The 'E' Type Forum

Hi Guys, quick update on the noisy starter situation. Fitted an offset [ 4mm ] mounting block today, sourced from the starter motor supplier to my gear reduction starter [ that they make for their V12 gear reduction starter ] and it couldn't be any quieter, started a breeze with absolutely no gear n...

Hi All, further research led me to a previous post by trev_car from 2011 with the exact same problem, 4.2 flywheel and starter bolted onto a 3.8 bellhousing, which apparently moves the pinion gear 4mm away from the ring gear, hence the wear on top of the pinion teeth and only 1mm on face of pinion g...

Hi Guys, appreciate your input to this issue, Steve you are on to something. I had the gearbox re-conditioned around10 years ago and remembered the repairer advising me he needed to source another bellhousing to complete the job, my original bellhousing was 4.2 with the recess in bolt holes and it s...

Hi Steve, the make is HI TORQUE, made by C.A.E. performance products in Victoria, model G/R-16/4.2 etype, it has the machined/ adjustable position face, the recommended outer mesh is 2-2.5mm, i have 3mm without spacer plate fitted. My concern is the wear on the top of the pinion teeth considering it...

Thanks Steve, have triple checked everything before installing, ring gear has 133 teeth, pinion gear is 9 tooth with 29mm diameter, no spacer required with hi torque starter otherwise outer mesh is too great. Trying to get the manufacture to help solve the issue, have send video's and photo's but no...

Hi All, have just firing up my engine for the first time since my resto began , a great and relieving day but have a horribly noisy starter motor problem. The P.O. had purchased an alloy flywheel from Gran Turismo Jaguar in 2001 [ part no. GTJF2 ] which is fitted to the engine and i had reconditione...

thanks for the imput guys

Hi All, wondering if anyone has previously set the camber angle for the front end without the bonnet fitted as it is a much easier job before mudshields and bonnet are re-fitted. I currently have 1.25 degree positive camber with no shims fitted and are wondering how much the weight of the bonnet wil...

Thanks Joe and Marek for confirming this for me , first time for car electrics for me !!!! Appreciate the help, Regards Paul

Hi All, can anyone confirm the operation of the heater fan switch, i am getting a circuit to both top terminals when switch to fast speed, meaning i have power direct to green/blue and green/yellow at the same time. I have dismantled my heater fan switch, everything looks ok in there, and the black ...

Hi Steve, overall is perfect, many thanks, Paul

Hi all, looking to re-use my accelerator control rods from previous LHD to current RHD conversion on my 68 2+2. Would be much appreciated if someone could provide the length measurement from a RHD of 1 - control rod b/w pedal lever and outer fulcrum [ p/n c17867 ] and 2- control rod linking fulcrum ...

Thanks Geoff and Steve, have managed to find 2 nylox nuts to fit the threads mentioned to secure connector block. Sorry for the quote reply, i am still getting used to using this format and thought i was replying to your message Geoff directly, now i see the reply to post at the bottom of the page ,...

Paul, welcome to the best place for friendly advice and help for all things E Type. Why not list which books you’ve got then we can suggest others? Parts catalogues from SC Parts and SNGB are very important to have as are the proper maintenance manuals listed in the knowledge section. Is there any ...

Hi to everyone here, firstly may i thank you in advance for any assistance that may be provided by members on this forum. After a lengthy hiatus i am continuing the restoration on my 68 FHC 2+2. I purchased this car completely stripped with all parts in boxes etc [ not a single bolt attached to the ...