The 'E' Type Forum

I'm trusting my engine builder on this, he's been building high-performance E-Type engines for a long time and has done quite a few to this specification with good results. Incidentally, 93 is our highest octane available for highway use here in the US where we use the (RON+MON)/2 method. I think th...

The engine in my '66 FHC was showing signs of needing a rebuild. Low compression in one cylinder, smoking, and most damning of all it would barely register above 20 psi oil pressure. After confirming the low oil pressure with an external gauge I decided it was time. The car has been such a pleasure ...

Actually, with the change to Castrol 20-50 and the helper shim in the spring relief valve, I'm seeing 30-35 psi now.

My '66 4.2 FHC is showing low oil pressure, about 15 psi at idle, 20 psi at 2,000 rpm, but it doesn't really climb higher than that. I go by the old 10psi per 1,000 rpm guideline, so I would like to see at least 40 psi, if not 60 at high rpm. Assuming it was a bad sender, I checked the pressure with...

cactusman wrote:If you don't have them fitted then I would fit seat belts . They were an optional extra!!!!How times have changed..

I have lap belts but no shoulder harnesses. I think I'll put those on my to-do list.

Thanks guys! I knew you guys would come up with it.
Chris, I owe you a nice cool ale

I've been enjoying my recently acquired '66 FHC quite a bit lately. I have it running quite well and it drives very nicely. As I get to know it better I'm coming across occasional items that leave me scratching my head. Most recently, what are these peculiar things in the rear compartment at the top...

Thanks for the advice. I'll not worry about it and replace the diff oil with MTL.

So I'm getting my recently acquired '66 FHC sorted and have been taking it on longer drives and slowly expanding my "Radius of confidence" with it. It's running quite nicely now, but one thing that is a little bit of concern is a fairly loud whine from the differential while under load. It feels fin...

Thanks so much guys! I think you guys are right. I went through the carb tuning procedure again and did have to weaken the mixture a couple turns on each carb to get the "rise and return". I also made a dipstick out of some brazing rod to measure the oil level. I took one piece and marked the top of...

So I've rebuilt the triple SU HD8's on my '66 FHC and replaced two bent throttle shafts. I also replaced the worn original linkage with a replacement from SNG Barrat. After a little fettling I got the butterflies to nicely cycle from full throtte and snap shut to full closure. I was able to get the ...

Thanks guys. Yes that's my plan now, remove and repair the carbs. and try to replace the linkage with the manifold in place. Should be easier with the carbs off.

Ughh!!! I just made a couple more 3x2's and had at it one more time. As the second 3x2 gave up and split the hammer deflected and landed between the #2 & #3 carbs bending the throttle shafts!!! 2 won't turn at all and 3 is warped. Now I probably need two new carbs, the aluminum housings could be dam...

Ughh!!!
I just made a couple more 3x2's and gave it another try. When the second 3x2 gave up and split the hammer landed between the #2 & #3 carbs bending the throttle shafts!!!

What an extremely frustrating couple of days for a crappy rubber bushing!

Thank you, Steve. I just tried that, demolishing two 3x2's in the process, but still no movement...

Hi, So the throttle linkage bushing closest to the bulkhead on my '66 S1 FHC is shot. Initially, I thought this would be a quick and easy repair, but the deeper I got it became apparent that it is far from it. After googling and watching some videos (thanks davejaguar66) I decided to bite the bullet...

Hello to everyone on the board. I'm a new member here from New Jersey in the USA. I just purchased a '66 FHC. This is my second E-Type, I had a '67 OTS long ago and always knew sooner or later I would have another as they are such wonderful cars. This particular car was restored in 1990 and has seen...