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by Glyn Ruck
Thu Oct 12, 2023 1:05 pm
Forum: Fuel system
Topic: 3D printing velocity stacks ..
Replies: 22
Views: 4927

Re: 3D printing velocity stacks ..

I would love to know what the tuned length of those trumpets is??? Air filtration is obviously rubbish. One semi heaped teaspoon of sand (silica) will ruin an engine.
by Glyn Ruck
Fri Sep 08, 2023 11:00 pm
Forum: Your "S"-Type
Topic: One-family-owned from new 3.8S
Replies: 39
Views: 11959

Re: One-family-owned from new 3.8S

The GUV is looking good!
by Glyn Ruck
Sun Aug 27, 2023 10:12 pm
Forum: Fuel system
Topic: Throttle return springs
Replies: 7
Views: 1322

Re: Throttle return springs

Modify one of the numerous brackets offered by SNG Barratt.
by Glyn Ruck
Fri Aug 11, 2023 11:26 pm
Forum: Body & Interior
Topic: Glove Box Wood
Replies: 7
Views: 5580

Re: Glove Box Wood

And remember that a good artist can paint in grain to improve match. British Autowood in Florida does it all the time and you would not know it had been touched.
by Glyn Ruck
Tue Aug 08, 2023 2:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oil Pressure Gauge, inaccurate
Replies: 5
Views: 417

Re: Oil Pressure Gauge, inaccurate

Sorry the range looks different on this gauge below. Must be my eyesight. Jaguar dropped the 100psi gauge to get readings up closer to centre of the gauge. Oil pressure always looked pathetically low on the 100psi gauge and worried customers. It was driven by customer concern.

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by Glyn Ruck
Sat Aug 05, 2023 5:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oil Pressure Gauge, inaccurate
Replies: 5
Views: 417

Re: Oil Pressure Gauge, inaccurate

I see the gauges have a different scale. Why Jaguar got rid of the 100psi gauge to stop people worrying about oil pressure.
by Glyn Ruck
Fri Jul 28, 2023 12:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: David's S-Type and other issues
Replies: 3
Views: 1927

Re: David's S-Type and other issues

A great and sensible gesture. I think David would approve wholeheartedly. I personally feel that the family should have retained ownership of the car however. I don't think CF are as benevolent as they would like one to believe.
by Glyn Ruck
Wed Jun 21, 2023 11:57 am
Forum: Engine & Drive Train
Topic: Engine cooling thermosats
Replies: 6
Views: 966

Re: Engine cooling thermosats

Don't unless you are racing it. You will cause uneven warming of the block & head. This can lead to cracked blocks & blown head gaskets. Ensure your radiator is in good nick or have it recored. Preferably with a tropical core if the engine is running too hot. I run a new uprated radiator &am...
by Glyn Ruck
Wed Jun 21, 2023 1:06 am
Forum: Engine & Drive Train
Topic: Engine cooling thermosats
Replies: 6
Views: 966

Re: Engine cooling thermosats

For racing the bypass was blocked ~ engines were seldom cold and frequently dismantled. This is the bypass slot the sleeve closes. Excuse my filthy spare engine.

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by Glyn Ruck
Thu Jun 15, 2023 8:28 pm
Forum: Engine & Drive Train
Topic: Engine cooling thermosats
Replies: 6
Views: 966

Re: Engine cooling thermosats

This is the correct thermostat. When open closes the bypass port and forces 100% of coolant via radiator. See 2nd item genuine Waxstat from Barratts.

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