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by NigelW
Sun Mar 24, 2024 8:16 pm
Forum: Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Topic: Inboard Rear Calipers
Replies: 4
Views: 375

Re: Inboard Rear Calipers

If you can't find any S Type calipers have a look at Zeus brakes https://www.zeus.uk.com/product-category/classic-callipers-jaguars/ that are a direct replacement at a reasonable price compared to having original one rebuilt. Be careful of "over braking" the rear brakes as the balance coul...
by NigelW
Mon Oct 30, 2023 4:59 pm
Forum: Fuel system
Topic: 3D printing velocity stacks ..
Replies: 22
Views: 4681

Re: 3D printing velocity stacks ..

"The goal was to increase performance and spend as little as possible" My objective was the same, the 2" SU's that were scavenged from a scrap 420 back in 1986 and were eventually rebuilt with a kit from Burlen Fuel and the velocity stacks and filters cost about 45 pounds. British che...
by NigelW
Wed Oct 25, 2023 3:36 pm
Forum: Fuel system
Topic: 3D printing velocity stacks ..
Replies: 22
Views: 4681

Re: 3D printing velocity stacks ..

I'm not quite sure what the intended outcome of this mod is, if it's to get more power out of the engine a set of 2" SU's would be better. I have fitted them along with Guy Broad intakes including high density foam filters. They have been on for the last twenty years and haven't killed the engi...
by NigelW
Thu Sep 14, 2023 8:20 pm
Forum: Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Topic: Adwest Marles power steering box.
Replies: 37
Views: 11235

Re: Adwest Marles power steering box.

A good front brake upgrade are the Coopercraft calipers. I fitted them to my car some years ago, the price has gone up somewhat since then but they are well worth it. https://www.coopercraft.co.uk/index.php/2010/10/kit-2-billet-aluminium-non-vented-front/ The 420 calipers from recollection are not a...
by NigelW
Thu Jun 15, 2023 8:14 pm
Forum: Engine & Drive Train
Topic: Engine cooling thermosats
Replies: 6
Views: 952

Re: Engine cooling thermosats

You will need the stat that uses a shield to block off the bypass slot.
by NigelW
Wed Feb 15, 2023 12:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The passing of Dave Reilly.
Replies: 12
Views: 826

Re: The passing of Dave Reilly.

So sorry to hear this, he will be sorely missed as his knowledge and enthusiasm for our cars was immense. My thoughts are with Patricia and family.
by NigelW
Wed Feb 08, 2023 7:04 pm
Forum: "S"-Types For Sale (or Wanted)
Topic: S Type at Mathewson auction
Replies: 2
Views: 1972

S Type at Mathewson auction

S Type sold at latest Mathewsons auction in Yorkshire for £7k.

https://www.mathewsons.co.uk/auction/lo ... 6&pn=1&g=1
by NigelW
Sun Feb 05, 2023 7:42 pm
Forum: Fuel system
Topic: Fibre or Copper washer?
Replies: 10
Views: 2094

Re: Fibre or Copper washer?

Does this happen with both pumps/tanks? Just thinking one pump might not be shutting off and over pressurising the system and overwhelming the float needles.
by NigelW
Sat Jan 28, 2023 9:28 pm
Forum: Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Topic: Marles varamatic steering box
Replies: 43
Views: 5867

Re: Marles varamatic steering box

That's interesting Glyn that the Polybush items failed but as you say your conditions are different to the UK. Did anyone contact Polybush and let them know how their products performed in SA? Maybe they need to think about this and produce a sutable compound for the export market. It would be inter...
by NigelW
Sat Jan 21, 2023 9:47 pm
Forum: Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Topic: Marles varamatic steering box
Replies: 43
Views: 5867

Re: Marles varamatic steering box

Polybush and Powerflex are the brand names and these companies are trusted in the UK by most car enthusiasts be classic, modern race and rally. If you buy from them you can expect to get a quality product, if they fail then go back and complain, from personal experience using their products on vario...