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by Jagman70
Wed Aug 09, 2023 12:44 am
Forum: General
Topic: Preparing for restoration and paint
Replies: 15
Views: 8237
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Re: Preparing for restoration and paint

[dropshadow=][dropshadow=] [/dropshadow][/dropshadow] I used a variety of methods depending on the surface I was stripping. On rigid surfaces,I used sandblaster being careful not to use too much pressure that might cause warping. On more fragile surfaces (the bonnet) I used a sander. I would avoid c...
by Jagman70
Sun Feb 26, 2023 3:47 pm
Forum: Series 2
Topic: E type front brakes pulling to right
Replies: 4
Views: 3881
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Re: E type front brakes pulling to right

Chris,
I would be interested in knowing what the EBC instructions say. I have always thought that new brake pads can be beaded in by doing several hard slow downs from 50-65 mph. I'm surprised after driving your car 160 miles the pads aren't beaded in.

Best,
John
by Jagman70
Tue Nov 08, 2022 8:09 pm
Forum: General
Topic: 69-70 Safety/Emission changes
Replies: 2
Views: 2374
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69-70 Safety/Emission changes

I own a 1970 E Type ots in New York State which includes all the US mandated safety/emission changes including larger taillights, stromberg carbs, emission controls, etc. When the US DOT mandated these changes in 69-70, did Jaguar incorporate these modifications in production of all E Types or just ...