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#221 Re: FACTORY FIT - Series 1 3.8

Post by Heuer » Tue Dec 12, 2017 3:05 pm

Rubber Stabiliser Mount

Early cars had a different Metalastic mount C18441. This was superseded by a stronger assembly C20217 for later cars. The tapped plate C19267 was also replaced by C20201.
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#222 Re: FACTORY FIT - Series 1 3.8

Post by Heuer » Tue Apr 03, 2018 3:27 pm

Rubber Seal under rear suspension unit cover plate

Part BD18493 is the rubber seal under the IRS cover plate. It was made of 'Rubazote' by St Helens Cable and Rubber Co:
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1860 - Charles Marshall born in Birmingham developed an enduring interest in the production of the puncture-proof tyre while working with Edison. He was inspired by the work of three Austrian brothers, Hans, Fritz, and Herman Pfleumer, who had conceived the original concept of filling tyres with some form of expanded lightweight material, rather than air.
1921 - Marshall, who by this time had devised and patented a process for making both hard (Onazote) and soft (Rubazote) expanded rubber, formed a company called Onazote, based in North London, to exploit his discovery.
1929 - renamed Expanded Rubber Co of Palace of Arts, Wembley. Moved to 675 Mitcham Road, Croydon, Surrey. Telephone: Thornton Heath 3622.
1938 - taken over by the St Helens Cable and Rubber Company.
1958 - acquired by BICC
1960 - St Helens Cable and Rubber Company sold by BICC to P.B. Cow & Co

"Onazote" is an expanded ebonite and "Rubazote" is an expanded soft rubber. Both these materials are non-hygroscopic. "Rubazote" which weighs about 12 lb. per cubic ft. is used for pads and cushions, non-slip mats, sealing gaskets, etc. Non-absorption and lightness are its chief advantages over sponge rubber.
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Another example of how Jaguar carefully selected the parts they used to be appropriate to the application - these cars were not just thrown together!

Any EPDM rubber sheet can be used as a replacement although Survitec Group http://survitecgroup.com/support-training/spare-parts/ have 1/4" Rubazote sheet on their aviation spares list part #01999087 for about £40. They do not state a size and I do not know if they will sell direct to the public. http://survitecgroup.com/media/210263/s ... y-2017.pdf if you want to try.

Thanks to Owen Day for the gasket photos.
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#223 Re: FACTORY FIT - Series 1 3.8

Post by Heuer » Tue Apr 03, 2018 4:15 pm

Bumper Seal

The rubber seal between the bumpers and bodywork parts BD18947/1 and BD18947/2 were originally very narrow unlike the reproduction seals available today.

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Current reproduction seal:
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The seals increased in thickness twice culminating with the S3 seals. We assume this was because production tolerances increased and the wider seals allowed the bumper fitting to be easier and quicker with a greater margin for error. Once you see the narrow seal on a car you realise how big and ugly the later seals are!

A Forum member has now had the correct narrow bumper seals made to original specification by COH Baines. Contact the exclusive distributor e-Conic if you want a set: angus.moss@e-conic.net They can be used on any S1 car although were originally used up until early 1963.


Thanks to Owen Day for the early seal photos.
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#224 Re: FACTORY FIT - Series 1 3.8

Post by Heuer » Wed Apr 04, 2018 2:25 pm

Special Washers BD542/1

Oval washers #BD542/1 were specified for use under the nuts securing the seats to the slides and are much larger than those used on the later cars where part BD542/3 is specified. The smaller BD542/3 special washers were used on the bonnets of all cars and for retaining the seats of later cars. We do not know when this change took place but I would guess it occurred when the seats with revised rake were introduced to match the scalloped rear bulkhead in May 1962. The J30 August 1961 SPC lists the BD542/1 washers whereas the June 1963 edition specifies the BD542/3 washers for the seats so the change occurred between those dates.

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My thanks to Ian Howe for researching this and providing a drawing for those who would like to make their own.
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#225 Re: FACTORY FIT - Series 1 3.8

Post by Heuer » Mon Apr 09, 2018 9:50 am

Wiper Adjuster

The wiper adjuster knurled knob changed during production. Up until about mid 1962 the knob was smaller with coarser knurling as seen on the right. After this point the adjuster knob was longer and a different pattern as seen on the left in the photo. The adjuster had no Jaguar part number as it was supplied with the Lucas DL3 wiper assembly. Lucas did not give it a separate part number either:
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Note: the parts illustrated above the rack are for other Jaguar models and not the E-Type.

Thanks to Ian Howe for the side by side photo.
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#226 Re: FACTORY FIT - Series 1 3.8

Post by Heuer » Wed Apr 11, 2018 1:02 pm

Convoluted Top Hose

All 3.8's up to car numbers 850657/879044/861091/888241 used a convoluted top hose C12424 supplied by John Bull Rubber Co. These hoses all had a cotton 'stockinette' covering for added strength. This hose was used on the XK150 and all E-Type's up to early 1963 when the hose was changed to a straight design with the introduction of the 7psi radiator cap. The stockinette top hose would be concours correct for a Factory original car. The smooth finish convoluted hose now seen as a reproduction appeared later and would have been used as a service replacement:
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In addition at least two other hoses C12630 (lower hose) and C7548 (bypass hose) would have had the same finish. The top hose is the most noticeable so if you want your car correct it is worth getting the unique stockinette version which looks so period.

Original John Bull hoses are very rare and unless stored properly are not usable. A reproduction hose is available for about £50 but supplies are limited: http://www.billtracyjaguar.com/

If anyone has more information on these hoses please let me know. Thanks to Bud Marston, Dave Schinbeckler, Ian Howe and Owen Day for help in documenting this item.
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#227 Re: FACTORY FIT - Series 1 3.8

Post by Heuer » Thu Apr 12, 2018 11:50 am

Leveroll Seat Adjusters

A.W. Chapman of Ranelagh Gardens, Fulham London SW6
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1901 - A.W. Chapman Ltd founded by Mr Albert William Chapman in the Midlands developing a patent for seating before relocating to Scotland and then to Ranelagh Gardens in Fulham, London.
1920’s - Chapman advertised themselves as Engineers, Body Builders, Car Repairers, Car and Limousine Hirers, new and used cars and launches and boasted a showroom of 100 cars for sale. Patented a single line contact friction seat slide for use by the motor industry
1930’s – Marketed seat products under the ‘Leveroll’ such as dual friction slides, basic seat tilt mechanisms, and duplex seat winder mechanism protected by over 30 world wide patents.
1939 – 1945 - Chapman had produced about half a million seats and fittings for the military.
1950’s - After the war the demand for adjustable seats became even greater. The Centurion, Matilda, Crusader, and Churchill tanks all carried Chapman seating as did Alvis armoured cars, including the Stalwart.
1958 – sale of A W Chapman Limited to the Constructors Group in Birmingham
1960’s - The product range, already including fully adjustable driver's seats and mechanisms, increased to include luxurious passenger seating for coaches, and high quality seat back adjusters for Aston Martin, Bristol, Jaguar, Rolls Royce and Bentley.
1968 - Constructors group of companies, including Chapman Seating, was purchased by the Slater Walker Group.
1970 - Fulham factory closed and production moved to Tyburn Road in Erdington, Birmingham
1971 – A W Chapman Ltd sold to Rodd Engineering (1950) Limited, renamed Chapman Seating Ltd and factory moved back south to Shepperton Still in operation today.


Jaguar used Leveroll adjustable seat runners in the E-Type. The very early cars had shorter runners than later cars. The modification was made to increase leg room following Press complaints.
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Leveroll Seat runner levers - early type. Later version had the manufacturer name in smaller text and 'London'. No rubber tips, which came with the 4.2 cars. Notice how the lever is fouling the seat base - the distance pieces C18698 are missing! Note the stampings are not perfect.
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Later version:
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#228 Re: FACTORY FIT - Series 1 3.8

Post by Heuer » Thu Apr 12, 2018 4:19 pm

Carpet Fixings

The front floor carpets were retained in place by metal clips which pushed into white nylon sockets attached to the floor. The sockets and clips have been found on car 860058, a very original FHC featured in Clausager’s Factory Original book. They have been found in many other early cars as well although at least one very original FHC was seen not have them. Neither of the J30 SPC’s reference the clips or sockets either by mistake, omission or they were included in the carpet “assemblies” as Jaguar referred to them. Two clips were used at the rear of the mat and none at the front.

The position of the holes varied at first probably because they were hand drilled. Later the position standardised and the holes were punched on a jig along with the drain holes. So it seems that there were three versions of the floor panels - flat with no holes and requiring drilling, flat with drain and carpet fastener holes pre-stamped and finally the dished floors. This is a very early LHD car:
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875039 has the holes at 1.5":
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Rear mounting holes on 860058 are in a different position, 2.25" from inner sill to first hole centre, 8.5" to other hole centre and 1.5" from cross-member under seats to stud hole centres.:
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No mounting holes at front (860058):
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Car 875101:
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The fasteners were metal with a spring clip and are more commonly known as ‘push button panel clips’ used extensively in car trimming of the period and are still available today. They would have been cheap and readily available in period which would have appealed to Mr Arthur Whittaker, Jaguar Chief Buyer. The matching sockets were a white nylon material. These photos are of clips and sockets removed from early production cars:
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This is car 860058 clearly showing the socket protruding under the floor:
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The Spare Parts Bulletin issued in November 1963 says cars 850772/861325/880412/889347 onwards “incorporate Carpet Fasteners identical with those used on Mark 10 cars” - eight in total and gives them part numbers BD22666 and BD22665 - replacing the two clips used previously. These are the plastic plugs and sockets which are commonly seen and are still available although not to the original pattern. Searching on those part numbers shows them to be no longer available and superseding to a non Jaguar part number. The change is noted in Clausagers Book 'Factory Original Jaguar E-Type' as "Oct 1963 - Carpet fasteners changed to plastic studs; SPB P.100".

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The original style spring clips are still available: https://www.vintagecarparts.co.uk/produ ... panel-clip
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Many thanks to Ian Howe and Owen Day for photos and information.
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#229 Re: FACTORY FIT - Series 1 3.8

Post by Heuer » Mon Apr 23, 2018 2:58 pm

Nesting Box Spanners

Complete sets of the correctly marked and sized nested box spanners are very difficult to find. They were made from seamless steel tubing with drilled tommy-bar holes and formed hexagon heads. The AF sizes were roll stamped into the circumference of each spanner gun-blued (a form of controlled rusting). The early cars (up to December 1961) would have had a 5" long C4094 (7⁄16x1⁄2in S.A.E.) box spanner whereas later cars had a 6" long one to match the rest of the nest.

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#230 Re: FACTORY FIT - Series 1 3.8

Post by Heuer » Thu Jul 19, 2018 11:57 am

Cylinder Head Paint
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Cars produced up until November 1961 had the cylinder heads painted the same colour as the XK150S engines - Bradite 'Golden Yellow', a British Standard colour known as BS381-356. After this date the heads continued to be painted Gold but rather than a solid paint it was a metallic finish - known by Bradite as 'Old Gold 2991 Air Drying'. To Jaguar it was still "Gold"!

Waddicor (Bradite)
Canley, Coventry, Warwickshire (now West Midlands). Telephone: Coventry 5306. Telegraphic Address: "Bradite, Coventry"

1936 - Bradite Ltd company established by James Waddicor to manufacture specialist paints under the Bradite brand.
1937 - Listed Exhibitor - British Industries Fair. "Bradite" Cellulose Finishes. "Bradsyn" Air-Drying Synthetic and Super Synthetic Stoving Enamels. "Maxi-covering" Synthetic Brush Finishes. Paints, Enamels, Varnishes and Distempers. Insulation and Moisture Absorption Paint. See examples of modern cycle finishes
Date unknown - Bradite Ltd bought by HMG Paints Ltd, Manchester
1996 - Bradite Ltd renamed The Little Greene Paint Company Ltd based in Manchester
2009 - name changed to Bradite Ltd based in Manchester and Bethesda, Wales

To understand what colour was used by Jaguar we need to first understand how industrial paint was marketed and sold in the UK in the mid 20th centuary, in particular the British Standard for paint colours BS381.

BS381

Published in 1930, BS381 was the BSI's first colour standard. In fact BS381 was not a co-ordinated range of colours at all but rather a collection of individually specified colours; used for camouflage, identification, signalling and coding systems; by the armed forces and other government departments, public bodies and industry.

In 1948, shortly after the Second World War, BS381 was revised as 'BS381C: Colours for ready mixed paints'. A further revision in 1964, published as Colours for ready mixed paints, was described as "for identification or other technical purposes, or for purposes based on long-established practice". In subsequent years various colours were added in response to the requirements of London Transport and the Ministry of Defence. At one point the standard consisted of 107 colours; however this has now been reduced to 91, in the latest version of BS381C.

Although each colour within the standard has its own number; each also had its own name, used more often in the past than now. These names, often predating the standard and relating to "long-established practice", will strike a chord of nostalgia to anyone who loved Airfix models as a child. Such evocative names include: Oxford Blue, Brunswick Green (often known as British Racing Green), Light Buff, Golden Yellow, Camouflage Desert Sand, Signal Red, International Orange, RAF Blue/Grey and Dark Admiralty Grey.

Note: there is no 'Pumpkin' in the BS chart.

Gold paint

The original cylinder head paint was produced by Bradite and Jaguar records show it was 'Gold' although as it was to BS381c standards it was known as 'Golden Yellow' in the paint industry. Those same records do not show a different colour paint used after 1961 - it is recorded as 'Gold' throughout XK150S and 3.8 production. Confusion was caused by Bradite supplying Gold metallic (known as Bradite Old Gold) to Jaguar from mid 1961 onwards rather than the solid Golden Yellow used previously. We do not know whether this was a request from Jaguar after supplies of Golden Yellow were exhausted, a clerical error in the order process or production problems at Bradite which forced the change. The early cars non metallic paint has retrospectively been called 'Pumpkin' by the Americans who know what that vegetable is but a puzzlement to us Brits (we don't have Pumpkins - Turnips, yes). "Gold' is a shade of Orange that is 71% saturated and 81% bright. For reference purposes, Gold has the hex value #CFB53B."

The Bradite company still exists in Wales but they no longer have any NOS samples to hand or any knowledge of the paints supplied to Jaguar back in the day. However they do produce a heat resistant paint
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Even today many paint manufacturers have a solid paint in their range that is called Gold (e.g. Crown has 'Tivoli Gold' trade paint which is very close to the fabled Pumpkin). If we go back to basics and consult the British Standard paint charts in use during the 1950's/1960's we find BS381c-356 'Golden Yellow':
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BS381-356 'Golden Yellow' is the correct period colour for the cylinder head for the early cars. Hex value #F2A600. Bradite do produce a heat resistant paint called 'Fastrac Heat Resist' and it appears to be available in BS381c colours.

After October 1961 the heads were painted a metallic gold however, unlike solid paint, there was no British Standard for metallic paints. Without a reference number finding an exact match is difficult. This is the original colour but of course it will be affected by your monitor:

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Fun Factoids:
'633 Squadron' is a 1964 British film that depicts the exploits of a fictional World War II British fighter-bomber squadron which was based on a novel of the same name by Frederick E. Smith, published in 1956. The RAF did not form a unit called "633 Squadron" during the Second World War however Smith drew on his military service and used the nickname aircrew gave to the painters who worked on the base - the 633 Squadron. '633' is the BS381c paint code for RAF Blue/Grey and they painted everything that colour - bowsers, Nissan huts, kerbs, gates, equipment etc.

Have you noticed how the paint on the head near the number is usually flaked away? This is becaause the heads were painted first and stamped with the number later. It caused the paint to flake off. An original painted head will show this defect, heads repainted will not.
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#231 Re: FACTORY FIT - Series 1 3.8

Post by Heuer » Fri Jul 20, 2018 2:14 pm

Envelope Assembly, Enclosing Hood When Folded

The Envelope Assembly BD20721 originally used three hold down straps with 'Lift the Dot' fasteners (sockets) together with three cinch plates to secure the sockets. The two side straps were secured by 'Tenax' fasteners. The rear of the envelope was held in place by leather covered four hooks that located under the chrome trim on the very early cars and with hooks attached to the chrome on later cars. The sides of the envelope were held in place by leather covered push on clips to the body.

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Note the body number, 5570 in the first photo and ?008 in the second, crayoned to the inside of the envelope.

In about October 1964, from cars 850935/881865, the envelope was modified and the middle hold down strap was deleted. The part number was changed to BD27669 which continued for the 4.2 cars. Oddly the SPC still lists three 'Lift the Dot' fasteners and cinch plates being required.

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The hood envelopes were made of Mohair, usually from cut-offs of the hood material, sometimes with different colour piping. Hood and hood cover could be supplied in PVC at the customers request and at least two cars are known to have had white PVC hood and envelope.
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#232 Re: FACTORY FIT - Series 1 3.8

Post by Heuer » Tue Aug 07, 2018 3:27 pm

Gearbox Cover

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The gearbox cover BD15488 was originally moulded from white or, later, black plastic and held in place by 12 self tapping screws and washers. Tar paper was used to seal it to the body.

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The gearbox cover was eventually remade in metal, part BD24129, to simplify installation during production. It used a metal tang at the rear to locate it and four self-tapping screws at the front to hold it in place. There is no known date for the changeover but the metal cover does not appear in the August 1961 J30 SPC and is listed in the June 1963 J30 (although it wrongly lists 12 screws/washers being required). The later SPC does show the plastic part superseded to the metal version so all in service replacements would have been BD24129.

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We know when Jaguar listed a new part they used the next available number in the BDXXXXX or CXXXXX sequence. Based on other part numbers announced in the SPB's it would mean number BD24129 metal cover would have been issued around February 1963. It is likely the metal cover was produced and fitted before this date however.
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#233 Re: FACTORY FIT - Series 1 3.8

Post by Series1 Stu » Wed Aug 08, 2018 5:13 am

My car is 888007 produced 28th December 62 and it has black plastic cover.

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#234 Re: FACTORY FIT - Series 1 3.8

Post by Heuer » Wed Aug 08, 2018 10:07 am

Thanks Stuart. If anyone else has any data please let me know.

gsv wrote: Mine has the plastic cover and it was built November 3, 1962.
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#235 Re: FACTORY FIT - Series 1 3.8

Post by Heuer » Wed Aug 08, 2018 4:13 pm

Adjusting Link for Dynamo

There were three versions of the dynamo adjusting link and methods of mounting.

Up to engine number R1509 the dynamo adjusting link C14924 was used with a plain washer under the bolt and no distance piece. This is engine R1074-9 showing early position of dynamo adjusting link C14924:
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The adjuster link was in front of the dynamo (the securing set screw must go in from the front and screwed into the threaded dynamo lug) so a dedicated spacer was not required but a washer was used between the bracket and lug. This is 77 RW:
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From engine number R1510 to R1844 the link was changed to C2286 and used a distance piece C18307 behind the adjusting link meaning the set screw was inserted from the rear and screwed into the threaded dynamo lug. The configuration was short lived lasting until the fan belt tensioner was introduced. The low part numbering of C2286 suggests Jaguar used an existing part and it is indeed from an XK120/140 engine. This is a September 1961 very original LHD FHC:
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From engine R1845 onwards a new adjusting link C18850 was used with a different distance piece C18307 behind the link again requiring the set screw to be inserted from the rear and screwed into the threaded dynamo lug. The adjusting link was now shorter to compensate for the fitting of a fan belt tensioner. This is a October 1963 car with RA engine dynamo adjusting link although the bolt is mounted the wrong way:
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Set screw securing Dynamo

The set screw UCS13/9R is a 1 1/4" UNC with a self-locking (Pinnacle Stop Nut) C8667/10. Although there are differences in the direction of the bolt in the service manual, original cars and old Factory photos the correct direction is dictated by the Pinnacle Nut. The Pinnacle Nut is a mechanical lock nut used against another threaded item, nut or flange. As the the flange of the Dynamo is threaded the head of setscrew should be to the rear and project forward through the link, screw into flange of the generator and tightened. The Pinnacle Nut is screwed on to the exposed thread and locks against the flange.

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Copyright Haddock, Mueller page 212. (Brilliant book by the way).

Simmonds Pinnacle Nut

The Simmonds Pinnacle Nut uses a spring metal cap and is of all steel construction so suitable for high temperature applications but are no longer commercially available. They serve the same function as a Nyloc nut but are heat resistant.

Simmonds Accessories of Shell-Mex House, Strand, London, WC2.

1949 Company registered
1952 Simmonds Aerocessories, a private company, purchased 90% of the ordinary shares in Firth Cleveland Ltd; name changed to Firland Metals
1953 Firth Cleveland was formed as a private company which owned Simmonds Aerocessories
1955 One of the most important suppliers of accessories to the aircraft, motor, chemical and other industries - products included world famous fastenings, instruments, FRAM filters, SPIRE speed nuts and fasteners, NYLOC fibre and PINNACLE self-locking nuts
1957 Firth Cleveland Instruments formed as a wholly owned subsidiary of Simmonds Aerocessories to represent the growing range of instruments in the group
1960 Part of Firth Cleveland
1962 - 1st May. The company changed its name to Firth Cleveland Fastenings Ltd.

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Factoid: Jaguar only used one Simmonds Pinnacle Nut on the entire car; all the other self locking stop nuts were the conventional Simmonds ones with fibre inserts. Jaguar did use Simmonds Spire fasteners and Nyloc's extensively though:
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#236 Re: FACTORY FIT - Series 1 3.8

Post by Heuer » Fri Sep 21, 2018 2:00 pm

Air Conditioning

It has always been assumed that air-conditioning was not offered by Jaguar until late in production. This leaflet was included in the owners wallet of car 886782 built in January 1963. I assume the air conditioner was fitted by the Jaguar importer or dealer in the USA rather than the Factory given the text refers to 'XKE' and 'hood'.

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#237 Re: FACTORY FIT - Series 1 3.8

Post by Heuer » Wed Nov 07, 2018 2:23 pm

Starter Solenoid

The first 500 E-Type's were fitted with the Lucas ST950 solenoid; Lucas part number 76465A/E, Jaguar part number C16047 listed in the August 1961 J30 SPC.
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This solenoid had a cast alloy body with integrated mount, Lucar blade connectors and a black rubber cap embossed with the Lucas 'Lion rampant' logo.
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The ST950 solenoid had been used on earlier Jaguars, including the XK models, although those vehicles used loop connectors to fit the threaded terminals. In that application it was designated with the Lucas part number 76411. Solenoids marked 76411 may have been fitted to some E-Type's as in-service replacements by adding the three Lucar blade connectors from the old unit or as Lucas spare parts. The 76465 and 76411 are otherwise identical.
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This example is stamped as 76411:
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This example is stamped 76465 and dated 6-60:
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The 76465 rubber cap with the Lucas 'King of the Road' logo is available as a reproduction from XK's unlimited:
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After the first 500 cars the ST950 solenoid was replaced with the 2ST model version; Lucas part number 76464, Jaguar part number C1948 listed in the June 1963 J30 SPC. This had a steel body with a steel mounting bracket spot welded on. The rubber cap was also of a different shape/size so not compatible with the earlier version and has no Lucas logo. The 2ST became the in-service replacement for the ST950 solenoid.
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This is a 2ST solenoid marked 76464E and dated 6-63 :
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Another version showing the Lucar connectors:
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Boxed NOS dated 12/62:
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From April 1964 a better waterproofed solenoid was introduced as Lucas 76737 2ST, Jaguar part C23612 listed in the Spare Parts Bulletin:
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This would have been used for all in-service replacements and was physically identical to 76464 other than a redesigned rubber cap.

If anyone has good photos of 76465, 76464 or 76737 marked solenoids please let me have them.
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#238 Re: FACTORY FIT - Series 1 3.8

Post by Heuer » Sun Feb 17, 2019 3:33 pm

Clip, Securing Rubber Seal

The rubber seals between the bumpers and front bonnet were secured with metal clips BD10313 and they are usually missing even on restored cars:

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SNGB sell the clips, two per bumper.
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#239 Re: FACTORY FIT - Series 1 3.8

Post by Geoff Green » Sun Mar 03, 2019 3:22 am

Spare Parts Bulletins

Like the Service Bulletins the parts division had notification of changes to the parts used so spares would match or confirmed an upgraded part would fit. The interesting thing to me is the change of parts would occur at any point in manufacturing as improvements were made and new parts available. In the late 1960s and on more restrictive regulations moved most changes to model years. This light blue two ring binder held thin paper notices for the 1950s and 1960s. Covering both sedans and sports cars (race cars included).
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#240 Re: FACTORY FIT - Series 1 3.8

Post by abowie » Sun Mar 03, 2019 8:16 am

I know it's a big ask Geoff but could you scan it and get it uploaded to the Knowledge Base?

I've been chasing these for years on EBay etc without success.
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