The 'E' Type Forum

I like the orange. I might like the turbo too if plumbed in correctly. In the 911 world Bahama Yellow is one of the most popular colours for 60's cars. Still available today. Looks like your car might be a similar shade. https://i.postimg.cc/rFRvs5mx/Bahama-911.png I am pretty sure I have come acros...

Thanks Bill.
That within 2.2mm of Fats, So good enough for me.

Thanks Fats

I fitted a new one and they come un-drilled. I binned my old one a couple of years ago, so now I dont have a reference.

I have to drill a couple of holes to mount a new "JAGUAR" badge on a painted 3.8 roadster deck-lid.

Obviously it sits centrally on the panel.

However does anyone have the dimension from the bottom edge of the lid to the bottom of the badge please?

I can figure out where the holes go from there.

Philippe, When you reassemble it with the gearbox on the engine, check the movement of the clutch arm in relation to the bellhousing slot. There was confusion about the overall depth of the the release bearing and the associated part number. This lead to the clutch arm hitting the bellhousing before...

Yes, I have done it a few times using the full Robey panel, the fit is very good.
Use sheet-metal screws with a 1/4″ head.
The full panel is the best incorporating the inner sills and cups.

Looks like a doddle to me.

I would start here, as Steve says,

https://www.sngbarratt.com/English/uk/F ... 2%20FHC/84

about the best resource there is, apart from this forum of course.

I have done it a few times, it always seems impossible to start with.

I try and keep things warm, use vaseline or Fairy Liquid and the correct tool wire seating tool.

I often have to go back over the corners with a blunt screwdriver to re-seat the filler strip afterwards.

9/10 times it is an electrical issue. However I have this happen to me once and it was a fueling issue. The main fuel line was corroded, restricting the supply after about 40 minutes of running. This caused the engine to run lean, backfire and then stop. Leaving the for half an hour car reset the ob...

I have fitted it a few times. It is easy to do, even the horn works. And the steering still slides in and out. Its an essential upgrade for the modern E type driver. We are not as tough as our grandfathers any more. It is important to take the main supply directly from the battery, not the fuse box,...

Is the light shared with your oil pressure sender?

I agree Ebay is losing it, probably as a result of behind the scenes Govt intervention to recoup lost tax . The amount of control Ebay want to exert over the deals is becoming totalitarian. All that is required is a straight forward classified ads website where you pay for the advert and contact the...

Michael, I think you could engineer sliders with the MGTF seats. The problem for me was that MG seat is relatively tall, so clearance was too tight to get your legs in between the wheel and the seat base. It dropped into the hole very nicely once the sliders were removed and fitted me perfectly with...

Yes Mikael, ratchet straps, I have done it,with the suspension arms supported on trolley jacks on a car that arrived with no engine.
It wasn't that bad,
James

Thanks Mikael

Sort of. I have done 4 coupes, this is my second roadster. https://i.postimg.cc/MZNdPX5v/Whats-App-Image-2025-01-31-at-16-18-44-81291820.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/s2HpM00v/Whats-App-Image-2025-01-31-at-16-17-34-e2d9e86e.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/029bq0c3/Whats-App-Image-2025-01-31-at-16-13-03-614d1f8b...

Thanks all Just bought a 64 3.8 OTS project. I'm sure I can do the second one in a more efficient way than the first. :wink: Will get back with details and for sure, questions https://i.postimg.cc/VLFxPNGy/3781826714899583007.jpg Mikael, are you copying me? Looks like the one I purchased this time ...

I have had a few 123s on different cars and they have all been 100% reliable.

The basic model more than does the job.

Looks like a great E type Darren