The 'E' Type Forum

I would like to respond belatedly to the solution to the problem I had with the ammeter oscillation problem. It turns out the ignition switch was faulty. I was getting bad connections when jiggling the key in the switch, so when we replaced the ignition switch, the ammeter oscillation problem was go...

Where can these oval mirrors be obtained?

The alternator was placed on all 4.2 Series I (and subsequent) E-types. The oscillation starts at 1200-1500 rpm. On startup, the ammeter shows slight discharge (normal), then as it picks up speed, the needle starts jumping. We have tried replacing the voltage regulator, replacing the alternator, tig...

In my newly restored '66 E-type, my ammeter needle also swings wildly when above 1200-1500 rpm. On startup, it shows slight discharge, at idle, which seems normal, then when driving, it begins to swing back and forth going all the way to the right, then all the way to the left at about 4 swings/sec....