Category Archives: This week at the shop

Jaguars, Healeys & A Trip to Long Island

Posted on January 6, 2012 by scsvcs

Jaguar valve adjustment is effected by steel pallets which sit on top of the valve and its retainer underneath the cam followers (a.k.a. “tappets”).  Adjusting pallets are supplied in a range of .085″, part number C 2243A, thru .110″, C … Continue reading →

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Another Year Over, Another Year Wiser

Posted on December 30, 2011 by scsvcs

On Thursday the 22nd I had some deferred maintenance taken care of at BMH which puts me on light duty for awhile, and on Friday Patrick and Warner transitioned back into the shop to help us start grinding thru our … Continue reading →

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Field Work

Posted on December 22, 2011 by scsvcs

It’s been a busy week for our truck & trailer.  Friday night I slipped into Manhattan and retrieved a TR6 from the East Side, and Sunday night I headed down thru Worcester and Providence to fetch this Austin Healey in … Continue reading →

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Morgan, Jaguar & Holstein

Posted on December 16, 2011 by scsvcs

John has been working on the MGC GT recovered from Fitchburg about a month ago.  It’s running now and it’s smoothness even after an eight year layoff is uncanny.  As the owner commented, “An inline six is a wonderful thing, … Continue reading →

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