Thread: What have I done...

Originally Posted by rangieman

Mate water off a ducks back
Shove a 454 in it and get it going properly stuff the purists

A Jag specialist mentioned to me once: "I get guys in here with an extracted motor, 'what will you give me for it?' I say, '$100 - maybe? If you'd left it in the car, let me test it before it was removed - maybe several times that.'

Those motors are(!) heavy. Even lifting the head off them needs an engine jack. Even so, they're hard not to like - that long-stroking note... And the sheer mass combined with the original spec spring-rates is one of the secrets to the 'ride'.

EFI - if done properly - transformed their reliability. As did ditching all 'Lucas' electricals in favour of Bosch.

Well I’m safely home with the Jag - need to think of a name for it now...

A quick 40KM romp home that proved effortless for the engine - I like it a lot already. Not an outright powerhouse but heaps of torque makes it get along real easy.

Tommorrow I’ll go over it with a fine tooth comb. Well at least the petrol tank question has been answered - it’s full so I know it doesn’t leak. The PO filled it when he first got it and found it didn’t work. Will ditch the fuel that’s in it but at least it isn’t rusty!

I pressed the switch to check the fuel pump - no sound, but also the fuel gauge dropped to empty so unless there’s something wrong with the sender (distinct possibility) then I’m thinking the switch may be at fault. I’ll whip it out in the morning and have a play.

Off to the Jag forum now to ask some questions, but I’ll also ask them here too as I go as it seems we have a few clues up members here too. 👍😊

Originally Posted by Phideaux

A Jag specialist mentioned to me once: "I get guys in here with an extracted motor, 'what will you give me for it?' I say, '$100 - maybe? If you'd left it in the car, let me test it before it was removed - maybe several times that.'

Those motors are(!) heavy. Even lifting the head off them needs an engine jack. Even so, they're hard not to like - that long-stroking note... And the sheer mass combined with the original spec spring-rates is one of the secrets to the 'ride'.

EFI - if done properly - transformed their reliability. As did ditching all 'Lucas' electricals in favour of Bosch.

Don`t get me wrong i have driven a couple of these that were fuel injected

Id have one in a heart beat and as a cruiser they excel and i do like the six pot but id be very guilty of a major heart transplant if i ever felt the need to own one

Originally Posted by Phideaux

A Jag specialist mentioned to me once: "I get guys in here with an extracted motor, 'what will you give me for it?' I say, '$100 - maybe? If you'd left it in the car, let me test it before it was removed - maybe several times that.'

Those motors are(!) heavy. Even lifting the head off them needs an engine jack. Even so, they're hard not to like - that long-stroking note... And the sheer mass combined with the original spec spring-rates is one of the secrets to the 'ride'.

EFI - if done properly - transformed their reliability. As did ditching all 'Lucas' electricals in favour of Bosch.

Will be fixing some of the wiring to make it more reliable - mainly relays, etc. Will keep the carbs - I have no issues looking after these and it keeps life simple IMO. Will upgrade the ignition to electronic but that’s about it I think. It will only be doing fine weekend work and club runs, shows etc.

First show is next weekend - the David Calleja Memorial Car Show - David Calleja Memorial Car Show

If anyone’s coming along they can look at it in the flesh. 👍

Ah gotta love jags, on of the big wigs of the old CBA bank had one as a company car. He and his body guard/driver would go out every week on a business trip and on return only the body guard/driver would come back with the Jag on a flatbed. True story.

I have RACV Total Care for a reason...

Originally Posted by garrycol

Yes it is called the electronic SU fuel pump.

IIRC the newer electronic version of the SU pump is nearly a direct swap out, old for new. I also recall from one of the Rover forums that one of the new electronic pumps even has an (artificial) tick so it sounds like the original.

Like others, I would love an old Jag.

Well I have seen the beast in person and it’s even nicer up close. Well done Gav and a great buy.