Recommendation required for Herts/Essex Mechanic?

[Kent Thirley]

I am looking for recommendations from forum members for a good mechanic to look at my S1 3.8 FHC.

My car has developed a slight issue with holding back under power/acceleration & occasionally a 'cough' under normal running.

This issue developed after I replaced a carb float that had become flooded with fuel.

I am based close to Bishops Stortford.

Any help greatly appreciated.

Kent

[SESH]

Talk to Angus Moss at Moss Jaguar based in Letchworth, Herts.

http://www.mossjaguar.com/about-us-and-contact.html

Angus also contributes on this forum.

[BRM]

Hi SESH,

I saw that you are based in Southend and had a look at your website.

I have recently retired after many years as an air traffic controller at Southend so your name is familiar to me from your time with BAF and BWA.

I have recently bought a S2 FHC and although I have no serious problems at the moment I'm sure I will need professional help (some would say I already do !) at some time in the future.

Have you used or do you know of any classic Jaguar or general classic car specialists in our area ? All the ones recommended on this forum seem to be quite a long way away.

[Heuer]

Avoid general classic car specialist and go for someone who specialises in E-Type's. In your area you have access to one of the best in the UK - Angus Moss. Further away there is E Type UK and CMC.

[SESH]

Hi Brian,

Small world !!

I have found Angus Moss to be very helpful and knowledgable in all aspects of E Type maintenance and trouble shooting. He is based in Herts. Or there is E Type UK in Kent.

I have a contact of a mechanic in Benfleet (Manor Trading Estate) who understands E Types that I will look up. He also runs a photographic business called Mid West images. His name is Gordon.

I use a local chap, but getting access to him is very difficult as he is always very busy with a classic car business.

I will let you know.

Hope you enjoy E Type ownership.

Regards
Mike

[BRM]

Thank you both, I know Letchworth is not a million miles away but it could be if the car had a serious problem, so I just wondered if there was anyone closer.

Sounds like Angus is the man then if the need arises - hope it won't for a long time !

[SESH]

Brian,

Talk to Gordon on 07956 680573

He has a unit in Benfleet near the Manor Trading Estate.

Regards
Mike

[BRM]

Thanks very much, Mike, I'll make a note of that

[PeterCrespin]

Brian,

Talk to Gordon on 07956 680573

He has a unit in Benfleet near the Manor Trading Estate.

Regards
Mike

Been there, bought some used Webers off him. Decent place for Webers / fuel system setup work generally.

[Malk]

Peter,

Been searching for info on SU's need to rip my Strombergs off, should never have refurbed them - or more to the point a certain person who will remain nameless only refurbed 3 of them! I have someone who can fit no problem but wondering best place to either purchase a totally refurbed set or should I just go brand new??

Thanks,
Malcolm

[Heuer]

David Lonsdale (mention the Forum): 07786 912011 david@classiccarburetters.co.uk

[PeterCrespin]

Peter,

Been searching for info on SU's need to rip my Strombergs off, should never have refurbed them - or more to the point a certain person who will remain nameless only refurbed 3 of them! I have someone who can fit no problem but wondering best place to either purchase a totally refurbed set or should I just go brand new??

Thanks,
Malcolm

For a V12 I wouldn't bother, to be honest. One 1.75" Strangleberg per 1250cc triple is not such an issue as one per 2100cc triple on the sixes. I'd just get the remaining carb refurbed and stay standard. I doubt David Lonsdale has much expertise in non-standard setups like four SUs per engine. Could be wrong, but the carbs are not a limitation like they are on a Federal six. European cars got the same carbs after all. Plus Group 44 got serious power from a four carb engine under the rules at the time.