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by carlom
Mon Apr 12, 2021 11:19 pm
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Clock
Replies: 10
Views: 10062
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Re: Clock

I had the original clock in my '70 2+2 converted to double-a battery power. I'm going on a year and a half with the same battery. I use a battery disconnect when the car is not in use. Since that conversion, I don't concern myself about resetting the clock, AND, most importantly, it keeps great time...
by carlom
Thu Aug 13, 2020 6:54 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Using an E-Type
Replies: 9
Views: 6076
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Re: Using an E-Type

Funny that I miss the shows and the cars'n coffees and other get togethers, but at the same time I find myself driving the E more often these days than pre-virus days. That's why I bought the car.
by carlom
Thu Aug 13, 2020 6:46 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Help me find previous owner 1970 E-Type 2+2
Replies: 1
Views: 1936
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Help me find previous owner 1970 E-Type 2+2

Good day, all.

I'm looking for past info on my 1970 E 1R43300

I know the previous-to-me owner is from Hayward, CA.

Any leads are most appreciated.

Thank you

Carlo
by carlom
Sun May 10, 2020 6:15 pm
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Jaguar E Type Series 2 - Pressure sender failures.
Replies: 9
Views: 6209
United States of America

Re: Jaguar E Type Series 2 - Pressure sender failures.

.....the best solution is to fit a mechanical guage .......Steve Exactly what I did. I had scary low OP readings, which was strange since the previous owner recently spent $6k on engine work. Those readings were with the electric sender. I installed a mechanical gauge in parallel with the original ...
by carlom
Tue Feb 25, 2020 1:04 am
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Recommended Spin On Oil Filter Adapter?
Replies: 22
Views: 15295
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Re: Recommended Spin On Oil Filter Adapter?

I installed the kit from CoolCats:

https://www.coolcatcorp.com/Merchant5/m ... y_Code=Oil

This is a quality kit. :drinkingcheers:
by carlom
Thu Nov 14, 2019 1:52 am
Forum: Series 2
Topic: where the hell is my engine number ?
Replies: 22
Views: 24046
United States of America

Re: where the hell is my engine number ?

Well, someone has to resurrect a 4 year old thread, it might as well be me! I was almost giving up looking for the vin until I read this thread. I found it on the upper bell housing attachment flange on the left side (exhaust side)on top / rear of the engine in the dipstick area. This '70 2+2 is new...
by carlom
Thu Aug 08, 2019 11:42 pm
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Series 2 indicator not working
Replies: 5
Views: 6174
United States of America

Re: Series 2 indicator not working

abowie wrote:
Thu Aug 08, 2019 11:35 pm
Shhhh. Don't tell a soul.
Tell a soul what? :thankyouyellow:
by carlom
Thu Aug 08, 2019 11:14 pm
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Series 2 indicator not working
Replies: 5
Views: 6174
United States of America

Re: Series 2 indicator not working

MarekH wrote:
Sat Aug 03, 2019 10:18 am
You'll have to download a wiring diagram for your car and look at what that wire may be connected to. Marek
May I ask from where these diagrams might be downloaded? Thank you
Carlo