Jaguar xjc 4.2
Discussion
Bobberoo said:
As with all things, budget will always play a huge part, still following and still really enjoying it.
At the beginning when trying to restore original chrome parts I was told mazak is a definite no. So I’ve spent years finding new old stock. Then recently I find a company that can restore and chrome mazak. If known years ago I would have had the lot done straight away. A bit of overtime would have covered it. That said if I was still at Ford I wouldn’t know how to do the upholstery. Swings and roundabouts eh
Stick Legs said:
I think the Daimler fluted grille suits the Series 2 shape better anyway.
Coupled with the colour it’s going to look dynamite!
The Daimler look helps with the upholstery too. I was thinking xjs recaro front seats originally but looking at other cars with those seats they interfere with the pillarless look. So I thought keep original seats and cover style front and rear with the Daimler black top of the door trims. Maybe use a perforated leather on the fluted areas of the seats. Possibly use series 3 front and rear headrests. I think that would create a lovely interior Coupled with the colour it’s going to look dynamite!
ferret50 said:
Nothing wrong with Daimler trim!
In fact, simple blokes like me who are ex DLOC members would encourage this in an effort to keep the Daimler name in view!
Thank you for the positive views. I think if I had restored it as the first owner spec car then keeping it badged correctly would be the only way. In fact, simple blokes like me who are ex DLOC members would encourage this in an effort to keep the Daimler name in view!
As I have a mix of various Jag and now Daimler parts it’s making it a bit special. A bit of a talking point once parked up I would imagine
Half term at the college I work in provides a warm workshop free of students. An opportunity to give these exhaust pipes a coat of paint. Supposedly good to 800c. Only painted the rear curly parts of the pipes as they are the modified parts with the welded joins up to the rear axle. The through axle pipes are also in black which should help keep the temperatures a little lower. Exhaust manifolds are still away for professional coating. Windscreen, dash and steering wheel being fitted next week getting ready for first start up. I’ve got a bit of wiring to tidy from the alternator, original looks a bit tired but still usable for first start up.
Restoration firm is pushing for end of February to complete and ship back to myself for the interior. Bought another car since so need to shuffle around in the garage.
Dropped off some new parts this afternoon and then tried on the wheels to see how it sits with the modified rear spring seats I made ages ago. So top picture is the original height on standard springs and the car fully assembled. Middle picture with the car stripped on original springs. Bottom picture car in in a similar stripped state with the modified spring mounts.
I didn’t roll the car to settle the axle but there is a difference in rear ride height at this stage. That I’m happy with
Dropped the exhaust manifolds off and the coupe now has her windscreens fitted and also dash……getting closer to start up
A brake pressure switch or whatever is does has decided to leak. It’s an original 1977 part so I suppose it’s expected. So a new one of those is to be bought and fitted
Other than that all seems to be good
A brake pressure switch or whatever is does has decided to leak. It’s an original 1977 part so I suppose it’s expected. So a new one of those is to be bought and fitted
Other than that all seems to be good
carinaman said:
The manifolds look good and at leas the leaking brake pressure switch found now rather than later. The car looks great. I've not finished admiring the dash and dials yet.
Thank you. That brake pressure switch is tiny. Bought a new one. Hopefully does the trick.The dash veneer was replaced about 20 years ago. It’s lasted well. I know some think it’s old fashioned but I like it. Part of a classic car, wood dash with 6 dials and chrome bumpers,
Gradually getting to first start up and setting fuel pressure. So pumps pull fuel from tanks lovely via the modified original in tank fuel pump attachments. So good there. New fuel pipes no leaks on connections, floats worked first time and valve stopped fuel overflow. Then the diaphragms let go and fuel leaks appeared around bottom of all 3 carburettors. Not good. So fuel pumps off. Cleaned up spilt fuel and gave the engine a roll over. Starter motor turned extremely slow and simply stopped. The engine did cough though but clearly needed spinning a little longer and faster. Battery connections were good, earth connections were good so starter came out. Bench tested it, solenoid kicked in, starter went to rotate but seized. Hmmm I thought was working when I tested it after rebuild so not sure what’s happened there.
So it’s order 3 new carb diaphragms which seem extremely expensive for a bit of rubber and brass and thinking for piece of mind buy a new starter motor rather than fix it. Seems odd it’s jammed though. I will take it apart just for curiosity sake.
So nearly first start
So it’s order 3 new carb diaphragms which seem extremely expensive for a bit of rubber and brass and thinking for piece of mind buy a new starter motor rather than fix it. Seems odd it’s jammed though. I will take it apart just for curiosity sake.
So nearly first start
RobXjcoupe said:
Gradually getting to first start up and setting fuel pressure. So pumps pull fuel from tanks lovely via the modified original in tank fuel pump attachments. So good there. New fuel pipes no leaks on connections, floats worked first time and valve stopped fuel overflow. Then the diaphragms let go and fuel leaks appeared around bottom of all 3 carburettors. Not good. So fuel pumps off. Cleaned up spilt fuel and gave the engine a roll over. Starter motor turned extremely slow and simply stopped. The engine did cough though but clearly needed spinning a little longer and faster. Battery connections were good, earth connections were good so starter came out. Bench tested it, solenoid kicked in, starter went to rotate but seized. Hmmm I thought was working when I tested it after rebuild so not sure what’s happened there.
So it’s order 3 new carb diaphragms which seem extremely expensive for a bit of rubber and brass and thinking for piece of mind buy a new starter motor rather than fix it. Seems odd it’s jammed though. I will take it apart just for curiosity sake.
So nearly first start
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 !So it’s order 3 new carb diaphragms which seem extremely expensive for a bit of rubber and brass and thinking for piece of mind buy a new starter motor rather than fix it. Seems odd it’s jammed though. I will take it apart just for curiosity sake.
So nearly first start
Aluminati said:
RobXjcoupe said:
Gradually getting to first start up and setting fuel pressure. So pumps pull fuel from tanks lovely via the modified original in tank fuel pump attachments. So good there. New fuel pipes no leaks on connections, floats worked first time and valve stopped fuel overflow. Then the diaphragms let go and fuel leaks appeared around bottom of all 3 carburettors. Not good. So fuel pumps off. Cleaned up spilt fuel and gave the engine a roll over. Starter motor turned extremely slow and simply stopped. The engine did cough though but clearly needed spinning a little longer and faster. Battery connections were good, earth connections were good so starter came out. Bench tested it, solenoid kicked in, starter went to rotate but seized. Hmmm I thought was working when I tested it after rebuild so not sure what’s happened there.
So it’s order 3 new carb diaphragms which seem extremely expensive for a bit of rubber and brass and thinking for piece of mind buy a new starter motor rather than fix it. Seems odd it’s jammed though. I will take it apart just for curiosity sake.
So nearly first start
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 !So it’s order 3 new carb diaphragms which seem extremely expensive for a bit of rubber and brass and thinking for piece of mind buy a new starter motor rather than fix it. Seems odd it’s jammed though. I will take it apart just for curiosity sake.
So nearly first start
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