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- Mon Jun 26, 2023 7:39 am
- Forum: Steering, Suspension, Braking, Wheels & Tyres
- Topic: Stag front brakes
- Replies: 18
- Views: 12155
Re: Stag front brakes
I use Mintex 1144 pads on both my cars. Even the MoT man was impressed! I get mine from Rally Design, 01227 792792 part number MLB52M1144, described as a 1144 Princess pad.
- Fri Jun 23, 2023 3:10 pm
- Forum: Transmission
- Topic: Overdrive ID
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4273
Re: Overdrive ID
Post a photo of the plate on the unit if you can. May help us ID it.
- Fri Jun 23, 2023 8:02 am
- Forum: Transmission
- Topic: Overdrive ID
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4273
Re: Overdrive ID
1975 parts book only shows UKC0800 as a recon J type OD unit, my earlier parts manuals only show the A type OD box.
- Fri Jun 09, 2023 7:53 am
- Forum: Steering, Suspension, Braking, Wheels & Tyres
- Topic: Poor braking
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5856
Re: Poor braking
The most effective way of getting better brakes is to use decent pads especially on an auto. I use Mintex 1144 pads. Even the MoT man was surprised how well they performed.
- Sat May 27, 2023 5:04 pm
- Forum: Introduce Yourself
- Topic: Belated hello!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2145
Re: Belated hello!
Welcome to the elite!
- Thu May 25, 2023 8:00 am
- Forum: Engine
- Topic: Electronic ignition module
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2257
Re: Electronic ignition module
It depends on if you have early or late instruments. Later instruments should not be affected, but the early ones are. The only electronic ignition system I have found that does not mess up the rev counter is the Aldon Ignitor system from Pertronix. Available from CW, Distributor Doctor and others. ...
- Tue May 16, 2023 7:42 am
- Forum: Transmission
- Topic: Diff oil
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2586
Re: Diff oil
I think a mineral GL4 EP80 or 90 is recommended for overdrive gearboxes. I use Comma mineral EP80/90 as the spec is correct. I use it in the diff too rather than having two different cans. I think the mineral aspect is the most important for the bronze components in the units. Someone with more know...
- Sun May 14, 2023 11:18 am
- Forum: Body and Trim
- Topic: Seat Belt question
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4712
Re: Seat Belt question
Yes, both static and inertia types with the plastic sheath to assist plugging in.
- Sat May 13, 2023 1:15 pm
- Forum: Body and Trim
- Topic: Seat Belt question
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4712
Re: Seat Belt question
John and Graham, the early Mk2 release buttons on the cars I have had were all black with white writing. The only white ones I have seen are on stags.
- Thu May 04, 2023 8:09 am
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: Kienzle time clocks which went in what?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 19068
Re: Kienzle time clocks which went in what?
Many thanks to Graham, we can now say with certainty that the pre facelift Mk2 cars had clocks with a blue backlight like the Jaguar. Classy of course. I now have a fully working Smiths clock with a black bezel back in my PI. Fantastic!