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- Sat Apr 30, 2016 11:44 am
- Forum: Technical queries
- Topic: Omega Piston Rings
- Replies: 0
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Omega Piston Rings
In rebuilding a B-series engine (1950cc) I needed a new set of Omega Piston Rings (for 83.5mm Omega pistons, #3649). I ordered these from www.shengineering.co.uk. However it turns out the oil control rings are too big - I understand that they changed from 3mm to 4mm at some point and mine need the o...
- Wed Apr 22, 2015 8:34 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Jaguar XK8
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1322
Re: Jaguar XK8
I have never owned one of these, but I understand that they are pretty reliable. I think there are some issues with very early engines, but these were very quickly resolved. The suggestion of the XJS is a good one too :) Edit: a quick search shows too problems with early ones. Cylinder liners and ti...
- Tue Dec 30, 2014 12:40 pm
- Forum: Welcome to the all new unofficial Practical Classics Magazine forum
- Topic: Tapatalk
- Replies: 0
- Views: 19309
Tapatalk
I wondered if you had considered using Tapatalk - it's very good for foruming on a phone or other mobile device. Especially from the garage
I use it for other forums, and I would selfishly like to use PC in the app.
I use it for other forums, and I would selfishly like to use PC in the app.
- Tue Dec 30, 2014 12:35 pm
- Forum: Classic Friendly Garages / services in your area
- Topic: Classic Restorations
- Replies: 0
- Views: 20242
Classic Restorations
I can recommend Classic Restorations, located just of Junction 13 of the M1. Wonderful service and they do everything from basic servicing to Mille Miglia preparation. They fitted a new subframe to my E-Type, this was completed quickly and reasonably. A bonus was that it returned the engine was bett...
- Wed Apr 09, 2014 2:42 am
- Forum: Technical queries
- Topic: Side indicator lamp identification
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5973
Re: Side indicator lamp identification
I got one as a result of this thread. Thanks. :) Here it is fitted https://forty43three.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/20140409-033508.jpg And here it is on an Alan Jones Williams. Interestingly I came up with this independently (well moving it to the top of the dash in eye line was my idea, it was alr...
- Thu Jan 16, 2014 7:18 pm
- Forum: Technical queries
- Topic: Side indicator lamp identification
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5973
Re: Side indicator lamp identification
I don't suppose you have a lot of time monitoring warning lights when racing. Have you thought of fitting a buzzer? We had a lorry damage an engine because the oil light wasn't that visible in low winter sun. We fitted buzzers to most of the fleet and did save 1 engine when an oil filter seal faile...
- Tue Jan 14, 2014 10:01 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Is there anyway to trace an old car?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1740
Re: Is there anyway to trace an old car?
If you have a bit more information, especially chassis number this may help.
http://www.xkedata.com/
The reg. doesn't work, but I'm not sure that field is always updated or works in the search. There is a comment to that effect on the site.
http://www.xkedata.com/
The reg. doesn't work, but I'm not sure that field is always updated or works in the search. There is a comment to that effect on the site.
- Tue Jan 14, 2014 7:34 pm
- Forum: Technical queries
- Topic: Side indicator lamp identification
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5973
Re: Side indicator lamp identification
Best picture I can find of it on internet, it's in Keke Rosberg Williams. Not the same car I originally saw it in, but you can see where it was positioned. http://www.schuerkamp.de/zope/hoover/racing/historic_f1/images/ls10_williams_cockpit.jpg I'm pretty good at tracking things down, but google and...
- Mon Jan 13, 2014 11:28 pm
- Forum: Technical queries
- Topic: Side indicator lamp identification
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5973
Re: Side indicator lamp identification
Thanks all. I'll delve into the detail tomorrow when i have more time. It's not the L734, the screw is the give away. That very expense ouch looks like it. JPB, 903. :) My rationale for generic being harder to find is simply that original parts are more likely to keep being made. Who wants an origin...
- Sun Jan 12, 2014 9:21 pm
- Forum: Technical queries
- Topic: Side indicator lamp identification
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5973
Re: Side indicator lamp identification
I fear it is a generic one from that era which will make it hard to find.
I tried a lot of ebay listings. I do realise I am being pedantic!
I tried a lot of ebay listings. I do realise I am being pedantic!