Jaguar xjc 4.2

[gobuddygo]

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.

[RobXjcoupe]

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.

[Rangeroverover]

in period my dad had a vanden plas XJ he complained that the piping on the leading edge of the seat dug into his thigh on any journey over an hour

[Stick Legs]

Rangeroverover said:

in period my dad had a vanden plas XJ he complained that the piping on the leading edge of the seat dug into his thigh on any journey over an hour

The epitome of 1st world problems in 1979 I would have suspected.

[RobXjcoupe]

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.

New starter motor fitted today only to find original power cable now too short. 50mm too short, not loads but frustratingly just too short! New carburettor diaphragms arrived so massive fingers crossed I might have a running engine by the end of the week.
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.

[catfood12]

Still looking awesome OP. What a fantastic project, I've been following since the start.

[RobXjcoupe]

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

[Alfa Pete]

Fantastic work. Been following since you and Craig started your respective XJC projects.
This has been amazing to follow , especially since you have done so much work yourself.

[Aluminati]

Looking forward to seeing this moving

[RobXjcoupe]

Aluminati said:

Looking forward to seeing this moving

Myself also

[RobXjcoupe]

Above showing the oil cooler radiator connection wobbling around after trying to nip it up due to slight oil weep.
It was a brand new unit mind.
Below with a bit of extra weld. The other end done as well just in case that rattles loose over time

[Bobberoo]

RobXjcoupe said:

Above showing the oil cooler radiator connection wobbling around after trying to nip it up due to slight oil weep.
It was a brand new unit mind.
Below with a bit of extra weld. The other end done as well just in case that rattles loose over time

That's pretty piss poor!!!

[Aluminati]

Bobberoo said:

That's pretty piss poor!!!

I’d of called it future proofing:

[RobXjcoupe]

Aluminati said:

Bobberoo said:

That's pretty piss poor!!!

I’d of called it future proofing:

Well it’s future proofed now

[Bobberoo]

Aluminati said:

Bobberoo said:

That's pretty piss poor!!!

I’d of called it future proofing:

You know full well I meant the state of the original part!!

[RobXjcoupe]

[RobXjcoupe]

If you tap the above picture it should show a short vid of the engine running and exhaust note

[B'stard Child]

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 running

[RobXjcoupe]

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 running

Just tried the video and no sound?
Sorry people. No idea how to correct that unfortunately

[Bobberoo]

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 running

Just tried the video and no sound?
Sorry people. No idea how to correct that unfortunately

You tease you!!!