The 'E' Type Forum

It should have said"removed ignition kill switch circuit from coil" as grasping for straws.

I picked up new coil...lucas sport model , installed and no difference, fuel pump does tick, glass full, checked all leads/connections and appear ok. Will try the suggestion about rotor. Mine is blue and shows no signs of wear. I looked at distributor and appears ok with no wear. Will try wires tomo...

pulled distributor rotor...showed absolutely no wear...ordered a lucas sport coil and will pick it up Monday...I hope this is the problem
regards Alan

Engine removed and replaced all seals and clutch. Have driven about 50 miles since. On Wednesday, Tach went to zero and came back on a few minutes later...No issues with engine. On Thursday, while out, car started to run rough-sputtering, back fire but still running. Managed to get home and checked ...

Thank you all for the input into my problem. I am happy to report that I put a screwdriver in where the reverse rod is located and it withdrew without any issue. All 3 rods are now in line and gearbox works correctly. Could not have "quick fixed" this problem without all your input. Thank you!! The ...

Hi Steve....looked at assembly below gear shift...nothing seems out of place and appears nothing stopping motion
regards Alan

I forgot to mention that no work was done on gearbox and the lid has not been removed. I am a little nervous about removing lid as no experience with a transmission and don't want to totally screw it up. I know it has to come off to see inside but will wait for any suggestions from the forum before ...

I re-cleaned the terminals and connections on starter and car now starts!!!Yeh!! I have a 1969 e type jag convertible.British racing green with tan interior. Gearbox..it is definitely stuck in reverse. The backup lights on when car started and when I let out clutch, off we go in reverse. Do you thin...

Had the engine,clutch and gearbox removed to changeout clutch(as it was slipping on acceleration) and replace all seals. Replaced all components, reinstalled and took it for a test drive. Rear engine rope seal leaking excessively. Removed engine etc, replaced rope seal, tested in situ with oil in en...