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Rick · Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2009 5:55 pm Post subject:

as someone said before, it sounds like you might have sticking needle valve(s) in the carb(s). If they are jammed closed - perhaps caused by old gummy fuel - it'll overfuel and the float chambers will overflow.

RJ
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g-mac · Joined: 07 Dec 2009 Posts: 23

i see, easy fix?

ill check the haynes manual and see what i can do

HMK · Joined: 19 Aug 2009 Posts: 42

Yes, having had a few of these Jags, they all do this at some point, normally after they've been stood unused for a while.

Cleaning the float chamber/needle valve etc is the answer, but be careful you don't cause more leakage by disturbing any gaskets!!

I've always found that a good 'clonk' with the handle end of a large screwdriver on the offending float chamber/s fixes the problem, which often doesn't return once the car is in regular use.

Method - turn ignition on, wait for petrol to run from overflow, then give it a 'whack'...........job done....with a bit of luck!

lowdrag · Joined: 10 Apr 2009 Posts: 290 Location: Le Mans

A standard Jaguar problem being often caused by a punctured float. It sinks and fuel pours out of the overflow. Simple to get at and replace but I wouldn't recommend the new plastic floats whch don't seem to last. Better to gently dry out the old one and resolder. New dashpot oil will help the damper. If the car has been standing for some time the fuel lacquers up the needles too so a carb strip-down is a good idea if she isn't running well.

g-mac · Joined: 07 Dec 2009 Posts: 23

the needles were indeed stuck

when i turn on the ignition no more fuel leaks
but when the engines cranked the fuel spurts out yet again?

with no exhaust sytem fitted the engine sounds incrediable. just like some old spitfire
amazing

Car-Nut · Joined: 06 Feb 2010 Posts: 139 Location: Lancashire

Nice looking car Gareth is it running now ?
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Rick · Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 12:29 pm Post subject:

I was ogling Series 1s again yesterday in a magazine, annoyingly (!) dad's rejoined the JEC (he's bought an X350 XJ6) so there are even more opportunities to find nice examples for sale now Confused

RJ
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g-mac · Joined: 07 Dec 2009 Posts: 23

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g-mac · Joined: 07 Dec 2009 Posts: 23

i apologise for the large picture, but basically thats her on the 12th of July 2011 about 1 month after id finally finished her full restoration, many many hours spent out in the shed and many more pounds spent! worth it! love her and im just about finished fixing the heating system, will tackle changing the rear diff pinion in the next week or so, thanks, the series 1 is def my favourite and still the rarest to be seen at shows etc

Gareth

g-mac · Joined: 07 Dec 2009 Posts: 23

http://s828.photobucket.com/albums/zz210/g-mac_2009/

you can veiw some pictures on here and a few of the restoration, thanks

Rick · Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 7:22 pm Post subject:

You're not helping Wink

Great car!

R

PS I've a S1 XJ12 grille in the garage, know of anyone who needs one?
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g-mac · Joined: 07 Dec 2009 Posts: 23

Ha! Your best bet would be at a vintage show or ebay for the grill, I've only ever seen /known of one other series 1 in Northern Ireland / rep of ireland. Never see any here at all, not even in the big classic shows!

Rick · Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2012 10:36 am Post subject:

Interesting to look through the photos again, I'd missed the fact that it started out without a vinyl roof then acquired one. I always thought a full-length webasto roof would be a neat addition to an XJ.

R
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gresham flyer · Joined: 06 Sep 2008 Posts: 810

I have a one owner from new Jaguar XJ6 series 1 1972 with only 40,000 miles on the clock,full history from new.
The gentleman owned a furniture shop in our town and when he retired he traded in a 1969 XJ6 series 1 and purchased this car and then moved to West Runton Norfolk.
In twenty years of use he covered 40,000 miles (4,000 a year).
When he passed away the car was in the garage,the family argued about who should have the car,until I stepped in and purchased it from them.
It is totally original having had no restoration work carried out to the car besides service items fitted.

I have all manner of spares for series 1,2 and3 Jaguars. Give me a P.M with anything you require and I will tell you if I have them.
I have exhaust boxes I may be able to help you with.
I have a very nice dark blue leather interior from a series 2 I believe.Every thing from the interior.

Gresham Flyer

XL391 · Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2012 10:26 pm Post subject:

That looks fantastic! You've done a great job there, another of these fantastic cars saved, well done!
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