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1. Another tardy update: (Updates); Since the sale of my red car the fire has gone from my belly for this blog. My current 3.8 FHC project is making slow progress. Bodywork: Shell and bonnet stripped. Pretty much the whole bonnet is ...; Created on 30 August 2017
2. Britney update: (Updates); ... complete, but there was a lot of rust on most of the components. The body shell has had some "repairs" done and has been sprayed with some sort of undercoat. The quality of the metalwork on the repairs ...; Created on 09 March 2017
3. An update on various projects: (Updates); ... other bores were perfectly machined at 2 thou over piston size, this one was machined at 5 thou over. This isn't wear, this is a cock up by the engine machinist. Unfortunately the work was done in 2004 ...; Created on 26 June 2016
4. Shipwright's disease again: (Updates); ... me with the car was that it was always a bit tappety. Otherwise the engine is strong, and runs and pulls well. Of course the patented Jaguar undercar anti corrosion system is working well, it leaks oil ...; Created on 07 May 2016
5. All over again.: (Updates); Ross has finished repainting the body shell. Yesterday, after a year, she returns to the fold! Lots of work to do.... ...; Created on 25 March 2016
6. MGA carbs: (Updates); A day's work. ...; Created on 11 October 2015
7. Ronstoration: (Updates); ... Shock absorbers? I could have stripped then bead blasted all the bits, had the oil seals redone and reassembled them. But they seem to work and don't seem to leak so they got the Full Ronald ...; Created on 25 July 2015
8. Why having a car professionally restored costs so much.: (Updates); ... wheel to a new boss and installed the accelerator pedal box and connected it to the firewall linkage. If all went well this should be less than 2 hours work. That's until poorly manufactured repro parts ...; Created on 25 May 2015
9. No spark: (Updates); ... from the positive battery terminal to the positive coil terminal and try ignition. If it works problem is between battery and positive terminal wire. Check fuse 7 and chase wiring with multimeter. Recheck ...; Created on 24 May 2015
10. Are URO branded C15474 senders any good?: (Updates); ... pressure. In addition the compressor is positioned under my work bench and getting an accurate parallax free view of the gauge was difficult. That said the pressure readings of 30 and 57 psi of air were ...; Created on 14 March 2015
11. Test pilot: (Updates); Classified: Secret Jaaaaaaag Test Base, 0855 hrs CST 0855 hrs. Excited to have a day permit to actually drive the 3.8. It is after all nice to know that the brakes work BEFORE the Road Worthy test. ...; Created on 30 January 2015
12. Cool old paperwork: (Updates); This is a photocopy of the 1967 Californian registration receipt for 881824. $3!!; Created on 20 December 2014
13. I'm still here!: (Updates); It has been said that the Devil makes work for idle hands, and enforced idleness has forced my hand. My 3.8 OTS is sloooowly grinding its way toward road registration. At present I am still waiting ...; Created on 24 November 2014
14. Two heads are better than...: (Updates); ... Chris's to make room for the builders. No harm in working on other people's cars... A good day's work. I really like shimming heads. All we are waiting on is a set of head studs and one of these ...; Created on 14 October 2014
15. Introducing...my new car!: (Updates); ... brakes, disappearing brake fluid and very heavy steering. To cut to the chase this weekend I have replaced the servo (leaking) and the master cylinder (see servo). The clutch master seemed to be working ...; Created on 14 September 2014
16. Notes on brake bleeding: (Updates); ... This is a perfect size to make a good push fit into the brake reservoir hose. I steal them from work but I'm sure you could buy them from any pharmacy. A note about reservoirs. ...; Created on 14 September 2014
17. 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
18. Relay: (Updates); ... work out what the problem is; it's the wrong relay. Once there was power to both C2 and W1 all was good with the world. ...; Created on 27 February 2014
19. January's efforts: (Updates); Work over the last month or so has been sporadic. Most of the engine bay is done and so it's just having the discipline to finish off the little jobs, and moreso to blog it. Here's a photo selection. ...; Created on 02 February 2014
20. Engine and JT5 gearbox installation: (Updates); ... In many areas the clearance from the bodywork is only a couple of mm. "Some peening of the tunnel may be required" says the manual... The supplied cables for the reversing light switch are jammed ...; Created on 23 November 2013
21. Motif Bar for the coupe: (Updates); ... end to little pillars on the back of the bar. To be honest this seems overcomplicated; a dob of glue would have worked better. Now the first issue that became apparent was that no screws were provided. ...; Created on 11 August 2013
22. Kelsey Hayes finished: (Updates); It's finally painted, honed, assembled and I think it will work. ...; Created on 07 July 2013
23. Coopercraft: (Updates); ... lovely with the new discs, shiny zinc and Greenstuff pads. All I need is a new set of bottom ball joints and I can drop the old ones off and bolt the new ones straight on. That's about an hour's work ...; Created on 18 May 2013
24. 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
25. Ross has been busy: (Updates); Ross has been very busy with the bodywork. The floor sections under the seats have been replaced with new panels from Robey's. The rust holes in the boot floor have been cut out and repaired. ...; Created on 17 February 2013
26. EDIS installed: (Updates); ... me there. Installation of the EDIS system wasn't exactly a snap; 3 or 4 hours careful work would better describe it. But turn the key and magic! Even idle, positive pedal and absolutely no pinging! ...; Created on 17 December 2012
27. Back together...but..: (Updates); ... to work out which light was which, but it all went easily. However after this the engine just woundn't start. Dead as. There was a good 12v at the coil but absolutely no spark. Eventually I put ...; Created on 14 October 2012
28. Pop the carbs back on, Sir?: (Updates); ... only 12 nuts holding it all together. 5 minutes work. That done, and remembering that the bottom row of 9 manifold to head nuts are tricky to get on, I decided to take advantage of the extra space and ...; Created on 07 October 2012
29. A worsening of Shipwright's Disease: (Updates); ... to work around them. We'll see... ...; Created on 10 June 2012
30. Washing dishes: (Updates); ... without damaging anything or myself. Ron worked on his motorbike engine and Chris listened to jazz while occasionally attaching bits to the engine he's rebuilding today. Lunch consisted of beans on toast ...; Created on 28 May 2012
31. Engine's out: (Updates); ... help, probably to make sure that I didn't drop the car on myself. It all went like clockwork. I didn't even need to take the water pump or clutch slave off. It's a ...; Created on 14 May 2012
32. A Lucas moment: (Updates); ... the indicators briefly stopped working. Thinking nothing more of it, while removing the speedo today I opened the centre console to discover that it was full of genuine Lucas Smoke! Very exciting. On ...; Created on 24 April 2012
33. A pleasant surprise: (Updates); ... a previously undetected vacuum leak, which has in turn allowed the servo to work properly. I'm happy enough with the brakes that I'm going to hold off fitting the front Wilwood calipers. ...; Created on 08 April 2012
34. On with the SUs!: (Updates); Today's work was to install the new SUs, and reinstall my newly painted, non emission controlled exhaust manifolds. I also took the oportunity to clean and paint the sides of the block, and to install ...; Created on 18 March 2012
35. "All the leaves are brown..": (Updates); ... to reason, bad language and a 1/2" spanner. The exhaust manifolds, which were the ones I was actually worried about, literally fell off in about 5 minutes. I had to call a friend to work ...; Created on 17 March 2012
36. Phoenix reborn: (Updates); ... work, even if the pedal gives the impression that they don't. I've had her since July last year, and she came to Australia from California in 2009. Before that the only thing I know for certain is that ...; Created on 11 March 2012
37. Mea culpa: (Updates); ... vehicle ID check actually smiled and chatted. The inspector who did the actual roadworthy inspection was also friendly and complimented the quality of the restoration work done on the IRS. I expected ...; Created on 08 March 2012
38. Please, Sir...: (Updates); The time for action is past. Now it is time for the paperwork.. Over the weekend I had the engineer and the Historic secretary from the Jag club look at the car. Both have reported favourably. I have submitted ...; Created on 07 February 2012
39. Finally....: (Updates); ... everything still works. Yesterday I reinstalled the grille trim bar. This is held in place with two double ended rubberized bolts. The rubber had broken, and the bolts in the overriders were firmly ...; Created on 29 January 2012
40. Clock repair: (Updates); About 3 weeks ago I sent the clock from my 1967 series 1.5 to Mike Eck of www.jaguarclock.com to have it overhauled. The clock was in very poor condition, didn't work and the plastic lens at the front ...; Created on 16 January 2012
41. What's that noise?: (Updates); ... turned out it was simplicity itself, and the alternator still seems to be working after my efforts. Oh and yes, the noise has gone. ...; Created on 12 January 2012
42. Brakes...maybe: (Updates); ... when most brake businesses are closed, but he also found me a litre of silicone brake fluid. And drove and got it for me himself. And sold it to me at cost. Caliper is now working and installed and... ...; Created on 30 December 2011
43. In the Doldrums: (Updates); Frustration. I have 10 days off over Christmas, an unheard of event, and work on the car is at a standstill. I could have my car on the road by now if I had the brakes working. Unfortunately one of the ...; Created on 29 December 2011
44. Glove Box: (Updates); ... place. And repair bits that were in place, but which broke. Getting the pressed cardboard glove box liner to stay put has been hard work, and has required some ingenuity. It's finally done though, apart ...; Created on 17 December 2011
45. Glove Box: (General); ... place. And repairing bits that were in place, but which broke. Getting the pressed cardboard glove box liner to stay put has been hard work, and has required some ingenuity. It's finally done though, ...; Created on 17 December 2011
46. Ready to start re wiring: (Updates); ... job, but with a bit of thought it all works. Marty is popping over tomorrow to have a good look at the looms I have got from Barratts. Marty is the undisputed local authority on all things electrical ...; Created on 07 December 2011
47. A Visitation: (Updates); ... using the door handle since I got the car. "Have you tried using the key to unlock it?" said Alan. Bugger me, it worked. Why didn't I think of that? Marty discussed the wiring. ...; Created on 10 November 2011
48. I knew I had children for a reason: (Updates); ... it back through the firewall. Out of the way and easy to retrieve, I thought. How wrong you can be. Small hands make light work. I am convinced that Jaguar maintained a staff of double ...; Created on 30 October 2011
49. Support from your friends: (Updates); ... restored bits and pieces but when reality bites will they ever work.regards" ...; Created on 24 October 2011

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