The 'E' Type Forum

Ok, I think that is the path I will explore. The 4.2 runs superbly and the starter carb works well so that leaves me with only the cost of the E manifold and some minor fettling. Will be interesting to see if the 10mm higher dashpots have enough clearance, I think I will just have to wait and see. Y...

Wow, learning quite a lot here! Has anyone tried keeping the mk10 carbs as is, complete with starting carb and just changing the manifold and adapting a cable throttle? From what I can see, the 2 10mm pipes are for water (to gauge temperature) - could they be fed from a tee piece at the back of the ...

Thanks so much everyone for your replies - every bit of info is a big help! The Mk10 is the rustiest car I’ve ever seen so the parts are going to a good home. There’s more useful bits than I thought! I would like to further investigate the possibility of using the carbs on a correct manifold, or par...

Hi Everyone, I am building/restoring a 63 roadster, it has had a very colourful life and is not all that original. It is missing most mechanical parts and the dash etc. I have bought a complete 420G (MK X) with a rebuilt 4.2 to go in, before I pull it apart can anyone tell me which other parts I mig...