The 'E' Type Forum

On a mechanical SU pump, the ticking should stop a short while after switching the ignition on and before starting, when any air in the system has been vented at the float chambers, the float valves have closed and the system is pressurised. The electronic version differs in the means of actuating t...

Not sure how you made out regarding a local mechanic but feel free to PM me at least with regard to the carbs

David, Thanks for confirming, and it was your original post that got me interested in the upgrade. I know others have run direct connections to relays in the engine compartment or cabin, but using the factory spare in the harness will conceal everything at the expense of making it complicated to ser...

The car is currently in storage 100 miles away, and I'm hoping to confirm the gauge of the red/yellow cable intended for fog lamps. Red cloth braid with yellow tracer which I think is 28/0.3 BWG or 14 AWG with 17.5 amp capacity. Plan to use it for a feed from ammeter through bonnet plug to headlight...

Jaguar knock-offs from the usuals still include near side and off side markings, but Healeys and MGs are not so fortunate. I got a replacement set a few years ago for the 3000 from Moss and was disappointed to find they had been modified from the original design. Possibly less confusing but still .....

Rory, Another benefit of a lighter clutch is less pressure on the rear crankshaft thrust washer, which will accordingly last longer and help maintain end float within specs. With our typical annual mileages the difference in engine longevity may not be too significant but my next clutch will be a di...

Forum members, By way of introduction, I have been an itinerant lurker on this forum for a while, but my repeated searches for the headlamp relay upgrade appeared to trigger a suggestion that registration was in order. That is one well done thread and I've ordered the parts, so here I am. I have own...