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by Dawnpatrol
Tue Aug 11, 2026 6:29 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Modified steering arms - sources?
Replies: 3
Views: 790
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Re: Modified steering arms - sources?

Hi, Or RS Panels. I stand to be corrected here but the thing that differentiates the upright is the centres for mounting the MK IX calliper. If you are not going that way or use the cheating calliper adaptors then just the LWE steering arms on their own would do what you need. As I say I stand to be...
by Dawnpatrol
Fri Aug 01, 2025 2:55 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Cylinder head thickness
Replies: 18
Views: 23794
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Re: Cylinder head thickness

Hi Danial, You could measure the combustion chamber volume. Should be about 98cc +/- a couple IIRC, you would /should know that for a rebuild if trying to achieve a sensible CR across all 6 chambers. Additionally, as you have noticed the main face that the gasket would cover is generally proud of th...
by Dawnpatrol
Fri Feb 07, 2025 10:46 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: MGF MGTF seats
Replies: 5
Views: 43018
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Re: MGF MGTF seats

Thanks for posting your experience! I agree with your conclusions re the cost of refurb the originals Vrs MX5 etc. I've been stalking thus solution for a couple of years now and more recently picked up the idea again. I've sat in a couple of MG's to get an idea, but not compared the physical size to...
by Dawnpatrol
Mon Aug 19, 2024 6:24 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Fitting MK 2 engine into an 4.2 S1 e-type?
Replies: 7
Views: 5620
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Re: Fitting MK 2 engine into an 4.2 S1 e-type?

What aspect made you think it was a MK2 engine?
Mike
by Dawnpatrol
Fri Feb 23, 2024 8:51 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: IRS mounts
Replies: 23
Views: 121979
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Re: IRS mounts

That’s clever Colin, nice one👍
Regards,
Michael
by Dawnpatrol
Sun Jul 02, 2023 1:02 pm
Forum: General
Topic: SNG Barratt User Group
Replies: 157
Views: 1117286
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Re: SNG Barratt User Group- Water Pump O/Haul kit Warning

Hi all, Just a brief heads up if you are in the market for the pump overhaul kit SBS7272 (applicable to all 3.4/3.8 engines except earliest XK120's, plus most 4.2 ) from SNG. Until recently I've been in the fortunate position of having a few NOS bearing assemblies to hand to over haul pumps as neede...
by Dawnpatrol
Mon Jun 12, 2023 9:36 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Water Pump seal installation
Replies: 17
Views: 11512
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Re: Water Pump seal installation

Thanks Colin, very useful brief. It seems that the usual Jaguar suppliers don't have and cant find a suitable seal. I'll do some more running about but time is against me right now so might have to cave and use the kit solution then continue when I have more time. Thanks for the input. Regards, Mich...
by Dawnpatrol
Fri Jun 09, 2023 11:39 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Water Pump seal installation
Replies: 17
Views: 11512
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Re: Water Pump seal installation

Sent you a PM Tadek!!
by Dawnpatrol
Thu Jun 08, 2023 10:03 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Water Pump seal installation
Replies: 17
Views: 11512
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Re: Water Pump seal installation

Apologies Tadek, I did read your post and noted the drawing and manufacturer. This is the one provided by the likes of SNG in their kits and it only suits the 1/2" shaft, as indicated by the 14.5mm dia of the smallest spring coil. My thrust was to see if any of the usuals actually have one to suit t...
by Dawnpatrol
Thu Jun 08, 2023 2:50 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Water Pump seal installation
Replies: 17
Views: 11512
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Re: Water Pump seal installation

OK, that makes sense, so I need a seal that will take the 5/8 dia shaft. Non of the usual's seem to do them unfortunately.
Anybody had any look finding these?
by Dawnpatrol
Wed Jun 07, 2023 9:57 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Water Pump seal installation
Replies: 17
Views: 11512
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Re: Water Pump seal installation

HI, I'm trying to re-seal an original S1 3.8 waterpump using a bearing assembly of the same shaft dimensions as the original, i.e. 5/8" front and back. The SBS kits sold by the usuals are 5/8 at the front and 1/2" at the rear , so you must use the new impellor supplied with the kit. The new bearings...
by Dawnpatrol
Wed Oct 06, 2021 12:27 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Flywheel Bolts and Crank Spigot
Replies: 15
Views: 8846
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Re: Flywheel Bolts and Crank Spigot

Hi John, I also agree with Peter, in fact so much so I'll happily accept your olds ones and recycle them for you :bigrin: At about 7-8 quid each it's an unnecessary expensive if not obviously damaged. More importantly, you will foreever worry that the next person in your position will know it's not ...
by Dawnpatrol
Sat Feb 06, 2021 12:24 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Early 1961 Aluminium Rear Hubs
Replies: 7
Views: 5250
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Re: Early 1961 Aluminium Rear Hubs

Hi Ian, Thanks for the in situ photo, makes sense now. How did you get on with hub bearings and seals if the diameter is smaller and the hub isn't listed, presumably suitable bearings etc are not listed either. A visit to a bearing specialist with the old bits in hand? Works around here if you want ...
by Dawnpatrol
Wed Feb 03, 2021 5:34 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Early 1961 Aluminium Rear Hubs
Replies: 7
Views: 5250
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Re: Early 1961 Aluminium Rear Hubs

Noted thanks, every day a learning day :yellow:
Must try harder!!
by Dawnpatrol
Wed Feb 03, 2021 4:49 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Early 1961 Aluminium Rear Hubs
Replies: 7
Views: 5250
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Re: Early 1961 Aluminium Rear Hubs

Hi, Looking at the parts manual it lists C19063 from the first cars! Are you saying that there was a previous version that is not listed? If so what is your reference? Are you aware of a SB that introduces the C19063 version? Incidentally there was a pair of the C19063 on eBay at £1800 for the pair ...
by Dawnpatrol
Wed Jan 20, 2021 9:55 am
Forum: General
Topic: Grass track racing E-types 1989 Lancashire.
Replies: 15
Views: 10632
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Re: Grass track racing E-types 1989 Lancashire.

Hi Steve,
I think I have sorted it now :shrug: . I've never had much success with PM's, seems much too complicated for me.🙄🙄 :doh:
Anyway, outbox shows a message now!
Cheers,
Michael
by Dawnpatrol
Tue Jan 19, 2021 12:45 am
Forum: General
Topic: Grass track racing E-types 1989 Lancashire.
Replies: 15
Views: 10632
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Re: Grass track racing E-types 1989 Lancashire.

Hi Steve, I sent you a reply.
Thanks.
Michael
by Dawnpatrol
Sun Jan 17, 2021 10:28 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Grass track racing E-types 1989 Lancashire.
Replies: 15
Views: 10632
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Re: Grass track racing E-types 1989 Lancashire.

Great pictures BTW :thankyouyellow:
by Dawnpatrol
Sun Jan 17, 2021 10:26 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Grass track racing E-types 1989 Lancashire.
Replies: 15
Views: 10632
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Re: Grass track racing E-types 1989 Lancashire.

8448TJ was John Cuff's car bought new by him direct from the factory in 1963. It is recorded as being transferred to the Competion Dept before delivery to have work done. John was a big friend of my Dad, Gordon Brown of Five Barred Gate Garage, John immediately started competing in it. It was progre...
by Dawnpatrol
Mon Dec 14, 2020 11:57 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Production Moss Gearbox
Replies: 8
Views: 6524
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Re: Production Moss Gearbox

Agreed they are a different part number, but very subtle differences which I think, will have to check, wouldn't preclude it. Either way the XK CR donor box has the same casing as the E-type CR box, so use that. The bell housing has a different seal arrangement as well to consider. I think I am righ...