The 'E' Type Forum

Have been through the su carb setup and the next step is to run the engine!
Needles are original and correctly stamped um.
Have operated the throttle linkage from the carb end and can see butterfly valves opening and closing but there is no change at all.

Exhaust pipes are full new system and smoke exits on start-up.
Carbs are set 2.5 turns down after being set level to bridge.

4.2 E Type Could anyone help an engine acceleration problem. Engine has had a complete rebuild since last run. The first time starting engine starts and runs about 300 to 400rpm. The problem I have is when the throttle is pressed there is zero pick up of engine rpm. Checked butterfly valves on carbu...

Thank you all for your help!
You save me getting old trying to work it out.

Regards Trev

Forgot to say this is for a 4.2 E type series 2

HI, I'm look for a diagram of the HT lead layout. Were they are on the distributor( the position of number one lead and were they go to the engine block.

Trev

Hi, sorry for giving out the incorrect information. Didn't mean to upset anyone. The bell housing is a 3.8. The original bell housing was damaged beyond repair and there for a second hand one purchased which was incorrect for the car as it is a 4.2 I had no idea of the matching parts(Bell housing , ...

Found I definitely have a series 1 bell housing and flywheel and starter motor are definitely series 2. After lots of technical research found the starter motor is too far away from the flywheel by 4mm therefore the teeth only engage into each other by about 1mm. I have found a fix for this problem ...

Hi need help On final stages of Series 2 E Type restoration. On turning the ignition key there was a terrible sound of grinding metal. Found this is an issue with the starter motor which had ground the edge off the flywheel teeth. After a couple of days of head scratching found out I had a series 1 ...

My stolen parts have been returned . I'm so happy
Thanks to you all.

Still had no joy finding replacement parts

thanks thats gr8

Yesterday the parts for my E Type Series 2 were stolen. Can anyone help with finding the following.
All 4 Brake Calipers including handbrake mechanism on rear.
Output Shafts
Drive Shaft Outputs on Diff
Diff Rear Cover
or Complete Rear Suspension Unit
I have pictures of all the parts stolen