Jaguar xjc 4.2
Discussion
Aluminati said:
If I remember correctly, the bronze bush in the rear backplate has a habit of letting go. It has been about 30 years since I built one though !
Correct, it's about 40 years since I refurbished one, we used to turn the bronze bushes in a lathe, leave them over night soaking in oil before fitting, I worked for a proper Auto Electrician.New starter has arrived. Apparently originally bought in error to fit an e-type. This version suits the xj6. Looking at it, it’s a standard unit with different mounting plates to suit application. I didn’t pay full price for it hopefully it does the job.
Still waiting for the carb diaphragm jets to arrive.
RobXjcoupe said:
New starter has arrived. Apparently originally bought in error to fit an e-type. This version suits the xj6. Looking at it, it’s a standard unit with different mounting plates to suit application. I didn’t pay full price for it hopefully it does the job.
Still waiting for the carb diaphragm jets to arrive.
To add a couple pictures. The underneath with the exhaust fitted again but now painted. The aluminium heat shields above the rear silencers painted also so no bare aluminium. Hopefully fit and forget. Silencers are dented but original to when I first bought the car back in 2002.
Starter motor cable sorted, new diaphragms fitted to all 3 carbs and now leak free.
Picture above shows the blurr of the radiator fan revolving with the engine running . Tomorrow will get it up to temperature and check everything for leaks. Big relief as I’ve never had an engine apart to near component level. I’m quietly chuffed
B'stard Child said:
RobXjcoupe said:
If you tap the above picture it should show a short vid of the engine running and exhaust note
Didn’t give sound for me but I did see a puff from the exhaust which proved it was runningSorry people. No idea how to correct that unfortunately
RobXjcoupe said:
B'stard Child said:
RobXjcoupe said:
If you tap the above picture it should show a short vid of the engine running and exhaust note
Didn’t give sound for me but I did see a puff from the exhaust which proved it was runningSorry people. No idea how to correct that unfortunately
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