The 'E' Type Forum

abowie wrote: ↑

Sun Mar 01, 2020 9:30 pm

Firstly I would tighten the timing chain and see if the rattle recurs.

Thanks Andrew, I’ll try this first.

What frequency was the noise? Does it change with RPM? The guides the tappets run it can come loose, then they get clouted by the cam. Several people sell hold down kits. Hi Tom, sorry for the slow response! The noise is a consistent rattle. It is more noticeable when idling that when at higher rev...

Many thanks John, much appreciated.

Thanks for the advise. Is there a risk I could damage the horn on a 12v battery? Do I need to fuse the connection?

I have a 1967 Series1 4.2l. On a recent run from Sussex to the West Country I got a load rattle which sounded like it was coming from under one of the cam covers. It could only be heard at low revs. When I reved the engine it appeared to go away. It appears to have cleared up now but I am keen to es...

I am looking for some advice on the horns of my 1967 Series1 4.2l 2+2. They have never worked and I am looking to repair them, but first would like to establish whether the horns on the car are the correct ones (see photos). Assuming they are original, I would like to get them working and before I c...

I was hoping someone could advise me whether the radiator on my S1 4.2l is the original. It has a Serck Marston reference plate tack welded to it ( see photos). I am aware the early 3.8ls had a Marston radiator but I am struggling to find out the correct radiator for the 4.2. Any insight much apprec...