Updated July 27, 2014. See also Dash panel planning post. The center dash panel includes the ubiquitous lighter (labelled for cigars, though, not cigarettes!) that can provide 12 volts for modern electronic accessories. See discussion of the cigar accessory. These days the smartphone has become a vehicular necessity, especially with......
Before the polished camshaft covers were put back on, the position of the crankshaft was carefully checked to verify that the damper timing mark indicated top dead center (TDC), and that the setting of the distributor was properly positioned on the TDC compression cycle. This is a somewhat confusing topic,......
The engine has four large aluminum pieces – two camshaft covers and two air cleaner components – that dominate appearance under the bonnet. A 6-inch cotton wheel with white rouge compound is an effective way to remove years of stains and minor scratches. A messy job (the used compound, nearly......
Rust damage has been repaired, including reinforcement of the panhard rod mount and patches in the doors. Nearly all the sheet metal parts are ready for primer and finish sanding. Leaf spring mount (before and after) Panhard rod mount (before and after) See also Post-blast body assessment. Door repairs Bonnet......
Just when we thought all the issues with the crankshaft damper were addressed, we made an unfortunate discovery. The new water pump housing is not exactly the same as the old one. Here is a profile comparison between the new and old water pump housings (front of the engine is......
See also background information about Solex. The 2.4 engine has twin Solex B32 PBI5 carburetors (the 3.4 and 3.8 engines have different S.U. twins) that need to be rebuilt. Each carburetor has over 80 parts, some very small, so it’s important to keep track of how the unit is put......
The cylinder head sides were painted with the engine upside down on its stand. With the engine now right side up, we can address the top of the cylinder head. The 14 dome head nuts are critical to engine construction and can only be removed one at a time. Since......
Bruce Murray, who has provided invaluable help on all matters Jaguar, located an excellent Mk2 in Pennsylvania and re-registered the car today. It’s great to have a Jaguar cousin down the road. Our short test drive today revealed no problems at all; very smooth shifting (not the original Moss gearbox),......
When the engine and gearbox/overdrive unit restoration is finished, the engine will be removed from the engine stand, lowered to the ground with the engine hoist, and then mated with the gearbox again. The 2.4 engine does not have a flat underside because of its lowered oil sump design, and......
The front of the engine is supported by flanges on the right and left that fasten to the lower part of the engine bay frame. The flanges support engine brackets that are buffered by round rubber cushion mounts. (Similar, but not identical, mounts are used for the chrome bumpers.) Slots......
