Monthly Archives: July 2014

Jags, Healeys & MG’s

Now that it has a new fuel tank, Butch set out to chase a part throttle flat spot on the red 4.2 E-type.  One interesting discovery was the previous installation of 1-3/4″ carburetor flange gaskets on the HD 8 carbs, … Continue reading

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Kenlowe 1,2,3

Another Monday, another E-type.  This is the Jaguar that can be seen being unloaded in NYC in our old  Tri-Fold flyer.  A new one is in the works so the old one is now a collector’s item. A subsequent inspection … Continue reading

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Another Broken XPAG

While the radiator was out of the way, which provides superior access to the front of the engine, I took advantage of the opportunity to check the upper timing chain adjustment, which is set manually.  The owner had asked us … Continue reading

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Myron Rising

Back in the spring we made note of the fact that a formerly well known Port Washington area (Long Island) MG TD known as Myron was a going concern again.  Once running, we had to shelve the project while we … Continue reading

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