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I am seeking advice on the the maximun overbore size for the 4.2 litre engine.

Is it .040"?

According to the manual - 0.030", 0.76mm

I see that Eagle offer a 4.7 litre engine for their etypes.

I assume this capacity can only be achieved by using a modified crankshaft and pistons or "stroker kit" as our friends over the pond call it.

Can anyone advise who manufactures stroker kits in the UK.

Also their performance and reliability experience with a stroker kit installed.

I have been told that when pushed hard, the block webbing can crack?

Any advice appreciated.

john

John

Several companies offer 4.5l or 4.7l conversion (CMC, JD Classics, Eagle) but they are supplied as complete engines and warranted as such. You could try VSE http://www.vse-engines.com/ or Rob Beere http://www.rob-beere-racing.co.uk/ for advice but I think you will be hard stretched to find a kit of any sort. Even 300bhp racing E-Types stick to 3.8 or 4.2 if only for reliability. Those big capacity conversions are very rare which kind of suggests they are not worthwhile. Speak to Rob Beere as he has a wealth of experience in modifying and racing E-Types.

Hi David,

many thanks for your prompt reply to both my questions.

Much appreciated.

regards,
john

I have a 1966 4.2 series 1. I an intrigued by references on the forum to the fact that in early cars the ignition warning light also functioned as an oil pressure warning light. I am unable to find a 3AW relay so I assume my ignition light also falls into this dual purpose category. But there is an oil pressure gauge, which seems to work. Why, then, would one need the ignition light as a warning device? I have become more interested in this question lately as the ignition light stopped working! (The alternator and charge seem ok so there must be another issue in the circuit).

I have twice lost oil pressure under heavy braking downhill, and the first thing which alerted me to the fact was the "ignition" warning light . A glance at the pressure gauge confirmed it and a quick switch off saved any damage ( I hope) . The sensor is like a small brake light pressure switch plugged into the main gallery on the right hand side of the engine forward of the oil filter - check that your wire has not come off

Thank you Christopher. I found a sensor mounted on the assembly that hosts the oil filter - I imagine that is a variation on the sensor to which you refer. Sadly (in a strange way!) the connection seems sound so I will need to look elsewhere. I plan to replace the loom early next year as part of a reconversion project (LHD to RHD). Perhaps in the course of that exercise I will be able to correct the fault in the ignition light circuit.

regards

PS: Am I hopelessly optimistic to imagine that replacing a loom is possible with the engine etc in situ?!

Oops! As soon as I despatched the preceding message it occured to me that the sensor on the oil filter housing is probably the sender for the oil pressure gauge. I will need to search further for the ignition light/oil pressure warning light sensor

Yes, the sensor you are looking for is about half the size of the 3 cms or thereabouts diameter one which is the pressure gauge sender

Hello everybody. I have a specific question. The low pressure air con pipe on my e type has a slice cut through it, caused by the wiper linkage. Id imagine all the refrigerant has leaked out of the sytem, or on one side of it at least.
Does anyone know if it is safe to get the hole in the pipe welded, (pipe is aluminium I think).
I was thinking of getting someone I know that I know who can weld aluminium to patch this up, but also wondering am I better to get an aircon expert to fix it. If i fix it by myself i could us special pipe clamps befor welding (can see it here). Greets from germany, willi

I have seen a tech article somewhere instructing how to add a relay behind the dash to route power through rather than directly through the ignition switch. Eliminating the associated heat at the switch and improving reliability. Can't seem to find it now. Wondering if you have instructions or can direct me to the location of the article.
I have a 62 etype, converted to negative ground, running an alternator with about 60amps.

Oops, kept searching and found it in Etype Upgrades forum.

Hi. I'm restoring a very sad V12 and I'm trying to find an expert who doesn't mind me asking questions when problems crop up. Geneally there is a lot of help on the internet but sometimes I need something specific. Is there anyone out there willing and able to help? I'm new to the forum. Thanks Bill

Hi Bill...yes ask your questions here on the forum in the S3 section.....although it sounds like you want a personal contact.....ensure that you post photos with questions as it helps you get a better response......Steve ps giving your location may help there maybe someone down the road from you

I’ll echo Steve’s comments. There’s a lot of information on this forum, a very friendly and helpful forum.
Have you got the workshop manuals? There are pdf versions in the technical section, but you do need to own a copy.
We have some very knowledgeable members and if you add your location, as Steve suggests, you might find one near to you. Or even better, there is a very well respected restorer on this forum (1954etype). His company is based in Letchworth.

Post a few photos of your car and what you wish to do. That could start the ball rolling for you.

Geoff

Even better is if there is a lister close to by who has a similar car available for random inspections photos etc.
I’ve done this for another lister. And I’d happily do it again.