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by lopena
Thu Feb 08, 2024 8:54 am
Forum: General
Topic: The big 6-0
Replies: 6
Views: 640
United States of America

Re: The big 6-0

Geoff:

You are correct…I meant to say Monday, February 12th is Penelope’s 60th birthday.

Thanks for catching that.

Alan
N.J.

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by lopena
Wed Feb 07, 2024 7:55 am
Forum: General
Topic: The big 6-0
Replies: 6
Views: 640
United States of America

Re: The big 6-0

Darryl:

Congratulations on your E-type’s 60th birthday!

Mine (#881095) hits 60 next Monday (2/14/24)!

Alan
N.J.
by lopena
Fri Mar 17, 2023 11:36 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: AGM batteries
Replies: 9
Views: 1202
United States of America

Re: AGM batteries

Yes…I also use an Optima Red Top in my 3.8 E-type. Interestingly, my last Red Top failed to hold a charge just two months before the (5 year?) warranty expired. Autozone replaced it on the spot without question. I spray paint them black so they don’t look so jarringly colorful under the bonnet. Alan...
by lopena
Mon Dec 12, 2022 12:57 pm
Forum: General
Topic: E10 in my fuel tank!
Replies: 24
Views: 3386
United States of America

Re: E10 in my fuel tank!

For what it’s worth: I’ve been running my 3.8 liter, 9:1 E-type on unleaded 10% ethanol exclusively for the past 10 or 20 years here in the U.S. with zero ill effects. Nothing has melted, the valves haven’t destroyed their seats and the car starts, idles and runs perfectly. Find something else to wo...
by lopena
Thu Dec 08, 2022 1:42 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Serie 1 Roadster advice
Replies: 9
Views: 1550
United States of America

Re: Serie 1 Roadster advice

Furbz:

I see lots of red flags on that car. That’s not to say the car shouldn’t be rescued and restored but you’re looking at about $200,000 in restoration costs (here in the States) if you want that car restored properly.

Good luck!
Alan
N.J.
by lopena
Sun Sep 04, 2022 12:48 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Question regarding camshaft removal
Replies: 6
Views: 1131
United States of America

Re: Question regarding camshaft removal

One follow-up question, if you please: when I re-install the camshafts should I slather some re-assembly lube into the cam bearings, or is motor oil sufficient?

Thanks again!
Alan
N.J.
by lopena
Sat Sep 03, 2022 7:56 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Question regarding camshaft removal
Replies: 6
Views: 1131
United States of America

Re: Question regarding camshaft removal

Christopher, Steve:

Okay, I did as you both suggested and loosened the chain with the special tool and *presto!* the camshafts slid right out. Hopefully they will go back in as easily as they came out!

Thanks for your help!

Alan
N.J.
by lopena
Sat Sep 03, 2022 4:49 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Question regarding camshaft removal
Replies: 6
Views: 1131
United States of America

Question regarding camshaft removal

I need to remove the camshafts on my 1964 OTS 3.8 liter to adjust the valve clearances (this will be my first time doing this). My question is as follows: Is it necessary to go through the additional step of slackening the timing chain tension (using special tool JD2B) before removing the camshafts?...
by lopena
Sun Aug 14, 2022 2:47 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Master Brake/ Clutch Cylinder Aluminium Tags
Replies: 47
Views: 9313
United States of America

Re: Master Brake/ Clutch Cylinder Aluminium Tags

I’ll take a set of three for my ‘64 E-type 3.8 please.

Many thanks,
Alan
New Jersey, USA
by lopena
Fri Jul 29, 2022 7:05 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Noise from the front of the engine
Replies: 12
Views: 1954
United States of America

Re: Noise from the front of the engine

Baaz:

It goes without saying but I’ll say it anyway: once you remove the fanbelt do not run the engine for more than a minute or two. The engine will quickly overheat without the waterpump spinning.

Good luck,
Alan
N.J.
by lopena
Thu Jul 14, 2022 2:20 pm
Forum: General
Topic: OBL prices are insane
Replies: 3
Views: 1342
United States of America

OBL prices are insane

Gooding & Co are offering two OBL E-types, one coupe, one roadster, at their August Pebble Beach auction. Now I understand that it’s Pebble Beach, where prices are always higher than the market in general. I also understand that auction estimates are often wishful thinking on the part of the auction...
by lopena
Tue Jun 28, 2022 8:32 am
Forum: General
Topic: How important is matching numbers...?
Replies: 9
Views: 1958
United States of America

Re: How important is matching numbers...?

I usually assign a 30% discount to a non-matching numbers car. Others will discount them more or less.

Good luck,
Alan
N.J.
by lopena
Mon May 30, 2022 12:13 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Car cover recommendations
Replies: 12
Views: 2792
United States of America

Re: Car cover recommendations

I’m a big fan of Cover Craft Form Fit indoor covers:


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Alan
New Jersey, USA
by lopena
Mon Feb 28, 2022 4:33 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: 61 OTS in the stable
Replies: 27
Views: 5431
United States of America

Re: 61 OTS in the stable

Beautiful car! You’re a very lucky guy to acquire such a rare and important car. If you decide to replace those Series 2 toggles with proper Series 1 toggles I have a set of originals off a ‘64 OTS…they need a rechrome but they’re yours for $100 plus shipping from the USA. Good luck! Alan N.J. https...
by lopena
Sun Dec 05, 2021 2:19 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Two ear wheel spinners?
Replies: 8
Views: 2587
United States of America

Re: Two ear wheel spinners?

I recently had my set of original circa-1964 A-B spinners restored here in New Jersey for U.S. $80 each (not very helpful for those of you in Old Blighty, I know, but this may prove useful to the Yanks on this forum): The name and address of the shop is: MARA POLISHING & PLATING 105 W. PEDDIE ST. NE...
by lopena
Sat Nov 06, 2021 8:10 am
Forum: General
Topic: Matching engine number important?
Replies: 15
Views: 3186
United States of America

Re: Matching engine number important?

Paul,

Others will argue with me but I would give a non-matching numbers car a 20% haircut, all other things being equal. Just one man’s opinion.

Alan
New Jersey
by lopena
Fri Aug 06, 2021 6:50 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Triplex decal
Replies: 4
Views: 1530
United States of America

Re: Triplex decal

Allrand: Please post a photo of the Triplex decal...there were several varieties. Like many here, I always thought Triplex decals were only used on S3 cars, but a video on YouTube proved me wrong. A dealer (LBI Ltd.) was showing an original, unmolested ‘65 OTS and he focused in on the remnants of a ...
by lopena
Tue Jul 06, 2021 12:50 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Possible 'new' owner with questions
Replies: 14
Views: 3214
United States of America

Re: Possible 'new' owner with questions

Bulletbob: I see you’re in Indiana. If possible, you should arrange a Pre-Purchase Inspection at Muncie Imports & Classics, in Muncie, IN. Without exaggeration, they are among the most knowledgeable E-type experts in the country. It’s not uncommon to see a dozen E-types in their shop at any given ti...
by lopena
Mon Jul 05, 2021 11:50 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: 3.8 boot badge
Replies: 9
Views: 2491
United States of America

Re: 3.8 boot badge

My ‘64 OTS (build-date = Feb. 12, 1964) also has the black vinyl covered dash and console (and no boot badge other than “Jaguar”).

Alan
N.J.
by lopena
Thu Jun 03, 2021 12:31 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: [edited] Spin on oil filter vs retrofitting OEM filter housing on Series 1
Replies: 68
Views: 17924
United States of America

Re: [edited] Spin on oil filter vs retrofitting OEM filter housing on Series 1

Chris:

The little spring clip is the last thing you install on the long threaded rod after you’ve reassembled the filter assembly. It is there simply to hold everything in place as you maneuver the canister down to the filter-head.

Alan
N.J.