The 'E' Type Forum

I have replaced both the fuel filter and the screen in the tank. It is a US car with twin Stromberg, professionally rebuilt. I am getting lots of white smoke on and off ... but the farthest I’ve taken the Jag is around the block. I haven’t checked brake fluid. I will tonight.

Hello, I just inherited a 1968 XKE 1.5 Roadster that hasn’t run in 10 years or so. Drained the tank, flushed the lines, rebuilt the carbs and the car started right up and runs great in the garage. However, when I try to drive it it misses badly and backfires and occasionally smokes under load. Furth...