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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22438 Location: UK
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g-mac
Joined: 07 Dec 2009 Posts: 23
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Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2009 8:31 pm Post subject: |
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i see, easy fix?
ill check the haynes manual and see what i can do |
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HMK
Joined: 19 Aug 2009 Posts: 42
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Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 2:41 am Post subject: |
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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! |
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lowdrag
Joined: 10 Apr 2009 Posts: 1585 Location: Le Mans
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Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 8:06 am Post subject: |
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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. |
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g-mac
Joined: 07 Dec 2009 Posts: 23
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Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 12:48 am Post subject: |
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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 |
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Car-Nut
Joined: 06 Feb 2010 Posts: 146 Location: Lancashire
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Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 11:06 am Post subject: |
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Nice looking car Gareth is it running now ? _________________ Car-Nut
'62 S1 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 FHC
'70 420G - 13th from last RHD
'70 420G - 17th from last RHD |
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22438 Location: UK
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g-mac
Joined: 07 Dec 2009 Posts: 23
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Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 4:43 pm Post subject: |
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g-mac
Joined: 07 Dec 2009 Posts: 23
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Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 4:46 pm Post subject: |
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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
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g-mac
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Rick Site Admin
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g-mac
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Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 7:30 pm Post subject: |
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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! |
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Rick Site Admin
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gresham flyer
Joined: 06 Sep 2008 Posts: 1435
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Posted: Sat May 12, 2012 12:49 am Post subject: |
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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.
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XL391
Joined: 07 May 2008 Posts: 147 Location: The Red Side of Liverpool
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That looks fantastic! You've done a great job there, another of these fantastic cars saved, well done! _________________ Regards,
Will
1972 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Series 1
1965 Sunbeam Tiger Mk1
1968 Triumph 1300 |
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