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by David Reilly
Wed Nov 09, 2022 2:54 am
Forum: “S”-Type Parts Wanted
Topic: Air cleaner intake hose bracket and clip
Replies: 26
Views: 4768

Re: Air cleaner intake hose bracket and clip

David, I converted my ‘S’-type back to the original configuration and the differences I have noticed that the cooler air makes are a smoother more consistent idle when engine is warm/hot as well as quicker starting I have both parts, bracket and clip, aftermarket, still in the SNG Barratt packaging....
by David Reilly
Mon Oct 31, 2022 5:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Newby here with some questions please !
Replies: 56
Views: 2854

Re: Newby here with some questions please !

Perhaps I can get it attached this time! :D
by David Reilly
Mon Oct 31, 2022 12:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Newby here with some questions please !
Replies: 56
Views: 2854

Re: Newby here with some questions please !

The attachment will tell you where to fond all of the numbers and what they mean.
Cheers
David
by David Reilly
Thu Oct 27, 2022 1:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Newby here with some questions please !
Replies: 56
Views: 2854

Re: Newby here with some questions please !

One correction to the above. The 3.4-litre 'S' was available in the USA, but most American buyers chose the larger engine. However, the 3.4-litre engine was chose by the Metropolitan police for their cars for its lower weight and almost same horsepower.
by David Reilly
Thu Oct 27, 2022 12:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Newby here with some questions please !
Replies: 56
Views: 2854

Re: Newby here with some questions please !

Welcome.
Very good questions and I am sure that you will get many interesting answers.
As to colours, you can find the ones offered at various times in the 'S'-type's production in Newsletters: Vol. 1, Nos. 6, 9, 10, &11; Vol.9, No. 5; and Vol. 10, No. 9.
Cheers,
David
by David Reilly
Mon Oct 24, 2022 12:23 pm
Forum: "S"-Type Parts For Sale
Topic: Reminder: 'S'-type items and memorabilia available
Replies: 0
Views: 1053

Reminder: 'S'-type items and memorabilia available

We have said that we hoped that the items from Patricia’s and my collection would go to people who own and love 'S'-types. Attached is a list, with the items so far requested by Register members highlighted. If you are interested in any of the other items, at one-half or less of their estimated sell...
by David Reilly
Mon Oct 17, 2022 1:29 am
Forum: "S"-Type Parts For Sale
Topic: 'S'-type items and memorabilia available
Replies: 0
Views: 481

'S'-type items and memorabilia available

The JAC auction is now over and almost one-half of our items sold. We hope that many of them went to Register members. As with all auctions, not everything did sell. Among the unsold ‘S;-type items are Owner’s Handbooks (including ones in French and German), 2 Service Manuals, Maintenance/Lubricatio...
by David Reilly
Wed Sep 21, 2022 2:45 am
Forum: "S"-Type Parts For Sale
Topic: ‘S’-type automobilia
Replies: 0
Views: 475

‘S’-type automobilia

All ‘S’-type material in the Register archives are being sold in the Jaguar Automobilia Summer 2022 auction. This link will take you to the full catalogue (https://www.jaguarautomobilia.com/auction/ ). Then ticking the box for Section B, in the list of Sections on the left, will open “The Collection...
by David Reilly
Thu Sep 15, 2022 11:28 am
Forum: Ignition & Electrical
Topic: hazard warning light
Replies: 8
Views: 888

Re: hazard warning light

Looks really nice, and period, Cass.
In 56 years I have never used the Hazard Lights on my 'S'
Cheers,
David
by David Reilly
Tue Aug 23, 2022 1:23 am
Forum: Ignition & Electrical
Topic: hazard warning light
Replies: 8
Views: 888

Re: hazard warning light

In order to comply with new laws in the state of New York, USA all Jaguars exported to the USA after September l, 1965 were fitted with a traffic hazard warning device as standard equipment. (see Newsletter Vol. 5, No. 12) The original 25 ampere in-line fuse (14 amperes S.A.E. rating) was increased ...