The 'E' Type Forum

The confusing thing is that it works fine perhaps 80% of the time and then , usually when the engine is hot, it refuses.

Hi all, I have a problem with the starter solenoid on my series 1 OTS. occasionally , quite frequently!, when I press the button nothing happens although the ammeter shows a small current flow. I can start the car using the push button on the bottom of the solenoid. I am now on my third solenoid in ...

All the springs and valves were replaced when the engine was rebuilt so I tend to go with the dodgy batch of springs hypothesis - the car has only done 3000miles since the rebuild. Just getting onto checking the gaps with the head still of the car - anybody got a suggestion for rotating the inlet ca...

I agree, I've never seen anything like it. The engine has not been over revved, i've never got anywhere near the rev limit. No detectable problems with the pistons, valves or combustion chambers. These springs were only replaced about 3000miles ago when the valves and seats were changed for unleaded...

Hi all - got the head off yesterday and all of the valves out today. Discovered to my surprise that the large exhaust spring for both valves 3 and 4 were completely destroyed, both were in 5 or 6 pieces explains the nasty noises and the lack of power. see picture. https://i.postimg.cc/GmFs3B5x/broke...

Thanks to everyone for comments. After two days I finally managed to remove it,fraction of a turn at a time, very difficult to rotate. There was only very slight scoring on the surface - didnt seem enough to cause it to stick. However now, examining the bore which seemed to be OK i noticed that it l...

How low down in the bore is it stuck? A picture for us would be very helpful. it is probably worth trying to see if you can move or rotate it at all, but I suspect that it will not be possible. Again gently tapping the follower downwards to see if you can loosen it might be worthwhile but you need ...

I dont have a strong enough magnet, I can just about get it to rotate with locking pliers but plus gas does seem to have helped a little

I have just completed a 1600 mile tour around france in my 1964 e-type. Just before I got to Dieppe the engine started making a nasty knocking noise. i was then brought home by the AA. i have now stripped down head and the cam follower in one of the exhaust valves has frozen, i cannot move it. does ...