Talk about the E-Type Series 3
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driver
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by driver » Sun Dec 08, 2019 6:06 pm
Hi Rob Gill here ,
the engine on my v12 seems to run well (good oil pressure no noises etc ).
BUT ,I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN AWARE OF SLIGHT TINNY /METALIC NOISEJUST OCASIONALLY ON THE ENGINE OVER RUN FROM LOW REVS ,I VERY RARELY GO OVER 2500/3000 RPM.HAVE CHECKED ALL THE USUAL MOVING PARTS AND HEAT SHEILDS ETC.THE TIMING CHAIN GIVES OFF NO NOISE ON TICK OVER OR ON NORMAL RUNNING.I AM WONDERING IF IT COULD BE A WORN TENSIONER OR GUIDE …..ANY THOUGHTS OR IDEAS ON THIS ONE GENTS.
THANKS IN ANTICIPATION
ROB

v12 etype 2+2
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Ole-xke1974
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by Ole-xke1974 » Tue Dec 10, 2019 1:53 am
Rob,
what do you mean by overrun from low revs ?
I'd expect a tinny or knocking noise under acceleration if you have one or more of these:
- Lean fuel mixture
Incorrect ignition timing
Wrong type of spark plug
Poor quality gasoline
Cheers ........ Ole
1974 SIII E-Type w. XJ S2 4sp w. O/D
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ManniB
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by ManniB » Tue Dec 10, 2019 11:16 am
Rob,
don't forget to check your exhaust manifolds for a leak. It can sound much like what you describe.
- Manfred
1972 E type 2+2 Willow Green
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MLBS3V12
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by MLBS3V12 » Wed Dec 11, 2019 4:42 am
Maybe this is because the spring below is nt there:

Le chemin sera long!...
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Ole-xke1974
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by Ole-xke1974 » Fri Dec 13, 2019 1:37 pm
MLBS3V12 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 11, 2019 4:42 am
Maybe this is because the spring below is nt there:
Good call I
Certainly a possible reason I didn't think about.
That spring is there to prevent the SS shield from rattling.
1974 SIII E-Type w. XJ S2 4sp w. O/D