FACTORY FIT - Series 1 3.8

[Heuer]

Air Intake Box Assembly

The air intake box up to #850092, #860003, #875386, #885021 (August 1961) was made of two pieces of moulded black plastic bonded together at a large flange and the vent bonded separately. They were painted silver.




The design was changed after the first 500 cars to one with a narrower flange and strengthening ribs on the upper part. The vent was now attached to a deeper 'socket' for added strength. It seems mechanics and owners were leaning on the intake box when checking coolant levels and cracking it. The strengthening ribs were filled in before painting to mimic the earlier smooth design. Interestingly the SPC does not list a different part number for the air intake box assemblies:



There are no reproductions available of the earlier flanged air intake assembly. The later assembly is available to the 4.2 design with exposed strengthening ribs (which should be filled in before painting for use on the 3.8 to retain the original look) and a shorter vent piece.

Ian Howe added:

Some photos I took this AM showing the underside of the early Air Intake Assembly - for clarity the later intake in most of the photos from a 4.2 - although the last photo shows a later 3.8 intake compared to the early 3.8. The major difference seems to be the way the hole on the bottom is constructed.

Early intake on left - the funnel is set into the bottom surface, whilst the later intake has a lip on the main body allowing for easier assembly and more strength (IMHO).


Early intake on the left - original colour which has a very slight green tinge compared to the silver Hammerite. Note no strengthening grooves.


Early intake on top - slightly cruder construction?


Detail of side construction of early intake.


Later 3.8 intake on the left compared to the 4.2 on the right - slight difference in funnel height.

[Ian Howe]

Fuel Filter Bracket

I don't think this has been spotted before to my knowledge (thanks to Owen D for this). The bracket that holds on the fuel filter has minor changes.

Later bracket with the 'V' insert for strengthening with a longer 'reach' for clearance from the locking mechanism (fitted upside down in this example! - David).


Early straight bracket - note the fuel pipe routing.


The 'V' used for strengthening brackets and panel flanges is known professionally as 'birds beak'

[Heuer]

Wiring Loom

The loom was assembled by Lucas and yellow printed sticky tape used to retain the end of the woven cover. The Lucar connectors had black boots but these were changed to clear at some point in early production:





The yellow Lucas loom tape is available from Classic Reproductions (UK) and Welsh Enterprises (USA):

http://www.classicrepro.co.uk/aboutus.htm
http://www.welshent.com/product_info.ph ... th=179_180

[Heuer]

Speedometer Cable

The original speedometer cable had a grey sheath rather than the black commonly found on replacement items.


New Old Stock:


Speedograph-Richfield can supply a 60" one with a grey sleeve.

Speedometer cable from a 3.8 June 1964 marked:

DF 1110/00 60 AE SMITHS MOTOR ACCESSORIES LTD ENGLAND
(60 denotes length in inches)

[SEJohnson95]

Part or batch number and date (likely to be 10-62) written on the back of the ammeter, chassis #860927, October 1962

[David Oslo]

Hi David

Fuel Filter Bracket

I don't think this has been spotted before to my knowledge (thanks to Owen D for this). The bracket that holds on the fuel filter has minor changes.

Later bracket with the 'V' insert for strengthening

Purely as an aside, the 'V' used for strengthening brackets and panel flanges is known professionally as 'birds beak'

[Heuer]

Fan Belts

This is everything I have been able to find out about fan belts for the Factory Fit thread. May provide some context:

C15840
The first 500 cars up to #860004, 885020, 850091 & 875385 had the XK 'S' engine, which was basically the same one fitted to the XK150 S, hence the 'pumpkin' head colour. These used a 'V' belt of 1/2" width, 40° angle, 39 3/8" outside circumference, 36 3/4" inside circumference and 7/16" thick. Jaguar part C15840 e.g. Mintex reference WKT399:



C15840 'N' suffix
After the first 500 and up to engine R5249 (~January 1963) a 'notched' drive belt C15840 was used ('N' suffix in after market catalogues) of slightly different dimensions (wider at 1/2"). In October 1961, from engine no R1845, a fan belt tensioner was fitted but required no change to the fan belt.


C19524
From R5250, RA1001 and subsequent a Duplex (twin-vee) drive belt C19524 was used and required modified pulleys. It was at this point ~ January 1963 that Jaguar began supplying a spare belt because its unusual design meant finding a replacement at Motor Factors was difficult. Although the Duplex belt is slightly shorter it could still be used to replace the earlier notched belt, but not vice versa obviously. The belt as supplied was coiled with an identifying card label






Last photo courtesy of Roger Payne.

Despite searching many period catalogue's we cannot find an after-market 'Duplex' belt nor indeed much trace of the earlier notched belt. Here is the only example found so far, the John Bull 122N:



At the moment all we can say is that this after market John Bull belt fits and is notched. We have no evidence to suggest they were the OEM, as yet.

C24291
For the 4.2 cars the belt was changed to C24291 to accommodate the alternator pulley with its different diameter to the dynamo and had a 40.5" outside circumference.

Note: Dunlop bought The John Bull Rubber Co. in 1959 but continued with the brand name until about 1963

At the moment all we can say is that this after market John Bull belt fits and is notched. We have no evidence to suggest they were the OEM, as yet.

As usual this is work in progress. If you have anything to contribute please let Dave or myself know.

[Heuer]

The first 500 OBL cars were supplied with a brown manilla envelope containing the Owners Handbook, a red cover with the Jaguar 'wings', lubrication chart, list of Service Centres, service vouchers and warranty card:


This was because the brown vinyl pouch did not become available until September 1961. The Handbook was separate from the red cover, the owner had to fit it if they so desired - Mr Arthur Whittaker saving costs yet again! So if you have one of the first 500 you need that brown manilla envelope.

[SEJohnson95]

Back of the RH dash panel showing the body number 4198 and the colour of the trim chalked on. Guessing the 09 is September since 860927 is an October 62 car. Shame about the hole warranting a repair.

[Heuer]

New Vehicle Pre-delivery Inspection Form

The Sale of Goods Act 1893 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland which regulated contracts in which goods are sold and bought. Its purpose was to define the rights and duties of the parties (where not expressly defined in the agreement), while specifically preserving the relevance of ordinary contractual principles. The Sale of Goods Act 1893 is considered to be classic example of a codifying statute; that is, it draws on established judge-made common law principles and converts them into a more accessible statutory form. This Act of Parliament was so well-drafted that, when it was repealed and reenacted, the successor Sale of Goods Act 1979 was instantly familiar, sharing the same structure, phraseology and even numbering as the 1893 Act. To this end Jaguar included in each Owners Pouch the following foolscap size (8.5" x 13.5") form which the supplying Dealer was expected to complete and return. As a result these forms are very rare:

Because of the foolscap size my A4 scanner could not get it all so the last printed line is missing. It explains how and where the form should be returned. In the interest of ensuring facsimiles of the form do not start appearing on eBay as "original" I have left it out.

[Heuer]

Thermostat Blanking plate bolts

The three 3/16" UNC x 1/2" bolts #C7134/1 were supplied by Linread Ltd, stamped Linread and 'R'. They are no longer available:

Linread Ltd of Sterling Works, Cox Street, Birmingham 6
1925 Established as Private limited company.
1939 Supplier of fixings for WW2 aircraft
1961 General engineers and manufacturers of cold forged fasteners, Phillips recess head and slotted machine screws and tapping screws, hexagon head bolts and set screws, pre-assembled screws and washers, aluminium expanding screw plugs, blind rivet nut fasteners, aircraft bolts, screws and rivets and small pressings. 800 employees.
1993 Linread plc making fixings for Airbus
1994 Established Northbridge Fasteners in Leicester for the production of engine bolts
1994 Acquired by McKechnie plc (who also own Dzus fasteners). Rapid sales growth achieved with Airbus, GE,P&W, Rolls Royce and British Aerospace Military Division.
2014 Linread Northbridge - member of the McKechnie Aerospace Fasteners Group; trading as Alcoa Fastening Systems with Linread branded products


Linread 'R' bolts and fasteners were used on a wide variety of British cars including Jaguar, MG and Triumph shops. They made a range of fasteners though not just the small UNC ones. The 'R' refers to the tensile strength




For concours you may get away with bolts that just have the indent and the letter 'R' in the middle wi8th no makers name e.g.:

Oddly they also made courtesy light switches used on Austin, Morris, Ford MG and others:

If anyone has found a supplier of these Linread bolts let us know.

[ralphr1780]

Here is the back of LH dash panel showing body number 4869 (no hole!) and the colour of the trim (black). The car was produced Oct 62 and there is a "00", so not sure this is the month of production.
Between the tacho and the rev counter, there is also an "mph" marked.

Then while checking the bulbs, noticed a script in the tacho which appears to be a calibration carried on 7-1-88 signed "fsi". Anyone ever met the same?

[Heuer]

Jaguar Suppliers of Component Parts



AC-Delco = spark plugs blower motor, air filter cannister, fuel filter
Acton Bolt Ltd. = U.K. OEM of BEES bolts and screws used on Jaguars in the '50s-'60s, sold to GKN 1962
Adwest Engineering = U.K.-based OEM of Jaguar steering racks, now known as Magal Engineering
Albion Brockhouse = manufacturer of manganese bronze stamped forged spinners (knock-off's)
AUTO = Name found on heads of bolts and screws in some XK120s
Autocalf = Grade of Connolly Leather with embossed grain (see Autolux, Vaumol)
Autolux = Premium grade of Connolly Leather, extra supple with little discernible grain (see Autocalf)
Automotive Products Ltd. = AP, U.K.-based licensor of Borg & Beck clutches, Lockheed brakes, etc.
Bahco = Sweden-based OEM of wrenches in Jaguar tool kits
Bakelite = Early thermosetting plastic used in various Jaguar parts, acquired by Union Carbide in 1939
BEES = Tradename for screws and bolts made by Acton Bolt Ltd. of London, sold to GKN in 1962
Casco Products Corporation = windscreen wipers, cigar lighters and interior mirrors via Tex in the UK
Castrol = U.K.-based OEM of motor oils and other lubricants for Jaguar
Champion Spark Plug Co. = U.S.-based OEM of spark plugs & spark plug caps for many Jaguar models
Cheney = U.K.-based OEM of Double Grip worm-drive hose clamps used on 50s-60s Jaguars
Churchill, V.L. & Co. Ltd. = U.K.-based OEM of special service tools for Jaguar dealerships/agents
Connolly Leather, Ltd. = U.K.-based OEM of leather for Jaguar interiors (Autolux, Autocalf, Vaumol)
Coventry Timber Bending Co. Ltd. = U.K. OEM of Jaguar wood-rimmed steering wheels
CRANES = Name found on heads of screws and bolts used on some 1960s Jaguars
Dana = Dana/Spicer U.S.-based OEM of Jag axles, diffs, cylinder head gaskets, oil coolers, U-joints
Dayco = OEM of Jaguar idler pulleys and bearings
Delaney Gallay Ltd - heater box and heater radiator matrix
Desmo U.K.-based OEM of Jaguar rear view mirrors into the ?60s, early SS Jaguar mascots
Double Grip = Tradename of Cheney, OEM of worm-drive hose clamps used on classic Jaguars
Dunlop = U.K.-based OEM of Jaguar wire & racing wheels, brakes, tires & hoses
English Steel Corporation Ltd - road springs & torsion bars
Ferodo = Italy-based OEM of Jaguar brake pads and drive belts (now a div. of Federal-Mogul)
Furflex = Moquette, velour- or velvet-covered edge trim or ?draught excluder? used on Jaguars
Fray, J. = U.K.-based OEM of Jaguar cast metal badges and emblems
Garrington, John & Sons Ltd. U.K.-based OEM of Garringtons wrenches in some Jaguar tool kits
Garringtons Brand of John Garrington & Sons Ltd., U.K.-based OEM of wrenches in some Jaguar tool kits
Gedore = Germany-based OEM of adjustable wrenches in Jaguar tool kits
Girling, Albert H. = Inventor of SS & Jaguar drum and disc brake systems manufactured by Lucas
Girling, Ltd. = Lucas division combining Girling Brakes, Luvax dampers & Bendix; Jaguar OEM
GKN = U.K.-based OEM of Jag diffs, EAD, ETM, flexible couplings, driveshafts, cast parts, fasteners
GKN Laycock = Successor to Laycock de Normanville, U.K.-based OEM of Jaguar overdrive units
Hardura = Felt-backed embossed vinyl used for Jaguar interior parts
ICI = Imperial Chemical Industries, U.K. OEM of rubber fuel tanks for C- and D-type racing cars
Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd. = ICI, U.K. OEM of rubber fuel tanks for C- and D-type racing cars
Joseph Lucas Ltd. = England-based OEM of Jaguar lighting, electrics, braking & more
Jubilee Clips Ltd. = U.K.-based OEM of Jaguar worm-drive hose clamps (See L. Robinson & Co. Ltd.)
Kelsey-Hayes = U.S. disc brake manufacturer, licensor of Dunlop systems used on Jaguars
King Dick = Abingdon King Dick Tools, U.K.-based OEM of jack ratchets in some Jaguar tool kits
L. Robinson & Co. Ltd. = Firm of Lumley Robinson, inventor in 1921 of worm-drive clamp (Jubilee Clips)
Laycock de Normanville = U.K.-based OEM of Jaguar overdrive units (later GKN Laycock)
Leyland Motors = U.K. OEM of Jaguar XK engine cylinder blocks from 1948, eventually owned Jaguar
Linread = Name found on heads of some bolts and screws on Series I E-Types
Lucar = Brand name of bladed electrical connectors by Lucas
Lucas Industries Ltd. = Successor to Joseph Lucas Ltd., now owned by TRW
Luxan = Dye-enhanced-grain grade of Connolly Vaumol? leather (see Autolux, Autocalf)
Magnatex Ltd. = U.K.-based OEM of Jag quick-release worm-drive hose clamps marked GRIPTITE & TEX
Marston Excelsior Ltd. = U.K. OEM of Jaguar radiators
Metalastik Trademarked rubber/metal bonded isolation bushes & harmonic dampers by Trelleborg AB
Michelin = France-based OEM of tires for some Jaguars
Mini-lite = U.K.-based maker of alloy wheels retro-fitted to classic racing Jaguars
Mintex UK Ltd. = U.K.-based OEM of Jaguar drive belts; brake pads from 50s LeMans winners to today
Moquette = Furlex, velour-/velvet-covered edge trim or ?draught excluder? used on many Jaguars
Moss Gear Co. Ltd. = U.K. designer and OEM of gearboxes used in all Jaguars to 1965
Moto-Lita = U.K.-based maker of classic wood-rim OE and aftermarket Jaguar steering wheels
Newton = Name found on heads of some bolts and screws on Series I E-Types
Nivocode = France-based Lockheed associate, OEM of Jag brake fluid reservoir caps & level indicators
Otter = of Buxton, manufacturer of thermostatic switches
Pilkington Group, Ltd. = U.K.-based OEM of Jaguar glazing, now using Sundym tradename (see Triplex)
Pirelli e C. S.p.A. = Italy-based OEM of tires for many Jaguars
Powr-Lok = Dana/Spicer heavy-duty Limited Slip Differential used in some Jaguars
Pressed Steel, Ltd. = U.K.-based OEM that provided post-WWII Jaguar bodies
Regent = U.K. OEM of Jaguar worm-drive hose clamps
Repton Foundry = cast exhaust manifolds
Reservac = Brand of Jaguar vacuum reservoir tanks produced by Trico
Reynolds Metals Co. = U.S. OEM of 531 alloy square-section steel tubing used in E-Type front subframe
Richards = Tradename on screws and bolts used on 1960s Jaguars, possibly by Richards & Allan Ltd.
Richards & Allan Ltd. = Possibly the OEM of Richards screws and bolts used on 1960s Jaguars
ROS = Name found on heads of screws and bolts used on some 1960s Jaguars
ROT = Name found on heads of screws and bolts used on some 1960s Jaguars
Rubery Owen Holdings Ltd. = U.K. OEM of bolts and screws used on some 1960s Jaguars (E-Type)
Rudge-Whitworth = U.K.-based bicycle-motorcycle maker and OEM of Jaguar wire wheels
Scottish Stamping & Engineering Co. = U.K. OEM of Jaguar crankshafts
Sheffield Steel Products SSP, U.K.-based OEM of wrenches & screwdrivers in Jag tool kits from mid-60s
Shell Oil Co. = Royal Dutch Shell, Netherlands-based OEM of Jaguar lubricants, brake fluid, etc.
Smith, Thomas & Sons of Saltley Ltd. U.K.-based OEM of Snail Brand wrenches in some Jaguar tool kits
Smith-Clayton Forge Ltd. = U.K. OEM of Jaguar crankshafts
Smiths Group plc = U.K.-based OEM of classic Jaguar dash gauges, clocks and instruments
Snail Brand = Brand of Thomas Smith & Sons of Saltley Ltd., U.K.-based OEM of Jag tool kit wrenches
Solex UK = U.K. Division of Solex in France and OEM of the Zenith-Stromberg carburetors
Sovy, U.K. = OEM of Jaguar brake fluid reservoir caps and level indicators (now owned by SNG Barratt)
SPARTS = bolts with pointed ends for easy location
SSP = Sheffield Steel Products, U.K.-based OEM of wrenches & screwdrivers in Jag tool kits from mid-60s
Stockinette = Fabric covering on classic Jaguar cooling hoses
S.U. or SU = Skinners Union, U.K.-based OEM of Jaguar carbs, fuel pumps, etc.
Swallow Sidecar Company = Founded in 1922, became SS Cars Ltd. in 1934, Jaguar Cars Ltd. in 1945
T. Williams Company = T/W or TW, U.K.-based OEM of wrenches in Jaguar tool kits
Tata Motors = India-based owner of Jaguar since 2008
TEC = TE Connectivity (w.s.)
Tecalemit Garage Equipment Co. Ltd. = U.K.-based OEM of grease guns in Jaguar tool kits
Telford UK = OEM of Jaguar brake lines
TEX = Marking on GRIPTITE quick-release worm-drive hose clamps made by Jag OEM Magnatex, Ltd.
Thomas Smith & Sons of Saltley Ltd. U.K.-based OEM of Snail Brand wrenches in some Jaguar tool kits
Timken = U.S.-based OEM of Jaguar bearings (wheel, hub, differential, etc.) (see Koyo, SKF)
Trico = U.S.-based OEM of Jaguar wiper blades, wiper motors (FHP Elmotor), Reservac vacuum reservoirs
Triplex Safety Glass Co. Ltd. = U.K.-based OEM of Jaguar glazing, including Sundym tinted glass
Tuffelt = Thick felt fabric used for sound-deadening and padding in Jaguar interiors
T/W or TW = T. Williams Company, U.K.-based OEM of wrenches in Jaguar tool kits
T. Williams Company T/W or TW, U.K.-based OEM of wrenches in Jaguar tool kits
Vaumol = Trademarked natural-grain grade of Connolly Leather (see Autolux, Autocalf)
V.L. Churchill & Co. Ltd. = U.K.-based OEM of special service tools for Jaguar dealerships/agents
Waxstat = Jaguar OEM cooling thermostats made by Western Thomson Plastics Ltd.
Webasto = Germany-based OEM of Jaguar CC systems, sunroofs, convertible tops, panorama sunroofs
West Yorkshire Foundries = U.K. OEM of Jaguar cylinder heads
Western Thomson Plastics Ltd. = UK-based OEM of Jaguar Waxstat cooling thermostats
William Mills = U.K. OEM of Jaguar cylinder heads
Wilmot Breeden = U.K.-based OEM of brightwork on SS cars and leapers on early Jaguar cars
Wilton Wool = U.K. OEM of Jaguar floor mats
Zenith = U.K.-based OEM of Zenith-Stromberg Carburettors, owned by Solex UK

[Simon P]

Bit of a sad paean for the once proud state of the British motor industry isn't it? Pretty much everything was able to be sourced and manufactured with a dozen or so miles of the factory, and sending out to Cardiff, Ayr or Plymouth was about as exotic as it got.

The list of course doesn't even go as far as including the important contribution made by the likes of Messrs Connolly or the Coventry Timber Bending Company either..

[Heuer]

I notice the gearbox casting, gears and bearings all come from separate companies rather than 'Moss'. Did Jaguar make the gearboxes under licence rather than buy them in as complete assemblies?

[Heuer]

Carpets

Three styles of carpet were fitted during the production run.

The flat floor cars (up to chassis #850357, #860175, #876586, #885503) used parts #BD20347, #BD20348 and #BD20349 (LHD) with a leather heel pad stitched in an 'X' pattern. Without the cross stitching the leather would have quickly stretched and rucked making driving difficult. Similar cross stitched pads are seen in period Jaguar saloons so it was standard Factory practice. Many restorations omit the cross stitching which is not correct.

LHD passenger side:


RHD drivers side:


The introduction of the dished footwells necessitated a new carpet design as parts #BD22992, #BD22963 and #BD22964 (LHD) again with leather heel pads but no X stitching:



Around September 1963 (at car numbers #850752, #861256, #879892, #889054) a redesigned set of mats incorporating vinyl heel pads were introduced as parts #BD26265, #BD26266 and BD26267 (LHD)


Carpet Studs

Up until chassis #850771, #861324, #880411 and #889346 the footwell carpets were loose fitted. After this they were retained in place by metal spring studs and nylon sockets:

[bopperd]

Damn. No mention of fan belt supplier.

[PeterCrespin]

The flat floor leather heel pad is the same as on the contemporary big saloons. My Mk IX had it. Good source of OEM material maybe if someone wants instant top-dollar patina.

Yes, terribly sad to see so many defunct manufacturers, although I suppose they weren't the cleanest places environmentally-speaking. Seems Hardy Spicer's factory was in the same road as one of the con rod forges. I remember getting a surprise as a kid working on my first Triumph, when I noticed the name Qualcast on a casting. It was a name which hitherto I had only associated with my weekly lawn-mowing duty...

[Heuer]

Licence Holder

All 'Home Market' E-Type's were supplied with a screen mountable licence (tax disc) holder. The very early cars had either a chrome Raydot holder embossed with the Jaguar logo or the Desmo suction holder:





After car number #850079 the chrome holder was replaced by the vinyl holder with the Growler supplied by Jemca:
"Vehicle licence holders. MORGAN, M. J., and BRIDGEWATER, G. May 14, 1956, No. 11965/55. Class 73 A licence holder made of two sheets of a flexible material secured together peripherally, at least one of which is transparent polyvinyl chloride of the kind that will adhere to glass, is provided with a transverse slot or an opening which is cut in one or other of the sheets to permit a paper licence to be inserted between them. The rear sheet may be transparent to enable advertising material to be displayed at the back of the licence."

[Heuer]

FHC Luggage Mat

Up to cars #861092 and #888256 the hardura luggage mat was in two parts to allow easy access to the spare wheel compartment.


After this a one piece mat was supplied, solely to reduce costs as it is far less convenient to use.