8 FHC #888279. My radiator cap self-destructed and I need to replace it. What pressure rating should I order? Mine is 9lbs., but I have found 4lbs, 7lbs and 13 lbs so far, not 9lbs - which is correct for my car? Thanks for your help.

Can someone please remind me what size socket I need to undo the level check / filler plug on the side of my gearbox, as I don't seem to have one that fits. Thankyou.

1963 FHC, chassis # 888279.