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1. Another tardy update: (Updates); ... including a full new set of lines. I'm going to use Volvo 4 pot calipers on the front. Electrics: Heater finished, dash panels instruments and switches finished. Chrome: All boxed up and will be ...; Created on 30 August 2017
2. Britney update: (Updates); ... is done and awaiting pickup Engine, gearbox and diff are still together while I decide what iteration of gearbox and diff I will go with Disassembly has shown the car to be surprisingly ...; Created on 09 March 2017
3. Goodbye 1E34749!: (Updates); After 5 years of ownership I have sold 1E34749. She looked fantastic for sale, is mechanically excellent and I'm confident that she will more than live up to her new owner's expectations. But don't despair; ...; Created on 09 October 2016
4. An update on various projects: (Updates); ... for the previous and now deceased owner, so the culprit will never be known. A nice demonstration of hairline cracks between the bores. The crack demonstrated with UV light. The extent ...; Created on 26 June 2016
5. Shipwright's disease again: (Updates); ... head's off, why not strip and rebuild the short motor with new rings and bearings and a maybe it will leak less. Patented Churchill bonnet securing prop for better access. I think it is an old ...; Created on 07 May 2016
6. MGA??!!: (Updates); ... up to Jag Central. I don't think anyone but Marty actually believed that it would ever get road registration with the MX5 engine so we will put the original engine back in. Chief engineer and I stripped ...; Created on 05 July 2015
7. No spark: (Updates); ... or fuel or compression. These steps will not help those things. Take each step one at a time, in order. At the end of each step try to start the car. Battery flat. If the car cranks over it is almost ...; Created on 24 May 2015
8. Exhaust studs: (Updates); ... than the original stud. The minimum crush distance is about 0.65 " which I think will be small enough; if not I will run a thread die further down the stud. The manifold I chose to do the first repair ...; Created on 24 April 2015
9. Are URO branded C15474 senders any good?: (Updates); ... replaced them with the 2 most accurate ORU senders. I will now drive the cars and see what the longevity of the senders is. Sources of error in the study include the inability to positively calibrate ...; Created on 14 March 2015
10. Test pilot: (Updates); ... Engineer will attend ASAP. Need to find Kitchener Bun and brew tea. 1017hrs. CE arrives. Is it fuel? Check carbs, mixtures, carb piston drop, etc etc etc. 1101hrs. Still runs like a pig. ...; Created on 30 January 2015
11. I'm still here!: (Updates); ... series 1.5. Below some pictures of the lady sans jewelery and makeup. Then..... off to Ross for a makeover! The boot interior will need schutz and paint too so it's a good time to work out ...; Created on 24 November 2014
12. Notes on brake bleeding: (Updates); ... (or another clean one) with 60ml of brake fluid. The less air in the syringe the better as you will be able to generate more pressure. Push the syringe firmly into the hose. 4. Attach a clear PVC ...; Created on 14 September 2014
13. C18737: (Updates); ... works. It's neither original nor pretty but no one will ever know... I do like my MIG welder.. ...; Created on 16 March 2014
14. January's efforts: (Updates); ... overflow pipe bracket. Suspension on! Beautiful plating. Martin bought me this coil so it better work! Doors. Will have to hang them soon. Fan ...; Created on 02 February 2014
15. Vale Martin Hawes: (Updates); ... He helped me and taught me a lot. Those familiar with this blog will recognise him in many of the photos. He will be sorely missed. ...; Created on 09 December 2013
16. Engine and JT5 gearbox installation: (Updates); ... up hard against the tunnel. There is very little room to access the gearbox filler plug; around 25mm clearance will make removing the plug and filling the box tricky. I am concerned ...; Created on 23 November 2013
17. Contact Me: (General); Hi, if you would like to get in touch, provide some feedback and just have a chat about all things Jag, please fill in the form provided and I will try and get back to you as quickly as I can. ...; Created on 30 October 2013
18. Engine building 2: pistons: (Updates); ... Rotate the brass cog back 3 teeth (same as the width of the crank drive) and then slowly tap the crank drive home. This will put the dizzy drive properly back to 10 to 4 with the big D up at TDC. EASY!! ...; Created on 15 October 2013
19. Kelsey Hayes finished: (Updates); It's finally painted, honed, assembled and I think it will work. ...; Created on 07 July 2013
20. Engine machining: (Updates); ... said yes, we will send you another 2 immediately, at our expense. It seems that in order to keep their expense down they sent them by the little known USPS Rickshaw/Carrier Pigeon combo. This fascinating ...; Created on 03 July 2013
21. Coopercraft: (Updates); ... depending on how troublesome the ball joints are. The originals will go onto the roadster. I'll still have to strip them and reassemble them with new hubs but at least I can drive the coupe in the interim. ...; Created on 18 May 2013
22. Apologies and an update: (Updates); ... and will then reassemble it with the newly replated bolts and screws. Body. All of the metal work on the tub is complete, and Ross has filled it with fish oil and painted ...; Created on 12 May 2013
23. At the body shop: (Updates); ... far she looks pretty good. Apart from a few rust holes in the floor under the seats she is surprisingly rust free. New door skins will be needed, as ...; Created on 08 January 2013
24. First steps: (Updates); With pretty much everything stripped down, its time for some plating and powder coating. Will be good if I can get this lot back before Christmas. ...; Created on 10 December 2012
25. Timing: (Updates); ... to excessive advance. To give myself more control I've taken the perhaps excessive step of ordering an EDIS system from Ray Livingstone. It will be interesting to see how the car performs once the advance ...; Created on 28 November 2012
26. Seat re-upholstery.: (Updates); ... and seat diaphragms from Aldridge Motor Trimmers. Excellent choice; really easy to deal with and the covers look excellent. Hopefully Alan will be able to get then all together for me soon. ...; Created on 09 September 2012
27. More prep: (Updates); ... off. Laughably, it's been too cold and rainy to actually spray the paint this week, but hopefully I'll get it done in the next few days. Blowing a couple of coats of 2K undercoat/filler on will probably ...; Created on 24 June 2012
28. A worsening of Shipwright's Disease: (Updates); I finally bit the bullet today and started to clean up the engine frames. I am determined not to remove them from the car, but I will put some effort into getting as much grime as possible off them and ...; Created on 10 June 2012
29. Post mortem findings 2: (Updates); ... shells are +0.10 too. I have a spare crank that is in good condition and standard size so I might use it instead. The block looks OK as best I can tell and the head looks OK although I will be putting ...; Created on 21 May 2012
30. ..until somebody loses an eye.: (Updates); ... the car started well, but there was now a horrible noise from within the bell housing. Dead clutch. Boo. Ah well. Engine out time. Will keep you posted. ...; Created on 08 May 2012
31. Off to the trim shop: (Updates); ... everything down will I hope make the car a lot more enjoyable to be in. All things being equal I'll get her back Thursday week. ...; Created on 10 April 2012
32. Don't say the "F" word: (Updates); ... the new SS exhaust will go on then too. ...; Created on 21 January 2012
33. We have petrol: (Updates); ... the tank and the fuel pump. I have also temporarily left one of the smaller inline filters in place. It will come out in a little while. I have opted to use a new aftermarket pump rather ...; Created on 17 January 2012
34. The wires finally arrive: (Updates); ... and with luck we will have liftoff. With yesterday's reinstallation of the steering column and wheel it became apparent that the front wheel allignment was way ...; Created on 03 January 2012
35. We have a steering wheel!: (Updates); ... a new start as a RHD vehicle? Sadly, it was not to be. Fiendish Sir William Lyons, in his neverending quest to save a penny, had struck again. The Federal spec cars had to be fitted with a collapsable ...; Created on 02 January 2012
36. Exhausting day: (Updates); ... them to the muffler. The new muffler and downpipes will get done when I put on the SUs, which involves replacing the rear exhaust manifold. This is the first time in 6 weeks the poor old girl has actually ...; Created on 31 December 2011
37. All coming together: (Updates); ... is back together and looks fantastic painted pumpkin. The other bits will be back from the platers and powder coaters late next week so I should have an IRS to put back within 2 weeks. All in all ...; Created on 10 December 2011
38. Heater finished: (Updates); ... bits went where. So I glued them in where it looked like they might go. Hell, no one will ever see them. ...; Created on 30 October 2011
39. Support from your friends: (Updates); ... restored bits and pieces but when reality bites will they ever work.regards" ...; Created on 24 October 2011
40. Another busy day.: (Updates); ... and contortions and the dash came out too. We then unpacked the new dash wiring loom and compared it to the existing wiring. It actually looks pretty similar although the devil will be in the detail, ...; Created on 30 September 2011
41. Heating up: (Updates); I will admit that it was with some trepidation that I approached the job of bending the clutch and brake pedals. The excellent series of articles by Mike Cassidy available here suggests that the ...; Created on 20 September 2011
42. Waterpump on: (Updates); ... Next step, all being equal, will be removing the old steering rack and replacing it with the new, RHD one. ...; Created on 19 September 2011
43. New wheels: (Updates); Bit the bullet and ordered 5 new wheels today. The old ones are really too rusty to ever look good again. I have bought 15 x 6.5" curly hub wheels which the man says will fit my car. Hope ...; Created on 01 September 2011
44. First bit of reassembly: (Updates); ... in the US, but only got a reply from Barratts, so they got the business. Hopefully parts will start to arrive within a couple of weeks and the real work can begin. ...; Created on 27 August 2011
45. Cooling System v1.0000: (Updates); ... This would also mean that I will have a new wiring loom which should sort out any other electrical gremlins. Watch this space. ...; Created on 22 August 2011
46. Them's the brakes...not: (Updates); ... or maybe all the seals are shot. Regardless of the reason the MC will come out and be rebuilt. Started her up after not running for a week. First go off the key with full choke, runs beautifully. ...; Created on 20 August 2011
47. Retiring?: (Updates); Old tyres are about to be retired. Once the rims are cleaned and re-tyred Rob can have his wheels back. Eventually I'll put 6" wheels on the car but for the time being the 5" wheels will do. ...; Created on 15 August 2011

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