The 'E' Type Forum

Hi Angus

Please could you add me to the list.

Sorry for late notification.

Brent, thank you very much for your detailed analysis. I think you are correct that I have mistaken radial play for wear in the roller bearing at the end of the constant pinion shaft.

I am now entirely convinced that this is a task which is best left to a specialist!

Hi Mich
Many thanks for the recommendation. I am not far from Angus so will make contact with him.

Thanks Phil, beat me to it! I was about to ask for a recommendation.

Many thanks for the responses. I was not able to properly assess the gearbox before I purchased the car, only enough to confirm all gears could be selected. I will get a specialist to check it over. Thanks again.

Hi, newcomer to the forum here. I am part way through the restoration of a US sourced 1965 S1 4.2 FHC. The car is believed to have covered 38,000 miles, but has not been particularly well looked after, with the usual bodges and bits missing which often seems to afflict US vehicles. I currently have ...